April 16-19, 2026: Sea Otter Classic in Monterey County

Some history of Sea Otter Classic:
https://bikemonterey.org/category/bike-monterey-county/events/sea-otter-classic

Event website: https://SeaOtterClassic.com.

How to get

free admission to

SOC in 2026

Children 12 and younger are admitted free on all four days.

For ages 15 and older, you can earn free admission to SOC 2026 by volunteering through Sea Otter Classic Foundation. Volunteers earn a free 4-day festival pass, plus other perks. Learn about volunteer opportunities for individuals, or volunteering on behalf of an organization: https://www.socfdn.org/faq. Questions? Contact Jeff Lindenthal at the Sea Otter Classic Foundation https://www.socfdn.org/foundation-leadership.

Can’t volunteer this year? See how to get free admission on Family Day (Sunday): https://www.seaotterclassic.com/kids-stuff/. 

Some years there have been other ways to get free admission too (e.g., Earth Day tire/tube recycling mentioned here). For any such tips for 2026, watch SOC’s social media or contact SOC via their website: https://SeaOtterClassic.com.

Of course, another option for admission to SOC is to purchase a festival pass. For details on passes, plus general info, start with: https://www.seaotterclassic.com/festival-info