Seafood lovers, this one's for you. The first Off The Hook Seafood Festival at the Santa Monica Pier features live music, cold beer and chef demonstrations from popular seafood spots including The Lobster, Gladstone's, Geoffrey's Malibu, FIG Santa Monica, Del Frisco's Grille, The Farm, Catch, The Albright, Santa Monica Seafood, Il Grano, Jolly Oyster, Manchego, Bubba Gump, Rusty's Surf Ranch, Whiskey Red's, Gardein and more. The fundraiser event benefits Seafood For The Future.

General admission includes all-you-can-eat and drink (beer, wine & champagne tastings & coffee) and access to the main stage with live music, educational pavilion, oyster shucking contest & more. Early bird tickets are $60 until October 10, and then go to $70.

VIP tickets get you access to the Sustainable Seafood Lounge presented by Santa Monica Seafood and Green Bar Distillery with beer, wine, curated cocktails, reserved seating, raw bar, chef demos and more.Early bird tickets are $90 until October 10, and then go to $100.