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Stuntman Jake - Venice Skatepark



Jake Familton, aka Stuntman Jake, the 10 yr old Skateboarder from Venice Beach.

Black Out At Bay Street



Share some stoke. Share some love. Join the Black Surfers Collective on Juneteenth for a Black Out at Bay Street!

Black Surfers Collective had to postpone the annual Nick Gabaldón Day celebration to Oct. 9. But in the meantime, they're getting together June 19 for an informal, relaxing beach day at his home break. (Inkwell, Tower 20)

Gathering from 9 a.m. to noon to laugh, talk story, catch a few waves and celebrate fellowship

200+ Mini Bike Takeover Of Venice Beach



Video clips of a bunch of knuckleheads trying to takeover Venice Beach on mini bikes, and the fights that happened afterwards.

91 Year Old Man Killed By Drunk On Scooter



On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 9:20 P.M., a drunk man was riding a motorized scooter northbound on Lincoln Boulevard in Venice. Riding on the east sidewalk and collided with a pedestrian. Upon impact, the pedestrian fell onto the sidewalk hitting his head, subsequently the male rider along with his female passenger were ejected off the motorized scooter and collided onto the sidewalk.

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and provided immediate medical attention to the pedestrian. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

The male rider remained at scene and was arrested for DUI. His name is James Cody Skene Date of Birth 10/31/1991, Booking #6188837.

The investigation is ongoing. The victim is described as a male 91 years-old, his identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Homeless Man Attacking Building And People On Venice Boardwalk





Huge Crowds Shut The Santa Monica Beach Parking Lots



Beach parking Lot 1 North located at 1550 Pacific Coast Hwy (large parking lot next to the Pier) is closed at this time due to being at capacity.

Beach Lots 2S and 3S are also closed due to capacity.

Lot 2 South - 1670 Appian Way
Lot 3 South - 1750 Appian Way

Perfect Venice Beach Tourist Photo



Photo via @VeniceCitizen

Another Homeless Camp Fire On Venice Beach




This photo from @VeniceIntel shows the remains of a fire on the sand Saturday morning in Venice.

Leo Carrillo - Saturday 5-29-2021



Here's some surf photos from Saturday, May 29th at Leo Carrillo.


This set was shot from about 6:40-7:00 PM by ChrisDidThis.

These are just a few of the photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the gallery is down below.






You can find more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Leo Carrillo - Saturday 5-29-2021 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.


Jacks Surfboards Memorial Day Sale




20% Off sitewide* at JacksSurfboards.com, sale lasts till Monday, see flyer above.

Venice Boardwalk Homeless Moved Out For Tree Trimming



Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.

"Today, the city removed all the homeless people from the side of the boardwalk to the sand area to make sure nobody gets hurt while they cut the palm trees. I went with the German camera team to show them around. They wanted to do a story about the homeless encampments on Venice Beach. It was a beautiful day, and after all the tree trimming, it looked very nice."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice

Surfing Endless Waves In Malibu



"Malibu Carl is say this, take care of your grounds. Later!" - Malibu Carl

This week in Malibu; Saxon misses his flight to the airport, glider fights Uncle Danny, Aion Boyd shares a wave with his son Zian, Charlie makes an archiological discovery, and much more!

Video by Grant Hilling

Gun Found In Abandoned BMW On Main St

May 26th SMPD officers observed a vehicle blocking traffic near Main & Olympic Drive. Upon further inspection, officers discovered the vehicle was unoccupied and in plain view spotted an alcoholic beverage and a 9mm Beretta 92FS firearm.



On May 26, 2021 Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers observed a vehicle with its hazard lights flashing and playing loud music blocking a traffic lane near the 100 block of Olympic Drive, thus creating a hazard for eastbound traffic. Upon further inspection, officers discovered the vehicle had its windows rolled down and was unoccupied. In plain view was an alcoholic beverage and a 9mm Beretta 92FS firearm.

Shortly after their initial observation, a male subject quickly approached the officers and explain he was in the Starbucks at Main and Olympic and only briefly left the vehicle unattended. The subject proceeded to state he did not have proper identification and subsequently provided officers with a false name.

The subject was later identified as Robert Ambriz-Garcia, a 22-year-old male from Los Angeles. He was arrested and booked for providing false identification, leaving a handgun unsecured in an unattended vehicle and transporting an unsecured firearm in a vehicle.

Surfing Malibu - Jack Van Wagoner Plus Full Women's Section



From McCracken Films:

"Surfing by Jack Van Wagoner plus a full section of all the women surfers out at first point!"

Another Assault On The Venice Boardwalk



Another Pathetic Venice Boardwalk Argument



Baby Shark Watch: Instagram Live



Sharks are known as the apex predators of the ocean, and we usually picture them as full-grown animals swimming in the deep blue. But how much do you know about baby sharks?

Baby Shark Watch is a series that follows one egg at Santa Monica's Heal the Bay Aquarium over the course of a year to show how sharks develop month by month. Tune in on the last Saturday of every month on Instagram live (@healthebayaquarium) to watch a swell shark develop, from egg to pup.

LA Sheriff Villanueva Surveys Venice Homeless Encampment



From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva, with LA County Sheriff’s Homeless Outreach Services Team, surveyed the homeless situation at the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. They walked the Boardwalk and met with business owners, residents, tourists, vendors, and those experiencing homelessness to better understand the crisis the city is currently facing."

Venice Beach Is Alive



Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.

"Today, I would like to show you what Venice Beach looks like on a Sunday afternoon. It felt like there has been lots of people on Venice Beach Boardwalk, even though there are no Europeans traveling in the United States. It was a sunny day, there were lots of people enjoying walking around Venice Beach, watching shows, rollerskating, skateboarding, or visiting the drum circle. Venice Beach looks very much alive, it almost gives you a normal feeling again."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice

Homeless Lady Attacks Passersby On The Venice Boardwalk



From Venice Beach Boardwalk:

"A homeless woman attacks random passers by during a busy day on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. After attacking a homeless man who was lying down nearby, the two fight with wooden poles. Police arrive only to tell the two to calm down and ask if they are okay. Shortly after the police drive off, the fighting starts up again. No arrests are made and those walking the boardwalk are left to be attacked again."

Another Brush Fire In Pacific Palisades



On Monday afternoon, about 6PM, there was another brush fire in Pacific Palisades. This time at PCH and Temescal Canyon Rd.

By 7PM, the fire was contained. The burn area is approximately 2 acres on a steep hillside. No structures threatened and no injuries reported.



LAFD reports: “Crews will remain on scene for approximately two more hours conducting mop up operations and traffic on PCH will remain affected. No further details”

















Pacific Park Reflects On 25 years At The Santa Monica Pier



All this month, Pacific Park is remembering the highlights from a quarter-century of fun on the Pier during a month-long anniversary commemoration. Follow Pacific Park on Twitter and Facebook to see archival photos and learn about the modern history of the Park. From the grand opening and reopening of the Pacific Wheel to world-records and a long-since closed mini-golf course, you can learn and share your memories and reflections of visiting the Park.

2021 is a momentous year for Pacific Park. In addition to celebrating 25 years since first opening, there is more celebration to share with the return of ride operations following an unprecedented 13-month closure of the amusement park due to COVID-19. Ride operations resumed on April 2, 2021, as a result of collaboration on safety guidelines with local and state officials based on the Blueprint for a Safer Economy. Pacific Park strives to navigate the situation safely with the wellbeing of everyone associated with the Park including hundreds of employees being welcomed back to the Pier.

Although things are working a little differently on the Pier with rules about where to stand in line and how many guests can be on the rides, the entire Pacific Park team is grateful for the support of City of Santa Monica officials and appreciates everyone’s efforts to return open access to the Pier. Building on its 25-year operation and presence on the Santa Monica Pier, Pacific Park will continue to operate with the health and safety of guests and employees at the forefront of planning and operations, which will be guided by health experts and industry standards.

For more information about this month-long celebration, head on over to Twitter or Facebook and hit follow. A new post with a reflection from each year of the Park’s operation will be posted every day starting with 2021 and ending with 1996 – the first year Pacific Park opened on the Pier. You can also post your memories and share your favorite moments from the Pier. Just use the hashtag #PacificPark!

Surf City Tour of Malibu



From Santa Monica Close Up:

"See Los Angeles like you never have before with a fully guided Surf City Tour aboard clean, safe, comfortable, convertible bus that covers everything you want to see in Los Angeles including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, Malibu and more. You’ll get to see famous local landmarks like the Hollywood Sign, Beverly Hills, Sunset Strip and stops at Santa Monica Pier and the Farmer’s Market.

Tours are fully narrated by some of the best guides in Hollywood, so you’ll not only see well-known spots, but you’ll have a blast and learn a lot while you're at it.

During the tour you will learn about the history of Los Angeles, see movie studios, historic filming locations, the Sunset Strip, music venues, crime scenes, popular restaurants, celebrity homes and more. Essentially all of the best Los Angeles sightseeing in a day with multiple chances to explore the best areas on foot. By the time your tour is over, you’ll feel like a local with all you now know about the city.

Tour are offered daily and depart at 10:00 AM or 12:00 PM, from Poseidon Surf Shop at 1654 Ocean Ave in Santa Monica."

Stolen Surfboard Alert From Leo

Star Wars Kylo Ren SUPing Malibu



Kylo Ren practice paddle surfing for the first time at the waves of Malibu beach.

Surfing Point Dume



County Line - Sunday - 5-23-2021



Here's some surf photos from Sunday, May 23rd at County Line. These were taken from 7:30-7:50 AM. This set was shot by ChrisDidThis.

These are just a few of the photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the gallery is down below.






You can find more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

County Line - Sunday - 5-23-2021 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.


Zuma - Sunday 5-23-2021



Here's some surf photos from Sunday, May 23rd at Zuma.


This set was shot from about 8:30-8:50 AM by ChrisDidThis.

These are just a few of the photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the gallery is down below.









You can find more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Zuma - Sunday 5-23-2021 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.


Leo Carrillo - Sunday 5-23-2021



Here's some surf photos from Sunday, May 23rd at Leo Carrillo.


This set was shot from about 6:10-7:15 AM by ChrisDidThis.

These are just a few of the photos from this session. If you were out there, you probably got some surfing shots, probably multiple photos, they will be in the complete photo gallery for this day, check them out, the link to the gallery is down below.









You can find more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Leo Carrillo - Sunday 5-23-2021 Photo Gallery


If you were out there, we probably got some cool surfing shots of you, go check them out!

Wanna see photos from previous days at this and other local surf spots?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.