The Santa Monica 4th of July Parade RETURNS Friday, July 4, 2024 at 9:30am. The 2025 Santa Monica Parade celebrates the Arts!

The parade kicks off promptly at 9:30am at Pico and Main Street, traveling South on Main Street before turning right onto Marine, ending at Barnard Way. Join us to watch anywhere along the Main Street route as we make our way to Beach Lot 5 South. The official grandstand announcement location will be in front of the Ocean Park Library.



Please note that the entire parade route and some streets leading to it will be closed to vehicle traffic ALL morning long, from 6AM - 12PM. Public parking can be found at lots off Neilson to the West, and please be mindful of residential restrictions to the East. We recommend walking, biking or scooting to watch the parade!



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Here's some surfing photos from the Ohana Nalu Surf Contest Series Contest 5 - Championships World Ocean Day held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Tower 24 in Santa Monica. This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media.

These are just a few of the 90+ photos from this contest. 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 complete gallery is down below.










You can find 90+ more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Ohana Nalu Surf Contest Photo Gallery

Join Black Surfers Collective as we celebrate Nick Gabaldón Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Nick’s fearless passion for surfing paved the way for many, and this event honors his legacy by celebrating diversity in surfing and bringing the community together for a day of stories, surf, and shared experiences.

🌊 Surf Lessons: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Register in advance to secure a spot)
🏄 Location: Bay Street, Santa Monica, 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

📢 Special Event at Heal the Bay Aquarium (1 PM – 4 PM)
After the beach, enjoy free admission to Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier, featuring:
🎤 Celebrity Guest Story Time
🎨 Special Art Activities
🎬 Documentary Screenings

Don’t miss this incredible day of surf, history, and community! Register now to secure your spot.

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SAIL, ROW, PADDLE OR SINK YOUR WAY INTO SUMMER! Be a part of the 13th Annual Cardboard Yacht Regatta! Saturday, June 14th.

Have you ever dreamed of setting sail across the waters in your very own yacht? Now you can build your own cardboard yacht and test its seaworthiness in a race across the Beach House Pool. Build a yacht using just corrugated cardboard and duct tape, decorate it, cross your fingers and hope you can make it to the other side.

Two people must be in the yacht during the race. All boats must be human-powered (no motors).People's Choice Awards will be given in a variety of categories, including "Most Likely to Sink", "Best Use of Theme", and "Most Spirited". The Beach House Courtyard will open for yachts to be on display beginning at 9am. Races will launch beginning at 11am. Please read attached information sheet for more details on the Cardboard Yacht Regatta, including appropriate yacht building materials, regatta rules and an event timeline.



Annenberg Community Beach House
415 Pacific Coast Highway
Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Hundreds of volunteers, people of all ages with disabilities, and entire families come together for an epic day in the ocean.

Whether you’ve surfed with us for years, are a beginner, or just want to meet people and hang out for the day…YOU BELONG HERE. Everyone is welcome.

You’ll be amazed who you meet at a Life Rolls On event. Heroic people navigating life with various disabilities, and heroic volunteers making freedom possible. The 2025 season is about to get underway. Registration for “They Will Surf Again” Santa Monica opens Wednesday May 7th at 9am PST. We are extremely excited to see everyone on June 21st for the first surf event of the 2025 “Get On Board” Tour.



Lifeguard Tower 28
2600 Barnard Way
Santa Monica CA 90405





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It’s time again for the annual Venice Beach Firefighters Station 63 pancake breakfast.

Come out and support your local heroes at Station 63 this Saturday from 8 AM – 1 PM!

Join the Venice firefighters as they fire up the griddle and serve up a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee, and orange juice – all for a great cause. Bring your appetite, your friends, and your community spirit and enjoy station tours, live music and jumpers for the kids. Let’s show some love to the brave men and women who keep Venice safe! See you there.

Saturday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Los Angeles Fire Dept. Station 63 1930 Shell Ave
Venice, CA 90291

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Join the City of Malibu on Friday, Apr 11, 12PM at Malibu Bluffs Park to celebrate the start of construction on the new Skate Park! Enjoy snacks, see design plans & celebrate this rad addition to our community.

The City of Malibu is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the Malibu Skate Park, a project designed to provide a safe and modern space for the entire community to enjoy. We invite residents, local officials, and skate enthusiasts to join us for this special event as we officially kick off construction!

This new skatepark will feature street and transition elements including, stairs, rails, ledges, banks, a flow bowl, quarter pipes, spine, extensions, and waterfalls making it an exciting addition to our community’s recreational spaces.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a project that will bring fun, fitness, and community spirit to Malibu.

An RSVP is not required. Speakers include City dignitaries and the event is catered by Jennifer Naylor Catering and Events.

Sign-up for Northern LA Boardriders surf series contest is open, Northern LA Boardriders Malibu Surf Series 09 on Saturday April 26. Looking forward to our community coming together once again. This should be an epic event.

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Northern LA Boardriders (NLAB) is a surf club that shares a strong passion for surfing and giving back to our community. We aim to foster the sport of friendly competitive surfing and create a positive movement and platform for our younger generations.

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Hop on down to the Main Street Farmers Market for Easter fun! Meet the bunny and join our egg hunt.

On Sunday, Sunday, April 20, celebrate the Easter season at Third Street Promenade!

Join the Main Street, Santa Monica Easter Egg Hunt at the California Heritage Museum, happening during the Farmers Market! Hunt for colorful eggs and snap photos with the Easter Bunny.

Don't forget to bring your basket to collect all the eggs you find! This event is perfect for kids of all ages, so come on down and enjoy the Easter festivities with us. We can't wait to see you there!

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Looking for a 2025 summer camp? If your kids love the beach, join us Sun, April 27 for an Aloha Beach Camp Open House. This is a FREE event!



Join Aloha Beach Camp on Sunday, April 27 for the first summer camp Open House of the 2025 season. Aloha Beach Camp Open Houses are fun for the whole family and a great way to see where camp takes place all summer, learn about the program and meet in person.

Meet the camp directors and staff
Get all your questions answered
Take a bus ride
Pick-up free brochures and other information
Win FREE DAYS OF CAMP and other goodies in exciting raffles and drawings
This is an in-person event!



Sunday, April 27 · 1:30 - 3:30pm
Zuma Beach, Lifeguard Tower 7
30100 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90265

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Celebrate the Easter season at Third Street Promenade with fun, games, and FREE photos with the Easter Bunny!

On Sunday, April 6th from 12-4PM, celebrate the Easter season at Third Street Promenade!

This event is FREE and for ALL AGES!

There will be fun activities for all ages including:
Photos with the Easter Bunny (pets welcome!)
Live Childrens’ music + entertainment
Arts & crafts + games
Balloon twisters + face painters

Photos with the Easter Bunny will be first-come, first-served. There will be a (2) picture limit per group with the Easter Bunny.
There will be no egg hunt, rather Easter Eggs will be handed out .

Event will be on the 1200 Block of Third Street Promenade (between Arizona & Wilshire)

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Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier invites families and community members to join in for Heroes Day, a fun-filled afternoon celebrating local heroes and promoting safety awareness on Saturday, March 1 from 3-6 p.m.

The free event will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including appearances from beloved superhero characters, face painting, and special partnerships aimed at promoting preparedness. Guests will have the chance to snap photos with and meet and greet their favorite superheroes as they walk around Pacific Park’s Kid’s Cove area, and much more.

The public can also join the Santa Monica Police Department for Coffee with a Cop during Pacific Park’s Heroes Day in front of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf from 3-5 p.m. Come chat with local officers, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about how they serve and protect the community.

In addition, guests and locals can find their flow and feel the rhythm at the Santa Monica Pier’s Wellness & Waves Festival, a free, full-day experience of movement, mindfulness, and music, with donations in support of LA Fire Relief, on Saturday, March 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pacific Park will also mark “Red Cross Month” by joining other area landmarks in lighting up the evening in red. The Ferris wheel lighting event will kick off a month-long awareness campaign to honor the vital work of the American Red Cross. The event will coincide with Pacific Park’s inaugural Heroes Day, which will also honor first responders and recognize their crucial role in the community. In partnership with the American Red Cross, they will have a booth in the park where they will distribute free preparedness kits, helping families stay safe in the event of an emergency.

Nearly 80 years ago, March was first proclaimed “Red Cross Month” in 1943 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to raise awareness of the organization and its humanitarian mission. All U.S. presidents since Roosevelt have designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the American Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world through its workforce powered by more than 90 percent volunteers.

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December 15th from 4:30 to 8 pm at Lunetta in Santa Monica. The community gave smiles last year and will give more smiles this year! 2nd annual toy drive!!❤️ we have the Christmas spirit rolling! Don’t miss this!

Tacos, classic cars and music! Don’t miss this! Please bring a unwrapped toy and join in on the raffle! Lots of amazing stuff!

2420 / 2424 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Video of last years event:

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CAF and PlayLA hosted a series of adaptive surfing clinics in Venice Beach. Athletes with physical disabilities came together to catch waves, build confidence, and show that the ocean is for everyone.

On Tuesday afternoon, SMPD officers responded to a report of suspicious activity on the high school campus. As a precaution, students were sheltering in place. It was determined to be a false alarm. Officers are conducting a thorough search to ensure everyone's safety.

There’s still time to register for BBB’s Doggie Fall Fashion Show!

Saturday 11/9 at the grand opening of our new off-leash dog run and walk the doggie run(way) with your pup to win amazing prizes





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The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks in conjunction with SkatePark Association International invite you to attend the 15th Anniversary of the Venice Beach Skatepark JAM on Saturday, October 26th, 10 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

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Ready for a trick-or-treating adventure in Downtown Santa Monica?

Santa Moinica is conjuring up the perfect trick-or-treating roadmap, so make sure you're dressed to impress! Participating businesses will be handing out candy from 3-6PM, until candy runs out.

Halloween Party on the Promenade

On the 1200 Block of Third Street Promenade (between Arizona & Wilshire), join everyone for a Monster Mash for all ages! Dogs are more than welcome to join the fun too (and hopefully wearing costumes of their own...)

The party will include :

Pumpkin decorating
Games
Face painting
Photo ops
Free treats, stickers, and tattoos
And more!

Plus DJ Asha will be spinning all your favorite kids' music 🎃👻

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Big Blue Bus is hosting a grand opening celebration of Little Blue Dog Run, a new off-leash dog run open to the public!

This project aims to transform an underutilized landscape alongside Big Blue Bus's headquarters into a vibrant open green space for our community. Little Blue Dog Run amenities include fenced exercise areas for dogs of all sizes, drinking fountains, trees, and a picnic area with seating.

Join the fun on November 9, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Big Blue Bus headquarters located at 1660 7th St., Santa Monica, CA.

Guests will enjoy music, food trucks, a blue ribbon cutting, pet training demonstrations, pet adoptions, and enter your pup in the Doggie Fall Fashion Show and walk the run(way) to win amazing prizes


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The Department of Beaches & Harbors presents Marina SPOOKTACULAR... Halloween by the Harbor! There’s fun and scares for all ages during this two-day festival.

Dates and Hours:
• Saturday, October 26 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 27 | 4:00–10:00 p.m.

Location: Burton Chace Park – 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Ages: Activities for all ages & scare levels!

Cost: Admission is FREE with RSVP

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