IT’S BACK! ZJ Boarding House just announced the return of the world famous HAUNTED HEATS competition.

The date is set for October 29th, 2022! Sign ups will be held in store and all proceeds will be donated to Waves of Impact

Need some inspo? Check out our photo Coverage of the 2019 Haunted Heats Surf Contest or the video below from the 2015 one:

Unstable drugged up man challenges Santa Monica Police Officers to fight. They let the violent unstable man go on his way down the boardwalk, even though he is a threat to public safety.

It’s time for the Black Surfers Collective Pan African Beach Day.

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Classic Mercedes gather at Ocean Park in Santa Monica.

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"A man parks an electric bike share in the middle of Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica on Thursday, September 22, 2022."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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Wednesday morning a wrecked car was discovered abandoned on the trail on Palisades Park overlooking the beach in Santa Monica. The car hopped the curb into the park at Ocean and Wilshire, it hit a tree and continued north on the park's trail till it's damaged front end stopped it near the restrooms by the California Incline.

A large police and fire presence was visible on Ocean & Colorado infornt of the entrance to the Santa Monica Pier Tuesday morning.

A witness said "Somebody climbed over the rail of the overpass to the pier and was hanging there."

Thanks to the joint efforts of SMPD, LA County Fire & Santa Monica Fire, the individual in crisis has been transported to a local hospital.

If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themselves call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK or text 988.

Monday morning, SMPD officers responded to a report of an individual with what was believed to be a rifle in his backpack.

According to witnesses, it was a homeless man on a bike.



Upon arrival, SMPD determined the item was a toy. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a mental evaluation.




Photos via SMPD and The Mason Brown Surf Report.




Remember, See Something... SAY Something. 9-1-1 for Emergencies and 310-458-8491 to speak with a non-emergency dispatcher.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"According to Santa Monica Police Department Public Information Officer Flores, on Friday, September 16, 2022, at about 5:55 PM SMPD Officers were dispatched to investigate a robbery that took place in the area of Appian and Seaside Terrace. Officers met with the victim who told them a group of juveniles assaulted him then stole his bicycle. Shortly after an officer operating a drone, observed a group matching the description of the subjects walking eastbound on Colorado Blvd. The group was subsequently detained on the Metro Expo Line platform at 4th and Colorado. The victim was able to identify one of the males as being involved and his stolen bicycle was recovered. The juvenile male was arrested for robbery. Officers identified all the other males. Detectives will review footage to see which other males were involved."



Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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Dogtown Devils' Car Show at the Locals' Night on the Santa Monica Pier. September 15, 2022.

Santa Monica Pier Classic Car Show, Saturday 9/10/2022

The homeless encampment on the beach at th Santa Monica Venice boarder known as No Man's Land is finally gone. For months this encampment was allowed to stay on the beach because neither city wanted to deal with it. Santa Monica Police would push the tents over to the Venice side of the border, LAPD would allow the tents to stay up on the border, throwing blame on Santa Monica. During the week, the Sherrif's Departement held a press conference to discuss the homeless problems on the beach. At the end of the week, SMPD and LAPD joined up with the help of St Joseph’s Center, the People’s Concern, and Los Angeles Parks and Rec to finally clean up the ever growing encampment.



"Our primary objective remains educating those in violation of Santa Monica municipal codes and State laws, enforcing violations when necessary, and connecting individuals with all available resources to minimize habitual and chronic offenders from returning." announced SMPD.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"A dead dolphin washed up on the shore beneath the Santa Monica Pier, Friday, September 9, 2022."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

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Ocean Park, Tower 26 surfing clips from our Instagram Stories on Saturday, September 10, 2022, the morning after the Hurricane Kay storm hit.

The OC Ramps squad skate a mini ramp that was built on the Santa Monica Pier.

A plane crashed at the Santa Monica Airport Thursday afternoon, killing two people.

On Thursday September 8th, 2022 at 4:25 p.m. the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to an aircraft accident at the Santa Monica Airport. Upon arrival, Firefighters encountered a single engine aircraft that crashed in the infield and was engulfed in flames. Aircraft Rescue Firefighters arrived in 1 minute 39 seconds and suppressed the flames within minutes. The aircraft was inbound to the airport when it touched down, made an abrupt upward maneuver before crashing in the infield. There were two souls on board and unfortunately both perished in the accident.

The aircraft was a Piper Sport two-seat single engine aircraft, operated by a local flight school. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation. More information related to the investigation will be made available at www.ntsb.gov.

Firefighters were assisted by the Santa Monica Police, Santa Monica Airport Operations, and NTSB. There were no impacts to Santa Monica neighborhoods. Santa Monica Airport will remain closed while the investigation continues, with anticipated reopening Friday, September 9th.
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