Scenes from thelast weekend's Venice Sign Holiday Lighting Block Party, with Harry Perry, Tonan, and more.A beloved tradition—the annual changing of the Venice Sign lights to festive red and green for the holiday. Now in its 14th year, this special celebration will take place on Windward Avenue (east of Pacific Avenue), with street closures to make room for live music and family-friendly activities.

Another collection of scenes from Santa Monica of people that are acting abnormal. From wild screaming and dancing in the street to fire fighters having to put out a smoldering traffic cone, Santa Monica never fails to amaze. All of these scenes were filmed in November.

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Warriors from the House of Ashur march down the Venice Beach Boardwalk, locals and visitors have various reactions to these unique promotional stunt for the upcoming StarZ TV mini-series Spartacus: House of Ashur.

Spartacus: House of Ashur is a 10-episode Starz series that serves as a sequel to the original Spartacus franchise, premiering on December 5, 2025. The show explores a "what if" scenario where Ashur (Nick E. Tarabay) survives the events of Vengeance and is rewarded with the gladiator school he once served. The series follows his rise to power as a "Dominus" in the brutal world of Roman gladiators, a path he takes with the help of a fierce gladiatrix named Achillia.

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A fewv days after his pianos were dtestroyed and taken away by the city clean up crew, Venice Beach street musician Nathan Pino, famously known as “The Venice Piano Man” , is back playing music on the boardwalk.

Longtime time Venice Beach street musician Nathan Pino, famously known as “The Venice Piano Man” for his manyy years of playing classical music on the boardwalk, was not around when the Wednesday Homeless Clean Up Crew rolled by. His pianos and other items, being left unattended were put in the garbage truck, except for the one piano that was functional, it was hauled away.

The city is starting to enforce the official Basic Vendor Guidelines and Vending Rules (L.A.M.C. Code 42.15) to ensure a smooth and compliant experience!

✅ Allowed Vending
Vending is primarily reserved for First Amendment-protected expressive activities, meaning:
• Original Artwork & Communicative Pieces ONLY.
• Items must be considered art and have no practical/secondary use or purpose (nominal value) other than to be looked at, read, or listened to.
• Examples: Books, original paintings, photographs, prints, sculptures, newspapers, leaflets, bumper stickers, patches, buttons, and audio/video recordings of the artist’s performances.

🛑 Not Allowed Vending
Selling commercial items or goods with practical/secondary uses is prohibited (even if they contain artistic elements).
• Examples of Prohibited Items: Food/drink, clothing/accessories (sunglasses, jewelry), housewares, oils, perfumes, lotions, candles, stuffed animals, and any non-art goods/services.

📍 Designated Spaces & Time Limits
• Vending and performances may NOT start before 9 AM and must end at sunset (L.A.M.C. 42.15(F)1).
• You must vend in one of the Designated Spaces (L.A.M.C 42.15(A)4).
• You may not occupy more than one single regular-sized or double-sized designated space at any given time (L.A.M.C. 42.15(E)7).
• Do not place anything that extends beyond your space or obstructs access areas.
These rules are in place to preserve the Boardwalk’s history of free speech, art, and performance.

Rainy day cruising around Venice Beeach.

Twins & Violins - Santa Monica Street Performers

Jennifer Train, a now well known Venice Beach homeless woman, is seen on the ground screaming for an ambulance. She states she was hit by a guy she knows. He allegedly threw a glass bottle at her back, hitting the area where she had spinal work done.

A deceased whale drew public attention on the sand in Santa Monica on Monday, November 10, 2025, after the animal washed ashore and was later moved farther up the beach by city crews.

The carcass — estimated at roughly 20 feet in length — showed clear signs of advanced decomposition. According to observers at the scene, the whale appeared to have been dead for some time before surf and tide carried it in.

Multiple Southern California agencies collaborated on site to examine the animal and prepare it for transport. Officials said the effort involved California Wildlife Center, Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, and Santa Monica agencies including Beaches and Harbors, maintenance crews, police, fire, and lifeguards.

A work truck carrying porta potties was stolen from the Travis Barker "Run Travis Run" 5K event on Ocean Ave. It sped south on Ocean from Arizona Ave till it hit a car at the corner of Moomat Ahiko Way. Ot then plowed the car out of it's way, turning into the crowded crosswalk. One lady jumped off her bike and the truck ran over it, dragging it underneath as it drove down the ramp to Pacific Coast Highway.

The truck crashed again in near Big Rock on PCH in Malibu. Highway Patrol and Sheriiff reponded to that crash, The suspect fled on foot, running into the ocean where he was taken into custody. Reports said he appeared to be naked.

Looking through the July 3, 1980 edition of the Evening Outlook (United Western Newspapers) special for the 75th Anniversary of VENICE of AMERICA. Hit pause to stop the video to read the text

The "Evening Outlook" was the historic daily newspaper of Santa Monica that ceased publication in 1998.

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A video recap of the 2025 Haunted Heats Surf Contest host by Bay Street Boards. A geat turnout for the return of this contest, with a raffle that raised money for Los Courage Camps

Looking through the December 2014 issue of now gone suf magazine Drop Zone LA, a magazine that was all about the Los Amgeles surf culture. It was a free magazine that lasted about 2 years in print form.

This video is from our partnered Youtube Channel: Vintage Skate Snow Surf Stuff. All kinds of old steboarding, surfing and snowboarding magazines and catalogs are being posted on that channel.

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Just another day on the beavhes of Los Angelesa, a homeless lady blocks the showers and has issues with surfers at the Venice Pier showers.

As part of the Day of the Dog Festival, the Westside VW Club's Classic VW Show on Main Street in Santa Monica.

New, clearer video of the chaotic brawl at punk rock show hreld on Venice Beach where 3 teens were stabbed

The brawl started when the rooler skaters because the roler skaters were upset that the punk rock show was interferring with thier music. Even after moving further away, it was not even to please the roller skaters. So it became a pissing contest over whose music could over power the others.

It turned violent when one of the roller skaters got too closssee to the mosh pit and turned his back to catch his bike that his partner tipped over, when he did that, He was accidentally bumped into by one of the punks who was dancing. So he turned around, and went after him, hiting him in thr back of the head. That's when all hell breaks loose from both parties.

Scenes from this Saturday's No Kings Rally in Santa Monica

Intense scene develops as a couple of Trump Supports visit the No Kings Rally in Santa Monica

THROWBACK THURSDAY: The surfing scene, along with a behind-the-scenes clip from the 1996 action film, Escape From LA. A tsnuami hits and sends a big wave down Wilshire Blvd, The surfing stunt doubles were actually 2 professional skateboarders. Tony Hawk surfed the scene for Kurt Russell while and Chris Miller doubled Peter Fonda.