Heal the Bay invites you to join us the morning of June 17th at the Historic LGBTQ+ Friendly Ginger Rogers Beach to participate in a beach clean up.

All clean up supplies and training will be provided by wonderful volunteers from Heal the Bay

Stay after the clean up to join the celebration with the unveiling of the Progress Pride Flag Lifeguard Stations #17 and #18

PARKING AND ARRIVAL: The parking lot nearest to Lifeguard Tower 18 can *ONLY BE ACCESSED SOUTHBOUND ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY*

The address of the lot, Will Rogers Parking Lot 1, is 14800 Pacific Coast Highway.

If driving Northbound, please follow these instructions. Driving up PCH, continue past Parking Lot 1. Turn RIGHT on Entrada Dr and make a U-Turn. Once on Entrada, turn LEFT at the red light back onto PCH Southbound. Parking Lot 1 will be on the RIGHT.

If driving Soutbound, simply turn right into the parking lot.

Saturday, June 17 · 10 - 11am
Ginger Rogers Beach
14800 Pacific Coast Hwy
Los Angeles, CA 90402

For more info, Click Here

Join the ONE Archives Foundation, and LA County Partners to celebrate this historic beach!

This will be the official unveiling the painting of Lifeguard Towers 17 and 18 and the installation of intepretive signage on the history of this LGBTQ+ friendly beach.

PARKING AND ARRIVAL: The parking lot nearest to Lifeguard Tower 18 can *ONLY BE ACCESSED SOUTHBOUND ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY*

The address of the lot, Will Rogers Parking Lot 1, is 14800 Pacific Coast Highway.

If driving Northbound, please follow these instructions. Driving up PCH, continue past Parking Lot 1. Turn RIGHT on Entrada Dr and make a U-Turn. Once on Entrada, turn LEFT at the red light back onto PCH Southbound. Parking Lot 1 will be on the RIGHT.

If driving Soutbound, simply turn right into the parking lot.

Saturday, June 17 · 10 - 11am
Ginger Rogers Beach
14800 Pacific Coast Hwy
Los Angeles, CA 90402

For more info and to register, Click Here

A woman living in her van behind Whole Foods had 2 dogs running loose that attacked a man who lives nearby. He was walking in the street to avoid the dogs when they attacked him for no reason.

A GoFundMe was organized by the man's cousin, here is what it says:

"Hi, I am Lili and raising funds for my cousin Carlos.

Carlos lives in Venice beach, he is a hard working father of two young kids.

On Friday, June 2, 2023 Carlos was walking home when out of nowhere he was attacked by two large dogs owned by a homeless lady living out of a van in Venice. The dogs were laying on the sidewalk with no leash.

Each dog bit a hand/arm and would not let go. As you can see in the pictures, they left deep wounds and lacerations. He has to see a specialist to help treat the deep wounds.

Since the lady is homeless, there is no point in trying to sue. All medical expenses and trauma are on my cousin. He is also unable to work until his hands heal. Carlos, is a family man, he works multiple jobs to support his small family. He is kind and caring. This situation is so unfair.

All funds raised will help pay for medical bills and to support his family while he is out of work.

We deeply appreciate any donation and all prayers. Thank you.

**UPDATE** Thank you to everyone for the generous donations, prayers, and resources. With all of your support, a private donation, and applying to the resources you all shared, we have decided to pause the Gofundme now. Thank you all! It means so much to have such a caring community."

Wave House, is now available for $49.5 million

- A house that juts out over Malibu's coveted beach hit the market for the first time in 36 years.
- Rod Stewart bought it in the 1970s and sold it to record executive Mo Ostin in 1987.
- The house was designed to look like a set of cresting waves by California architect Harry Gesner.

About the house: Wave House was designed by architect Harry Gesner for old friends and fellow surfers Gerry and Glenn Cooper. Located on the beach in Malibu, California, the house is Gesner's most famous work. The design was highly regarded by Jørn Utzon, architect of the Sydney Opera House. Though denied by Gesner, the house is often cited as an influence on Utzon's design for the opera house.

In 1956 Gesner was contacted by friends from his post-war time at Lake Arrowhead, Glenn and Gerry Cooper. The couple asked for his assistance in finding a coastal site in Malibu. They found a site with good surfing, and Gesner camped at the location. According to Gesner, he paddled offshore on his surfboard and sketched the house's design in grease pencil on his surfboard, looking back at the site. Gesner wanted a shape like those found in the ocean, and used curved glue-laminated beams for the roof structure, with a shingled roof surface resembling fish scales.[1][2]

Gesner designed the house to extend into the surf at high tide.[3] The Wave House was designed with projecting rooflines resembling breaking waves, cantilevered over circular balconies. The interior focused on a central conversation pit and fireplace overlooking the ocean.[4] The house received widespread attention. The same year, Danish architect Jørn Utzon submitted his concept for the Sydney Opera House design competition, with sail or wave-like forms. Utzon's design was compared to Gesner's, and in the early 1960s Utzon called Gesner to express his appreciation for Gesner's work. Neither architect felt that the Opera House design was influenced by Wave House, but both acknowledged each others' work.[5]

The house was designed in two parts, with the dramatic projecting beachfront living area surrounded by circular balconies, and a much plainer rectangular children's wing to the rear, against the hillside. The two sections enclose a landscaped interior court. Arrival was via a stairway and an underpass under the children's section to the courtyard, which serve as the formal entry.[6]

Wave House was later owned in the 1970s by Rod Stewart, who commissioned Gesner to design railings for the initially rail-less balconies.[7] The house was further altered with the installation of large concrete piers to support it, since the retreat of the beachfront left it more exposed to ocean waves.[8]

The house was featured in the 2019 movie Yesterday. Gesner's residence, the Sandcastle House, is next door.

Gallery by Simon Berlyn, Info via Wiki

In this episode, you'll meet Haunani, who drove up from San Diego, to surf at Topanga Beach. She talks about why Topanga Beach is so special to her. She also gives great advice to Beginner Surfers: just bc you can paddle out during a big swell, doesn't mean you should be surfing The Point. You need to surf The Bay or The Inside, never The Point during a big swell. It's just too dangerous!

Visit Topanga Lou Surf Videos for Topanga surfing videos.

June 24-25, 2023 - Santa Monica Pier 360: Paddle & SUP Races (and more)!

Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival celebrates the best of beach life with an awesome, FREE, all ages festival! With ocean sports competitions, live music, food and drinks, interactive games, sampling by some of your favorite brands and so much more, Pier 360 offers a peek into iconic SoCal beach culture and brings together thousands of guests for a day of good vibes. Whether you're hanging with the family, competing on land or at sea or partying with your friends–Pier 360 has got it all!

Join us for an all-day, family friendly celebration of decades of surf, skate, paddleboard and lifeguard history.

The pier deck will also feature hula dancing, beer and spirits garden, live music and a surf history museum celebrating the history of lifeguarding, paddleboarding, surfing, and skateboarding around the Santa Monica Pier. POP SK8 Roller Rink will be popping up for this year’s annual kickoff summer event!



Come skate the mini-ramp and street course that will be set up on the pier. Skate Experience brings together legendary skaters from around Los Angeles for all-day shredding, clinics and competition. Attendees can watch skaters 360 over the Pacific, or get in on the action themselves with demos and workshops led by top local skaters. No advance registration necessary.



Join us on Sunday, June 25th for our first ever Santa Monica Pier 360 Sandcastle Competition! Compete with other fellow sand architects for a morning filled with sand, fun and sun! Click Here for the Sand Castle information.



The Museum of Beach Life celebrates the Pier's role in the formation of SoCal beach culture and tells the stories of some of the legendary personalities that pioneered active beach lifestyle at the Pier. The unique attraction features surf/paddle memorabilia curated by local legends and notable collectors (Rich Wilken, Jeff Ho, Cary Weiss, Mike Young) and exhibits celebrating the birth of mainland paddleboard racing, 2-person beach volleyball, the original Muscle Beach and so much more!

From SUP Yoga clinics with YOGAqua, to demos from the top pros and youth clinics, the Pool brings the ocean lifestyle to the city in a unique and all-inclusive way.





TANDM Surf Bodyboarding Contest

This event features the TANDM Surf Bodyboard (as seen on Shark Tank). Up to 24 Two-Person Teams competing for a chance to make the Finals. Top three teams win a TANDM Surf Bodyboard. Competing teams are judged on wave riding style, performance of maneuvers/tricks and demonstration of Aloha spirit. This event takes place at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 24, 2023!

Online Registration $60 , Click Here to register.



POP SK8, California's first themed pop-up roller rink, is a family-friendly, outdoor roller rink experience, offering a perfect place to hang out, roller skate, and celebrate with the community! Come be part of the POP SK8 PIER 360 roller rink experience on the iconic Santa Monica Pier this Sat & Sun from 10am - 5pm.

Skaters can bring own quads or rollerblades. Quad skates will also be available on-site to use on a first-come basis (sizes 8 youth to 13 adult).

All one hour skate sessions are FREE!

CBVA Men’s & Women’s $4,000 Open’s, Co-Ed Doubles and the Santa Monica Beach Volleyball Hall Of Fame Legends Exhibition Saturday, June 24th & Sunday, June 25th as part of the 2023 Santa Monica Pier 360 Beach Festival.



CBVA Beach Volleyball Tournaments

The Open’s on Saturday is for the High Level Beach Volleyball Athletes trying to earn a bid into the AVP Hermosa Beach Open. The Co-Ed divisions on Sunday will be for both Novice and Advanced level players. Included in the entry fee are beverages, event t-shirt and all of the beach volleyball action you can fit into the day. Come be part of a huge Santa Monica event!



Thanks to our friends at Michelob Ultra, Kona Brewing Co. and Nutrl Vodka, we’ll have cold brews and vodka seltzers keeping you cool this Pier 360. Kick back, relax, and soak up the sunny summer vibes while hanging out in the legendary Pier 360 Beer & Spirits Garden.

ALL-DAY MUSIC: Prepare to be blown away at this year's Pier 360. Each morning we're kicking off with Polynesian dancers ready to transport you to a world of vibrant colors, intricate movements, and ancient traditions. Every afternoon will showcase a variety of bands ensuring an irresistible atmosphere of joy and celebration.






Did you know that the sport of Paddleboard started at the Santa Monica Pier? Celebrate 90 years of tradition with multiple paddle events throughout June 24th-25th. These events will be the most inclusive and high-profile SUP event to have taken place in the US for many years.

The One Mile Fun Paddle with an ocean start is a great fit for paddlers who are less experienced or just want to enjoy a more relaxed race with a friendly vibe.

$30 online registration (price increase on race day)

Sprint Racing in the surf will provide a dynamic sporting spectacle in a fast paced, elimination format that will see the top contenders competing round after round until the Final.

$40 online registration (price increase on race day).

The Long Distance Race will provide an iconic and high performance course for the worlds best. This years event is a two loop course (total distance is 5 miles) in front of the Santa Monica Pier.

Racers should leave ample time to park and check in at registration a minimum of an hour before their event start time. Day of registrations should allow at least 90 minutes to park and register.

Click Here for the most updated SUP race information and to register to race.

Share the stoke of summer with your local community at Surfrider LA and the World Surf League as we celebrate International Surfing Day! We will be meeting on the beach at Tower 20, Santa Monica between 10am-12pm on Saturday, 6/17 to pick up trash and learn about waste management on our shorelines. Dune Sunscreen, Sister Betsy Surf Wax, and EMOcean will all have donated product on the sand with us as well.

Prior to the beach cleanup, Dream Team Society will be hosting a casual surf and beach hang from 9am-10am. All types of surf, boogie, or swim craft are welcome. Please bring your own board.

Here’s what you can expect for the epic day:

9AM-10AM → Casual surf & beach hang for all skill levels hosted by Dream Team Society ! All types of surf, boogie, or swim craft are welcome. Please bring your own board.

10AM-12PM → Beach cleanup @ Tower 20!

Come celebrate our love of surfing and our beaches for all people to enjoy!

Started in 2005, International Surfing Day is an international celebration of the love of surfing and our beaches for all people to enjoy. The day was established to raise awareness and support for our world’s beaches and coastal environments.

Sat, Jun 17, 2023
10:00AM-12:00PM PDT

For more info & to sign up, Click Here

CINEMALIBU™ SUMMER SERIES OF FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY MOVIES AT MALIBU BLUFFS PARK STARTS WITH “TOP GUN” ON JUNE 17

The City of Malibu’s CineMalibu™ series returns to Malibu Bluffs Park for a summer of free, family-friendly outdoor community movie screenings with trivia, games, food trucks and more, starting with "Top Gun" (1986, PG) on Saturday, June 17. This summer, the series presents iconic films from the 1980s.

CineMalibu™ Schedule:

"Top Gun" (1986, PG) Saturday, June 17, 7:00 PM "E.T." (1982, PG) Saturday, July 15, 7:00 PM "Karate Kid" (1984, PG) Saturday, August 19, 6:30 PM

Arrive early to participate in themed activities with the Malibu Library, contests, giveaways, a raffle, and to purchase tasty food from the D'Amores Pizza Truck and treats from Apollo's Expresso and Shave Ice.

The movies start at sunset and pre-event activities start at 5:00 PM. Malibu Bluffs Park is located at 24250 Pacific Coast Highway at Malibu Canyon.

At the City of Malibu booth, show a staff member that you follow the Community Services Department on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes, including gift cards to local businesses and a 30% off coupon for a City of Malibu recreation program.

Tickets or RSVPs are not required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring chairs and blankets. Alcohol is not allowed at Malibu Bluffs Park. Dogs must be on leash and under control of their owners at all times.

For more info, Click Here

Los Angeles Department of Public Health just released an update about the Malibu Beaches Closure Due To A Sewage Spill:

Ocean Water Use Warning for Los Angeles County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

BEACH AREAS CLOSURES:

The following sites continue to remain closed due to a recent sewage discharge:

· Malibu Lagoon State Beach
· ¼ mile north of Malibu Lagoon State Beach
· ¼ mile south of Malibu Lagoon State Beach

BEACH AREAS WARNINGS:

· Sweetwater Canyon Storm Drain at Carbon Canyon Beach
· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach
· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:

Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards:

· Las Flores Creek at Las Flores State Beach
· Escondido Creek at Escondido State Beach


Laboratory results from three local agencies are displayed on the map. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) Environmental Health Recreational Waters Program, collects ocean water samples from the mainland, once a week throughout the year. DPH collects an additional five samples from Avalon on Santa Catalina Island beginning in April through October. The Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (SD) collects ocean water samples at selected sites on the mainland, once each week throughout the year. The Beach Cities of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes (BC) jointly collect water samples within their cities, once a week throughout the year. DPH, SD, and BC also resample sites that have exceeded State Standards for bacteria in ocean water. The City of Los Angeles, Environmental Monitoring Division, LA Sanitation (HYP) collects water samples from various sites, one to five times per week, all year round. LA City also collects samples at some DPH sites as required by their State NPDES permit.

The public is notified when a site has exceeded State Standards for bacteria in ocean water on this website, by telephone hotline, and by signs posted at the impacted beaches.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.