Taro Watanabe, shaped by his upbringing in Malibu and his passion for surfing, curates a diverse playlist in the 33 1/3 Mixtape Club. His selection spans various genres, from introspective indie folk reminiscent of Grizzly Bear to the timeless rock and roll anthems of The Rolling Stones.

What makes Taro's playlist unique is its ability to transport you through his memories. Each track is a journey through people and places. Whether you're on land or riding waves. Taro's music inspires, reflects, and moves, with echoes of his life in every note. It's a playlist that invites you into Taro's world through the power of music.

Catch up on the highlights from Super League Triathlon Malibu. The third round of the 2023 Championship Series.

Santa Monica Pier is thrilled to commemorate the cultural tradition of Dia de los Muertos with the – Return of the Monarch – a vibrant and engaging celebration happening on October 28, 2023, from 12 PM to 9 PM.

We invite all ages to join in the festivities that include face painting, live music, delectable food, spirited dancing, and much more. This special celebration will kick off with a heartfelt blessing at the west end of the Pier, setting the tone for a day filled with cultural richness and togetherness.

As part of the event, guests will have the opportunity to explore the intricately designed altars created by Sylvia Sanchez, Yolanda Medina and their family, Felipe Sanchez, Leticia Vickers. Sergio Sanchez, Luis Romo, Lisa Montoya, Carmen Q. Rosa, Frank Medina, Dominique Medina, Mateo Rodriquez, Jose Soto, Mia Vickers, Mya Vickers, Josie Avila, Linda Valdez, Olivia Valdez, Alina Servin-Valdez, Natalie Montano, and Antonio Medina. Their incredible altars will remain open for viewing until November 4th. Santa Monica Pier's Dia de los Muertos: Return of the Monarch promises a wonderful blend of art, tradition, and community spirit that pays homage to the cherished memories of our loved ones. Honor a loved one who has passed and participate in this year’s communal altar by contributing your own personal photograph.*

An art installation spanning from October 28-November 4th where we ask members of the community to share their favorite Pier memories, photographs, and anecdotes of family and friends who have passed will be back again this year. These memories will decorate our space via our digital murals that surround the historic 101-year-old Carousel and will be displayed over the course of our celebration.
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October 28.29, the Northern La Boardriders (NLAB) Surf Series season kicks off at Leo Carillo with the 1st of 3 surf series events. Registration is open. We are looking forward to seeing our community come together soon.

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Caltrans will install curve warning signs on Topanga Canyon Blvd from PCH to Mulholland Dr starting Tues, Oct 3 - Oct 12, 8PM - 6AM, requiring periodic lane closures with flaggers directing alternating traffic on some sections. Expect delays.

Here's surfing photos from Tuesday, October 3rd at the Venice Breakwater.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Bodyglove.

These are just a few of the 150+ 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 complete gallery is down below.

















You can find 130+ more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Venice Breakwater - Tuesday 10-3-2023 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 from this photographer?
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A discussion on Malibu’s vulnerability to Tsunamis, how you can sign up for & understand Tsunami warnings & alerts, how to prepare & what to do if a Tsunami strikes

XCEL Wetsuits announced a commitment to produce all of their wetsuits using neoprene-free materials by 2026 at the latest. By then they believe that natural materials will offer the same performance in terms of stretch, warmth and durability as their current wetsuit range, for the same or better cost to surfers. XCEL Wetsuits is proud to be one of the first of the traditional wetsuit brands to signal a switch of the entire line to neoprene-free materials.

Lance Varon, Xcel Head of Product explained “we have been committed to making a more responsible wetsuit for several years, and we are 80% there today with a number of eco components in our current line. We already use dope-dye yarns, water-based glues, eco carbon black, and oyster shell processing in all of our suits. And now we are finalizing the testing of natural neoprene-free materials that deliver the world class performance that our core surfers require in terms of stretch, warmth and durability, at the right price point.” XCEL Wetsuits is committed to being neoprene freeby 2026



Said Ian Stewart, Xcel Head of Marketing “Xcel is recognized for our technically driven approach to making wetsuits, and for that reason we have been very rigorous in finding the best natural materials that perform at a high level. We are in the middle of testing and are excited by how they are tracking in terms of performance in the water.”

Reinforced Jarka Duba, Xcel CEO “This is good business on many levels. It is good for the planet. It is good for future surfers. At every product meeting we task the team to make the best wetsuit and then to make it as green as possible. Based on current testing, we believe the next generation of neoprene-free material will be up to our standard by 2026.”

The Xcel team will continue to manage the timeline to launch, and is committed to going to market earlier if the innovation process can be further accelerated.

Pan African Beach Day is scheduled for October 15th.

Meet 9-1pm at tower 24 in Santa Monica. South lot 4, 2030 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA.

There will be two, one hour sessions, capped at 25 students each. You must pre-sign up to reserve a spot.

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE TO SIGN A WAIVER RELEASING ALL PARTIES OF LIABILITY IN THE EVENT OF PERSONAL INJURY. Please use the form below to insure that if you attend you will have an opportunity to try to "catch a wave"!

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