Join Heal the Bay for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23, 2023, to remove thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from our watersheds, neighborhoods, and coastline.

Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This year, there are more than 30+ cleanup sites to choose from throughout L.A. County. Whether you want to tidy up the mountains, better your neighborhood, or spruce up the beach, we've got you covered!

This year Heal the Bay’s Coastal Cleanup Day in Los Angeles County is in its 34th year! The annual community cleanup will take place on September 23, 2023, as an official event for California’s statewide Coastal Cleanup and the International Coastal Cleanup movement.

Join us for our 34th annual community cleanup happening at more than 55 sites across Los Angeles County! Our planet’s waters and marine life are suffering from the cumulative impact of an unprecedented amount of pollution, climate change, and harmful human activity. This year, we invite you to participate in our day of action to drastically rehabilitate our local environment. Choose a cleanup location and join in on fun site activities, giveaways, and more!

Locations:

Ballona Creek Bike Path - Overland Ave
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket) cleanup with Ballona Creek Renaissance
location: Ballona Creek Bike Path @ Overland Ave
4990 Overland Ave, Culver City, 90230

Ballona Creek Bike Path - Sepulveda Blvd
Kiwanis Club of Los Angeles
location: Ballona Creek Bike Path @ Sepulveda Blvd,
5000 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City

Ballona Creek Bike Path - Syd Kronenthal Park
Echo Horizon School
location: Ballona Creek Bike Path @ Syd Kronenthal Park
3451 McManus Ave, Culver City, 90232

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve
this is both a restoration and creek cleanup with the Friends of Ballona Wetlands
location: 303 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, 90293

Corral Canyon & Dan Blocker County Beaches
Site Captain: Don Nipper and Antelope Valley Desert Divers
Location: Dan Blocker parking Lot,
25700 CA-1, Malibu, CA 90265

Malibu Surfrider Beach
location: Tower Mal 1
23050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 90265

Marina Mothers Beach
location: Mother's Beach,
14031 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, 90292

Marina Del Rey - Admiralty Way
Volunteers will meet at California Yacht Club
4469 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Watercraft site

Santa Monica State Beach - North Beach - Pier
S location: Tower 1550
1600 Appian Way, Santa Monica, 90401
Park in big parking lot north side of pier

Santa Monica State Beach - South Beach - Bay St
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket)
location: Tower 21
103 Bay St, Santa Monica, 90405
Bay St/Inkwell Monument

Santa Monica State Beach - South Beach - Ocean Park Blvd
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket)
location: Tower 27
2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, 90405

UNDERWATER | Santa Monica Pier
*** this is an UNDERWATER cleanup ***
location: Pier/Tower 1550
1600 Appian Way, Santa Monica, 90401
You MUST be dive certified to participate.

Topanga Beach
You are welcome to arrive with waiver and supplies in hand (reusable water bottle, gloves, bag/bucket)
location: Tower South
18700 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 90265

Venice City Beach - Rose Ave
location: 1 Rose Ave, Venice, 90291
The cleanup is located right in the parking lot at 1 Rose Ave-- we will have a tent set up just south of the play ground right next to the lot.

Westward Beach
7103 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, CA 90265-4280.

Will Rogers State Beach - central
location: Tower 7
17000 Pacific Coast Hwy @ Temescal Canyon Rd,
Pacific Palisades, 90272

For more info, Click Here

On Friday, September 22, 2023, ONE Water Day will bring together people who share a passion for a sustainable water future and are committed to safe, reliable, and affordable water for all of Los Angeles.

For the third year in a row, Los Angeles’ most influential water and wastewater agency managers, and decision-makers, will gather to share their vision and support our common goal and purpose: equitable and viable water solutions for the region



Will Rogers State Beach
17000 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Pacific Palisades, CA (Parking Lot 3)

Tickets start at $50 per person

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The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy our free outdoor movie screenings – by the water and under the stars!

All movies start at 8:00 pm. Be sure to bundle up!

2023 MOVIE LINEUP:
September 23 | Top Gun: Maverick
September 30 | Creature from the Black Lagoon

TICKETS:
No tickets are required for entry but RSVP is highly recommended so that you can be notified of any last minute changes. RSVP for each movie night by clicking on the links above. Each link will direct you to separate EventBrite pages.

SEATING:
Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
No tents or umbrellas during the show.

PARKING:
Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5.

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

For more info and to RSVP, Click Here

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Practice, Have Fun & Be Nice.

Visit Topanga Lou Surf Videos for Topanga surfing videos.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

" In a troubling incident that unfolded at Santa Monica Chess Park on Sunday, September 17, 2023, a homeless individual created a substantial mess by littering a large quantity of trash and a shopping cart. The situation escalated to the point where Santa Monica sanitation workers were compelled to involve local law enforcement to address the issue.

According to eyewitnesses and accounts from the scene, the homeless man's actions led to growing frustration among nearby residents and parkgoers. Santa Monica Sanitation workers, who routinely maintain the park's cleanliness, swiftly decided to contact the police to seek assistance in clearing the debris and restoring order.

Responding promptly to the distress call, Santa Monica police officers arrived at the park to address the situation. However, upon observing the approaching officers, the homeless individual hastily departed from the scene, leaving behind the accumulating trash. The law enforcement response was met without incident, and no citations were issued during the encounter.

This incident marks the culmination of a recurring issue, as noted by a frustrated resident who wished to remain anonymous. The resident revealed that the homeless individual had been a persistent presence at the park for the past three days, consistently leaving behind substantial messes and disregarding the park's cleanliness.

Santa Monica Sanitation workers took charge of the cleanup operation, promptly disposing of the accumulated trash and securing the abandoned shopping cart. The cart was returned to the sanitation yard, where it awaits retrieval by the rightful owner."

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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MISSING /STOLEN Chaplin Zoetrope public art sculpture.

It was installed at 1416 Abbot Kinney Blvd, for the delight (and edification) of all passersby for years.

When a previous public art sculpture of mine was stolen, neighbors saw the posting, then saw the sculpture, contacted me through Info@VenicePublicArt.com, I told LAPD and they retrieved it.

I make these pro-bono for all to learn and enjoy the wonderful stories of Venice.



For more info on the artist's Instagram, Click Here

From Eli Richards, longboard living in Malibu.

On Tuesday, an Assualt With Deadly Weapon suspect evaded police by jumping into the ocean by Rose Ave at Venice Beach.

Fast Forward to the 13:30 mark in the video to see the police find a person under the lifeguard tower. At the 27:00 mark, force is used.

Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day at the Venice Fishing-Pier on Saturday, Sept. 23, 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. in Los Angeles, CA, USA!

This is your chance to make a difference and help keep our beautiful coastlines clean. Grab your friends, family, or even your dog, and come lend a hand in this in-person event.

We'll be meeting at the Venice Fishing-Pier where you'll receive all the necessary supplies for the cleanup. Don't worry if you've never done this before – our friendly team will be there to guide you every step of the way.

Thrilled to announce that we'll be partnering with: Venice Surfing Association, Marine Mammal Care Center, Santa Monica Bay Restoration Conservation and Heal the Bay.

Coastal Cleanup Day is an international day of action to protect our oceans, watersheds, and wildlife from trash and debris. This year, there are more than 60+ cleanup sites throughout L.A. County. Sign up for one of our 30 public sites! Whether you want to tidy up the mountains, better your neighborhood, or spruce up the beach, we've got you covered!

Safety Waivers: Everyone must sign a waiver. All adults, including Individuals and those registered as part of a Group, must present proof of signing a digital waiver online, bring a signed copy, or sign a waiver at the cleanup. Individuals Under `18 must bring a signed waiver to the cleanup. Please help us save paper and complete our online waiver for Adults (English or Spanish) before arriving. Printable PDFs are also available in English or Spanish.

Talk trash: Share on Instagram and Twitter to get your friends excited about the trashiest day of the year. Use the hashtags #coastalcleanupday, #healthebay, and #Summit2Sea2023 to stay connected with the international volunteer day movement

Keep it clean: Help us make Coastal Cleanup Day a zero-waste event by bringing your own buckets, garden gloves, and a filled, reusable water bottle. Supplies will also be available at every site. Download the CleanSwell app (to count your trash, and to have your trash counted!

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

There is beach parking at 1 Washington Blvd.

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