Project Save Our Surf returns to Tower 26 to clean the beach. Buckets, gloves and light snacks will be provided.

Come join Project Save Our Surf for a fun afternoon of music and refreshments cleaning the beach. Buckets and gloves will also be provided for the cleanup. Connect with others in Los Angeles working to support our environment.

We have also partnered with Project Pop Drop to collect items for the homeless that we will be delivering to a homeless shelter on the last Saturday of the month (each month is a different shelter and details will be available at the cleanup for those who want to attend that event as well). We are collecting non- perishable foods and new toiletries, new socks, new underwear, new clothing etc.

Saturday, February 10 · 11am - 1pm
Santa Monica Beach Tower 26

For more info and to register, Click Here

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Monday's storm caused a rock and mud slide that closed dwon the California Incline. Crews were able to clean it up within hours and the road reopened before noon.

Due to the winter storm, all canyon roads leading to/from Malibu are experiencing rock and mud slides. Currently, Malibu Canyon Road is closed between Malibu Crest and Mulholland Highway. Traveling on other routes (Kanan Dume Road, Topanga Canyon, etc.) is not advisable.

Road closures: * Closed - Malibu Cyn Rd B/T Mullholland - Malibu Crest
* Closed – Piuma Rd B/T Las Virgenes - Cold Creek
* Closed – Topanga Cyn B/T Robinson Rd - Highvale Trl

State Route 27 (Topanga Canyon Blvd.) is CLOSED from Robinson Rd. to Topanga Canyon School Rd. due to flooding. Unknown duration. Avoid the area.

Experience one of the wonders of nature, the highest tides of the year!

When the planets and sun are at their closest, and the orbits of the earth and sun are just right, the King Tides, the highest tides of the year, will occur. These high tides give us a glimpse into the future of sea level rise and how the these changes will affect our beach, coastal infrastructure, and our community. This is a natural phenomenon which can be appreciated for its subtlety and its potential intensity. It is an opportunity to connect with others in a shared appreciation of the wonder of nature. At this event we will also collect images for scientific documentation of the tides for the Coastal Commission.

Heal the Bay Aquarium
Friday, February 9 · 7:30 - 9:30am
Santa Monica Pier
1600 Ocean Front Walk Santa Monica, CA 90401


For more info & to reserve a spot Click Here
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Evacuation Order for Santa Maria Rd North of Topanga Canyon



Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

REASON: AN EVACUATION ORDER HAS BEEN ISSUED DUE TO POSSIBLE MUD OR DEBRIS FLOWS IN THE AREA ALONG SANTA MARIA RD. NORTH OF TOPANGA CANYON BLVD. IN EFFECT NOW AND THROUGH 6:00 PM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH.

Red Cross shelter for Owen fire debris evacuees:
ONE Generation
18255 Victory Blvd, Reseda CA 91335
800-675-5799

Evacuation center for animals:
Agoura Animal Care Center
29525 Agoura Road, Agoura CA 91301

For more info, Click Here

Restoration Event at Santa Monica Saturday, February 10, 2024

Volunteer with The Bay Foundation at the Santa Monica Beach Dune Restoration project. Participants will learn about dune ecology and contribute to restoration by removing trash, microsplastics, and invasive plants.This event will help increase biodiversity and coastal resilience.

Saturday, February 10, 2024
9:30 AM to 11:00 PM
530 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica 90402
Nearest parking lot is Beach Parking Lot 9 North. Cost $10.00.

For more info and to sign up, Click Here

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

Daisy was observed today, February 3, 2024, engaging in the reconstruction of her tiny home project on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Despite recent setbacks, including the disposal of personal belongings and building materials by city clean-up crews, Daisy remains undeterred.

During the rebuild, she explained, "This new tiny home is more than shelter; it's about dignity for my friends who have been displaced." Outlining her vision, Daisy shared that the 4 by 8-foot vendor cart on wheels is designed for an unhoused couple known to the community, who've faced hardships on the boardwalk.

Daisy emphasized the practicality of her design, which allows for easy mobility, especially in areas she refers to as "no man's land" where larger wheels are unnecessary. She also mentioned plans to construct several more vendor carts, each 3 by 8 feet, tailored for unhoused individuals familiar to the local community.

Her initiative is not just a response to immediate housing needs but is deeply rooted in her philosophy of finding a balance with nature and reducing the ecological footprint. She contrasts the temporary nature of her tiny homes with the permanent structures that dominate urban landscapes.

Daisy's ultimate goal is to support her community while awaiting a societal shift back to natural living through the advancement of technology. "These tiny homes are about giving my friends the energy, time, and autonomy they need," she said.

With a clear vision, Daisy is set to continue her work, not just rebuilding homes but fostering a sense of community and connection to the environment among those who call the beach their home."

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Here's surfing photos from Saturday, February 2nd at the Venice Pier.

This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Jack's Surfboards.

These are just a few of the 100+ 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 100+ more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in this photo gallery:

Venice Breakwater - Saturday 2-3-2024 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?
Click Surf Spot Galleries and look for the spot and then the date.

2024 is the Year of the Dragon. Pacific Park will join millions around the world in celebrating Lunar New Year. The Pacific Wheel will be lit red and gold and feature a green dragon design February 9 – 11.

Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year among East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean communities, among others. This special lighting event will take place on the evening of Friday, February 9 to Sunday, February 11. The Ferris wheel lights can be seen from dusk until 11:35 PM each evening.