Santa, Carolers, Klezmer and more. 11 blocks of Holiday cheer, sales, and great food! From 7th to 17th Streets along Montana Ave
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Miracle on Main Street, Tree Lighting Celebration
Saturday, December 9th
Embrace the spirit of the holidays as Miracle on Main Street returns with two dazzling tree lightings, photos with Santa & more!
Celebrate the holidays on Main Street with a festive afternoon of holiday cheer, starting at 3:30 PM at the California Heritage Museum. Enjoy activities for kids, live music, and Santa's grand entrance at 4:00 PM. See the full schedule below and RSVP for updates.
3:30-5:30PM: Holiday Kid Corner
Free Face painting, Instrument Petting Zoo, Soft Play Area, Games & Cub Scout pack 67 Holiday Bake Sale!
4PM: Santa & Mrs. Claus
Witness the grand entrance of Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus as they arrive in a festive fire truck at 4:00 PM.
5:30PM: Tree Lighting Countdown
Join the joyous countdown to the tree lighting ceremony, followed by a heartwarming candlelight walk to the iconic Edgemar Shopping Cart Tree.
6PM: Edgemar Shopping Cart Tree
Festivities continue at Edgemar, where you can capture cherished moments with Santa, revel in the captivating tunes of Off the Jingle Bell Rockers, and indulge in a delightful array of holiday treats at the enchanting home of the world-renowned Shopping Cart Tree.
Let Santa Monica's Main Street be your gateway to a holiday wonderland filled with enchanting memories that will last a lifetime!
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Mark your calendars! Santa is coming to town for the return of the 46th annual Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run on December 2, 2023! Experience this historic event in person as you dash down the beautiful streets of Santa Monica and Venice, California, including a long stretch along the famous Venice Beach boardwalk.
Sleigh one of the 5K or 10K courses before jinglin’ your way across the finish line where a holiday bash will be waiting for you with delicious treats and festive beverages that would make Santa’s reindeer jealous.
The Santa Monica-Venice Christmas Run starts at Ocean View Park on Barnard Way and finishes on Pacific Avenue & Windward Avenue on Saturday, December 2nd! Start time for 5K runners is 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM for 10K runners. We’ll be updating this website regularly with new information, so be sure to check back periodically for up-to-date information!
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Explore the restored dune habitat and life cycle of the small, white snowy plovers that make this stretch of beach their winter home!
Revel in this guided walk exploring the restored dune habitat and life cycle of the small, white snowy plovers that make this stretch of Santa Monica beach their winter home. Binoculars will be provided, or bring your own!
The Snowy Plover Beach Walk with Santa Monica Audubon and Nature Nexus Institute is a free event. Recommended for adults, though all are welcome. Reservations are requested. In-person registration will be available.
Comfortable clothing and sun protection are recommended. Gather at Guest Services.
The Annenberg Community Beach House is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Two beach wheelchairs will be available for this activity. To reserve a wheelchair or inquire regarding disability related accommodations please call Guest Services at (310) 458-4904 or email beach.house@santamonica.gov.
Getting Here: The Annenberg Community Beach House is located at 415 Pacific Coast Hwy. Parking is available for $3 per hour or $8 per day. Please pay for parking at the machine upon your arrival. Cash and credit card accepted.
Sunday, December 10 · 9 - 10:30am
415 Pacific Coast Highway Santa Monica, CA 90402
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Come celebrate the completion of the Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. at 1610 Colorado Avenue (Metro E line parking lot). We will have donuts, activities, and remarks from the Mayor.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the city will celebrate the completion of the newest addition to its protected bike network with a ribbon cutting ceremony and a morning full of free, family-friendly activities.
The celebration kicks off at 9 a.m. and goes until noon at the 17th St./SMC Metro E Line parking lot at 1610 Colorado Ave.
By improving bike and pedestrian safety and promoting sustainability to combat climate change, the completion of the Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project marks a crucial step towards advancing the city’s key strategic priority of fostering a Sustainable & Connected Community.
In line with this priority, the project builds upon foundational city initiatives rooted in deep community engagement and feedback including the adopted Bike Action Plan Amendment, Pedestrian Action Plan, the Michigan Avenue Neighborhood Greenway (MANGo) Plan, and the city’s Land Use and Circulation Element.
“I’m thrilled to see such a robust, thoughtful and important multi-modal project come to completion,” Mayor Gleam Davis said. “By increasing separation from moving traffic and connecting neighborhoods, this project helps make walking and biking easier, encouraging sustainable practices that lead to healthier communities.”
The Dec. 2 event will feature music, performances and workshops, including:
- Santa Monica High School marching band
- LA Jugglers performing with vintage bicycles
- Academia de Danza Ballet Folklorico Flor de Mayo
- Guided bike rides
- Free bike repair and tune ups from Santa Monica College Bike Maintenance Class
- Helmet decorating with Santa Monica Spoke
- Bike basket and accessories workshop with reDiscover Center
- Remarks from Mayor Gleam Davis, Police Chief Ramon Batista, and Department of Transportation Director Anuj Gupta - Remarks from Cynthia Rose of Santa Monica Spoke
- Free donuts, coffee and hot cocoa
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Here's surfing photos from a lovely day at Bay Street and the south side of the Santa Monica Pier.
This set of surf photos was shot on Saturday, November 18th by Six12 Media and brought to you by Body Glove.
These are just a few of the 250+ 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 galleries for this day, check them out, the links to the complete galleries are down below.
You can find about 200 more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in these 2 photo galleries:
Bay Street - Saturday 11-18-2023 Gallery #2
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.
From Santa Monica Close Up:
"In the early hours of Thursday, November 23, 2023, participants gathered along the scenic Ocean Front Walk for the annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot & Half Marathon. This popular event, set against the picturesque backdrop of Santa Monica's beach path, offered a range of distances to accommodate various fitness levels, including 5k, 10k, 15k, and the half marathon.
As runners took to the course, they were motivated not only by the competitive spirit but also by the prospect of indulging in Thanksgiving festivities post-race. Each participant, regardless of the distance covered, was rewarded with a finisher's medal and a goodie bag, adding to the festive atmosphere of the event."
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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From Santa Monica Close Up:
" A dramatic turn of events unfolded at Santa Monica Pier on the morning of Thursday, November 23, 2023. Santa Monica Police Officers arrested a man following a reported assault and disruptive behavior. The suspect, initially taken to a hospital after a confrontation with law enforcement, has since been cleared for booking and is now in police custody.
Eyewitnesses at the scene described the suspect as unruly, leading to a physical altercation with another individual at the pier. When police attempted to intervene, the suspect reportedly resisted arrest. This resistance led to an officer deploying a taser, causing the suspect to fall and hit his head.
Santa Monica Harbor Patrol Officers and Firefighters were promptly on the scene. After receiving initial treatment by firefighters, the suspect was transported to a local hospital. Following medical clearance, he was booked into the local jail, facing charges of battery."
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.
Support Santa Monica Closeup/Fabian Lewkowicz with Venmo or PayPal to help earn money to make these videos:
https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabianlewkowicz
November 22, 2023
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 AREA WARNINGS:
· Arroyo Sequit Creek at Leo Carrillo State Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
· Marie Canyon Storm Drain at Puerco Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public access.
· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
The entire swim area.
· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
· Santa Monica Canyon Creek at Will Rogers State Beach. Near Will Rogers Tower 18
100 yards up and down the coast from the creek.
· Malibu Lagoon at Surfrider Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the public restrooms.
· Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.
· 28th Street extension in Manhattan Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the 28th Street extension.
· World Way Extension at Dockweiler State Beach
100 yards up and down the coast from the jetty.
· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey
The entire swim area.
BEACH AREAS NOW CLEARED:
· Pico-Kenter storm drain at Santa Monica Beach. Santa Monica South Tower 20
Warnings have been lifted for the following beach areas where recent sample results identified water quality levels within State standards 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.
Here's surfing photos from Friday, November 17th shot at Bay Street and the south side of the Santa Monica Pier.
This set of surf photos was shot by Six12 Media and brought to you by Body Glove.
These are just a few of the 300+ 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 galleries for this day, check them out, the links to the complete galleries are down below.
You can find about 300 more photos from this session, all full size and in high-resolution, in these 3 photo galleries:
Bay Street - Friday 11-17-2023 Gallery #2
Bay Street - Friday 11-17-2023 Gallery #3
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.
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