Kick off Summer at the Venice Summer Fest

The Venice Summer Fest is your go-to celebration for the first day of summer — a free, all-ages community event that brings together the best of the Westside in one unforgettable day! Enjoy live music, outdoor yoga, wellness experiences, local artisan vendors, delicious eats, and good vibes under the sun.

We’re dog-friendly, offering free water all day, and creating a fun, inclusive space for the whole community to come together. Whether you're shopping, stretching, dancing, or just soaking it all in, Venice Summer Fest is the perfect way to welcome summer in true SoCal style.

Get ready for an incredible lineup of the most amazing local bands and musicians performing throughout the day — a true celebration of the Westside's vibrant creative spirit.

Saturday, June 21st, 2025
12 PM – 7 PM
12257 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Explore the Fest Grounds as you enjoy a day filled with Local Bands, Activities for the Entire Family, Shop Local Artists & Designers, Dog Adoptions, Yoga, Games, Food trucks, Beer Gardens, Classic Cars & so much more! ☮️🎶

The Fest will be located in between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd. The city has closed Venice Blvd. for this event. The event will be held in the street. This is a free community event.



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More problems with the Venice Boardwalk safety barricades as one of the poles will not lower down to allow the emergency vehicle to pass through as they are supposed to. And they were having trouble trying to unlock the second barricade, so they have to go down the neaby alley and walk a block to reach the person needing emergency medical aid.

4 rehabilitated sea lion pups, named Peachick, Spiderling, Sprinkles, and Brownie, who were affected by the recent algal bloom were released back to the ocean by the Marine Mammal Care Center this morming during a huige press conference at the Venice Pier.

Officials say sea lions have been affect by Red Tides and Domoic Acid Toxicity.

The Marine Mammal Center states "Domoic acid is produced during certain harmful algal bloom events by a type of algae called Pseudo-nitzschia australis. This neurotoxin accumulates in small fish, like sardines and anchovies, which are then eaten by marine mammals like sea lions in large quantities.

Domoic acid attacks the brain and the heart causing seizures and heart failure. If left untreated, it usually causes permanent brain damage. The toxin will naturally flush from an animal’s system over time, but sea lions repeatedly exposed to the toxin will suffer longer-lasting and more serious effects."

LA’s beloved grassroots LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns with *FREE* party in the street!

Be who you are at the Venice Pride Block Party presented by L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 4 PM to 11 PM at the Venice sign. Featuring DJ Victor Rodriguez & Friends, community booths, food trucks, queer market, and more! Celebrate Pride at the beach, it’s open to the public—and ALL ages!

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The raper's Marathon Burger joint, located at 1827 Ocean Front Walk on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, held its official grand opening on Saturday, May 31. Long lines, crowds, traffic jams, and a lot of police.

Super Patch, the wellness tech company is rewriting how performance energy works, announces the launch of SUPER PATCH REVOLUTION SKATE SERIES, a two-city, skater-led competition and cultural uprising that kicks off in Venice Beach, CA on June 14, 2025, and continues in New York City on August 9, 2025.

Backed by $40,000 in total prize money, this isn't just a skate contest—it's a statement. Competing is free, and the public can attend at no cost.

The Mission: Skaters take back the culture Super Patch Revolution is a movement created by skaters, for skaters, to reclaim skateboarding for the culture and community. It’s a shift away from the large corporate monopoly on the skate scene and community and a return to the park and the people who live, bleed and die for skate.

Built from the ground up: A community-led event

This competition has been organized entirely by skaters, with support from Venice locals and NYC underground crews. It includes contributions from:

* Skate Supporters

* Local and nonprofits

* Community art walls, youth demos, and wellness tents

Super Patch has also made a direct financial contribution to LA Parks & Recreation to improve local skate infrastructure and support youth programs beyond the event.

Featured Community Supporters

Backing the movement on the ground are local brands, artists, and organizations that live and breathe skate culture and community:

• 2 Live and Die in LA – Skater-rooted apparel & lifestyle brand • Aim High Sober Living (Nonprofit) – Supporting recovery through community • OG Family – Authentic LA culture and streetwear • Raised By Latinos – Uplifting the culture through fashion and empowerment • Still Alive Project – Creative mental health awareness collective • 360 Picksi Rentals – Event support and mobile rentals • Sincerely Yours – Richy Valley – Original art and storytelling for the streets.

Event location & dates

* Venice Beach Skatepark | June 14, 2025
Presented in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Office of the Mayor

* New York City (location TBA) | August 9, 2025

* Cash Prizes: 1st Place – $25,000 2nd Place – $10,000 3rd Place – $5,000

The Energy Behind the event: Boost Super Patch

No pills. No sugar. No caffeine. Just 12+ hours of clean, drug-free energy—through a wearable patch backed by neuroscience. BOOST Super Patch uses vibrotactile tech to activate your body's energy systems via skin receptors. No side effects. No chemicals. Just real results.

Free & open to the public

This isn’t a brand activation—it’s a cultural reset. One where skateboarding speaks for itself, and the community decides what comes next.
VENICE BEACH SKATEPARK – JUNE 14, 2025
NEW YORK CITY – AUGUST 9, 2025

Join Saba Surf on Saturday June 7th, 5-9pm, to celebrate the launch of Emocean Issue 08—The Infinite.

At 232 pages, it's our largest issue yet. Kick off the start of summer with mags, merch, a few drinks, a custom wetsuit fitting with 7TILL8, and a live performance by Casino Breakfast.

20% of all sales will go to our friends at Surfrider LA to support their efforts in the wake of the fires — specifically water quality testing and beach cleanups.

Saba Surf Cafe
12912 Venice Boulevard L
Los Angeles, CA 90066





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Hop on the free BEACH SHUTTLE to major points of interest around Marina del Rey, such as Playa Vista, Fisherman’s Village, Mother’s Beach, and Venice Beach – and all your favorite restaurants and shops in between!

Ride the free BEACH SHUTTLE and enjoy all that the Westside offers in a hassle-free and relaxing way.

2025 SERVICE:
MAY 24 – SEPTEMBER 28 | Weekends & Holidays
Saturdays: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 8 PM
Holidays: 10 AM – 8 PM
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025

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Eric Britton discusses where his nickname "Tuma" come from, getting sponsored at 12 years old, leaving Dogtown for SMA, Kareem Campbell telling Skip Engblom to turn him pro for SMA, ending up in a coma from a mosquito bite, what it was like skating the Venice Pavilion in the 80's, starting "Tuma Skateboard Academy" teaching kids how to skate, his re-issue SMA board coming soon and much more!

May 12, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a statement claiming "No beaches are currently under an advisory". No mention at all about fire debris at any beaches.

It’s time again for the annual Venice Beach Firefighters Station 63 pancake breakfast.

Come out and support your local heroes at Station 63 this Saturday from 8 AM – 1 PM!

Join the Venice firefighters as they fire up the griddle and serve up a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee, and orange juice – all for a great cause. Bring your appetite, your friends, and your community spirit and enjoy station tours, live music and jumpers for the kids. Let’s show some love to the brave men and women who keep Venice safe! See you there.

Saturday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Los Angeles Fire Dept. Station 63 1930 Shell Ave
Venice, CA 90291

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The Westside Classics Car Club presents Cinco de Mayo celebration at Venice Beach on May 4th 2025. Lowriders and classic cars from all over Los Angeles show up for this large car show.

While surfers are surfing, skaters are skating, and tourists are touristing, officials are investigating a body found on the beach next to the Venice Graffiti Wall and Skatepark. Said to possibly be a homeless man in his 40's, LAPD recieved the call about the discovery around 3am Tuesday morning, and the investigation lasted till around 11am.

On Saturday at 12:29 p.m. a high surf advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 9 p.m. until Monday, May. 5 at 9 a.m. for Los Angeles County Beaches:

WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. Surf highest across northwest and west facing beaches.

WHERE...Los Angeles County Beaches.

WHEN...From 9 PM Saturday evening to 9 AM PDT Monday.

IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks. For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Aztec Dancers, Grupo La Rosa Folklorico Dancers, Charro (Mexican Dancing Horses), Venice High School Band, Santa Monica Cheerleaders. Classic Cars/Lowriders, a Clown, and more in ths festival and historic parade down Lincoln Blvd in Venice Beach.

On Wednesday morning, Westside Global Awareness Magnet in Marina del Rey went under lockdown as police search for a student who fled after a gun he had went off.

“Today, a student allegedly discharged a possible firearm inside of a classroom and thereafter fled the campus,” according to a message that went out the parents of the students. “No students or staff were injured. The campus has been swept by law enforcement and the lockdown has been lifted.”

Westside Global Awareness Magnet is a K-8th-grade school.

“The bullet didn’t hit anybody,” a parent report after being in a Zoom meeting with the school. “It ricocheted around the class and fell on the ground.”

It was between 8:00 and 8:30AM, the gun went off accidentally from inside the packback of a 13 year old boy. According to LAUSD, the gun went off when the backpack was dropped to the ground.

Westside Classics Car Club presents Cinco de Mayo celebration at Venice Beach on May 4th 2025.

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Come out to join us to celebrate the Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival on Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10AM to 6PM on 7th Ave between California Ave and Broadway. Parade will begin at 10AM on California Ave and Lincoln Blvd. There will be food trucks, Folklorico Dancers, Horses and Charros,Banda, Aztec Dancers, Venice High School Band, Santa Monica College Cheerleaders, Classic Cars, DJ, Piñata, raffles,Photo Booth, and much more.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style at Oakwood Recreation Park. Join us for a day filled with vibrant parades, delicious food, live music, and fun activities for the whole family. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Venice while enjoying the festive atmosphere.

Don't miss out on this exciting event that brings the community together to honor Mexican heritage and commemorate the Battle of Puebla. Bring your friends and family for a day of celebration and cultural appreciation. See you there!

Video from last year:

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From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025, at approximately 9:15 a.m., Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics and LAPD officers responded to reports of an unresponsive man lying near the public restrooms along Ocean Front Walk.

First responders assessed the individual and determined he was deceased at the scene. LAPD officers erected a privacy tent around the body as standard protocol and awaited the arrival of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.

Roughly ninety minutes later, coroner personnel arrived to examine and transport the body. The official cause of death has not yet been released. Authorities have not confirmed whether foul play or overdose is suspected.

The investigation is ongoing."

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.

The 2028 Olympics Events will be held in Venice Beach, here's the statement LA28 released today:

"The scenic and vibrant coastline of Venice Beach will serve as the new home of Triathlon, which is relocating from Long Beach. This historic beachfront neighborhood in Los Angeles will also host the official starting locations for the Marathon and Cycling Road courses. The courses and finishes for both the Marathon and Cycling Road will be confirmed and announced at a later date."

The Surfing Venue was also announced, Click Here

Skateboarding is still being held at the Sepulveda Dam, the Venice Skatepark was never going to be considered. Plus contrary to what whatever incorrect information members of the Venice Neighborhood Council say and a whatever lies a local juice magazine try to get people to beleive, skateboarding was not invented in Venice.