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From Santa Monica Close Up:

" Exciting news from the Venice Beach Memorial Day Bodybuilding Championships! Today marked the highly anticipated debut of a groundbreaking division: 'Angel Bikini.' The stage was graced by a group of incredibly talented women, exuding confidence and flaunting their impeccable physiques at Muscle Beach on May 29, 2023. What sets this division apart is the enchanting fusion of beauty and strength, as each competitor posed in bikinis adorned with meticulously crafted wings made from real feathers! "

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:

"Witness the extraordinary at the Venice Beach Memorial Day Bodybuilding Championships! Master Bodybuilders over the age of 70 took the stage and showcased their timeless dedication and incredible strength on Monday, May 29, 2023. These seasoned athletes defied expectations, proving that age is just a number in the world of bodybuilding."

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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Epic day to end the West Coast Board Riders Final event of the '22/'23 qualifying season at Zuma Beach on Saturday.

The West Coast Board Riders 2022-2023 regular season concluded on May 13th, as the North Central Region event #2 “A New Earth Project @ Zuma” went down under cloudy skies and glassy 2-3 foot surf at Tower 12 at Zuma Beach.
Huntington Beach Board Riders took first place, with Malibu's Northern LA Board Riders placing second. 3rd and 4th places went South Bay Boardriders and Seal Beach Boardriders.

Huntington Beach Board Riders and Northern LA Board Riders are guaranteed a spot in the Wheat Cup Championship starting on Thursday May 25th at Lower Trestles, where they will be battle the top clubs from other regions in California, with the top 3 from that advancing to the US Board Riders National Championship on Saturday May 27th.

Photos from Brent Flaaten.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"The streets of Venice came alive on Saturday, May 6, 2023, as the highly anticipated Cinco de Mayo Parade took center stage along Lincoln Blvd. This spirited event, proudly sponsored by the City of Los Angeles, served as a remarkable tribute to the rich tapestry of Mexican-American culture and heritage."

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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The first annual Venice Beach Pier Kite Festival.

Highlights from the Horny Toad concert at the Santa Monica Pier's 4/20 Locals Night. Horny Toad is a Rock/Reggae/Ska/Funk band formed by Louiche Mayorga (ex-Suicidal Tendencies), along with Anthony Brewster and Moises Casillas, with Chris Abbott a.k.a. Kid Caviar on vocal duties.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

" The Velvicks brought down the house at the 3rd annual Earth Day Beach Festival in Santa Monica today! The festival was a celebration of our planet and a powerful demonstration of love and unity."

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:

"Hot Dog on a Stick, the iconic all-American brand that originated on Muscle Beach in Santa Monica, celebrated the grand reopening of its original location on April 22, 2022."

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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Judges from Cleopatra Ink, SxTx Tattoo Studio, The West Side Dream Car Club, Pico Youth & Family Center, and Brian Lynn determine which lucky participants will walk away with some coveted prizes. ⁠
-$1000 gift card to Cleopatra Ink ⁠
-$250 from SxTx Tattoo Shop⁠
-Santa Monica Pier Yacht Harbor LED Replica Sign
- 4x Tickets to the Pico Youth & Family Center Arts for Hearts charity art gallery⁠ and many more Santa Monica local business-themed prizes.

This happened at the 4/20 Locals Night on the Santa Monica Pier.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"On April 15, 2023, in honor of Earth Day, 750 volunteers came together at Santa Monica Beach to participate in Heal the Bay's annual Nothin' But Sand Beach Cleanup. The event aimed to raise awareness about the need to protect our planet's coastal waters and watersheds. During the cleanup, the volunteers worked tirelessly to collect litter from the beach, including plastic bottles, food wrappers, cigarette butts, and other debris. Together, they picked up 291 pounds of trash, making a significant impact on the environment."

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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The monthly Locals Night Car Show on the Santa Monica Pier.

For info on April's Locals Night: Click Here

The Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel was Lights off except rim, 1 hr on Saturday, March 25 in recognition of Earth Hour 2023. Earth Hour, one of the largest global grassroots movements for the environment, will bring together millions of people, businesses and leaders from around the world to raise awareness on the urgent need to address nature loss and climate change.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"The Venice Love Fest, held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in downtown Mar Vista on Venice Blvd, was a celebration of local artists, designers, musicians, and businesses. The fest was located between Centinela & Inglewood Blvd, and the city had closed Venice Blvd for the event. The festival was a complete takeover of Venice Blvd in the heart of Mar Vista, featuring an assortment of LA's most curated brands and artists."

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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Mike, aka German in Venice, vlogs about daily life in Venice Beach, and the nearby communities.

"Today, my friend called me and let me know that there is a free concert car show and a silent disco on the Santa Monica Pier. I believe spring break started already. Lots of people walked on the pier in Santa Monica. We had fun listening to the free concert. The car show was amazing with classic cars and super cars. We also walked around the ferris wheel and all the other rides on the pier it was a fun day, lots of things to see.."

If you would like to support German in Venice with some gas money or you want to buy him a coffee, you are welcome to donate to his paypal account: https://paypal.me/germaninvenice

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Skateboarders gathered at Santa Monica Beach for Beyond the Board's meet-up on Saturday, March 11th, 2023. Beyond the Board is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to empower people with confidence and community through longboarding. By creating safe and inclusive spaces for people of all backgrounds to explore their creativity, Beyond the Board promotes a culture of belonging among riders of all skill levels." >

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:

"The Beaucoup Brass Band with Queen Heatha Bee & King Toussaint lead the Mardi Gras Parade along the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Saturday, February 11, 2023."

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:

"Santa Monica Cruisin' Classics, with other neighboring car clubs, meetup at Santa Monica Beach on Friday, February 10, 2023. The car clubs meet every Friday night at Santa Monica Beach."

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:

"Highlights from the WestSide VolksWagen Club & Monthly VW Coffee Meet at Santa Monica Beach on February 5, 2023. WestSide VW Club & Monthly VW Coffee Meet meets the first Sunday of every month."

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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Oscar from Hecho En Venice goes to Bay Street Boards in Santa Monica to check out their Board Swap.

The 29th Annual Venice surf-A-Thon was a great success!

We had over 60 athletes signed up, and we completed our event in perfect conditions but small waves!

After everything was all said and done, we had a surplus that we are donating to 2 charities, the first charity we have dontated to is Casa Del Pastor.

Casa Del Pastor is a home in Baja California, Mexico for women and their children who are abandoned and abused. Its goal is to minister to their spiritual needs while helping with their physical needs.

These was an online donation, but we decided to create this checks to commemorate this day!

The Venice Surf-A-Thon would not have been possible with out everyone's help. Our contest sponsor's are a huge part of making the Venice Surf-A-Thon possible, please check out our list of sponsors below. Follow their Instagrams, visit their shops, buy from them, use their services, recommend them to friends, or just thank them for helping out with the Venice Surf-A-Thon.

Anderson Surfboards

Arbor

Baja Wey Mexican Blanket Surfboard Bags

Cow's End Cafe

Dogtown

Durable Goods

Fat Sal’s - Venice Beach