Join the 4th Annual Santa Cruise in Santa Monica! A festive holiday ride & party for skateboarders, rollerbladers, bikers, and more...



Get ready to sleigh the streets! This December 7th, we're throwing the most unforgettable holiday event in Los Angeles. Join us for the Santa Cruise—a festive rolling parade and and night of holiday shenanigans!

Join us for our iconic holiday group ride through West LA. The route is a 6 mile beginner friendly loop from Santa Monica to Venice and back. Expect music, dancing, and several surprises along the way. We ask everyone joining the group ride to be able and confident with stopping and basic road skating skills. All Wheels Welcome!

Meet-Up Time: 3:00 PM

Roll Out: 4:00 PM sharp!

Starting Location: Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dress Code: Deck yourself in your most festive attire—Santa suits, elf outfits, reindeer antlers, or light up like a Christmas tree! Let's turn the streets into a winter wonderland.

The Ride:

A joyful 6-mile cruise through Santa Monica & Venice, great for all skill levels and ages.
Surprise stops along the way with holiday games, entertainment, and treats.
All Wheels Welcome! Skateboards, rollerblades, bikes, scooters—if it rolls, it's invited! Just make sure you're confident with basic road skills and stopping.

⚠️ The ride will conclude by 7pm at Waterfront Venice (205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291) for the 2nd party of the event.



Saturday, December 7 · 3 - 11pm
Santa Monica City Hall
1685 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Andy Anderson, the Dogtown Car Club, Hecho En Venice and more in the Vendor Village at the Venice Skatepark 15th anniversary celebration.

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks in conjunction with SkatePark Association International invite you to attend the 15th Anniversary of the Venice Beach Skatepark JAM on Saturday, October 26th, 10 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

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On Thursday , October 17th at approximately 11:30pm, Santa Monica Harbor Officers were flagged down near the 1400 Block of the Beach for a vehicle stuck in the sand. Officers located an unconscious female, believed to be homeless, wedged beneath the vehicle. Despite their efforts to reach the victim and provide aid, the Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) determined the victim was deceased at the scene. Using SMFD resources, the vehicle was lifted and the victim was extricated.

The SMPD Major Accident Response Team (MART) remain on scene, actively investigating the incident. The LA County Coroner’s Office has been notified and will be responding. As this investigation is ongoing, the victim has not been identified.

The driver, a 21- year-old male operating a 2015 Infiniti SUV, who remained on scene, was reported to be driving in circles at high speeds on the sand when he ran over the victim. Following a DUI investigation, the suspect was arrested and preliminarily charged with the following:

· 23152(a) VC- Driving under the influence

· 23105 VC - Reckless Driving

· 191.5(a) PC – Gross Vehicular Manslaughter

Anyone with information about this incident or suspect is asked to contact the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.

Boarding For Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce the 17th Annual Skate The Coast October 26 + 27, 2022 in Santa Monica, CA.

Skate the Coast is a 15 mile skate-bike-roll from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach along the iconic Southern California Strand with the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for this mellow cruise.

B4BC welcomes anyone on wheels of all ages and abilities to join this push for prevention as we raise funds for B4BC's education, prevention and survivorship programs. Please help us reach our $75K goal by registering today! Registration includes an event tee shirt, goodie bag and prizes for top fundraisers!



THE DETAILS

OCTOBER 26 | REGISTRATION PARTY
VENICE, CA | 3PM-8PM

Lets kick-off Skate The Coast with a registration party at Firestone Walker Brewery in Venice,CA on October 26! Swing by to sign your waivers, get your event tee + goodie bag and stay for live music, good food and cold drinks, raffles and auctions!

OCTOBER 27 | SKATE THE COAST
9AM-4PM

Skate-bike-roll 15 miles from the Santa Monica Pier to Dive N Surf in Redondo Beach with B4BC and friends! This is a collective push for prevention with three hydration stops along the way.

The morning will start at Veteran's Park in Redondo Beach where we'll load the shuttles to the Santa Monica Pier. From there we'll cruise down the coast to Arbor Venice, Marina Del Rey, Dockweiler State Beach, Hermosa Beach and finishing off at Dive N Surf for awards and celebrations. Our finish line party includes live music, food, adult beverages, raffle prizes and silent auction.



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New video from Real Skate Stories.

"oin us as we pay tribute to Shogo Kubo, celebrated as the most stylish skateboarder in history. This video features a compilation of his most impressive performances, alongside his 1977 Skateboarder Magazine "Who's Hot" interview that reveals the passion and dedication behind his craft. As a founding member of Dogtown Z-Boyz team, he is one of the greatest skateboarders of the 70's and 80's and was mentioned by Mark Gonzales as his second most influential skater ever. Experience the blend of skill and style that has made Kubo a beloved figure in the skateboarding world, inspiring countless fans and aspiring skaters alike, and cementing his legacy as perhaps the most stylish skateboarder ever."

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

This special piece is a really long time in the making, and Bay Street Boards is super stoked to finally reveal the long awaited collaboration between Bay Street Boards and Skater Made!

Bart Saric, the owner of local skateboard brand Skater Made, is an insanely talented artist and great friend and we have been talking about joining forces for a t-shirt design forever! We have been trading sketches for literally years, and we are excited to unveil the finalized piece, both as shirts and prints.

Join us on Friday 8/9 to get some signed prints and tees, hang out and enjoy some dope art and good times!



Bay Street Boards
3216 Santa Monica Blvd,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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"54 going on 45". My Birthday Gift Back, to F & F. Grateful for my connection with skateboarding for 43 consecutive years. Thankful to everyone I've connected and ridden with in that time. Here are some clips filmed of me skating months before I turned 54. Edited into a part representing the pure fun, stoke and adventure I get riding on my wooden toys. A gift back to community, friends and family. L&R!! - Bart Saric

Cameo Appearances by Tait Roelofs and Richard Sanchez

Filmed by Jason Hill, Yoshi-San, Todd Nadolny, Tim Chalais, Tanya Schenk, Odin Saric, Tait Roelofs.

Don't miss the FREE Summer Soulstice celebration happening on July 13th!

Join us on Main Street, Santa Monica for live music, outdoor art displays and free activities for all ages.

• The EdgeMar Courtyard:
This centrally located satellite bar features a DJ spinning summer beats with delicious food and drink specials all day long. Don't miss this hidden gem during the Summer Soulstice!

• Pop-Up Art Gallery:
For the first time at the Summer Soulstice, art enthusiasts can explore a visual display of work from over 50 visual artists. This project was made possible in part with support from Art of Recovery, an initiative of the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs.

• Pet Zone by Offleash'd & VCA:
Bring your furry friend for a day of fun! Enjoy pet giveaways, meet vendors from past Main Street dog events, and celebrate your four-legged community.

• Skate Popup at Alfalfa:
Join Beyond the Board and LA Skate Hunnies for a rolling good time with skateboarding and roller skating fun, including an inflatable skate ramp!

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Tony Alva, Los Angeles, CA, skateboarder, surfer, entrepreneur, musician, artist and pioneer of vertical skateboarding and one of the original members of the Dogtown and Z-Boyz.

Transworld Skateboarding Magazine ranked him eighth in its list of the "30 Most Influential skateboarders" of all time.

Tony Alva was born September 2, 1957, in Santa Monica, California, to Dutch and Mexican-American parents. He first began surfing and skateboarding around 1967 at the age of 10. Influenced by the new, aggressive Hawaiian and Australian surfing style, Alva brought a radically new and powerful free form surf style to skateboarding.

Alva's style was revolutionary and stood in stark contrast with the traditional 60's style of the era. His skill, style and charisma has set him apart for decades, to this day.

ATTN: Skaters! Don't miss the Ghost Jam Skate Experience at Pier 360 on June 29-30 from 10am-5pm! Enjoy open skate sessions, guided lessons, trick contests, and more.

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This week we head over to the West LA Courthouse AKA the Santa Monica Courthouse with Chris Roberts and Zach Doelling to talk about some of the skate history that has gone down, as well as do some skating ourselves, well mostly Zach. We go over the out ledge, the stairs, the ledges, and of course the stage!

Unapologetically herself. This is Lizzie Armanto.

From the Cove in Santa Monica to the pages of Vogue, Lizzie continues to be one of the most influential and inspirational female skaters in the world. Mixing style and elegance - there's no one out here doing it like she is.

We're really witnesses of the greatness that is Lizzie.

Venice beach skatepark in the mornings is the best time to skate. All the morning locals are super nice and friendly.

LA28 has finally announced the venue for the 2028 Olypmic Skateboarding events.

And to the dissappointment of the Venice Neighborhood Council, they did not pick the Venice Skatepark.

(No really, the VNC was going to try to rally to have the event at the Venice Skatepark, we listened in on one of the painfull meetings about it. You'd think some of the VNC "skateboard enthusiasts" in charge would know the skatepark is nowhere near the same thing as purposedly built and designed venues for large-scale skate events like X-Games, US Opens, etc...)

Skateboarding will be held out in the Valley. Home of the Ramp Locals.



LA28 is going to create an X-Games style event venue to host all the skate and BMX events. Here is the newly released rendering:



"In the updated venue plan, LA28 reaffirms its commitment to the San Fernando Valley, which was not included in either the 1932 or 1984 Games. The Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area in the Valley will host the youthful, high-energy Olympic competitions for BMX Freestyle and BMX Racing along with Skateboarding Park and Street. The precision sport of Archery will also be in Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games."

Santa Monica is still set to host all the beach volleyball events.

ATTN: Skaters! Don't miss the Ghost Jam Skate Experience at Pier 360 on June 29-30 from 10am-5pm! Enjoy open skate sessions, guided lessons, trick contests, and more.

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Original Z-BOY Nathan Pratt is guest curating "DOGTOWN and the Legendary Z-BOYS" in the actual center of Dogtown, Santa Monica. The California Heritage Museum, at the corner of Ocean Park & Main St, will be hosting this exhibition of iconic, as well as never seen before, surfboards, skateboards, artifacts, film, and photography illustrating the cultural and historical significance of the legendary Z-Boys and the Dogtown surf/skate movement.

Considered the Founding Fathers of modern skateboarding, the Z-Boys were mostly a group of teenage surfers from the wrong side of the tracks in South Santa Monica and Venice in the '70's. Formally the Zephyr Competition Team, but better known as the Z-Boys, they founded a skateboard team with a driving, low-slung, aggressive surf style and rebel attitude that set the aesthetic and ethos for modern youth culture.

Featuring boards, photography and art by Kevin Ancell, Warren Bolster, Chris Cahill, Cris Dawson, Shepard Fairey, Anthony Friedkin, Glen Friedman, Wes Humpston, Lance Mountain, Aaron Murray, Peggy Oki, Nathan Pratt, Bart Saric, Doug Smith, C. R. Stecyk, and Sean Valentine among others.

We would like to acknowledge the SKATEBOARDING HALL OF FAME for generously becoming one of the major lenders of boards and memorabilia to this exhibit.

The story of the Z-Boys has been told in feature films, award winning documentaries and multiple books . But this is the first time the Z-Boys themselves are going into their archives to share stories and artifacts that have never been seen by the public before. DOGTOWN and the Legendary Z-BOYS is a view from the inside looking out.

Opening Reception: June 29, 2024, 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Hosted by the Victorian/ Calamigos Ranch Please RSVP to attend. (310) 392-8537

Exhibition Dates: June 30 - October 27, 2024

California Heritage Museum
2612 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Here's photos from the public skate day at Red Bull “Origin” on Sundayday, June 2nd.

This set of skate photos was shot by Six12 Media

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

Red Bull Origin Public Skate Day Photo Gallery