Come make history with us at the First Annual: Venice Classic, the first dedicated car show to ever be held at the world famous Venice Boardwalk

Come join The DogTown Devils Car Club on August 27th for an event unlike any other in the Venice Boardwalks 100 year history as we celebrate Surf, Sounds and Southern California's Car Culture.

All Classics, Kustoms, Lowriders, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Pre-80's Trucks and Pre-80's Muscle Cars, WELCOME!

This family event will feature Vendors, Food Vendors, a Beer Garden, DJ, Giveaways and an Awards Ceremony presented by The DogTown Devils Car Club and the City of Venice.

The The DogTown Devils Car Club,

For more info and to register you vehicle, Click Here.

The MLB All-Star game will return to Dodger Stadium in July — the first time since 1980. Santa Monica will host one of the free MLB fan events.

MLB All-Star Week opens with its first-ever beach event on Friday, July 15, 2022, when Capital One All-Star Oceanfront begins at the Santa Monica Pier & Beach.

Running through Sunday, July 17, 2022, with no admission charge, the Oceanfront will feature casual and instructional youth baseball & softball activities on the beach directly south of the pier. In addition to baseball and softball, the SoCal sand will also be home to a daily All-Star Yoga class with the Pacific Ocean offering a picturesque backdrop and baseball-themed sand sculptures.

On the pier deck above, fans can shop for Official All-Star merchandise, participate in batting and pitching cages, and play any number of interactive games and promotions in a baseball-themed setting.



Make a day of it by coming in early and staying late to enjoy Santa Monica restaurants or stay overnight at any of Santa Monica’s hotels.

All-Star Beach Cleanup
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, MLB will also partner on a beach clean-up in Santa Monica with Heal the Bay, a local nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. This MLB Green Team Event is part of the league’s continued efforts to promote sustainability and environmental awareness while also giving opportunities to take direct action through volunteerism. Click below for more information and to register as a volunteer. For more info and to register, Click Here.

From Kalvin Love:

From Green Cloud Art Org:

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"Technicians from Megahertz Electric Signs install the Hot Dog on a Stick sign on Monday, July 11, 2022."

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This month Heal the Bay is partnering with Major League Baseball to host a special Nothin' But Sand!

On Saturday, July 16, 2022, MLB will partner on a beach clean-up in Santa Monica with Heal the Bay, a local nonprofit dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. This MLB Green Team Event is part of the league’s continued efforts to promote sustainability and environmental awareness while also giving opportunities to take direct action through volunteerism. For more info and to register, Click Here.

July 10th Women's Rights March at Santa Monica Beach.

From Brad Jacobson:

"It's no secret that Malibu (Surfrider Beach) gets crowded but do days like this make it worth it?
I headed to Malibu on Friday July 1st, 2022 for the holiday weekend swell.
One of the key factors that makes Malibu so crowded is the wave. It's basically a fun wave for every type of surfer making it accessible to everyone. It's a non-discriminating wave.


Thanks for watching. I'm Brad Jacobson and I'll see ya on the sand."