Join us at the Santa Monica Pier once a month for a curated series for locals. Gather your friends and family and head down to the Pier for amazing entertainment including live music, DJ sunset spins, Pier business local discounts, local artist installations, and so much more! You really won't want to miss out on this incredible and unique outdoor setting to unwind with friends and loved ones all while celebrating Santa Monica.

November 17



West End Stage

DJ Edwin

5:00-9:00 PM

Join the Bach to Rock Music School for an exciting performance by B2R student bands.



Pier Parking Deck

Ultimate Wave Selfie Station

3:00-9:00 PM

Strike a pose and capture your Locals’ Night Memories.



Pier Parking Deck

CAR SHOW

5:00-9:00 PM

Come hang out with the Dogtown Devils and see their incredible line-up of classic cars.

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Topanga Beach Surfing. Best Topanga in years with legendary Allen Sarlo and Colton Sarlo. Filmed by Dave Ogle.

Real listing spotting on that dude Graig's list:

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"A five hounded drone light show over Santa Monica Beach during Paris Hilton's Slivingland Party at the Santa Monica Pier on Friday, November 11, 2022. The drone show was to celebrate the launch of Paris Hilton's new virtual world Slivingland. Slivingland transports you to a magical world full of Paris sparkle and surprises for her fans."

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Venice Pier is decorated for Veterans Day by Peter Ruiz of the Venice Pier Project

A tense standoff between a driver and police after a chase in Santa Monica, just blocks away from the Pier.

No other info has been released, most likely never will, as it bseems Santa Monica likes to keep things like this on the down low.

Lifeguards remove a dead body from the beach near tower 17 in Santa Monica on the morning of Wednesday, November 9th, 2022.

No other info has been released, most likely never will, as it bseems Santa Monica likes to keep things like this on the down low.