Hundreds of volunteers, people of all ages with disabilities, and entire families come together for an epic day in the ocean.

Whether you’ve surfed with us for years, are a beginner, or just want to meet people and hang out for the day…YOU BELONG HERE. Everyone is welcome.

You’ll be amazed who you meet at a Life Rolls On event. Heroic people navigating life with various disabilities, and heroic volunteers making freedom possible. The 2025 season is about to get underway. Registration for “They Will Surf Again” Santa Monica opens Wednesday May 7th at 9am PST. We are extremely excited to see everyone on June 21st for the first surf event of the 2025 “Get On Board” Tour.



Lifeguard Tower 28
2600 Barnard Way
Santa Monica CA 90405





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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.

To our friends and neighbors from Pacific Palisades to Malibu to Altadena/Pasadena/Sierra Madre...

In the wake of the fires that changed our lives, we invite you to join us for a special evening at the Santa Monica Pier dedicated exclusively to the survivors.

This night is about us—a time for unity, joy, and celebrating the unbreakable spirit of our community, as we come together to heal and reconnect.

📍 Santa Monica Pier
Tuesday May 6, 2025
5pm-10pm
7:30-8:30 Esteemed Leaders & Hero's Awards
*This event is exclusively for fire victims. Please be mindful this private gathering is intended for neighbors to connect with one another.

This evening has one purpose: to reconnect.

🎤MC Jimmy Dunne

❤️ Handprint Unity Wall
A creative station where guests dip their hands in paint and leave their handprints on a large banner, creating a visual representation of their unity and commitment to rebuilding.

❤️Pali Strong Time Capsule
Each attendee brings a small personal item, note, or memento (e.g., a photo, a written wish, a token of remembrance) to be placed inside a sealed time capsule that will be permanently stored in the Palisades. This capsule will serve as a testament to the strength and unity of those who lived through this moment in history.

❤️Filiming Histories booth
Step into the Filming Histories Booth to share your personal experience of the Palisades fires. This is a space to record your story—whether it’s a moment of loss, resilience, or hope—for future generations to remember. Your voice becomes part of a collective archive, ensuring our community’s history is never forgotten.

❤️Tiles for future placement on DT Palisades wall
Leave your mark on the Palisades by contributing a personalized tile to be placed on the future downtown wall. Each tile tells a story—honoring resilience, remembering the past, and celebrating our community’s strength. Be part of this lasting tribute that will stand for generations to come. (Palisades residents only please)

Throughout the evening, there will be special booths and interactive spaces designed to stir your heart, honor our shared journey, and celebrate the strength of our community. From symbolic keepsakes to collaborative art and storytelling, each experience has been carefully curated to help us reconnect, reflect, and contribute to something lasting. Get ready for moments you’ll carry with you long after the night ends.

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Construction at Beach Parking Lot 1N started and parking remains available for all visitors.

Construction started early March at Beach Parking Lot 1N in preparation for the upcoming Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement, set to start in late 2025. This project involves relocating electrical equipment located underneath the bridge to a permanent location in the Beach Parking Lot 1N. The move will ensure uninterrupted electrical connection for businesses on the pier during construction.

The 85-year-old bridge, built in 1939, has served as the only access point for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Colorado Ave to the Pier. The city contracted Doty Bros. Equipment Company for the project. Their responsibilities include setting up staging areas, installing fencing, and potholing existing utility structures within Beach Parking Lot 1N, where new power equipment will be stored. The Beach Parking Lot 1N, where the new electrical infrastructure will be housed. This portion of the project is expected to be completed by September 2025.

The Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project aims to make the bridge more accessible for cars and pedestrians, and plans to make seismic safety upgrades for earthquake protection. New railing, lighting, and expanded sidewalks are new features that will be introduced to the bridge to make it more accessible for visitors. This $29 million project includes the removal, rehabilitation, and reinstallation of the historic Santa Monica Pier sign. The target finish date is set ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, in anticipation of hundreds of thousands of additional visitors in the city.

Parking remains available during construction at Beach Parking Lot 1N for all visitors.

For additional questions regarding Beach Parking Lot 1N construction or the Pier Replacement Project, contact Santa Monica City Senior Civil Engineer Jason Hoang at 310-351-7913

Join Black Surfers Collective as we celebrate Nick Gabaldón Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Nick’s fearless passion for surfing paved the way for many, and this event honors his legacy by celebrating diversity in surfing and bringing the community together for a day of stories, surf, and shared experiences.

🌊 Surf Lessons: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Register in advance to secure a spot)
🏄 Location: Bay Street, Santa Monica, 2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

📢 Special Event at Heal the Bay Aquarium (1 PM – 4 PM)
After the beach, enjoy free admission to Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier, featuring:
🎤 Celebrity Guest Story Time
🎨 Special Art Activities
🎬 Documentary Screenings

Don’t miss this incredible day of surf, history, and community! Register now to secure your spot.

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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.

Another dead sea lion washes up on the beach at Bay Street, just south of the Santa Monica Pier. A crowd gathers as animal control and the beach maintenance crew load the sea lion onto the truck to remove it from the area.

No information was provided on the cause of death of this sea lion.

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."