Kicking off the Route 66 Centennial by hosting the first official caravan of 2026 at the Santa Monica Ice Rink on Friday, January 2. Come on by and see the cars on display. Music and Mocktails till 10:00.

1324 Fifth Street, Santa Monica

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A DJ pulls up to the Venice Sign :Lighting Event and turns the street into a festive holiday rave.

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From the late 1920s through the late 1940s, gambling racketeers operated a series of floating casinos three miles off the Southern California coast – just outside the state’s jurisdiction. Crime historian J. Michael Niotta, the great-grandson of Los Angeles Mafia boss Jack Dragna, will discuss the men who ushered in the floating casino era and how some of them found their way to Las Vegas.

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Brennan's Pub,known for being the home Turtle Racing for over four decades is closing down this Saturday.

"We have some unfortunate news. After so many shared moments, countless pints poured, and memories made both big and small, Brennan’s Pub will be closing the doors after this Saturday night.

Whether you were here for Turtle Races, birthday parties, Knights Fights, or your favorite sports team we enjoyed serving you and being a part of a small moment in your lives.

Thank you for supporting us, showing up, and making this place feel alive. Thank you to our regulars, our staff (past and present), our neighbors, and every single person who stopped by.

We will be open Friday at 4pm and Saturday at 12pm.

SATURDAY we will have a final Turtle Race at 9pm!

Come say goodbye, and send us and the community off with one last Turtle Race at 9:00 pm on Saturday Night!

Thank you for allowing us to be a staple in the community."

Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade comes back to live with a huge block party featuring live dj sets, lasers, open container drink policy, ballerinas, and more..This happened on Saturday night, December 20th. One of many events that the Third Street Promenade is having in thier eforts to revitalize the place.

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Santa Monica's iconic 20-foot Shopping Cart Tree returns to Main Street with a festive lighting celebration..

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The best Daisy the Venice Healer moments of 2026, along with some of the worst moments.

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The 44th Annual Venice Canals Holiday Boat Parade. A free festive event held on Sunday evening.

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Construction is officially underway on the long-anticipated project to replace and upgrade the 86-year-old Santa Monica Pier Bridge. Construction crews are mobilizing onsite and staging equipment this week and next week to begin early fieldwork and site preparation for the Pier Bridge Replacement Project. Initial activities will include potholing and utility work, as well as widening and strengthening portions of the Pier in advance of bridge demolition and construction. Pier restaurants, shops and entertainment, as well as parking and visitor access, will remain open and accessible throughout construction, ensuring residents and visitors can continue to enjoy the Pier with minimal disruption. Approximately one-third of the parking lot area at Beach Parking Lot 1 North, adjacent to the Pier, will be used as the construction staging area. Approximately 726 parking spaces will remain available at Beach Parking Lot 1 during construction. Wayfinding signage is being installed to direct drivers to multiple alternate parking locations near the Pier. Construction is expected to continue through the end of 2027.