Researchers from UCLA Samueli School of Engineering’s Coastal Flood Lab, in partnership with The Bay Foundation, will release a temporary, nontoxic pink dye into the ocean on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to better understand water circulation around the breakwater and the Santa Monica Pier.

Weather permitting, the dye release will take place at approximately 11 a.m. Three additional dye releases are planned throughout October.

The dye is a harmless, EPA-approved fluorescent tracer dye that will allow researchers to track the water’s movements and wave-driven circulation. Researchers will monitor the bright pink plume with drones, a camera mounted on the pier mast, a remote-controlled survey boat that measures dye concentration, and instruments placed on the seafloor.

The researchers conducted four similar dye releases last fall as part of the ongoing study to better understand how the breakwater shapes currents, water quality, and the shoreline.

The experiment builds on years-long efforts by the city of Santa Monica and its partners to address ocean water quality beneath the Pier.

Members of the public may be able to see the pink dye from the Pier and/or shore for a couple of hours following the release.

10 blocks. Art, music, shopping, family fun & more. Join us on Montana Avenue as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66!

The Montana Avenue Art Walk returns to Santa Monica on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a special celebration of 100 Years of Route 66.

As one of Santa Monica’s official Route 66 Centennial celebrations, this year’s Art Walk will transform 10 blocks of Montana Avenue, from 7th Street to 17th Street, into a vibrant, walkable celebration of art, music, culture, community, and the iconic Mother Road.

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here

Pier Play returns to the Santa Monica Pier for an expanded 2-Day Immersive Experience.

An expanded, 2-day multi-genre dance music experience

Oceanside stage with sunset views

Limited capacity for a more intentional environment

Interactive and immersive playground

21+

October 3rd from 2:30pm to 10:30pm

October 4th from 2:30pm to 10:30pm

For more info, and to buy tickets, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here

Be aware of hazardous beach conditions at Point Dume State Beach, starting about at the end of Westward Beach Road, due to ongoing severe beach erosion and exposed pilings, concrete and steel in the sand and the water, and steep sand cliffs, leaving little or no sandy area to walk except during low tide. The road into the Point Dume State Beach parking lot remains closed, however the beach is not closed.



Be cautious walking or swimming in that area, stay clear of exposed structures and debris, follow posted closures, and check in with Lifeguards on conditions.

Boarding For Breast Cancer is thrilled to announce the 17th Annual Skate The Coast October 23 + 24, 2026 in Santa Monica, CA.

Skate the Coast takes participants down a 19-mile route along the beautiful California coastline starting at the Santa Monica Pier and ending in Redondo Beach. This event is similar to Skate the Lake with a registration pre-party in Redondo Beach with live music, raffles, auctions, and sponsored beverages. Riders meet the next morning for the main event, while those looking for a smaller commitment can drop in at Dockweiler State Beach to join for the last leg of the route. Awards, food, prizes, and more will greet participants at our finish line at Dive N Surf!

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 23 | REGISTRATION PARTY

FIRESTONE BREWERY VENICE | 3PM-8PM

Lets kick-off Skate The Coast with a registration party on October 23! Swing by to sign your waivers, get your event tee + goodie bag and stay for live music, cold drinks, raffles and auctions!

OCTOBER 24 | 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 Dive N Surf 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.



For more details and to register, Click Here ⁠

Taste top local dishes at Santa Monica Pier, plus craft drinks, yacht rock, oyster competitions & VIP experiences benefiting Heal the Bay.

OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival RETURNS to the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, Oct. 11, to celebrate National Seafood Month, the 100-year Anniversary of Route 66, AND to raise funds for Heal the Bay!



Santa Monica's premier food festival showcases the city's best restaurants and chefs with their favorite underwater ingredients.

Attendees will enjoy:

Seafood tastings from 25+ restaurants
Craft beer (N/A option)
Boutique wine tastings (N/A option)
Spirits tastings
Live Yacht Rock Band ('70s & '80s soft rock)
Oyster shucking & slurping competitions, sponsored by Westside Oyster Club
Underwater-inspired photo ops
Artisan vendors
Sustainable Seafood VIP Lounge, sponsored by Santa Monica Seafood
And more underwater-inspired fun!

As always, OFF THE HOOK is committed to sustainability. The event is 100% free of single-use plastics and highlights innovation and education around ocean conservation because celebrating the sea means protecting it too.

A portion of sales will benefit Heal the Bay to help protect our coastline, restore our waterways, and keep our Santa Monica Bay clean! This year’s event will also support the Santa Monica Pier Corporation, to help fund their efforts to provide free community programming.

Live entertainment will be provided by The Windbreakers, bringing their '70s & '80s Yacht Rock Party to the Pier.

Click Here for more info and to get tickets.

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here

The Venice Afterburn is a yearly celebration of art and community in Venice Beach. As an official Burning Man Regional, it brings the playa spirit into the “default world,” blending it with the creative and colorful energy of Venice.

For two days, Windward Plaza transforms into a playground of magic full of art cars, installations, theme camps, music and comes alive with burners and locals alike.



Free before 6pm. Family-friendly during the day; after 6pm, the kids head home.

OCTOBER 10th & 11th, 2026 | 12PM-10PM
WINDWARD PLAZA, VENICE BEACH, CA

Free until 5:30 PM
$30 donation after 5:30 PM each day
18+ after 5:30 PM
NO Ins-Outs past 5:30 PM
LAST ENTRY 9PM

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here

Venice Healer Daisy is officialy running for Santa Monica City Council. A Santa Monica that builds systems rooted in care: meeting basic needs with dignity, strengthening community bonds, protecting our environment, and ensuring no person or neighborhood is left behind.

"I've lived the survival stress of homelessness and the long path of recovery. I've learned firsthand what it means when systems are built on scarcity instead of care—how loneliness multiplies suffering, how shame replaces dignity. But I've also experienced the healing power of community, the resilience in human connection, and what becomes possible when people are met with compassion instead of judgment."

"I'm running because I want to build a Santa Monica where fewer people have to survive the way I did. Where everyone belongs. Where our systems are designed to meet needs, reduce suffering, and lift people up with their dignity intact. That's what a caring city looks like."

Click Here for more Stories about Venice Healer Daisy

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Historic Belmar Park
1840 4th Street
Santa Monica, California 90401

Historic Belmar Park in Santa Monica is more than just a green space; it's a poignant memorial to a vibrant African American community that thrived in the Belmar neighborhood from the late 19th century until the 1950s. The park serves as a reminder of the importance of community, offering a space for healing and education.

This public cultural activation will focus on the history of Belmar and Black Santa Monica, celebrating the contributions of Black residents and acknowledging the historic loss of land and homes in the area.

The day will include:

Conversations with award-winning journalist, radio host, and podcaster Sam Sanders DJ Sets by KCRW's Tyler "Boogie" Boudreaux

Live music from 2026 NPR Tiny Desk Winner Cure For Paranoia, and a performance by Songs with Strings and special guests

Interactive art-making celebrating Belmar History A "Give Someone Their Flowers" Bloom Bar Activation

Art and photo installation by interdisciplinary artist April Banks, Santa Monica Conservancy, and Quinn Research Center

Food vendors, along with a Wine Garden curated by Offhand Wine Bar

This community benefit was made possible by Ocean Way Festival, in partnership with the city of Santa Monica.

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here