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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The raper's Marathon Burger joint, located at 1827 Ocean Front Walk on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, held its official grand opening on Saturday, May 31. Long lines, crowds, traffic jams, and a lot of police.

Super Patch, the wellness tech company is rewriting how performance energy works, announces the launch of SUPER PATCH REVOLUTION SKATE SERIES, a two-city, skater-led competition and cultural uprising that kicks off in Venice Beach, CA on June 14, 2025, and continues in New York City on August 9, 2025.

Backed by $40,000 in total prize money, this isn't just a skate contest—it's a statement. Competing is free, and the public can attend at no cost.

The Mission: Skaters take back the culture Super Patch Revolution is a movement created by skaters, for skaters, to reclaim skateboarding for the culture and community. It’s a shift away from the large corporate monopoly on the skate scene and community and a return to the park and the people who live, bleed and die for skate.

Built from the ground up: A community-led event

This competition has been organized entirely by skaters, with support from Venice locals and NYC underground crews. It includes contributions from:

* Skate Supporters

* Local and nonprofits

* Community art walls, youth demos, and wellness tents

Super Patch has also made a direct financial contribution to LA Parks & Recreation to improve local skate infrastructure and support youth programs beyond the event.

Featured Community Supporters

Backing the movement on the ground are local brands, artists, and organizations that live and breathe skate culture and community:

• 2 Live and Die in LA – Skater-rooted apparel & lifestyle brand • Aim High Sober Living (Nonprofit) – Supporting recovery through community • OG Family – Authentic LA culture and streetwear • Raised By Latinos – Uplifting the culture through fashion and empowerment • Still Alive Project – Creative mental health awareness collective • 360 Picksi Rentals – Event support and mobile rentals • Sincerely Yours – Richy Valley – Original art and storytelling for the streets.

Event location & dates

* Venice Beach Skatepark | June 14, 2025
Presented in partnership with the City of Los Angeles and the Office of the Mayor

* New York City (location TBA) | August 9, 2025

* Cash Prizes: 1st Place – $25,000 2nd Place – $10,000 3rd Place – $5,000

The Energy Behind the event: Boost Super Patch

No pills. No sugar. No caffeine. Just 12+ hours of clean, drug-free energy—through a wearable patch backed by neuroscience. BOOST Super Patch uses vibrotactile tech to activate your body's energy systems via skin receptors. No side effects. No chemicals. Just real results.

Free & open to the public

This isn’t a brand activation—it’s a cultural reset. One where skateboarding speaks for itself, and the community decides what comes next.
VENICE BEACH SKATEPARK – JUNE 14, 2025
NEW YORK CITY – AUGUST 9, 2025

Hop on the free BEACH SHUTTLE to major points of interest around Marina del Rey, such as Playa Vista, Fisherman’s Village, Mother’s Beach, and Venice Beach – and all your favorite restaurants and shops in between!

Ride the free BEACH SHUTTLE and enjoy all that the Westside offers in a hassle-free and relaxing way.

2025 SERVICE:
MAY 24 – SEPTEMBER 28 | Weekends & Holidays
Saturdays: 10 AM – 10 PM
Sundays: 10 AM – 8 PM
Holidays: 10 AM – 8 PM
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day: Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day: Monday, September 1, 2025

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Join Saba Surf on Saturday June 7th, 5-9pm, to celebrate the launch of Emocean Issue 08—The Infinite.

At 232 pages, it's our largest issue yet. Kick off the start of summer with mags, merch, a few drinks, a custom wetsuit fitting with 7TILL8, and a live performance by Casino Breakfast.

20% of all sales will go to our friends at Surfrider LA to support their efforts in the wake of the fires — specifically water quality testing and beach cleanups.

Saba Surf Cafe
12912 Venice Boulevard L
Los Angeles, CA 90066





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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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Outdoor Film Screening & Discussion at the Historic Adamson House.

Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture

A Celebration of Legendary Black Surfer Nick Gabaldon & the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture.

Join us on Sunday, June 8th, for a special event at the Historic Adamson House as we celebrate the legacy of Nick Gabaldón, the first documented Black surfer and his enduring impact on the history of surfing and racial inclusivity. Gabaldon became a legend when he regularly paddled 12 miles roundtrip from the Inkwell, the designated Black beach in Santa Monica, to Surfrider beach in Malibu in order to catch better waves. A talented surfer with a warm personality, Gabaldon broke barriers in the Malibu surf community.

The evening begins with an engaging talk moderated by filmmaker David Mesfin with panelists including surfer and activist Rick Blocker, filmmaker Richard Yelland, and a video appearance by acclaimed female surfer Vickie Williams who knew Gabaldon personally. The panelists will delve into Gabaldón's life, his connection to the Southern California coast, and the broader significance of his contributions to cultural and social history.

Following the talk, we’ll screen the inspiring documentary Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture. This film explores the rich history of Black surfers and watermen, highlighting the powerful intersections of race, identity, and the ocean.

Event Time: The event begins at 6:30pm, but we invite you to join us at 5:30pm for free mini tours of the Historic Adamson House, to have time to park, and to set up your picnic area for the event.

Parking: Parking dedicated to this event is available at Malibu Lagoon State Beach (8-minute walk to the Historic Adamson House, 0.3 mile) and Malibu Library (15-minute walk to the Historic Adamson House, 0.6 miles). You can also park in any public parking found in Malibu, just be mindful of posted signs (some lots close at sunset). Carpooling encouraged!

Bring: Bring blankets, lawn chairs (standard size) or picnic blankets, and snacks! This is an outdoor venue with sweeping views of Malibu’s famous Surfrider beach and Malibu Lagoon.

A documentary film that delve into the 1,000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and aquatic culture from Africa to the Americas.

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A homeless guy, who later reveals his name is Thomas, is seen acting abnormal on the Venice Beach Boardwalk. After inetacting with a few people, he heads towards a beach maintenance working screaming at him about his missing belongings, to which the worker tells hi that all unattended items were dissposed off. This sends Thomas into an angry rage, going after the worker with a metal bar andafter everyone who tried to defuse the situation. Eventually, Thomas retreats to the public restrooms. The police arrive and are unable to get him out of the restroom stall. Afer a long standoff, they manage to pull him out and try to get him into a police truck, but can't.

On May 21, 2025, the Malibu City Council unanimously approved contracting with a private security firm to provide 24/7 armed patrols in neighborhoods impacted by the Franklin and Palisades Fires. This proactive measure is part of the City’s continuing efforts to protect the fire-affected areas as Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) reopens to the public on May 23 and the California National Guard demobilizes from Malibu.

After a formal Request for Proposals process, the security firm Covered 6 was chosen based on their extensive experience patrolling neighborhoods, working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Malibu-Lost Hills Station personnel, and use of technology to enhance effectiveness and accountability. Their strong relationship with Malibu-Lost Hills Station personnel will support seamless cooperation given the imminent re-opening of PCH.

The patrols are intended to supplement law enforcement efforts by the LASD Malibu-Lost Hills Station and to ensure continuous public safety coverage during a critical recovery phase. Fire-damaged areas face heightened risks of burglary, vandalism, and theft – particularly of construction materials – as many properties remain vacant during rebuilding.

In coordination with LASD, Covered 6 will deploy four patrol units and a dedicated supervisor, operating in marked vehicles. These patrols will respond to public safety incidents, assist with community engagement, and work closely with LASD personnel.

Additionally, LASD 6 will enhance its presence on PCH through high visibility patrols, strict law enforcement, and undercover operations. Looter suppression efforts will be intensified, with zero-tolerance approach to crime and traffic violations. LASD is also coordinating with the California Highway Patrol and other agencies to ensure a safe and orderly reopening of the highway.

Residents are urged to take an active role in protecting their properties. Homeowners and business owners impacted by the fires are encouraged to complete a “Letter of Agency” at the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. This document authorizes deputies to enforce trespassing laws on private property in the owner’s absence. This means officers can take action against unauthorized individuals without contacting the property owner first.

LASD advises property owners to secure their property (ensure gates, doors, and windows are locked), report suspicious activity to LASD at 818-878-1808 if they observe unauthorized individuals on their property.

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