March OPA Monthly Meeting This Monday (March 9): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom link to…
March OPA Monthly Meeting This Monday (March 9): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom link to…
Our (that would be OPA’s) first community happy hour of the year is TONIGHT / Wednesday (3/4) from 4:00-6:00pm @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.). Come enjoy FREE appetizers and GREAT company. Member’s get a free drink. See you there! …
OPA Happy Hour THIS Wednesday @ Lula’s: Our first community happy hour of the year is this Wednesday (3/4) from 4:00-6:00pm @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.). Come enjoy FREE appetizers and GREAT company. Member’s get a free drink. See you…
Santa Monica Could Move Some Homeless Services Outside the City: The Council’s closed-door negotiations come as City officials have said they are looking at options to relocate homeless services and temporary shelter from Downtown as a key component of a…
Superbloom Collective for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”!Superbloom Collective is a Santa Monica based 501c3 community organization reactivating our public parks and beaches with accessible and inclusive wellness, music, and community gatherings. Superbloom’s offerings include weekly yoga at…
OPA Board Member Spotlight – Andrew Lee: Andrew moved to Santa Monica with his wife, Elizabeth, in 2022. They had spent the previous two years living nomadically throughout the United States, trying to figure out where they wanted to plant roots.…
Thank You Beach House Cowork for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”! Beach House Cowork offers a bright, laid-back workspace for freelancers, remote workers, and small teams who want productivity without sacrificing coastal vibes. With modern amenities, natural light,…
Thank You SMTT for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”!Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Santa Monica, dedicated to promoting the city as a world-class coastal destination while supporting…
OPA Monthly Meeting Tonight/Monday (Feb. 9): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We…
FIRST OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Next Monday (Jan 12): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food…
Spotlight: Dylan Sohngen (owner of OPA member Aqua Surf) shared some love for Haque’s Bodega on 4th St.: “What would we do without Haque’s!? They always have treats for the neighborhood dogs, are so nice and it’s great seeing friends on…
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSIONS NEEDED: Have a favorite business in the ‘hood you want to share with the community? Reply to this newsletter with the business name and a couple of sentences about what makes it great/special and we will try to…
Who do you want to see speak at OPA meetings this year? The Board is looking to create a list of potential speakers. Email OPA president Robbie Leer at Rleer1@gmail.com with your suggestions to help us determine our calendar. Thanks! Explaining Why Main…
Bowlmor Project Updates: We spoke with a representative for the project at Pico & 3rd St. last week, and here are some key updates: Current target completion date is February 2028, but vast majority of exterior work should be done in…
