The following submission is from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica “Pier 360” Beach Festival returns June 27–28, 2026, bringing two action-packed days of ocean sports, live entertainment, beach culture, and community celebration to the iconic Santa Monica shoreline. The free, all-ages festival transforms…
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will commemorate Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, with a special lighting program on the Pacific Wheel. The nine-story Ferris wheel will showcase vibrant red, white, and blue patterns inspired by the official Juneteenth…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica College Planetarium will present live-hosted, on-campus shows on three Friday evenings in July, with a Sunday Family Matinée on July 12. The July shows include the popular “The Night Sky Show” and Feature…
Santa Monica is now accepting applications for the city’s new Restorative Justice Commission. Commission members will be appointed by the City Council and must be a Santa Monica resident. Each appointee should have subject matter expertise relevant to restorative justice…
Image: Soccer fans check out the still-being-built WC headquarters on the pier on a sunny Saturday afternoon. From the first match to the final whistle, Santa Monica will offer a host of opportunities to gather, watch matches and celebrate the…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica City Council voted last Tuesday to authorize the city manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Coastal Commission to complete the city’s…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Two of America’s most iconic piers — the historic Santa Monica Pier and Chicago’s Navy Pier — will unite coast-to-coast on Saturday, June 6, 2026 (6/6/26), for a special Route 66…
The following is a submission from the Police Activities League. Greetings Golfers!! Get ready to tee off for a great cause in just two weeks! Registration is still open for the Santa Monica PAL Charity Golf Classic, taking place on Monday,…
via the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is extending its 30th Anniversary celebration with special pricing and ride offers for guests now through Thursday, June 11, including discounted rides on the world-famous Pacific Wheel. As part…
The Santa Monica College Musical Theatre Workshop will celebrate live theater with performances of “Great Adventure” onFriday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 6, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. Performances will be held in the Studio Stage at the SMC Theatre Arts Complex, located on the SMC Main Campus(1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica). With direction by SMC Theatre…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is celebrating its 30th anniversary today, marking three decades as one of Southern California’s most iconic oceanfront destinations. Pacific Park opened on May 26,…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The image is by Damien from the 2024 Rick Crocker 5k. Some nights on the Santa Monica Pier just feel like summer. Thursday, May 21 is one of them, as Locals’ Night returns for its…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. In observance of Memorial Day, Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Monday, May 25, 2026 Customer Service and Blue: The Transit Store will be closed. Normal hours of…
The following article and lead image were provided by the City of Santa Monica. One year after its launch, the city of Santa Monica’s SaMo Bridge diversion program has exceeded initial goals, connecting hundreds of justice-involved individuals to housing, treatment and supportive services. On…
Julie Nicholson is a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Families for Safe Streets chapter and is an educator and mother of three children On January 4, 2020, I was running in a San Francisco park when a speeding…
