On behalf of the city of Santa Monica, the Pacific Wheel will be lit bright orange tonight (Wednesday, July 10) to acknowledge last night’s announcement of a Santa Monica Bitcoin Office. In an initiative led by Santa Monica Vice Mayor Lana Negrete, Santa Monica has unanimously voted to pilot a Bitcoin Office program. The pilot […]
Author: Jess Cornelius
On Saturday, June 1, join us at Santa Monica Beach to celebrate the life and legacy of Black surfing pioneer Nick Gabaldón. Over the years, numerous people have left their mark on Santa Monica’s surf scene, but few have achieved the legend status of Nick Gabaldón. Born in 1927, Gabaldón emerged as the first known […]
The Birth of a Fitness Mecca Have you ever walked past hordes of sweating weightlifters at an outdoor gym in Venice Beach, California? You may be surprised to learn that the original Muscle Beach, a name synonymous with California fitness and beach workouts, is actually in Santa Monica, right next to the Santa Monica Pier. […]
The Pacific Wheel will be lit red, white, and blue and feature a 130-feet tall, animated waving American flag throughout Memorial Day weekend. On Memorial Day we remember and honor the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. This important occasion falls on on the last Monday of […]