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The free ocean sports and lifestyle festival returns to Santa Monica Pier and beach to kick off the summer season with live music, sports, and family-friendly activities. Pier 360 will feature family entertainment and activities for all visitors highlighted with live paddleboard races, ocean swims, beach volleyball, head-to-head life guard competitions, sand castle building contest, […]

In honor of Nick Gabaldon, join us on June 3rd at the Inkwell Tower to celebrate the trailblazing surf pioneer.   WHAT: Nick Gabaldon Day 2023 WHEN: June 3rd, 2023 9 AM – 4:30 PM WHERE: The Historical Inkwell Tower, Tower 20 of Santa Monica Beach   Santa Monica, California, is known for its stunning […]

Santa Monica Pier, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc., and Santa Monica Place, in collaboration with the City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Travel and Tourism, present SaMo Pride: a month focused on events and activities for all ages that celebrate our city’s inclusive and diverse spirit. Each year, the City of Santa Monica joins other […]

Santa Monica is a town famous for its sunny beaches and temperate climate, so why is the sky so grey and full of gloom in the spring time? The weather in Santa Monica during the spring is typically mild or moderate with average high temperatures ranging from 66°F to 70°F, and average low temperatures ranging […]