Santa Monica is welcoming the summer with an active weekend of competitions that are all about beach culture. The Pier 360 Beach Festival returns to the city’s famous pier June 28-29 with a mix of ...

They’re Surfin’ Y.U.C.K. Bird poop, noxious algae and toxic chemicals have made the iconic Santa Monica Pier area one of ...

Ain’t that a beach! California is famous for its 900 miles of coastline, with signature beaches up and down the coast. However, the water at some spots is a whole lot cleaner than others — which is ...

4:37 p.m. Sept. 15, 2025: An earlier version of this article referred to Heal the Bay being involved in the project. The organization is the Bay Foundation. Over the next two weeks, surfers and ...

Innovation and inclusivity are both embedded in Santa Monica's civic DNA. City Hall has, for decades, used advances in technology to invite more voices to the table. Today, Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 - 8 ...

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