Santa MoniCARES Donates $5,000 To Heal The Bay During ‘Earth Day’

Partnering with Heal the Bay, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism and Santa MoniCARES managed the 'Earth Day' Beach Clean Up efforts

The City Center: A GOLDEN SUCCESS

Since 2014, The City Center in Ventura California has found that exceedingly rare gem of working with the homeless population - 100% success

Earth Day Beach Cleanup Planned In Santa Monica

Help keep coastal waters clean and join an Earth Day cleanup Thursday in Santa Monica.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Santa Monica Area

There is no wait period for blood donations after receiving a coronavirus vaccine dose.

Entangled Baby Whale Sought Off Santa Monica Coast

A baby gray whale entangled in fishing line is sought along the southern California coastline. Attempts to free it were unsuccessful.

Westside: You're Not From California If You Haven't Done This

If you've never done these California activities, then you might not be from the Golden State.

Santa Monica Launches 311 Program To Improve Customer Service

The City is also launching a new mobile app that replaces the Santa Monica Works/Go system to make it easier to contact the City.

City To Host Virtual Listening Session To Support AAPI Community

The April 22 event will give AAPI community members an opportunity to speak about their feelings, experiences and the support they need.

L.A County Parks & Recreation: Join Junior Lake Lifeguards!

See the latest announcement from the Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation.

Grunion Run In Santa Monica: Look, Don't Touch This Month

It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.

Sunset Surfers: Photo Of The Day

Surfers hit the waves along the coast at sunset.

Lifeguards Try To Save Beached Dolphin

Lifeguards responded to a beached dolphin this week in SoCal.

Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up In Santa Monica Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

Cotton Candy Clouds Over The Southland: Photo Of The Day

Vibrant clouds appeared over the ocean and stopped people along the shore.

Glowing Sunset Falls Over The Ocean: Photo Of The Day

People stroll along the coast during a glowing, bright sunset.

L.A County Parks & Recreation: Every Body Plays

See the latest announcement from the Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation.

Beautiful Pacific Ocean View: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader captured a beautiful moment above the Santa Monica Bay.

Sun Hits The Skyline At Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Have you seen a sunset this beautiful? Patch readers can share their stunning photos.

Violet Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Check out this purple sky at sunset.

Pacific Park To Host Job Fair 2021 Virtual Event

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier is hiring for new employees for Spring and Summer positions

Julia Morgan Event Honors California's First Woman Architect

A virtual Julia Morgan event Sunday will honor California's first woman architect during Women’s History Month.

L.A County Parks & Recreation: Core And Community Program Partners

See the latest announcement from the Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation.

Sunset Surfing At Tower 26: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader shares this magic shot: the moment surfers meet the shore at sunset.

Santa Monica Pier's Ferris Wheel Goes Green For St. Patrick's Day

The Santa Monica Pier's Pacific Wheel will go green to celebrate St. Paddy's Day Wednesday night.

Sunshine Coastline After The Rain: Photo Of The Day

This photo from a Patch reader captures the sunshine after the rain.

Shimmering Coastline: Photo Of The Day

Do you have a photo you want to share with Patch?

Orange Sunset Illuminates The Sky: Photo Of The Day

A bright, orange sunset falls over Santa Monica in this photo of the day.

Lost To Mountain, Japanese Internee's Bones Return Home

In the summer of 1945, Giichi Matsumura hiked from camp into the nearby Sierra Nevada, the rugged spine of California, and never returned.

Bright Flowers And A Gorgeous Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Bright, yellow flowers set the stage for a gorgeous coastal sunset.

Seagulls Soar At Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Seagulls search for dinner at sunset in Santa Monica.

Lifeguard Tower At Sunset: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader shares a stunning sunset view.

Dramatic Sunset View: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader captures a dramatic view from Palisades Park.

Blimp Over The Pier: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader shares an incredible sunset view from Santa Monica.

New Grant Will Help Reopen Ocean Park Branch Library

A new grant will help reopen Ocean Park Branch Library in Santa Monica, city officials said.

Pacific Wheel Lights Up For International Women's Day

Santa Monica's Pacific Wheel will light up for International Women's Day in purple, green and white.

Santa Monica At Night: Photo Of The Day

Do you recognize this view from Pacific Coast Highway?

A Park With A Coastal View: Photo Of The Day

Have you been to Palisades Park? Check out this awesome photo from a Patch reader.

Incredible Sunset From Palisades Park: Photo Of The Day

Have you ever seen a sunset like this?

Inviting Coastal View From Santa Monica: Photo Of The Day

A Patch reader shares this breathtaking view from above the ocean.

Moonlit Night Over Saint Monica: Photo Of The Day

The moon appears over the Saint Monica statue in Palisades Park in this photo of the day.