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 ...

It doesn’t take me long to make a new friend in Santa Monica. The setting is La Monique, a new French brasserie favoured by international celebrities such as Paris Hilton. While freshening up in the ...

Grease” will shimmer on the big screen, while classic cars, live tunes, and a costume contest add vintage flavor.

CITY HALL — The City Council gave the go ahead to explore building a parking structure next to the Santa Monica Pier, although members cautioned staff to pay attention to the structure’s aesthetics ...

L.A. County officials have issued an advisory warning people not to swim, surf, or play in the water 100 yards on either side of Santa Monica Pier due to high levels of bacteria. Public health ...

Millions of people visit Santa Monica beaches each year, but if you swim near the pier area, be warned that the water is the most polluted in the state, according to Heal the Bay’s research. An annual ...