Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ will be opening on Friday, November 8, 2024 for an unforgettable holiday season experience! Located in the heart of Santa Monica, our rink offers the unique opportunity to skate under the California sun by day and the twinkling stars by night.

Season Opening: Friday, November 8, 2024
Season Closing: Monday, January 20, 2025s



Located at the corner of Arizona Avenue and 5th Street in Downtown Santa Monica.

Nearly 8,000 square feet of shimmering ice with a 400-square-foot tot rink for the little ones.

Season opens Friday, November 8 at 11:30am with the Opening Celebration starting at 5p.m.

Hours of operation are Sundays through Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Click here for full schedule.

Skate rental and admission is $22 with locker rentals at $5.



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A brush fire broke out Wednesday morning in Malibu, along Pacific Coast Highway. PCH was closed between Webb Way and Corral Canyon for several hours.



LAFD reports the fire’s forward progress has stopped. The fire has been held at 50 acres and is 15% contained. Several; hones were reported to have been damaged by the fire.

Extreme fire conditions are escalating across California as intense, dry Santa Ana winds sweep through the region.

The #BroadFire has ignited, fueled by wind gusts reaching 51 mph and humidity levels of 11%. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/EqMYCDoh3f

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 6, 2024

Due to a high wind event and fire danger, Topanga Cyn Blvd (Route 27) will be CLOSED between Pacific Coast Highway and Mulholland Drive from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM Friday 11/6-8.. Use other routes. Only residents & local business traffic allowed in area.



For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

From Santa Monica Close Up:

"The Santa Monica Pier rang in Día de los Muertos on Friday, marking the first of two days dedicated to honoring the traditional Mexican holiday. The celebration, which runs through Saturday, offers a family-friendly experience with a series of vibrant activities held inside the iconic Merry Go-Round building."

Santa Monica Close Up is a photo blog by Santa Monica based Photojournalist/Press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz. Fabian is the former staff photographer for the Santa Monica Daily Observer Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Corsair.

Search is continuing. Lots of issues with civilians driving and walking in the area. pic.twitter.com/JJAFCc981v

— Scanner Pacific (@ScannerPacific) November 3, 2024

Late Saturday afternoon in the Venice Canals, LAPD was on a manhunt for an armed suspect wanted for robbing several tourists on Friday. He had a handgun according to witnesses.

Suspect is a male, black light complexion, short, dreadlocked hairstyle with blonde tips, muscular build, 180 pounds, 6 foot, wearing black long-sleeved shirt with neon writing, camouflaged pants, dark green sandals. May be armed.

After several hours, the suspect was not found and the search was stopped. During the search, they found a backpack with a ski mask.

There’s still time to register for BBB’s Doggie Fall Fashion Show!

Saturday 11/9 at the grand opening of our new off-leash dog run and walk the doggie run(way) with your pup to win amazing prizes





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A great white shark breaches into the sky just a few hundred yards Sunset Point in Pacific Palisades. The guy in videos says it's Malibu, but we all know that is Sunset, miles away from Malibu.

Friday, November 1st | 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Saturday, November 2nd | 5:00PM - 10:00PM

Santa Monica Pier pays tribute to the cultural tradition of Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead– with a two-day public art installation taking place from November 1st through November 2nd, 2024. The fourth annual Santa Monica Pier’s Día de los Muertos Celebration honors people, places, and ideas that are important to Santa Monican’s through free, family-friendly programming!

This year, we will also be bringing back Letters of Life, an art installation where we ask members of the community to share their favorite Pier memories, photographs, and anecdotes of family and friends who have passed. These memories will decorate our space via our digital murals that surround the historic 100-year-old Carousel and will be displayed over the course of our celebration.

See you there 🎃👻

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:

October 30, 2024

BEACH AREA WARNINGS:

· Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach.

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach.

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Redondo Beach Pier in Redondo Beach.

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Redondo Beach at Sapphire St.

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Windward storm drain at Venice Beach.

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Imperial Highway storm drain at Dockweiler State Beach. Dockweiler Tower 56

100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain.

· Big Rock Beach in Malibu.

100 yards up and down the coast from the public access steps.

· Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes Estates.

The entire swim area.

· Pena Creek at Las Tunas County Beach.

100 yards up and down the coast from the outfall.

· Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey

The entire swim area.

· Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica

100 yards up and down the coast from the pier.

· Outer Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro:

100 yards from the lifeguard station.

· Inner Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro:

The entire swim area.

· Topsail Street extension in Venice:

100 yards up and down the coast from Topsail Street.

These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.

Use the map below to obtain the current water quality status of your favorite beach location. Use your mouse wheel to zoom into a particular location. Click on the marker to identify the sampling location. This map is updated as conditions change.