The Holiday Boat Parade in Marina del Rey is held every year on the second Saturday in December.

Our theme this year is “A Margaritaville Holiday” celebrating the joyful legacy of the legendary singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The parade begins with a spectacular lightshow display. Boat participants come up with their own ideas and decorate their boats with lots of holiday lights and decorations with our theme as their guide. They also wear costumes, dance, sing, have live bands or play music. Both boaters and spectators enjoy themselves immensely.



We look forward to seeing you at our 62nd Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 14, 2024!

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CAF and PlayLA hosted a series of adaptive surfing clinics in Venice Beach. Athletes with physical disabilities came together to catch waves, build confidence, and show that the ocean is for everyone.

Here's another fun episode dissecting the craziness of surfing at the Malibu Pier from Brad Jacobson.

December 19 | 4 PM - 8 PM 🎉✨

Let’s wrap up the holiday season in true Santa Monica style with a night packed full of festive fun, music, and community vibes!

🎶 Rockin’ the Night Away Outside on the Pier Deck

Live Music: Feel the groove with Squad Harmonix and The Jane Fonda's bringing their holiday hits.

DJ Proper: Our Santa Monica fave will keep the holiday vibes spinning!

Holiday Car Show: Stroll Sandy Cane Lane from 5–8 PM and marvel at the most decked-out, holiday-blinged cars you’ve ever seen. At 7 PM, the ultimate showdown begins as a panel of judges crowns the Best Holiday Car!

🎠 Cozy Cheer Inside the Carousel Building

Musical Storytime with Books & Cookies: A whimsical treat for the little ones (and the young at heart!).

Photos with Santa: Snap a pic with the big guy himself! He’s here from 4–7 PM—don’t forget your wishlist!

Bob Baker Marionette Shows: These puppets are bringing the magic with performances at 5 PM and 6:30 PM.

Mayoral Transition Celebration: At 5:30 PM, join us in honoring our city’s leadership with this special holiday moment.

Letters to Santa: Drop off your holiday wishes at our special station, and we’ll make sure they head straight to the North Pole!

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The 16th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl will return on Saturday, December 14, 2024 to raise money for the Westside Food Bank. The SANTA Monica Pub Crawl is one of the city’s most beloved holiday events, when thousands of crawlers fill the streets of Santa Monica



Join thousands of Santas, Elves, Naughty Reindeer, and over 20 of the City’s best bars and restaurants to raise money for the Westside Food Bank to Help Those in Need for the Holidays.

Since 2008, the SANTA Monica Pub Crawl has raised enough for HALF A MILLION MEALS for the Westside Food Bank, and we couldn't have done it without your support. Every $5 raised feeds 20 people, so every little bit counts. Can’t make it this year? Not to fret, you can still make a donation at www.wsfb.org.

So, throw on those Santa hats, shine those menorahs, grab your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues, and Crawl for a Cause at the annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl.



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Join the 4th Annual Santa Cruise in Santa Monica! A festive holiday ride & party for skateboarders, rollerbladers, bikers, and more...



Get ready to sleigh the streets! This December 7th, we're throwing the most unforgettable holiday event in Los Angeles. Join us for the Santa Cruise—a festive rolling parade and and night of holiday shenanigans!

Join us for our iconic holiday group ride through West LA. The route is a 6 mile beginner friendly loop from Santa Monica to Venice and back. Expect music, dancing, and several surprises along the way. We ask everyone joining the group ride to be able and confident with stopping and basic road skating skills. All Wheels Welcome!

Meet-Up Time: 3:00 PM

Roll Out: 4:00 PM sharp!

Starting Location: Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Dress Code: Deck yourself in your most festive attire—Santa suits, elf outfits, reindeer antlers, or light up like a Christmas tree! Let's turn the streets into a winter wonderland.

The Ride:

A joyful 6-mile cruise through Santa Monica & Venice, great for all skill levels and ages.
Surprise stops along the way with holiday games, entertainment, and treats.
All Wheels Welcome! Skateboards, rollerblades, bikes, scooters—if it rolls, it's invited! Just make sure you're confident with basic road skills and stopping.

⚠️ The ride will conclude by 7pm at Waterfront Venice (205 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291) for the 2nd party of the event.



Saturday, December 7 · 3 - 11pm
Santa Monica City Hall
1685 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401

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A groovy gathering of ocean enthusiasts as we explore the fascinating world of King Tides and celebrate their majestic beauty!

Experience one of the wonders of nature, the highest tides of the year! When the planets and sun are at their closest, and the orbits of the earth and sun are just right, the King Tides, the highest tides of the year, will occur. These high tides give us a glimpse into the future of sea level rise and how the these changes will affect our beach, coastal infrastructure, and our community. This is a natural phenomenon which can be appreciated for its subtlety and its potential intensity. It is an opportunity to connect with others in a shared appreciation of the wonder of nature. At this event we will also collect images for scientific documentation of the tides for the Coastal Commission.

December 8, 2024
3:30 pm to 7:30 PM
Heal the Bay Aquarium
1600 Ocean Front Walk Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Project Save Our Surf returns to Tower 26 to clean the beach. Buckets, gloves and light snacks will be provided.



Come join Project Save Our Surf for a fun afternoon of music and refreshments cleaning the beach. Buckets and gloves will also be provided for the cleanup. Connect with others in Los Angeles working to support our environment.

We have also partnered with Project Pop Drop to collect items for the homeless that we will be delivering to a homeless shelter on the last Saturday of the month (each month is a different shelter and details will be available at the cleanup for those who want to attend that event as well). We are collecting non- perishable foods and new toiletries, new socks, new underwear, new clothing etc.

Saturday, December 14 · 11am - 1pm
Santa Monica Beach Tower 26
2559 Ocean Front Walk Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Ten years in the making - MAYA and the WAVE tells the story of Maya Gabeira who dreamed of surfing the biggest wave in the world. Her body, her mind, and society tried to stop her - but she never gave up.

Please join us for a very special screening of the film at Emerson College's Bright Family Screening Room followed by Q&A with Director Stephanie Johnes ✨

Screening will begin promptly at 7PM. Late-entry will not be admitted.

NOTE: This screening is free (first-come, first-served) and seating is limited. To help us track attendance, you must register for the event. Your registration does not guarantee entry. Food and drinks are strictly prohibited in the screening room. No smoking allowed on the premises.

Tuesday, December 3 · 7 - 9pm PST.
Doors at 6:30pm
Emerson College Los Angeles Center
5960 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

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