In addition to posh hotel bars with design-forward decor and moody backdrops, Santa Monica is also home to cozy watering ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Rent an e-bike at one of the shops on the Santa Monica Pier and spend the afternoon riding 3 miles (one way) along the Marvin Braude Bike Trail to Venice Beach. Stop for ...

Peak tulip time has begun.

To the editor: Thank you, columnist Sammy Roth and the L.A. Times, for this much-needed article (“Santa Monica Bay’s protectors ... so Ford chose to do the president’s bidding.

The Bay Foundation — a high-profile nonprofit that works with government officials to protect and restore one of Southern ...

SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Venice ... Locals' Night at Santa Monica Pier: Expect live performances, a special photography exhibition, Books ...

Many beachgoers say the Santa Monica Pier is a must-visit spot and fun to see. Travelers recommend riding the Ferris wheel. Visitors can also zip around on a roller coaster, catch lively street ...

The unofficial capital of the Westside is Santa Monica, a part of town that’s happy to lean into every insult you can throw at it. Sure, there are tourists everywhere, and it’s populated almost ...

Some cleanup has occurred near the worst fire burn areas off PCH, but as you get close to Santa Monica Beach ... At this time, we simply do not have enough information to determine if the sand ...

SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Museums Free-for-All Day, HERitage Market, St. Patty’s Day happenings, and much more! Santa Monica Film Festival ...

A treasure hunter uses a metal detector during a warm day at Santa Monica Beach on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. Sediment at Santa ...