Recreation
Discover Santa Monica's abundant recreational opportunities through our active lifestyle coverage. From beach activities and sports facilities to public parks and fitness programs, we highlight the outdoor and indoor activities that make our coastal city a recreation paradise. Our reporting covers everything from volleyball tournaments and surf conditions to updates about the Annenberg Community Beach House and city recreation programs. Stay informed about youth sports leagues, beach path activities, public classes, and seasonal recreational events throughout Santa Monica. Whether you're seeking new ways to stay active or following local sports programs, count on Santa Monica Daily Press for comprehensive coverage of our community's recreational scene.
Venice Arts begins weekly series for young creatives
Local youth who are interested in pursuing a future in photography, film and other visual media are
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SoCal Museums Announces K–12 Digital Offerings at 30+ Museums and Cultural Institutions
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous cultural institutions across Southern California are offering K-12 educational resources for families and...
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No baseball or beaches: Virus upends usual California summer
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To surf or not to surf? Wave riders ponder pandemic rules
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Virus fuels pot industry’s push for online sales, delivery
THOMAS PEIPERT Associated Press Colorado has made online sales of recreational marijuana legal dur
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Culture Watch – THE SHOWS MUST GO ON…LINE
It’s hard keeping it together, isn’t it? You can stream endless entertainment via Netflix, Hulu,
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Santa Monica Youth Orchestra keeps kids engaged during break
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We were doing ok, we were doing alright. That was until last Friday, when LA County closed the beach
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The Broad Stage at Home provides residents with poetry and more
The Broad Stage has provided live entertainment to Southern California’s residents and tourists fo
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Coaches find ways to support young athletes feeling adrift
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