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.
TCM is bringing its classic film festival to your home
LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer The folks at Turner Classic Movies had just decided they’d have to cancel their annual...
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A pot shop at your door: Home delivery surges amid outbreak
MICHAEL R. BLOOD and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press One company rushed to expand its delivery fleet.
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Venice Art Crawl Leaps Online For March 19 Event Featuring Quarantined Italian Artist
In light of the World Health Organization’s official pandemic declaration of the global COVID-19 outbreak, and the City of Los...
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the City of Malibu Community Services Department and the Malibu Library at the City’s fun...
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Culture Watch – Bringing “HOME” Home
Geoff Sobelle has presented multiple original performances on stages across the globe, as a solo art
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Officials approve extended hours, beer garden and food counter at Santa Monica Brew Works
Scott Francis weaved through cubicles and filing cabinets, describing the bustling new brewery and f
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Poll: Americans grateful at holidays and a bit stressed
AMY FORLITI Associated Press Wade Holcomb has a lot to be grateful for this year. In addition to g
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Spooky visit
Patients at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital got an early Halloween treat this year with a visit fr
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Clusters of illness linked to CBD vapes share 2nd connection
By HOLBROOK MOHR Associated Press CARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) — Some of the people rushing to emergency
Read moreEnjoy a Summer Afternoon of Songs and Sundaes
The Santa Monica Oceanaires are serving up both scoops and songs at their annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, September...
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