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.
Service to the Community
As I have shared before, Lions are about service to the community. But another of the very important component of...
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Fairview Library – The Seed Library: Plant a Tiny Garden
Celebrate Earth Day and learn about our new Seed Library at the Fairview Library on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at...
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Will Rogers celebrates Earth Week
A local school will be taking a hand in stretching their green thumbs this week. Will Rogers Elementary will turn...
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Cross country runners depart from Santa Monica for a marathon a day
Just a week after the LA Marathon, long distance running will return to Santa Monica. This time, however, the running...
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L.A. Marathon
Marathon: The Los Angeles Marathon ended in Santa Monica on Sunday. Elisha Barno (Kenya) and Askale Merachi (Ethiopia) won their...
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Citywide – Money Smart Week at the Library!
Join Santa Monica Public Library (SMPL) in celebrating Money Smart Week, a national initiative in its seventh year between the...
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The Pier – The 17th Annual Carnival At The Pier Raises $132,000 For Child Abuse Prevention And Treatment
The Pier The 17th Annual Carnival At The Pier Raises $132,000 For Child Abuse Prevention And Treatment The Angelic Auxiliary...
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Citywide – Marathon road closures
On Sunday, March 24, the 2019 Los Angeles Marathon sponsored by Skechers Performance will take place. The race will begin at...
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Malibu – Give Your Input on Bluffs Park Playground Improvements at a Community Meeting on April 2
The City of Malibu Community Services Department will present ideas and conceptual designs for the replacement of two small playground...
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Reforesting America
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that China and other nations have gone gangbusters with reforestation projects that are ambitious enough to...
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