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.
Corsairs Fall Short in Elite 8
After a miraculous three game winning streak that started in the regional tournament, the Santa Monica College (SMC) Corsairs basketball...
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Local quiltmakers sew support for Woolsey Fire victims
As the Woolsey Fire stretched across Los Angeles County, burning down homes and irreversibly changing lives, many Santa Monicans stepped...
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One big party for four park projects
Santa Monica will celebrate Parks Day on Saturday, Feb. 25 with a morning of activities spread across four parks. The...
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Cycle of life for local senior
Michael Lukich can leg-press 600 pounds, ride his bike uphill for miles at a time and get his heart rate...
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Local square dancing group angling for growth
The auditorium at Marine Park isn’t usually as crowded as it used to be. Santa Monica’s officials square dancing club,...
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Two Santa Monica runners finish in top 100 at LA Marathon
A few days before this year’s Los Angeles Marathon, the fastest local competitor wasn’t even sure he was going to...
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Washing away 2015 with a New Year’s Day ocean swim
You can ring in the New Year with champagne, football bowl games and parades on television. Or, you can go...
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Beach tennis holds serve in Santa Monica
Imagine an oceanside volleyball court. Lower the net considerably, though, and make each of its square holes much smaller. Then...
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Lord of the rings: Ballet dancer finds oasis on Santa Monica beach
The traveling ring set that sits on the beach serves as a monument for the bold and the amazing that...
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LA Marathon: Local love story runs through Santa Monica
For Anne Rorie and Danny Gelber, the end of the LA Marathon is the beginning of a love story. The...
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