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.
Proposed bikeshare vendor struggles with delays
CITY HALL — In late 2013, CycleHop was boasting plans open a 500-bike bikeshare in Phoenix by early 2014. They'd...
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New law requires buffer between bikes and cars
CITYWIDE — A new law requiring a three foot buffer zone between cars and bicycles is now in effect statewide...
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Mixed reviews for outdoor fitness regulations
PALISADES PARK — A pilot ordinance that restricts group exercise in the parks is a success to some and a...
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Supporting the Generation of the Future
SMC - Students at Santa Monica College, who are perhaps already on the younger end of the generation spectrum, are...
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Pico neighborhood embracing vibrant Virginia Avenue Park
VIRGINIA AVE — Virginia Avenue Park is growing into its role as a regional attraction with residents countywide discovering the...
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Race for Boston Marathon victims kicking off in Santa Monica
BOSTON — Hundreds of runners are gearing up for a four-week, coast-to-coast relay race to honor three people killed in...
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SM Conservancy trying to buy 400 acres in west Malibu
ByMelissa Caskey Special to the Daily Press SM MOUNTAINS — After moving one step closer to obtaining 532-acre Charmlee Wilderness...
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Tongva Park opens to the public
CIVIC CENTER — Fences around the 6.2-acre Tongva Park, located across from City Hall, will come down for a soft...
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Popular hike a headache for residents, law enforcement
Hikers walk along Winding Way on their way to and from the Escondido Falls trail on a recent weekend. The...
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Time flies when you're having fun and seems to drag when you've fallen off the fitness grid. It's that time...
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