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April 2018
Earth Day at Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monicans are devoted to keeping our planet beautiful, healthy, and clean. So it’s no surprise that Earth Day means a lot to us. One way to experience it? Participate in Nothin’ But Sand, an annual event that gathers people to collect waste from the beach. Join in the action on the north side of the Santa Monica Pier on April 21 and gain free admission to the Santa Monica Aquarium. On the following weekend, you can visit a “Wildlife…
Find out more »May 2018
Mother’s Day
Celebrate mom in Santa Monica! Sun, sand, and shopping are all on offer with a mother-daughter getaway to our SoCal city this Mother’s Day. Of course, a major part of Mother’s Day has to be brunch, and Santa Monica delivers in spades. Among our favorite brunch spots in Santa Monica is Herringbone. It’s offering several specials to help make your favorite lady feel like a queen. Choose from a fresh, mixed berry parfait, sashimi, salmon benny or quiche florentine. Couple…
Find out more »July 2018
4th of July in Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s 4th of July Parade, produced by the city’s Ocean Park Association, traverses much of Main Street, beginning at Pico Boulevard, and ending at the southernmost beach parking lot. Come in your red, white, and blue for a nice little slice of Americana—California-style. Families, musicians, food vendor and civic groups abound at this classic summer event in Santa Monica. Book here to stay with The Ambrose during the 4th of July holiday, and learn more about the celebratory events here. When July…
Find out more »October 2018
Annual New Year’s Eve Musical Review
The Annual New Year’s Eve Musical Review is considered one of the Ten Best New Year’s Eve Events in Los Angeles by LA Weekly. The festivities begin early on New Year’s Eve at the wonderful Santa Monica Playhouse with a delicious buffet dinner. Following, the Actors’ Repertory Theatre will bring you a family-friendly, theatrical Rudie-DeCarlo musical revue that will include sing-a-longs, dancing in the crowd, prizes, and a wide array of musical sounds and influences. There will also be champagne,…
Find out more »November 2018
Santa Monica Tree Lighting
The Third Street Promenade is one of the more magical places to hang out in Santa Monica during the holiday season. Not only is the promenade bustling with holiday shoppers, but it’s also aglow with giant Christmas tree, tinsel, and twinkling lights. Join city officials and Santa Claus in the official tree lighting ceremony on November 30. Sing classic Christmas carols, drink hot cocoa, and take pictures with Mr. Claus to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Book here…
Find out more »December 2018
Main Street Holiday Party
Every year, the Main Street Santa Monica Holiday Party turns this shop-filled local road into a lively holiday market for one night. Come out for holiday deals as well as photo ops with Santa Clause, a candlelight walk, and a tree lighting ceremony. All of this holiday cheer taking place on a warm street in Santa Monica truly paints a picture of the wonder that is Christmas in California. The free-to-attend event will be filled with carolers as well as…
Find out more »Montana Avenue Holiday Walk
Every year, the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk brings a festive atmosphere to the shop-lined street in Santa Monica. There’s typically live music, food and drinks from local restaurants, and photo ops with Santa Claus. The celebration always draws a lot of holiday shoppers, as many of the shops will offer holiday promotions and deals. Some of these stores include high-end paint and wallpaper shop Farrow & Ball, casual-wear boutique Splended, and Le Macaron French Pastries. Book here to stay with…
Find out more »November 2019
Santa Monica Tree Lighting
Every holiday season, Santa and Mrs. Claus come out for an official tree-lighting ceremony in the city of Santa Monica. Taking place on the recognizable and beloved Third Street Promenade, the evening includes live Christmas carols with talented local vocalists, a craft station for children to write letters to Santa, and photo opportunities with Saint Nick. The event is a popular and joyous community gathering that’s free and open to all travelers, guests, and friends. Be sure to head out…
Find out more »December 2019
Montana Avenue Holiday Walk
Every year, the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk brings the city memorable festivities and holiday spirit. There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Santa Monica, and you can capture the experience at this event with special photo opps alongside Santa Clause. The one-day festival will also feature a vibrant Christmas Market, live musical performances by acclaimed artists, and delicious food provided by the area’s top chefs. In addition to the Montana Avenue Holiday Walk, Santa Monica and the surrounding West LA cities…
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