March Blog 2026
Celebrating everything green this month. Especially veggies! And who knew there was such a thing as green lavender! (Ask AZ Ranch) With springtime rains, market greens are
Last week students from the Upper School Community Engagement Honors Society at Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences completed a student-led Valentine’s Day card initiative benefiting residents at
by Devan Sipher
If I told you that the Santa Monica City Council amended the municipal employment code to allow for something called the right to retention, would your eyes
SMDP's Weekly Guide to Food & Entertainment Goings-On In & Around Town includes Lunar New Years and Mardi Gras Celebrations, Gladstones LAFD Event, a Star Wars themed
From romantic dinners to Galentine's gatherings, Santa Monica offers dozens of Valentine's Day celebrations, President's Day activities, and Lunar New Year events across the Westside this weekend, including the Block Fest on the Promenade and ATTUNE at Tongva Park.
New Roads School's varsity baseball team opens its season Feb. 17 against Providence High School, seeking a school-record fourth consecutive Coastal League championship. Led by senior trio Xavier Walker, Ellio LaPorta, and Asamino Spong.
The Santa Monica Elks Lodge recently held a successful Mah Jong Mania fundraiser, raising over $7,000 to help disabled children receive needed therapy. The event drew 60 participants who enjoyed a full day of Mah Jong play with meals and prizes.
It’s the most beloved time of the year with the opening of the 2026 Most Loved contest allowing locals to recognize the very best of Santa Monica across more
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism has appointed Charlie Lopez-Quintana as Chairman of its 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee, along with Jeff Klocke as Vice Chair, Simon Fricker as Treasurer, and Karen Ginsberg as Secretary, as the city prepares for major upcoming events.
The Moomat Ahiko Way off-ramp from southbound Pacific Coast Highway will close for two weeks starting February 9 as part of Santa Monica's Pier Bridge Replacement Project. Detours are available and the pier will remain open to visitors.
In this Santa Monica opinion piece, columnist Devan Sipher reflects on recent political violence including the death of Alex Pretti, comparing current events to authoritarianism and calling for citizen action at the upcoming No Kings rally on March 28.
SMDP's weekend guide features Super Bowl viewing options across Santa Monica from beachfront parties at Perry's to upscale cabanas at the Viceroy, plus Ice Cream for Breakfast Day and the Pump Station's 5-Year Anniversary celebration.
