The Victory Lap: Registration Opens for the 2nd Annual Venice Beach Half Marathon

(Photo courtesy of Venice Paparazzi)

If last year’s sold-out debut was any indication, the Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K has officially claimed its spot as the Westside’s premier spring athletic tradition. On Sunday, …

Friday on the Fairway: Sunset Sessions at The Penmar

If you missed the season opener, don’t worry— Tonight, April 10th marks Session Number 2. For the uninitiated, Sunset Sessions at The Penmar isn't your typical golf course event. It’s a weekly transformation where the back nine becomes a …

TODAY! April’s First Friday on Abbot Kinney

Today, Abbot Kinney Boulevard transforms into the world’s best open-air dining room.

If you’ve lived on the Westside long enough, you know the drill for First Friday. It’s chaotic, it’s vibrant, and it is arguably the most authentic way …

The Next Gen of Coastal Stewards: Earth Day at Dockweiler

At Campbell Wellman, our focus is usually on the built environment—the homes and structures that define the Westside. But this week, we are looking at the foundation of it all: our coastline.

In honor of Earth Day, …

Stand Up for Pali: Jay Leno and the Heart of Palisades Recovery

PHOTO courtesy of Palisades News

There is a unique brand of resilience in Palisades. Just over a year after the January 2025 wildfire upended our community, the progress at Palisades Charter High School stands as …

Cielo Du Sol: A Day-into-Night Sonic Escape at Cielo Farms Malibu

On Saturday, March 14, 2026, Malibu’s rolling hills will transform into a sun-drenched dance floor. Cielo Farms, the premier vineyard estate perched in the Santa Monica Mountains, has announced Cielo Du Sol—an open-air celebration …

The Return of Frieze Los Angeles: What to Expect at Santa Monica Airport

Since its 2019 debut, Frieze Los Angeles has grown into much more than an international art fair; it is a declaration of Los Angeles as the global epicenter of contemporary culture.

Led by Christine …

Beyond the Court: The All-Star Takeover of West LA

There is such an electricity that hits the Westside when a global event rolls into town. This weekend, the gravitational pull of Los Angeles shifts decidedly toward our backyard as the city hosts its record-breaking 7th NBA All-Star Weekend …

The Boulevard Buzz: First Friday Returns to Venice

There is a specific kind of energy that takes over Abbot Kinney on the first Friday of the month. It’s the sound of live vinyl spinning at The Brig, the scent of fusion tacos in the air, and the glow …

The Maker’s Hive Market Returns to Santa Monica

The Maker’s Hive Market is returning for its 2026 kickoff (This Sunday, February 1st, 2026, is coming to the heart of Santa Monica Place), and it’s much more than a shopping event. It is a "Valentine’s Day …