Event Spotlight: Pier Play Festival Returns to Santa Monica May 30th

The Santa Monica Pier is arguably the most photographed location in the world, but on Saturday, May 30, it’s trading its postcard-perfect nostalgia for a high-fidelity reimagination of the modern boardwalk.

Following three consecutive sold-out …

Design, Data, Destinations: Help Us Shape the Future of Our Content

At Campbell Wellman and Spiegel Wellman, we consider ourselves more than just your real estate and construction partners—we aim to be your most trusted resource for living well on the Westside and throughout the South Bay.

Youth Skateboarding Event & Rodney Mullen Come to Malibu

In the world of skateboarding, there are legends, and then there is Rodney Mullen. Often called the "Godfather of Street Skating," Mullen’s impact on the sport is so foundational that if you’ve ever seen a skateboarder leave the …

Spring Bites & Blvd Vibes: First Friday is Back!

The best food trucks in Los Angeles are officially rolling back onto the Boulevard. This Friday, May 1st, join us for the May edition of Abbot Kinney First Fridays—the ultimate Venice community social.

From 5:00 PM …

Team Up for a Palisades Clean Up: This Saturday

This Saturday, April 25, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we are coming together for a community-wide Brush Clearance Day. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, this is the perfect time to …

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 …

A New Rhythm for the Coast: The Inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival

For years, jazz enthusiasts have looked to Monterey or Montreux for world-class festivals. But this May, the global spotlight shifts to our own coastline. The inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival (May 1–9, 2026) is …

The Olympic Pivot: Reimagining the Windward Gateway

If you’ve spent any time at the intersection of Pacific and Windward, you know the feeling: you’re standing under the world-famous "VENICE" sign, trying to capture that iconic photo, while dodging a constant stream of delivery trucks and through-traffic.

For …

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 …