Santa Monica holds its free State of the City 2026 on July 23, 4-7 p.m. on Main Street. Features Mayor Torosis address, live ...

Santa Monica's tourism economy relies on hotel guests, not day visitors. In 2025, overnight visitors spent $445/day vs. $78 ...

Santa Monica attracted 3.89 million visitors in 2025, down 8% from 2024 and far below its 8.71 million pre-pandemic peak in 2017, despite recent World Cup tourism gains.

The Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica is filming Nancy Meyers' romantic comedy 'Paris Paramount' starring Penélope Cruz, Owen Wilson, and Jude Law, set for December 2027 release.

Los Angeles County transitions from Mental Health Services Act to Behavioral Health Services Act following Proposition 1, ...

California's 2026-27 budget includes new Proposition 98 investments for Santa Monica College and LACCD, with funding for ...

Santa Monica Block Fest, World Cup fan zones, Annenberg Beach House events, Khan Saab grand opening, and more.

Los Angeles County approved new measures to streamline restaurant permitting, expedite reviews, and provide technical ...

Madeline Davis dropped out of high school at 16, but earned a 4.0 GPA at Santa Monica College and was chosen as the 96th ...