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 ...

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.

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

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.

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 ...

The Morgan-Wixson Theatre will present "Shrek: The Musical" in Santa Monica this summer as part of its 80th anniversary season, opening June 27 and running through July 26. The production arrives 25 ...

Santa Monica College Theatre Arts presents The SpongeBob Musical for young audiences July 17-26 at SMC Main Campus. Tickets $25-$28, showtimes 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. matinees.

Caltrans reduces southbound I-405 to two lanes through Sepulveda Pass from 10 p.m. Friday, July 17 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 20. Use alternate routes and public transit.