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Pioneers of modern skateboarding gathered on the Santa Monica Pier Thursday night to celebrate 50 years of the culture that is now synonymous with California. In the mid-70s, a group of young men from Dogtown — a local nickname for Santa Monica, formed the Z-Boys skate team at Jeff Ho’s Zephyr surf shop. The legendary … Read more
Santa Monica’s party is over at one of its best known watering holes. The Victorian — the sprawling, three-story Main Street mansion where generations of Angelenos have danced, downed cocktails and stumbled through last call — is closing after 20 years of serving espresso martinis and basement DJ sets. “After 20 incredible years, The Victorian … Read more
Forget surfboards and sunscreen — Santa Monica is bringing the spirit of the Alps to the Pacific this holiday season. The city’s iconic pier is set to transform into a sprawling Swiss-inspired winter market, bringing a taste of the snow-covered peaks to one of Southern California’s famously sunny beaches. The European-style holiday bazaar will transform … Read more
The odds have never meant much to Fergus Farrell. In 2018, the Irishman was given a 5% chance of ever walking again after a workplace injury left him paralyzed from the ribcage down. Nearly six years later, after a grueling recovery, he’s hitting the open road for a 3,000-mile trek across the US — entirely … Read more
Santa Monica will soon get a new breakfast and lunch spot as Met Her at a Bar plans to launch an outlet on Main Street. The café with a neighborhood vibe, serving “authentic Belgian waffles and Colombe coffees,” will open its doors to customers in August this year. Owners Mindy and Vinny Kinne, a husband-wife … Read more
Fans of the iconic “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” will need to shell out some serious cash to chow down at the first official franchise pizzeria in Santa Monica, with prices outraging many. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria (1444 Third Street Promenade Santa Monica, CA 90401) opened with a soft launch last week, ahead of … Read more
Los Angeles’ restaurant scene had a big night at the 2026 James Beard Awards, with some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurants being crowned with major awards at the “Oscars” of the food world. The annual awards ceremony, held Monday night at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House, recognized excellence in the food and restaurant … Read more
If there was ever a time to challenge the Swifties. Jalen Brunson, who led the Knicks to the franchise’s first championship in 53 years on Saturday night, took a moment to defend Monica McNutt against Taylor Swift’s fans after the Knicks radio voice drew their ire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Monday … Read more
One of Santa Monica’s most legendary nightlife institutions has officially returned from the dead. Circle Bar, the dimly lit Main Street haunt that reportedly served everyone from rock icon, Jim Morrison, to pioneering author, Truman Capote, finally reopened a few weeks back after nearly three years of sitting dark. Circle Bar’s comeback arrives as Santa … Read more
Southern California residents have a ticket to ride — all the way to the coast and back, just in time for summer. A seasonal Beach Bus service connecting Antelope Valley to Santa Monica officially returned on Monday, giving residents in Palmdale and Lancaster a cheap escape from the high desert heat for less than the … Read more
Since it started in 2012, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised over $60 million for men’s health. Dan Abraham is riding for his 12th year. He says he is riding for men’s health, suicide prevention and prostate cancer awareness. Kris Noble rode in the event for his first time. Noble is a one year cancer … Read more
A cult-favorite Venice burger stand is heading north — and bringing its famously cheap cheeseburgers with it. The Win~Dow is set to open a new location on Santa Monica’s Montana Avenue this May, expanding the brand’s growing footprint across Southern California. The smashburger spot — known for its $4.50 cheeseburgers — first launched in 2019 as a tiny … Read more
Santa Monica locals are reeling after learning a beloved British pub will soon give way to a Taco Bell Cantina — prompting outrage online and fears the beachside city is losing yet another piece of its identity. The Britannia Pub, a fixture at 318 Santa Monica Blvd. for three decades, confirmed its lease will expire July … Read more
It’s last call at a beloved bar at one of Downtown Santa Monica’s best-known corners — the latest high-profile fatality in an ongoing apocalypse turning the commercial core of the upscale beachside burg into a graveyard of empty storefronts. The Misfit Bar and Restaurant, a softly-lit gastropub inside the city’s historic Clock Tower building, will … Read more
Brandy and Monica’s fans want answers. The superstar duo ended their Chicago concert on Saturday early after Brandy, 46, suddenly walked offstage mid-performance and never returned. As seen in social media videos from the show, Brandy was performing onstage at Chicago’s United Center when she appeared to get frustrated with sound issues and stopped singing. … Read more
Monica Taylor, the wife of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor, gave a sneak peek at what fans didn’t see on the ESPN broadcast on “Monday Night Football” in a video on Instagram Thursday. After cameras caught the couple showing some PDA, Monica shared her own footage from the Dolphins’ 27-21 victory over the … Read more
Hollywood director Tim Burton and actress Monica Bellucci are heading their separate ways after nearly three years of dating. The couple, who sparked up a romance in Oct. 2023, announced their separation in a statement to Elle France Friday. “It is with much respect and deep care for each other that Monica Bellucci and Tim … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s 1998 all over again. Starting Oct. 16, Brandy and Monica will take off on their co-headlining ‘The Boy Is Mine Tour’ … Read more
Monica Seles, the nine-time Grand Slam champ who once dominated the court with her signature two-handed style, is facing a new kind of opponent — and this one isn’t standing on the other side of the net. The 51-year-old International Tennis Hall of Famer recently revealed she’s been quietly battling myasthenia gravis, a rare neuromuscular … Read more