It’s supposed to be all peace, love and perfect sets — but one Santa Cruz session turned into a shoreline scrap straight out of “Point Break.” A wild early-morning clash between two surfers at the famed Steamer Lane was caught on camera, showing tempers flare from a brief smackdown in the sea to a full-on fight … 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
Finally some good news about the Third Street Promenade area of Santa Monica, which has seen rampant closures in recent months and years. Mayor Caroline Torosis told the California Post the Entertainment Zone model that allows for open alcohol consumption, adopted in the summer of 2025, is working. “We’re testing out what works and what … Read more
A Santa Monica product designer is putting hard numbers to what locals have long known in their bones: nearly three in 10 storefronts on the Third Street Promenade sit empty. The designer built an interactive map tracking occupancy along the corridor, and the numbers aren’t pretty — 28.5% of storefronts are vacant, a bleak snapshot … 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
While the New Orleans Pelicans gave the Lakers all they could handle in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, a real pelican wreaked havoc on a college baseball game some 120 miles north. As UC Santa Barbara was facing off with Loyola Marymount University at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium in Isla Vista, an enormous pelican flew onto … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Hudson lit up the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Friday, strolling hand in hand on the red carpet in matching blush-pink dresses. Hudson, crowned the festival’s Artist of the Year for her Oscar-moniated performance in “Song Sung Blue,” radiated confidence in a breathtaking gown shimmering with pearl linings and bronze … Read more
A group of Aussie tradies have gone viral after swapping their hi-vis for tongue-in-cheek “sexy Santa” outfits and recreating the iconic “Mean Girls” dance in a festive video filmed on site. The light‑hearted clip has racked up more than 1.6 million views and over 1000 comments in just days, with viewers embracing an unexpected look … Read more
T’was a Tuesday night before Christmas, and high atop the glittering Shops at Columbus Circle, a ripped, shirtless Santa straddles a middle-aged woman, grinding to a thumping beat as a half-horrified, half-thrilled crowd of onlookers erupts in screams, whistles and laughter. Sequins flash, cocktails spill, and phones whip out to capture the moment, as the object … Read more
‘Twas the day before Christmas, and you still haven’t bought gifts for your spouse — nor the rest of the fam (not even a mouse). No need to panic, though. This last-minute gift guide not only features coveted presents for even the hardest-to-buy-for on your Christmas list, but it also includes gifts that are still … Read more
He sees you when you’re sleeping, he knows when you’re awake. And Santaphiles — adults who have the hots for Santa Claus — wouldn’t have it any other way. Paul Mason — a forker model whose holiday alter-ego is “Fashion Santa” — can tell whether you’ve been naughty or nice. Lane Dorsey “It’s always some … Read more
This holiday season, think beyond the staples and enter the tri-state’s slate of under-the-radar programming. Here are some holiday hits you haven’t thought of — yet. Get in the swim It’s off to Camden, NJ, we go! Bring your pint-size revelers to the Adventure Aquarium, all dressed up in holiday fin-ery, some 90 miles southwest … Read more
AI is the new Grinch that’s stealing Christmas. Nervous laughter was Kelly Bowron’s visceral, hysterical response to her son learning the truth about Santa Claus Tuesday — courtesy of a Google search. Her Leo, 11 — whose belief in the jolly fat man had remained firmly intact from childhood to preadolescence until this week — … 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 may seem that Paul McCartney has done everything and then some over the course of his illustrious career. After a bit … Read more
Say it ain’t so. One of the exciting things cruise guests look forward to after a long day is coming back to a tidied-up room with a little intricately folded towel animal on their bed — a little touch cruise housekeepers are known for doing. However, a cruise-goer learned the hard way, due to some … 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. Santa Fe Klan and Shoreline Mafia are officially “Unidos.” Starting in July, the Latino Hip-Hop icons join forces on their ‘Unidos Tour’ … Read more
Some folks may be green with envy. Coca-Cola has brought back the Lime Coke flavor, which hasn’t been on store shelves for 18 years. The fizzy thirst quencher, which features a hint of green citrus, was first released in 2005, and it lasted for about two years before being discontinued. Lime Coca-Cola is back on … Read more
The creator of one of Netflix’s most popular cult hits has revealed the shocking way he was told his show had been axed. Airing from 2017 to 2019, Santa Clarita Diet was a much-loved horror comedy series with a dedicated following. The Netflix “zomcom” starred Drew Barrymore as a real estate agent who turns into a zombie, … Read more
Andy Reid got into the Christmas spirit. The Chiefs coach made a postgame outfit change, swapping his sideline attire for a Santa Claus outfit, to deliver the good news to his Chiefs players after their 29-10 win over the Steelers clinched the AFC title and a first-round bye. “Merry Christmas! Proud of you, dudes. Proud … Read more