POUND® instructors Sandy Watro (@sandstorm909) and Lia Fischer (@theliafischer) lead a fitness class during @fitgirlclubla Self-Care Saturdays at the Third Street Promenade, July 3, 2021. Self-Care Saturdays is a series of free workouts. Instead of listening to music, participants become the music in this exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out. Designed for all fitness levels, POUND® provides the perfect atmosphere for letting loose, getting energized, toning up and rockin’ out! The workout is easily modifiable and the alternative vibe and welcoming philosophy appeals to men and women of all ages and abilities. POUND® was created in 2011 by two women who were both recreational drummers and former college athletes. They relied heavily on stability-based exercises like pilates to keep their bodies aligned, symmetrical and lean, but were bored with routine and longed to reignite the fun in exercise. It wasn’t until they were forced to drum without a stool and squat over the drum kit that they realized drumming and exercise could be one and the same. #healthcaresaturdays @poundfit #poundfit @cboom_was_here 📸 @fabianlewkowicz

Live from The Class (@theclass) summer series fitness class at the Santa Monica Pier, Saturday, July 3, 2021. The Class Summer Series is an invitation to move out of the mind and into the body through connection to the earth, the sun, and the community. The Class is a 60-minute cathartic workout experience. Teachers lead students through the fire of The Class in a safe outdoor setting. Students walk away inspired by the surroundings while having an experience that connects them with the environment, their body, heart, and the people around them.

A painting at the Third Street Promenade promoting National Geographic’s SharkFest, Saturday, June 3, 2021. SharkFest is a super-sized six weeks of fin-tastic programming that highlights the captivating science and stunning cinematic visuals of the apex predators. National Geographic’s SharkFest swims onto screens on Monday July 5th at 9/8c with the premiere of the special Shark Beach With Chris Hemsworth. Follow the global movie star as he embarks on a personal mission to uncover the science of shark behavior and discover how humans and sharks can safely coexist. National Geographic not only celebrates these amazing predators through our annual television event, but also funds the best scientists and storytellers from around the world to protect sharks and their ocean home. Join the National Geographic Society in protecting our ocean at natgeo.com/ocean. Watch SharkFest all summer long on National Geographic Networks or on Disney+!

Los Angeles Park Rangers post notices that the Venice Beach Boardwalk homeless encampment area will be closed for major cleaning on July 3, 2021. Please remove all personal property by 7am on July 3, 2021. Park Rangers also posted a notice: Resumption of Normal Operations on July 2, 2021. Use of tents is prohibited. Trespassing and storage of personal property after closing is prohibited. Please observe all posted signage.

Retired Santa Monica Police Sergeant Joaquin Vega was laid to rest on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, with the support of the Santa Monica Police Department at St. Monica's Church. Joaquin Vega, badge #2717, was hired with the Santa Monica Police Department on October 14, 1985. He worked and supervised a variety of assignments including the Field Training Officer program, 3rd Street Bicycle Unit, Pico Neighborhood Unit, the Gang Unit and was a member of the original Metro Team (SWAT). Joaquin promoted to Sergeant on October 24, 1999. He retired with the department on his birthday December 16, 2014. Joaquin acted as a mentor to many. He always made time to share his knowledge and experiences to those less tenured than him. Joaquin grew up in Santa Monica and was very involved in the community. He was very fortunate to work alongside several of his family members, including his sister, Records Supervisor Elaine Vega. Joaquin will be truly missed by his law enforcement family and community. Rest in Peace Sergeant Joaquin Vega. You will always be remembered. 🙏

Takam Alain Giresse, 31, Founder of the TakkMethod (@takkmethod) works out at the Santa Monica Pier, Saturday, June 26, 2021. Takam teaches that the key to fitness is discipline, not foods, supplements or gyms. Takam does not workout at a gym, he developed his physique without working out at a gym but with simple exercises done at home. 💪

Santa Monica Cruisin' Classics (@santamonica_cruisinclassics), with other neighboring car clubs, meetup at #SantaMonicaBeach, Friday, June 25, 2021. The car clubs meet every Friday night at Santa Monica Beach during summer.