Had a great time today at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area at Culver City. Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area is one of the areas best kept secrets nestled in the foothills of La Cienega Blvd. The park includes 380 acres of recreational area, large areas of native coastal sage scrub habitat, lawns and landscaped areas, picnic sites, tot lots, fishing lake, lotus pond, community center and five miles of trails. There are six restrooms; the community center has four administrative offices and a small meeting room.

Live from the Inglewood Oil Field, Monday, July 20, 2020. The Inglewood Oil Field in Los Angeles County, California, is the 18th-largest oil field in the state and the second-most productive in the Los Angeles Basin. Discovered in 1924 and in continuous production ever since, in 2012 it produced approximately 2.8 million barrels of oil from some five hundred wells.

Perry’s Cafe introduces wood fired Neapolitan pizza! There are three pizzas to choose from; Margarita with fresh Mozzarella and Basil; Veggie with spinach, tomatoes, red onion, olives and fresh basil and Pepperoni with sausage. The pizzas cost $13, and are very delicious! We highly recommend Perry’s Pizza!

Falun Gong participants #mediate at Palisades Park on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Falun Gong teaches truth, compassion and tolerance an is an exercise practice for the body and mind. #FalunGong More info at FalunDafa.org 🙏

Ninja Kane Safari @theninjakane runs up the California Incline cement barrier amid the #sunset in #SantaMonica, Saturday, July 11, 2020. Ninja Kane is a vegan stuntman who competed in Ninja Warriors. 

The Santa Monica Pier, the historic Southern California landmark, reopens today with a commitment to health and safety, beginning a phased approach to resume operations following a three-month closure due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The reopening aligns with State and County guidelines to ensure the health and safety of all who visit the Pier.  

“We know that the community has long awaited the reopening of our beloved Santa Monica Pier. This slow, phased reopening is structured to ensure the health and safety of all who visit,” said Interim City Manager Lane Dilg. “As we reopen, it’s important for the public to remember that face coverings and physical distancing are required. We look forward to businesses reopening on the Pier and are committed to do all we can to support their efforts.” 

The Pier will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with limited and monitored access points to ensure capacity allows for proper physical distancing and safety. Guests will enter and exit on Ocean Front Walk (Beach Level) and need to enter through the queue line to limit the number of guests and to ensure safety for all visitors.  

The Parking Deck, 1550 Lot (1 North) and other Pier-adjacent lots will remain closed to vehicles until further notice. Nearby parking at Beach Lot-4 South and in downtown are available. In the coming weeks, to allow for increased physical distancing, additional and expanded outdoor space will be available for those who want to enjoy to-go options from open Pier restaurants. 

The Santa Monica Pier’s reopening aligns with County, State and Federal reopening guidelines by prioritizing physical distancing, cleaning and disinfecting measures and safety practices to support the health and wellness of those at the Pier. These safety practices and requirements include, but are not limited to:   

• Those who are sick, have COVID-19 symptoms or diagnosis, or have been exposed to someone with symptoms or diagnosis within the last 14 days should stay home. 
• Guests are required to wear a face covering at all times while visiting the Santa Monica Pier and must try to maintain six feet of distance between individuals who are not from the same household. 
• To help ensure physical distancing, the Pier will have limited capacity and controlled access. 
• Increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting public areas and surfaces will be conducted, focusing on high-touch areas.  
• Guests should also wash hands regularly and utilize the hand washing stations provided on the Pier. 
• New guidelines for dining and amusement on the Pier will be implemented once the City moves into the next phase of Pier reopening.  

The cleaning and safety measures outlined above will apply indefinitely until further notice. Given the fluidity and nature of the situation, Santa Monica Pier is prepared to modify procedures as necessary.  

During the initial reopening phase, Pier restaurants and businesses, including Pacific Park and the historic Carousel will remain closed. 

The City of Santa Monica issues updates via SMAlerts, social media, and email. We recommend you sign up to any or all of these channels:    

• Santa Monica emergency alerts: santamonica.gov/alerts or text SMALERTS to 888-777     
• SaMoNews community email: santamonica.gov/newsletter   
• Follow @CityofSantaMonica on Facebook and Instagram and @SantaMonicaCity on Twitter.    

#BLM skaters take a knee at Santa Monica Beach in solidarity and in recognition of the violence and misogynoir black women face every day. They skated from the Venice Pier to the Santa Monica Pier on #Juneteenth @bigasspeachemoji

Santa Monica City Councilmember Greg Morena, Santa Monica Police Chief Cynthia Renaud, Police Officers and Firefighters volunteered to take down boards from businesses at the Third Street Promenade on Thursday, June 11, 2020. The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Morley Builders, the Santa Monica Police Officers' Association, and Santa Monica Firefighters Local 1109, to provide free board take-downs and transportation. The boards will be hauled and then recycled or donated to various organizations for repurposing.