It’s officially the holiday season and lucky for us, no one puts on a celebration quite like the city of Santa Monica. This year, immerse yourself in a bright and cheery winter wonderland at the Promenade’s own Winterlit festival, complete with a series of special events like pop-up…
Cinema is well known as an immersive art form. We watch movies to escape to an unforgettable story with strange characters and incredible backdrops. It’s no wonder why Santa Monica has long since been one of Hollywood's favorite filming locations. With its incredible beach views, historical significance, and…
One of the things we can all appreciate about Santa Monica is the diverse community that cohabitates within it. Here at Dogtown, we like to highlight these communities, since they each play a huge role in defining us as the one-of-a-kind space you can’t quite experience anywhere else.…
It's impossible to put Santa Monica in a box. Sand and waves. Rebellion and edge. Innovation. Leisure. We all experience this city differently. But isn't that the beauty of it all? Trailblazers of the past left their mark on the culture, leaving behind a dichotomy of attitudes and…
When you think about Santa Monica, chances are your mind runs straight to words like sand surf and sun. It’s true, this coastal Los Angeles city is well known for its incredible beaches and piers, and everyone deserves the opportunity to truly get to know this wonderful area.…
“Organic” has been a hot topic in the food world for years now. Just take a walk through your local grocery store and you’re sure to find tons of products with the word organic printed over the label. But what exactly makes something organic? Organic foods are products…
Some like to describe Los Angeles County as a place divided into moats. From the coastal cities to the hills to the valleys, LA is made up of vastly distinct areas. For this reason, many people have become fascinated by the mini cultural pockets that make up this…
If there’s anything that the last year has taught us, it’s that there are two things people can’t bear to live without: toilet paper and coffee. Dogtown Coffee has been serving the Santa Monica community for over 8 years, becoming a local hotspot for coffee-enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies.…
If there’s one thing that California has, it’s entertainment. From amusement parks to beaches to museums to coffee shops, this state is rich with attractions. The Santa Monica Ferris Wheel is one of the most infamous landmarks. While the history began in 1987, the park wasn’t officially open…
SoCal is the place to be. Whether you’re surfing the coast or getting breakfast in Santa Monica, the locals are friendly and the weather is perfect. Home to over a hundred historic landmarks, the city of Santa Monica is especially appealing to visitors who like to learn about…
What’s better than the rich, aromatic smell of coffee in the morning? When you visit Dogtown Coffee, the warm, comforting scent of a fresh, micro-roasted brew is perceptible alongside the savory smells of breakfast in Santa Monica. It’s the reason locals come everyday, the reason non-locals go out…
The freeway was a blur of chrome and metal. Rushing. Frenetic movement. Everyone hurtling to nowhere. Tony Alva and I nimbly moved through traffic. We were going to skate a pool. As reggae music washed over us, I idly wondered just how many times in his life, TA…
It has been almost two years since Jay Adams left us. He passed August 15, 2014. He carved away from the sun. He didn't look back. We don't know why… The finality of someone leaving us is difficult to grasp. The void. Jay Adams was a remarkable light…
Dog Bowl. Santa Monica. Summer 1977. David Hackett, Shogo Kubo, Jay Adams, Bob Biniak,Tony Alva, Wes Humpston and Stan Sharp on the deck. Four of seven. I look at this shallow end lineup and find it difficult to believe that four of these guys have slid away from…