I forgot the name of the hipster coffee joint on Main Street that closed in 1999 or 2000. It had 8-track tapes bolted to the walls, records on the ceiling, and a nice, couchy, hang-out vibe. It was across from what is now the German deli. Anyone got a line?

Maybe something a little spicy. Great for chips or tacos.

I’m renovating my apartment and we have cabinets that are in really good shape. We don’t want to just throw them out and want to donate them

Restore / Habitat For Humanity won’t take any of them. Do you know of any other places in SM or LA who would take / pick up these donations?

good times out and back on the backbone trail. Nice easy day with friends.

https://youtu.be/h0O3ZAXZro4?si=jvmt2DBAzs0OcuJJ

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Inspired by the freak out from SMRR and Sue Himmelrich, I would like to sign the “developer scam” petition. Does anyone know where the signature gatherers have been?

I’m moving to Santa Monica in about a month is, give or take. And I was wondering if there are any recommendations of stuff that I should try out.

I want to try my best to get a general experience of the place when I do move out.

Hi! I travel to Santa Monica about 3 days a month. Is there a nearby gym that has guest passes (preferably a gym with classes) or is there a fitness studio in the area with drop in rates? Thanks!

Hi there, just found this iPhone powered off on Colorado and 4th. Booted it up and couldn’t access Siri/contacts/notifications/control center because it’s locked. All we’ve got is a photo of this person’s kids.

Hopefully they’re still in the area/here for the weekend, but if anybody could help or find them, I’d love to get their phone back to them. Posting on this sub for visibility in hopes they might check.

Read through other Reddit posts and some recommend going to Apple/Carrier/Police, but they all seemed like glorified lost and found services that might take too long. Feel like time is of the essence. Planning to go to Apple tomorrow nonetheless and see what they say.

Willing to ship also if need be.

Went to The Bungalow recently. It was happy hour from food truck. The bill came and there was a service charge on the bill but it was for non-happy hour price (they added a charge on full amount). Plus a bottle of Corona was $12. Is this legit?

Asking because I’ve been missing my favorite local pizza place since they closed down (dagwoods) and want to be able to support other small businesses (in the naive hopes that my patronage alone will somehow prevent them from going out of business as well 🥴)

Anyway I recommend Cafe Zella if you ever find yourself near 16th and Wilshire! They have really good paninis and quesadillas and they’re really nice too. At this point they know me by name because I’m always going there on my lunch break when I work from home 😅

Even though the location is only a mile difference, I feel really depressed in my new spot (not to mention the fact that my new apartment gets very little natural light).

I used to be on 4th/California and would go on walks everyday and just loved the area. So much so, that I knew I'd stay in SM.

Now I'm on Main/Pico and I just can't seem to get used to it. I don't know what to do with myself and just hang in my apartment.

Is this normal? Where do y'all live and do you enjoy it?

Good morning SM! I moved here in January of this year on Ocean near the pier. My building doesn’t have AC. So far, I haven’t needed it at all, but the weather hasn’t been the best lol. Is AC really needed in this area? I just want to confirm before I buy a window unit. Thank you!!

Legendary Pacific Coast Highway diner, Patrick’s Roadhouse has closed and current owner, Anthony Fischler, is attempting to renegotiate a new, long-term lease with the building’s landlord. However, he needs $250,000 to cover back rent and building maintenance, which he hopes to raise through a GoFundMe campaign.

I just tried to cross Ocean Ave near California. 4 Mercedes just blew right by as I tried to cross. On the way home, as I was walking across Ocean, another Mercedes thought he could maintain 45MPH so that he could drive by just as I made it past the lane. I stopped briefly and gave him a death stare, cause I was fed up. AITAH? It just doesn't feel like a cross walk if cars want you to play Frogger when crossing the street at a pedestrian crosswalk.

edit. got nothing against Mercedes drivers, but it was noticeable that they were all mercedes. To note, one time, I was almost hit by an old Dodge van while trying to cross in the same area. it was so close I had to sprint out of the lane.

https://youtu.be/9M10yuMvPwI?si=BllYa_nkELiJHs4b

I have old tapes with my family I’d love to digitize and watch. Any recs on local places that can put em on a thumb drive or something? Thanks guys & gals.

does anyone have any insight on the Catherine Apartments on Lincoln? Looking at an apartment there. i've also seen promos on their website for 6 or 8 weeks free rent- has anyone gotten these deals?

KNOW BEFORE YOU SIGN! The signature gatherers out in Santa Monica right now as I write are tools of Gelson Center's Cypress Equities and disgraced former mayor Pam O'Connor to maximize developer profits and gut Measure GS, our tax on property transfers over $8 million. DO NOT SIGN. They are not helping renters. They are not helping our schools. They are putting more money into their own pockets. I REPEAT: DO NOT SIGN THEIR PETITION!!!!!

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Any members here that can give me a review? I’m thinking about taking the free workout that they offer. And they have a sign that memberships start at $66, but I assume there’s a contract involved, which I’m not really a fan. I did a tour of John Reed and didn’t really like the atmosphere.

Anybody know a good person who specializes in refinishing / restoring wood floors? I'm trying to lighten the existing wood floors in my home.

Thanks

I don't really like Downtown or north of Wilshire. I like Ocean Park because of easy beach access and vibes there seem better than up north... However there aren't many big apt complexes there other than the huge Shores towers from Douglas Emmett and a few other very old complexes like Mariners Village? Are there any that are fairly close/walkable to the water that are modern? It seems like there are very few vacancies in this area and the places that are available tend to be very old and without a balcony (I need one because I earn money from home and want to work from a balcony/patio)?

Not meaning singles looking to meet people. Simply for solo diners to sit and have a good time on their own, without feeling out of place. I sometimes want to grab a drink or a bite on my way home from work but some places have tried are not really solo friendly, I was once the only person seating alone in a full restaurant, not fun! If they have good drinks and food it’s definitely a plus!

Did anybody see this in real life today by any chance? It was along the beach bike path and started in Venice?

I would have been cool to see this in real life. It would have been better if the apes interacted a little more with the people watching them.

https://youtu.be/fUI1h84C-1E?si=8SAnCiFwxQgXY8sH

I’m planning my 30th birthday for a Saturday in May and I’d like to do an adventure hunt around Santa Monica / Venice and am hoping for some fun ideas from locals! Any ideas/edits/suggestions are welcome! I’m hoping to get the list up to 30 tasks -- and ideally will make it flow from one task to the next based on location. Here’s the ROUGH draft of what I have so far:

30th Birthday Adventure Hunt Itinerary:

Find the iconic Santa Monica Pier, known for its amusement park and scenic views. Ride the Ferris wheel and capture a photo from the top.

Find the pub under the pier known for its 32-ounce beers – finish a beer before heading to your next task.

Find an influencer in the wild  – get them to make a video with you.

Street perform at the Third Street Promenade until someone donates money to you.

Find the giant chairs on Santa Monica Beach and take a video of each member of your team doing a starfish jump off one of them.

Head to the Santa Monica rings – one person on your team must make your way across them without touching the ground.

Head to the Santa Monica sports bar known for its peanut butter shots – take a pic taking one as a team.

Strike a pose in front of the Venice Sign with your team forming the number '30' using your bodies. Get creative!

Find a local stand that sells unique sunglasses and take a selfie wearing the most outrageous pair you can find. Bonus points if you buy them and rock them the rest of the day.

Head towards the Venice Skate Park where you'll find thrills and spills on wheels. Attempt to learn a new skateboarding trick from a local skater. Capture your progress (or falls) on video and celebrate your adventurous spirit.

Find the outdoor gym known for bodybuilders and weightlifters, where Arnold Schwarzenegger used to train. Look for a spot where you can pump iron by the ocean. Take a picture with the buffest person working out there.

Challenge a fellow team member to an impromptu flexing competition with a passerby. Strike your best bodybuilder poses and have a bystander judge the winner.

Take a creative photo at the Venice Canals resembling a famous Italian cityscape.

Serenade a group of ducks or swans at the Venice Canals with your best rendition of a famous song. Record the performance for a memorable video clip.

Search for a street named after the 'Father of Venice.' This trendy boulevard is filled with unique shops and eateries. Find the bar with the rainbow crosswalk at the entrance that’s namesake is a combination of two animals. Bet a stranger to buy you a drink.

End watching the beach at sunset.