Santa Monica’s Big Moves & Hidden Gems | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica’s City Council is rolling out a $16 million plan to revitalize downtown, boost tourism, and prep for major global events — including a big expansion at a city parking lot. Meanwhile, Ocean Avenue will see partial closures as “Paris Paramount,” the biggest film shoot ever in Santa Monica, rolls into town — thanks to a new permitting system that’s drawing Hollywood’s biggest budgets. NOAA is hosting a public meeting on August 10th to gather input on California’s Coastal Management Program, covering hot topics like offshore oil and desalination. And the iconic Santa Monica Pier is getting national love — featured in a roundup of historic piers for its Ferris wheel, arcade, and carousel — plus weekend history tours. Finally, after recovering from the Palisades Fire, Temescal Gateway Park reopens July 17th, reconnecting hikers to state park trails — though the waterfall route is still under construction. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c84bb02e1724aa27