Santa Monica’s Weekend Feast & Fun | Venice Beach News

This weekend’s packed with flavor, fun, and festivity—kick off with the COAST 2026 World Cup finale on the Promenade, then unwind at the Annenberg Beach House’s Route 66 sunset picnic. Chill out with saunas and cold plunges, or catch jazz under the stars at Calamigos Ranch. Early risers? A 5k in Venice followed by matcha and pastries. New spot Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen brings bold Pakistani and Indian eats to Santa Monica, while The Lobster celebrates 27 years with pizza, DJs, and drinks. Don’t miss National Ice Cream Day—Rori’s, McConnell’s, and Salt & Straw are doling out free scoops and charity donations, plus Smorgasburg’s Ice Cream Fair. And new oyster club on Ocean Ave? Pure coastal vibes. 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/d239716cff5029e5