Beach Eats turns Mother’s Beach into a food truck festival every Thursday through September 26, with tons of food to enjoy at the picnic tables or on the sand, plus great live music. Head on over from 5–9pm on Thursday, June 13 for:

• COUSINS MAINE LOBSTER
• GOSHEN CUISINE
• YUNA’S BOB
• COMET
• TAINAMITE
• Plus…BRASIL BRAZIL, delivering the fervor, enthusiasm and excitement of popular Brazilian music with a variety of styles and rhythms.

You can check out the trucks and menus for upcoming weeks here:
https://www.bestfoodtrucks.com/lots/beacheats
…and learn about upcoming live music acts here:
https://www.visitmarinadelrey.com/events/beach-eats

If you’ve never witnessed the sport of competitive canoeing, it’s time to get your feet wet! Or keep them dry on the sand—it’s your choice. Either way, the Kahanamoku Klassic Outrigger Canoe Race is the place to be on Saturday, June 1 at Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey. Competitive paddling is a growing sport, and this event regularly draws thousands of onlookers. The full Open Race, for advanced canoers, is 11 miles long and starts at 8am. But don’t let the early start time scare you—there are several more races throughout the day, including courses for novices, women, and men, This event also includes food for purchase, vendors selling everything from paddling equipment to art, jewelry, and clothing, and a raffle and silent auction. It wraps up with a ceremony at 2:30 pm, where more than 650 awards for first, second, and third-place winners in all categories will be handed out.
http://www.scora.org/race-schedule/

From ongoing family-friendly events like Sand Crab Science and Feeding Sea Stars at the Aquarium to special events like Wake up with the Waves (https://santamonicapier.org/wakeupwiththewaves/) and the Otis Kite Festival (https://www.otis.edu/creative-action-integrated-learning/otis-8th-annual-kite-festival), there’s always something going on at the Santa Monica Pier. Even better: It’s just a short metro ride from 11724 Culver. Hop on and enjoy a summer of fun at the pier. https://santamonicapier.org/events/

They may not be the prettiest of fish but they sure are cool. They leave the water at night to spawn during the spring and summer months, and while they love the L.A. Harbor, they can also be spotted on nearby Westside beaches. Peak grunion traffic normally occurs on the second and third nights of each four-day run, with the second hour typically better than the first. The upcoming schedule is below, based on predictions for Cabrillo Beach, and more info can be found for the remaining season at these sites:
https://www.californiabeaches.com/grunion-run-schedule/
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/ocean/grunion
Daily Breeze and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

May 18 Sa 9:35 p.m. – 11:35 p.m.
May 19 Su 10:10 p.m. – 12:10 a.m.
May 20 Mo 10:45 p.m. – 12:45 a.m.
May 21 Tu 11:20 p.m. – 1:20 a.m.

June 3 Mo 9:45 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.
June 4 Tu 10:20 p.m. – 12:20 a.m.
June 5 We 11:05 p.m. – 1:05 a.m.
June 6 Th 11:55 p.m. – 1:55 a.m.

Eat|See|Hear brings a unique multi-sensory experience to venues all over L.A. this summer, and hits the Santa Monica High School Greek Amphitheater on Saturday, May 18. See the blockbuster movie, Get Out, enjoy live music from L.A.-based electronic artist, Disco Shrine, and choose from tons of favorite food trucks to satisfy any culinary craving. Did we also mention this is a dog-friendly event?
https://www.eatseehear.com/event/eatseehear-outdoor-movie-get-out/