Join Black Surfers Collective, The Bay Foundation, Heal the Bay, Surf Bus Foundation, One With The Ocean, Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s Office, Dr. Alison Jefferson, and Santa Monica Conservancy as we celebrate Nick Gabaldón Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM.

Nick’s fearless passion for surfing paved the way for many, and this event honors his legacy by celebrating diversity in surfing and bringing the community together for a day of stories, surf, and shared experiences.

🌊 Surf Lessons: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Register in advance to secure a spot)
🏄 Location: Google Maps Link

📢 Special Event at Heal the Bay Aquarium (1 PM – 4 PM)
After the beach, enjoy free admission to Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier, featuring:
🎤 Celebrity Guest Story Time
🎨 Special Art Activities
🎬 Documentary Screenings

Don’t miss this incredible day of surf, history, and community! Register now to secure your spot.

Volunteer for the Event!

We’d love for you to be a part of our upcoming event! Whether you can join us for the full day or for a specific time slot, we have plenty of opportunities to get involved. Volunteer positions include:

• Event Setup
• Participant Check-In
• Surf Lesson Instructor
• Event Breakdown

Or if you just want to come hang out and support, that’s perfectly fine too!

Please sign up and help make this event a success. We appreciate your time and energy.

Event Details: Date: June 7, 2025
Check in: 9am

Location:
Bay Street
Santa Monica
2000 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Free Surf Lessons 9am -12pm
Special Event at Heal the Bay Aquarium 1pm – 4pm

Join the Black Surfers Collective for a day of fun, community, and connection at Pan African Beach Day! This event is all about celebrating and empowering our community while creating a safe, inclusive, and inspiring space to enjoy the ocean.

📅 Event Details:
📍 Location: Tower 50, Dockweiler State Beach
🕘 Check-in: 9:00 AM

🏄🏾‍♂️ Free Surf Lessons: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We provide rash guards & surfboards – just bring yourself! (You’ll receive an email with your surf lesson details the Wednesday before the event at 5 PM.)

🌞 Beach Hangout: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Relax, connect, and enjoy the day by the ocean!

🎒 What to Bring:
✔ Swimsuit/shorts
✔ Water
✔ Towel
✔ Lunch for you and your family

Whether you’re an experienced surfer or stepping on a board for the first time, there’s something for everyone! Bring your family and friends and be part of our mission to redefine beach culture for our community.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌊✨

Volunteer for the Event!

We’d love for you to be a part of our upcoming event! Whether you can join us for the full day or for a specific time slot, we have plenty of opportunities to get involved. Volunteer positions include:

• Event Setup
• Participant Check-In
• Surf Lesson Instructor
• Event Breakdown

Or if you just want to come hang out and support, that’s perfectly fine too!

Please sign up and help make this event a success. We appreciate your time and energy.

Event Details: Date: July 12, 2024
Check in: 9am

Location:
Tower 50
Dockweiler Beach
12000 Vista Del Mar
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293

Free Surf Lessons 9am -12pm
Beach Hangout 9am – 4pm

Pan African Beach Day

• August 9th
• September 13th
• October 11th