Heal the Bay today commemorates the legacy of Nick Gabaldón, L.A.’s first early surfer of color, with a day full of family-friendly activities at Santa Monica’s historic Bay Street beach.
Free surf lessons begin at 10 am (registration required), followed by naturalist tours, raffles and a documentary film screening about the life of Nick Gabaldón.
The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium will be open free of charge from 12:30 pm to 5 pm.
Surf lessons and ocean activities will take place between 9 am and 1:30 pm on the beach at Bay Street and Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica.
Educational activities will take place from 1:30 pm to 3 pm at Heal the Bay’s Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica.