SMPD, the USC & Annenberg Community Beach House and The Pierside Hotel took home trophies from the Halloween-themed event
A Halloween-themed beach volleyball tournament in Santa Monica raised $1,940 for local nonprofits combating food insecurity, with organizers matching the amount to bring the total donation to $3,880, officials announced.
The fourth annual Volley-Ween event, held Oct. 29 at Perry’s Café and Beach Rentals on Santa Monica State Beach, was organized by Santa MoniCARES, the charitable arm of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism.
“We are grateful to stand with the passionate and community-oriented organizations, businesses and residents of Santa Monica each Volley-Ween and all year round,” said Misti Kerns, president and CEO of Santa Monica Travel & Tourism, in a release.
The Santa Monica Police Department won the tournament, while the USC & Annenberg Community Beach House team took home the Spirit Award and The Pierside Hotel earned Best Group Costume.
Nathan Nguyen of the winning police department team called it “a great event” and encouraged more people to participate next year.
Professional beach volleyball legend Sinjin Smith made a special guest appearance.
All proceeds from the event support Santa Monica nonprofits serving residents facing food insecurity during the winter season.
