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08 Sep
25 OF L.A.’S MOST EXCITING RESTAURANTS AND EATERIES, INCLUDING 15 WESTSIDE FAVORITES, HEAD TO THE BEACH FOR THE INAUGURAL OCEAN WAY FESTIVAL
From Tacos 1986, Cobi’s and Border Grill to Kogi, Prince St. Pizza, Khan Saab and Sidecar Doughnuts, Ocean Way brings a who’s who of the L.A. dining scene to the sand in Santa Monica Ocean Way Festival, the first major music festival on Santa Monica......
01 Sep
Wellness on the Westside Health & Fitness Festival
Wellness on the Westside, presented by AI Wellness, transformed Center Court at Santa Monica Place into an immersive, outdoor wellness festival celebrating movement, mindfulness, self-care and community. The event, which was held on Sunday, August 23rd, brought together the Westside’s leading wellness brands, health professionals,......
21 Aug
Nikka Whisky & Spirits Bar Takeover at The Lobster
Featuring Molecular Mixologist Tony Bennett of The Alchemists’ Garden Molecular mixologist Tony Bennett from The Alchemists’ Garden in Paso Robles is coming to The Lobster for a complete bar takeover on Friday, September 4 from 5–8 PM, mixing up a special menu of cocktails featuring Nikka Whisky & Spirits — whisky,......
12 Aug
Wellness on the Westside, Presented by AI Wellness, Brings Immersive Health & Fitness Fest to Santa Monica Place, Aug 23
A one-day celebration of fitness, recovery and mindfulness featuring top wellness brands, interactive experiences and exclusive giveaways Wellness on the Westside, presented by AI Wellness , will transform Santa Monica Place into an immersive day of wellness on Sunday, August 23, bringing together leading Westside......
11 Aug
New Outdoor Music and Movie Series,TONGVA TWILIGHT: Sounds & Cinema Launches
The City of Santa Monica Recreation & Arts Department, in partnership with longtime Santa Monica concert producer Rum & Humble, is proud to introduce Tongva Twilight: Sounds & Cinema, a free outdoor summer series celebrating live music, open-air cinema, and community in the heart of......
17 Jul
THE LOBSTER, DEBUTS ITS FIRST-EVER WEEKEND BRUNCH IN 25-PLUS-YEAR HISTORY
“Brunch with a View” Features New Dishes by Chef Govind ArmstrongSaturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tiffany Rose Photography For the first time in its celebrated 25-plus-year history, Santa Monica’s legendary oceanfront restaurant, The Lobster, is unveiling weekend brunch—marking a major milestone......
17 Jul
First Look: Santa Monica’s Historic Circle Bar Reopens
Circle Bar (Tiffany Rose Photography) Michele Stueven May 11, 2026 Circle Bar, the longtime Main Street bar and nightclub in Santa Monica known for its dimly lit, oval-shaped bar, packed dance floor, and historic past, will reopen under new ownership and reopen on Friday, May......
14 Jul
USA Kick Off Celebration at Santa Monica Place Draws Thousands for an Unforgettable World Cup Watch Party & Fan Fest
Football fever officially arrived in Santa Monica on June 12 as over 4,000 fans gathered for the USA Kick Off Celebration: Watch Party & Fan Fest at Santa Monica Place. The event showcased exceptional brand partnerships with sponsors Michelob ULTRA, Stella Artois, and NÜTRL. Produced......
09 Jul
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-Recognized Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen Expands to Santa Monica
Chef-Partner Imran Ali Mookhi Brings His Celebrated Pakistani and Indian Cuisine, Signature Zero-Proof Beverage Program, and 100% Halal Menu to Downtown Santa Monica Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-recognized restaurant, celebrated for redefining South Asian dining through an elevated interpretation of Pakistani......
02 Jul
Hidden Gems: Meet Kim Koury of Spin PR Group
Today we’d like to introduce you to Kim Koury. Hi Kim, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.I grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by music, food, and the hustle of entrepreneurship. My father owned a chain of record stores, and my uncle......
05 Jun
10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street Brought the Fun, Flavor, and Festivities!
Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for the 10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street and supported the Main Street Business Improvement Association! This was our best year to date, with a sold-out crowd of over 800 attendees from all over LA. It......
15 Apr
Inaugural Venice Beach Half Marathon & 5K to Debut on Sunday, May 18, 2025
We’re celebrating our longtime client: Generic Events! Co-founders Michelle and Brennan Lindner, the husband and wife power team behind some of your favorite award-winning races across LA, are bringing one of their annual marathons to the heart of their own community: Venice Beach. The Venice Beach......
01 Apr
Rebuilding LA: Women, Wellness & Wine Sold-Out Event Raised Money for LAFD and Honored Influential Female Leaders
Our Women, Wellness & Wine Women’s History Month Celebration and Wildfire Benefit in collaboration with Community Collective at Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel was a huge success! The sold-out event brought together 200 members of the community, provided healing wellness services, and inspired us all through......
13 Mar
🍀 WESTSIDE GUIDE: St. Patrick’s Rooftop Party, Women Wellness & Wine, Venice Fest, & More! 🎡
Ye Olde St. Patrick’s Day Rooftop Party at the Beach / Friday, March 14-Monday, March 17 / Hotel Erwin, Venice Get lucky all weekend at Hotel Erwin’s Ye Ole St. Patrick’s Day on the Beach! 🍀 Enjoy Irish-inspired cocktails and craft brews sponsored by Jameson Whiskey, festive......
06 Feb
Santa Monica College Foundation Raises $714K for Fire Disaster Relief
When the devastating Southern California wildfires broke out, Santa Monica College Foundation immediately jumped into action to provide essential aid to displaced students, employees and community members including children, staff and families in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Thousands of generous donations – including......
17 Dec
Thousands of Runners and Walkers Trotted For A Cause on Thanksgiving Morning at the 12th Annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles
The 12th annual Turkey Trot Los Angeles returned to Downtown Los Angeles on Thanksgiving morning. Approximately 6,500 runners and walkers dressed as Thanksgiving turkeys, pilgrims, and pies, raised an incredible $75,000 for those experiencing homelessness for The Midnight Mission. The Turkey Day charity run has become a holiday tradition for many Angelenos to......
30 Nov
16th Annual Santa Monica Pub Crawl Raised Money for 32K Meals!
🎅 The Ultimate SANTA Monica Pub Crawl Was a Huge Success! 🎉 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 Over 20 of the best bars and restaurants in Santa Monica participated including The Bungalow, The Victorian, Jameson’s, Barney’s Beanery, LuLa Cucina Mexicana, Santa Monica Whaler, Mon Ami, Tavern on Main, Ashland......
05 Nov
Off the Hook Santa Monica Seafood Festival was o-fishally the best time ever!
Here is a message from Off the Hook event producer Kim Koury! A massive shout-out from all of us at Spin PR and Heal the Bay for making this year’s OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival an unforgettable splash! . With nearly 600 people in attendance,......
01 Nov
NOVEMBER WESTSIDE GUIDE: Dia De Los Muertos, Turkey Trot DTLA & More!
Dia de los Muertos Halloween PartySaturday, November 2 / Nalu Vida, Venice / 8pm-2am / Free Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and non-stop vibes at Día de Los Muertos party at Venice’s hottest new bar and restaurant Nalu Vida! With live sounds from the......
05 Sep
OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE ICONIC SANTA MONICA PIER ON OCTOBER 13
WHO: OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival, Heal the Bay, and Spin PR Group EVENT DATE: Sunday, October 13, 2024 EVENT TIME: 4pm – 7pm (VIP 3pm entry) WHERE: Santa Monica Pier Parking Deck WHAT: After a 5-year hiatus, OFF THE HOOK Santa Monica Seafood Festival is returning......

17 Jul Spin PR President Kim Koury Shares Valuable PR Tips at MediaLeaders Panel

Kim Koury shares PR tips on growing an agency and how to tell a story through your business practices. Some tactical takeaways: Cultivate relationships and respond immediately to stay consistent and maintain loyal clients. Check out the Medialeaders' twitter stream and recap here. ...

09 Jul Allegiant Airlines Partners with Coolhaus Truck

Allegiant Airlines Partners with Coolhaus Truck to Hand Out Free Ice Cream Sandwiches Throughout Los Angeles on July 9 in Celebration of New Non-Stop Service from LAX to Honolulu Follow @CoolhausLA on Twitter to see where they're giving away FREE Bananas Foster ice cream/GF Coconut Almond...

03 Jul Catch A Special Presentation of ‘Elf’

Catch A Special Presentation of 'Elf' 7/13 in Celebration of Christmas in July! Santa Claus in his beach gear, a Christmas tree, decorations and guests in costumes will spread holiday spirit for 'Christmas in July' on Saturday, July 13 as guests enjoy a special screening of...

18 Jun The Hollywood Reporter Pick of the Week

The Hollywood Reporter Names Tinga Santa Monica Hot New Restaurant Pick of the Week Stop by Tinga Santa Monica for "modern, irreverent Cal-Mex in Santa Monica." See the full review: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hot-new-restaurant-tinga-570034 ...

18 Jun Excited to announce the opening of our newest client Del Frisco’s Grille in July

Del Frisco's Grille in Santa Monica will open in July right across from the world-famous Santa Monica Pier. Get all the info about the restaurant and its flavorful, modern American-style menu here. [caption id="attachment_10876" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Rendering of the bar in Del Frisco's Grille[/caption]...

13 Jun More than 350 guests gathered for Ocean Park Community Center

More than 350 guests gathered at David Arquette's home June 8 to raise funds and awareness for Ocean Park Community Center Congratulations to Vintage Hollywood Foundation for another great event and special thanks to Sophie Gayot for the coverage featuring Spin PR's newest client, Del Frisco's...

11 Jun Always a place for lovers at the The Santa Monica Pub Crawl

Check out the #7 Best Kissing Spot in Santa Monica - "At every stop on the Santa Monica Christmas Bar Crawl" - from santamonica.com. Start getting excited for this year's crawl in December! http://www.santamonica.com/10-best/ ...

05 Jun Sip.Shop.Sample.Socialize at Good Food Fridays June 26

Good Food Fridays opens to a crowd of hungry and happy people! Watch the video here ...

04 Jun Good Food Fridays – A Huge Success!

Great turn out for the first night of Good Food Fridays at The Market. A spectacular evening of socializing, shopping and tasting at Santa Monica Place! See you June 26th for the next GFF event. See all of the photos from opening night here. ...

21 May Wilshire Fridays

Wilshire Fridays Continues Weekly with Extended Happy Hour & Late Night Lounge Wilshire Fridays opened to a lively crowd with drink specials until 9 p.m. and a late night lounge until 2 a.m. on the stunning outdoor patio at The Wilshire. ...

15 May Tinga Tantalizes on Wilshire – Great SM Mirror Review!

The Santa Monica Mirror raves about the opening of Tinga, including its "design and décor [that] celebrates the culture and heritage of Mexican cuisine," and its "modern Mexican...

09 May Bring Your Mom to Wilshire Restaurant for Sunday Brunch on Mother’s Day

Thrillist names Santa Monica's Wilshire Restaurant one of "5 PERFECT LA MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCHES" for 2013 ...

09 May Spin PR Gets in the ‘Spirit’

In Orlando at the 70th Annual Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America Convention & Expo! ...

22 Mar “PADDY O’PARTY” AT WILSHIRE RESTAURANT

Spin PR produces a "Paddy O'Party" at Wilshire Restaurant to benefit Westside Food Bank. Congrats to everyone on a successful event! ...

19 Feb The Today Show Visits Santa Monica

Congratulations to the lovely ladies of Venokado Wine & Gifts (located in The Market at Santa Monica Place) for being featured on the TODAY Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda! Watch it here! ...

30 Jan Kitchen Takeover is a HIT!!

Kitchen Takeover II at Abigaile's was a blast! The chefs served up six amazing courses! Check out Spin's Facebook page to see pictures from the night! ...

17 Jan Spin PR raises $20,000 for the Westside Food Bank

Spin PR raises $20,000 for the Westside Food Bank through the SANTA Monica Pub Crawl! This year's SANTA Monica pub crawl brought out over 5,000 crawlers and raised $20,000 for families in need!! Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this fun community event! Read all...

11 Dec Spin PR Getting Excited for 4th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl on Saturday!

Must-Do Events in Santa Monica This Week Here's the lowdown on the latest holiday shindigs for you and your whole family, including Santa Monica's popular holiday pub crawl and pet photos with Santa Claus. By Catherine Myman-Kaplan 1. FOURTH ANNUAL SANTA MONICA HOLIDAY PUB CRAWL Where/When: Rusty’s Surf Ranch; 5 p.m. Saturday Why...

04 Dec Getting excited for NYE!

Spin PR is hosting "The Great Gatsby NYE Ball" at Wokcano Santa Monica! ...

28 Nov Get Your Santa Hats Ready!

4th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl By Ashley Ricci Drinking while helping others? Oh, is such a thing possible? On December 15th @ 5PM, the 4th Annual SANTA Monica Pub Crawl returns to the city. “This event has quickly become one of the busiest nights of the year...