Rueda In The Park dance at Crescent Bay Park on Sunday, August 14, 2016. One of the premier schools for cuban style salsa (casino) in Los Angeles, RITP offers free classes that are taught by their excellent volunteer instructors and maintains operations solely based on donations and membership. Founded in 2004 by Tania De La Pena, RITP was inspired by groups in other cities doing various forms of social dance “in the park” and since then has grown to become what it is today. Since it’s founding, RITP has grown to include three active chapters and growing throughout the greater Los Angeles area, not to mention two affiliate chapters internationally, and has seen the number of participants grow from a handful of people to over 400 and growing strong.

Harre Krishna's hand-pull three fully decorated, four-story chariots down Main Street Santa Monica during the 40th Annual Festival of Chariots on Sunday, Aug 7, 2016. The parade commenced at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and traveled to Ocean Front Walk Plaza in Venice. The Festival of the Chariots featured free feast for thousands, free entertainment, exhibits and booths all bringing together the finest in Indian culture. The festival celebrates Lord Jagannatha, the Lord of the Universe, and is put on by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). The Festival of the Chariots is now performed in every country across the world and dates back 5 thousand years to Jagannatha Puri, India.

COAST TO COAST: Thirteen young cyclist (ranging from 16 to 22) arrived at Santa Monica Beach on Thursday, August 4, 2016, concluding Overland's bicycle tour, the 'American Challenge.' The challenge began six weeks ago in Savannah, Georgia. The Bicyclist rode more than 3,000 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, averaging 85 miles per day, while camping out in tents along the way. The cyclists rode over the pier, took off their front tire and raced across the sand and into the ocean celebrating the end of the journey.

Santa Monica Artist Daniel Alonzo paints a Santa Monica Beach scape mural in a home on Second Street and Ashland on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.

Daniel Alonzo is an artist whose works capture the natural beauty and feelings of his native Santa Monica. Daniel Alonzo is a second generation Santa Monica native whose works mostly depict the landscapes and seascapes of this place he calls home. He is the son of a Mexican Immigrant and a descendent of the "Casillas Family," an old and very large Santa Monica Pioneer family that originally settled in the city at about the turn of the last century.

A light bulb shines bright on the iconic solar-powered Farris Wheel at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. The light show was part of Conserve Energy SoCal initiative to raise awareness for energy conservation. As the world's only solar-powered Ferris Wheel, the Pacific Wheel's lights will continue to display brilliant images and colors on select Wednesdays throughout the summer to remind everyone of the importance of conservation. Local businesses and retailers in LA and beyond will also offer deals throughout the summer, from refreshing food, beverages, and treats, to local museums and outdoor events, giving residents fun reasons get out of the house, keep the AC turned off and help conserve energy. To stay up to date on all “Hot Days, Hot Deals” promotions, visit their website athttp://conserveenergysocal.com/hot-days-hot-deals/

People play Pokémon Go at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Children play chess during the Summer Fiesta Chess Championship at Chess Park on Sunday, July 10, 2016.