It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
SMOOTH JAZZ
Joseph Wilson plays jazz on the saxophone at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.
Dinosaurs of Santa Monica
Dinosaurs of Santa Monica - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz
Claude and Francois LaLanne created sculptures for the Third Street Promenade, which function as fountains and topiaries (a framework for plants to grow). They stated that once the plants grow in, the dinosaurs will lose their monstrous aspect and become more "kind."
The kids were asked, "How have the sculptures changed and developed?"
LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Adam de la Pena, 4, plays the drums at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. The drum set belongs to street performer Lenny Hoops.
Street performer Lenny Hoops with Jeremy Block, 10, perform on the Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica on Friday, March 25, 2011.
CALIFORNICATION
Actors David Duchovny (left) and Evan Handler film an episode of Showtime’s hit TV show, ‘Californication’ at Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica on Monday, July 11, 2011.
Will Run Lines for Food
Actor/extra David Cardenas, 64, carries a sign that reads, "Will Run Lines for Food" during a filming of an episode of Showtime’s hit TV show, ‘Californication’ at Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica on Monday, July 11, 2011.
LIFE'S A BEACH
A woman lays in the sun along Ocean Front Walk in Santa Monica on Saturday, July 2, 2011.
Malibu Caribbean
A boat promoting Malibu Caribbean rum on its sail cruises in the Santa Monica Bay Monday, July 4, 2011