It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
OHIO STATE BUCKEYE'S
OREGON DUCKS
The University of Oregon Duck mascot, Pep Squad and fans cheer during their Rally at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, December 30. 2009. The University of Oregon Duck greets his fans and the alumni at the Santa Monica Pier during their Pep Rally on Wednesday, December 30. 2009.
DIGGIN' IT
SUNSET CRUISING
Cyclists peddle south along the Santa Monica bike path amid the sunset on Monday, December 28, 2009. "The Wave Fence (part of California Wash: A Memorial)" by Newton and Helen Mayer Harrison can be seen in the foreground.
COME ON DOWN
PADDLE-ON
Michael Vaughan Sr., 59, paddles on his board in Santa Monica Bay on Sunday, Decemebr 27, 2009.
COOL RIDE
Casper, a one year-old English Bull Terrier and Jedi, a two year-old French Bulldog, ride in a Vespa sidecar sporting their doggie goggles at Santa Monica Beach on Sunday, December 27, 2009.
WINTER SUNSET
(top) Antonio Rincon, 21, watches the sun as it sets at Santa Monica Beach on Sunday, December 27, 2009. (above) A couple walk hand-in-hand towards the sunset at the shoreline of Santa Monica Beach on Sunday, December 27, 2009.