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Whether you want to participate in virtual music classes or a museum tour, there are so many Santa Monica arts and culture activities that you can enjoy from home! Click here to start exploring: https://www.santamonica.com/virtual-arts-culture-in-santa-/

Need to mix up your cooking routine? Our Santa Monica restaurants have you covered! Many of our restaurants are offering curbside pick-up and delivery. Start menu browsing here: https://www.santamonica.com/santa-monica-restaurants-offer/ by: Élephante

Need to add a little bit of sunshine to your day? Check out our beach cam for a virtual getaway: https://www.santamonica.com/virtual-beach-cam-zoom-backgro/

What local Santa Monica business will you be supporting this holiday season? Wherever you shop, please don't forget to maintain physical distancing and wear a mask. https://bit.ly/2VuZ3CU

Add a piece of Santa Monica to your holiday decorations and gifts this year! Enjoy one of our festive hanging ornaments, graphic notebooks or branded hoodies! You can shop safely in-store or check out our online store to browse from home: https://bit.ly/2VrIOqv

These 7 shops and restaurants will take you on a trip around the world without having to leave city limits. Take a look: https://bit.ly/3j02gDO by: Tara’s Himalayan Cuisine Santa Monica / Brentwood, Ye Olde Kings Head, TMBI craft indian kitchen

Our local restaurants have a treat for you! Take a look at these takeout cooking kits. Grab your loved ones and your chef hat for a perfect family night. https://bit.ly/3l8URmK by: Milo & Olive

Don't feel like cooking tonight? Not to worry. Your favorite Santa Monica restaurants have made curbside pickup easy and safe. Take a look at our "How to Curbside Pickup" for the full rundown. : Buy Local Santa Monica, Number One Beauty Center, Milo SRO, Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Santa Monica, Birdie G's

We're now on week 6 of our #SantaMonicaShines Giveaway By sharing a photo of yourself (following health guidelines, of course) supporting a local business and using both hashtags, #BuyLocalSM and #SantaMonicaShines, you'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Wally's located in Downtown Santa Monica and a #SantaMonicaShines gift box. Show us how you make Santa Monica shine! https://bit.ly/2GGYimi by: Wally's

During this time, many businesses have gone above and beyond to keep our community safe and healthy. Take a look at the first 10 businesses that have received the Santa Monica Shines Assurance seal here: https://bit.ly/3lJqWSY by: Lunetta/Lunetta All Day

Although our stores may look a little different these days, our local businesses are making cleanliness their top priority. Take a look at why it's now more important than ever to buy local. Buy Local Santa Monica Dolcenero Gelato Texture a Sweater Store and More Paws & Effect Pet Spa Helen's Cycles

We're back for week 5 of our #SantaMonicaShines Giveaway! We love to see individuals supporting our community and want to see how you are making our city shine. Here's how to enter: Share a photo of yourself (following health guidelines) shopping or dining, visiting a local hotel or a salon, or making a purchase from a local business and use both hashtags #BuyLocalSM and #SantaMonicaShines. You'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to La Virtine By Musti located on Montana Avenue - Santa Monica, CA and a #SantaMonicaShines gift box. Good luck! We can't wait to see your submissions. https://bit.ly/2GGYimi by: By Musti

From being the city with the second largest collection of galleries per square foot in America to inventing beach volleyball, there are so many fun facts about Santa Monica. Click here to see them all: https://bit.ly/36KCyRB by: Bergamot Station

It's Giveaway time! Show us how you're shining as you support Santa Monica businesses. Share a photo of yourself (following health guidelines, of course) supporting a local business and use both hashtags #BuyLocalSM and #SantaMonicaShines. You'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to The Galley located on Main Street Santa Monica and a #SantaMonicaShines gift box. We cannot wait to see how you are supporting our city. https://bit.ly/2GGYimi by: @javierperez63

Take on the ultimate colorful outdoor adventure. Check out our complete street art mural guide that takes you to over 130 murals within 8.3 miles: https://bit.ly/3nlTTWS

We asked you on Instagram to nominate businesses that are helping Santa Monica shine right now. It was amazing to look through all the nominations and we want to highlight 4 notable businesses: Basecamp Fitness, restaurants on Main Street Santa Monica, Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe and Blueys Market & Café. Make sure to continue to buy local and show your love for your favorite businesses in the comments. by: Basecamp Fitness, Main Street Santa Monica, Big Dean's Ocean Front Cafe and Blueys Market & Café

We're back with another #SantaMonicaShines Giveaway! You know the drill: Show us how you're shining as you support Santa Monica businesses. Share a photo of yourself (following health guidelines) shopping or dining, visiting a local hotel or a salon, or making a purchase from a local business and use the hashtags #BuyLocalSM and #SantaMonicaShines. You'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Co-Opportunity Market located in the Mid-City neighborhood and a #SantaMonicaShines box. We can't wait to see your submission! https://bit.ly/2GGYimi

Earlier we asked you all "What local businesses are helping Santa Monica shine right now?" We were blown away by your nominations and want to give credit to a few stand-outs. The four we would like to feature this week are SMFMS, Bodega Wine Bar Santa Monica, Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Santa Monica and The Galley. Make sure to show them some love in the comments and continue to support our local businesses. by: Content Kitchen, Bodega Wine Bar Santa Monica, Stella Barra Pizzeria & Wine Bar - Santa Monica, The Galley

Ready for week 2 of #SantaMonicaShines Giveaway? We're all about supporting and loving our community and we know you are too! Show us how you're shining as you support Santa Monica businesses. Share a photo of yourself (following health guidelines) shopping or dining, visiting a local hotel or a salon, or making a purchase from a local business and use the hashtags #BuyLocalSM and #SantaMonicaShines. You'll be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows located in the Wilshire neighborhood and a #SantaMonicaShines box. We cannot wait to see how you make Santa Monica shine! https://bit.ly/2GGYimi

Whether you are near or far, we want all families to enjoy our community no matter what! Click here for Virtual Santa Monica family fun you can take part in from anywhere: https://www.santamonica.com/santa-monica-family-friendly-a/ by: The Gourmandise School of Sweets & Savories