Santa Monica Beaches

I was up in Santa Monica today, and the thing that always strikes me while I’m there is how the people love their beaches. If you stroll along the boardwalk, you can see that the city has built parks all along it—there are playgrounds for kids, obstacle courses for adults, rings, bars, etc for exercise, even a giant chess set. And it’s always being used—the place is crowded with locals and tourists alike. Impromptu soccer games are being played on the grass; roller hockey is going on in the parking lots. Bikers and runners stream along the paths, and the beaches are crowded with swimmers and sun lovers. I think it’s so cool to have facilities like this, and even cooler that everyone takes advantage of it. It’s something that’s not too common down in South Orange County or San Diego. Sure, you have the boardwalks in some cities, but that’s about the extent of it. I wish we had more—it really gives a sense of community.

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[alex]

The LA Times just did a feature on those that work out in Santa Monica; the article shows how they use the equipment that is provided on the beach. If you're interested, check it out here:

http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he.0512.beach-pg,0,2212151.photogallery