Green Pergola at Palisades Park with Palm Trees in the Background
Pergola at Palisades Park | Photo by Stephen Schafer
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Image of people gathered in front of a Douglas DC-3 aircraft. Text overlayed: "FINAL APPROACH: THE PAST AND FUTURE OF SANTA MONICA AIRPORT". Part One: Where Legends Took Flight. September 27 at 5pm.

Airing live on September 27 at 5 pm, "Where Legends Took Flight" traces the airport's evolution from the first successful flight around the world and the development of the Douglas DC-3 aircraft to the present day, highlighting the growth of the on-site artist community and the impact of Angel Flight West.

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Marion Davies Guest House Tour at ACBH

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The Shotgun House is open for tours on the second and fourth Saturday and Sunday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. Come visit at 2520 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Explore the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica, which now serves as an award-winning Preservation Resource Center for our community. Built in 1897, the little house features three original rooms where you can explore Santa Monica history and learn about preservation. Look behind the walls and the floor to reveal vintage materials, and see if you can find the one original window in the Shotgun House. learn more →

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Urgent Action: Support the Landmark Designation of 1921 20th Street

Advocacy Alert! Write to the Landmarks Commission in Support of 1921 20th Street Please write to the Landmarks Commission TODAY! Tell them you want them to designate 1921 20th ...

“Where Legends Took Flight” Offers a World-Class Airport History

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Santa Monica Conservancy’s Mosaic program examines the evolution of Santa Monica Airport from Clover Field to the present day in a two-part livestream series. SANTA MONICA, Calif. ...

View Original Period Artifacts from Two Santa Monica Landmarks

Santa Monica Conservancy and Annenberg Community Beach House host special exhibitions at Doors Open California 2026 ​ SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – Throughout September, the California Preservation Foundation invites the public ...

Santa Monica Conservancy Invites the Community to Celebrate 10 Years at the Historic Shotgun House

A neighborhood gathering on May 17 marks a decade of Shotgun House preservation and stewardship. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SANTA MONICA, CA | April 21, 2026— The Santa Monica Conservancy invites the ...

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