Main Street Walk
The 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am
Free for members / $10 general public
Starts at 2520 Second Street, Santa Monica
Note: Dates are subject to change due to the availability of our docent, Mark Gorman. Please check the page for accurate dates.
Mark Gorman conducting the Main Street Walk.
Far more than a history lesson, the walk shows us Main Street as a vibrant hub of the Ocean Park neighborhood, upon which its histories have been written. Your guide, Mark Gorman, street historian and author of the award-winning blog The Street Seen, will share stories that reflect years of walking with a curious gaze and which are informed by well-researched musings.
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Merle Norman Building on Main Street
Check-in: A docent will greet you at the Shotgun House, 2520 Second Street in Ocean Park. Check-in on the day of tour opens at 10:15 a.m. and the tour will start promptly at 10:30 a.m.
What to bring: Wear walking shoes, wear layers and a hat, sunscreen and water.
Parking: Paid parking is available along Norman Place and Main Street. There is also two hour neighborhood parking on some blocks and larger lots along Main Street. During summer months, allow extra time for parking as we are located near the beach and there is a lot of competition. Better yet, take the bus or use a rideshare service.
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We look forward to having you!