05: Soundtrack to My Life

The ocean is the ultimate soundtrack of summer—its rolling waves setting the rhythm for fun, relaxation, and those timeless moments that only happen by the shore. Along the curve of Santa Monica Bay, each neighborhood adds its own verse to the song. Starting in the south, Manhattan Beach hums with volleyball courts, surfers, and lively pierside energy. Moving north, Venice Beach turns up the beat with street performers, skate culture, and that colorful bohemian edge. Just beyond, Santa Monica strikes a balance of classic and cool, where the historic pier and wide sandy beaches feel like a chorus everyone knows by heart. Further up the coast, Pacific Palisades softens the melody with dramatic bluffs and quieter sands, giving way to the rising crescendos of Malibu, where winding canyon roads, surf breaks, and hidden coves carry the tune all the way into the horizon. Together, these neighborhoods create a summer playlist powered by the Pacific—always on repeat, always unforgettable.