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14th Annual Nick Gabaldón Day
June 6 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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14th Annual Nick Gabaldón Day, hosted by Black Surfers Collective
📍 Inkwell Beach, Santa Monica
🗓️ Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 9 AM–2 PM
This community celebration honors the legacy of Nick Gabaldón, as California’s first documented surfer of African American and Mexican American descent — and continues the work of creating access, representation, ocean education, and healing through beach and surf culture.
- Surf Lessons (Limited spaces available)
- Historical Inkwell Visits
- Ocean Ecology Exploration
- Lunch, Games, Giveaways, and More!
Pull up, bring the family, get a surf lesson, and help start the 2026 season off right! Can’t wait to see you.
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Special Event at Heal the Bay Aquarium (1 PM – 4 PM)
After the beach, enjoy FREE admission to Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier, featuring award-winning exhibits, shark feedings, tide pool, and touch tank. Don’t miss this incredible day of surf, history, and community.
