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Nick Gabaldon Day 2025
June 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Nick Gabaldon Day – June 7, 2025
Join Black Surfers Collective, The Bay Foundation, Heal the Bay, Surf Bus Foundation, One With The Ocean, Supervisor Holly Mitchell’s Office, Dr. Alison Jefferson, and Santa Monica Conservancy as we celebrate Nick Gabaldón Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 AM – 1 PM.
Nick’s fearless passion for surfing paved the way for many, and this event honors his legacy by celebrating diversity in surfing and bringing the community together for a day of stories, surf, and shared experiences.
🌊 Surf Lessons: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Register in advance to secure a spot)
🏄 Location: NEW LOCATION (Announced 6/4/2025)
Nick Gabaldon Day has moved to a new location. Join us at Tower 24, 2400 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90405.
To park, pull in at Hollister (two towers south of Bay St. ). Long-term parking is south of Hollister, and short-term parking is north of Hollister.
Look for the Heal the Bay & Black Surfers Collective tents on the south side of Tower 24.
📢 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, which features award-winning exhibits, shark feedings, tide pool touch tanks, and a world-famous giant sea bass, Gordita!
Don’t miss this incredible day of surf, history, and community! Register now to secure your spot.