Original Muscle Beach Santa Monica

Historical landmark · Santa Monica

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How Black Surf Communities in Los Angeles Are Creating Safe Spaces for People of Color

"A haven for Black beachgoers in the 1930s and 1940s, known for its significance in the history of Black surfers, like Nick Gabaldón." - Natalie Preddie Natalie Preddie Natalie Preddie is a travel writer and broadcaster based in Toronto, Ontario. She is the mother of three little boys and focuses on family and BIPOC travel. Natalie has bylines in The Globe and

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