Santa Monica’s COAST Event Missed the Mark | Venice Beach News

Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Santa Monica’s COAST event and World Cup watch parties drew huge crowds, reviving the Promenade’s pre-pandemic buzz—but traffic chaos after the games exposed serious planning gaps. While Ocean Avenue’s music and screens thrilled fans, family-friendly zones fell flat with uninspired vendors. The city’s repeated missteps show it’s time to rethink how it orchestrates big events—because with the right plan, Santa Monica could truly shine. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level…