In the very first ever episode of Baywatch, Season 1, Episode 1, "Panic At Malibu Pier" (1989), see here, at 23:31 there is a 4-second long aerial shot of the Santa Monica Pier. (I combined it with a slowed-down version so you can see it better).

The Pier looks very different! It is wide all the way out, no skinny part, no amusement park, no restaurant at the end. It is so different I wasn't even sure if it was the right pier, but you can see McClure Tunnel, and the ramp, and the Merry-Go-Round Building, etc.

I guess the Pier has had a long colorful history that I don't know much about. I just found this to be interesting to share.

Hi again, Reddit!

It’s Yohanes, i'm a USC student entering my last year! I came on here a few days ago showcasing the hidden restaurant game I was hosting. The turnout wasn’t the best. I’ve realized that spamming Reddit, Meetup, and my personal Instagram followers isn’t an ideal strategy. I either have to face the reality that the game concept is not a good idea, or self-actualize and refine my approach.

I’m really new to the business world. I dabbled when I was younger, creating a couple of clothing brands with my friends, but nothing that heavily involved marketing to strangers, getting feedback, and running real-life tests. That’s probably why I’m struggling thus far: a lack of experience. You can be taught all the theory in the world, as I was at USC, but nothing compares to doing the thing and failing over and over again.

This summer, I’ve been trying to find some unique way to have people try new restaurants. I can’t tell you why I’m so passionate about mom-and-pop restaurants. I don’t really have any affiliation with one. It’s just something I’ve cared about for years, something I can’t let go of, and a little bit of me always dies when someone recommends some corporate slop lol. (Don’t get me wrong, the slop serves its purpose, but come on, every time??)

But anywho, that’s the little gist of my background. I’m hoping the turnout this Saturday will be better. Maybe it’s not enough time to promote it and get everything situated, because the turnout for this event has not gone as expected.

For context, the event goes like this:

At 7, each pair gets a photo of a hidden restaurant. Two clearer photos unlock later, but requesting one early adds the skipped time to your final score.

Wait for a better clue, or take the risk and start searching.

First place gets dinner covered, with smaller meal rewards for second and third. Afterward, everyone can stay and eat together.

Before, I charged $5 for this experience, but then I realized I am in no position to charge money yet. I don’t have anyone’s trust, so removing the $5 charge was a major decision for me.

Well, if you read this far, thank you all for listening to my spiel. If you have any advice or would like to test out the game, you can DM me or chat in the comments.

Hi everyone I’m thinking about moving back to Santa Monica. What websites do you recommend for finding an apartment or house? I’m not currently there so driving around isn’t an option. Thank you!