Venice Beach Block Party at Nalu Vida

Venice does a lot of things on a Saturday, but few of them start with a trash bag and end with a DJ. The Venice Beach Block Party at Nalu Vida is a recurring second-Saturday event that stacks a community beach cleanup, an afternoon of live bands and an evening dance set into one long day by the water. If you are scanning for things to do in Los Angeles that feel local rather than packaged, this one earns a spot on the list.

When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 (the organizer lists the day as roughly 9 AM to 6 PM) Where: Nalu Vida Venice Beach, 1 Washington Boulevard, Venice Cost: Free, per the event listing Hosted by: Nalu Vida Venice Beach

What the day looks like

The format follows the flyer: live bands, a beach cleanup and a fundraiser. Mornings begin on the sand, where volunteers pick up litter before the crowds arrive. By afternoon the focus shifts to the bar and patio at Nalu Vida, where live music takes over, and the day winds down with a DJ after party steps from the boardwalk.

According to the event listing, each month rallies around a different mission, with funds raised for a cause. The specific beneficiary for October was not spelled out in the source material, so check the listing or ask the venue before you go if that matters to you.

Nalu Vida describes itself as the newest restaurant and bar in the Venice Beach Washington Square area, sitting among other nightlife staples near the pier end of Washington Boulevard. That makes it an easy base: grab a drink or food between sets, then wander out to the sand.

Planning your visit

Parking near the beach fills early on any sunny weekend, so arrive on the early side if you plan to join the cleanup, or lean on rideshare and the nearby bike path. Wear closed-toe shoes you do not mind getting sandy, and bring sunscreen and a water bottle. The listing does not say whether cleanup supplies are provided, so a pair of gloves is a sensible thing to pack.

Because the schedule is only loosely published, treat the exact start times for the cleanup, the bands and the DJ as approximate. Nalu Vida's own channels are the best place to confirm set times closer to the date.

If you are building a weekend plan, this pairs well with a walk along the Venice Boardwalk or a visit to the canals. It also lands on the same Saturday as plenty of other LA events this weekend, so it helps to decide early whether you want the daytime cleanup crowd or just the music.

More neighborhood ideas live on our Venice page, and you can browse similar picks in the festivals category. For anything else coming up, see our upcoming events in Los Angeles.