Where Santa Monica Canyon Meets the Sea.

About BOCA

BOCA is the neighborhood association for the mouth of Santa Monica Canyon. Founded in 1977, BOCA incorporates around 250 households and 30 businesses. We're an all-volunteer organization committed to improving livability, beauty and safety where Santa Monica Canyon meets the sea.

What We Do

In the past decade, BOCA and its members have:

improved traffic and safety on our streets
cleaned and maintained our beach tunnels*
supported the Pacific Palisades Homeless Task Force
added and maintained landscaping on the traffic islands
replaced unsightly advertising benches at our bus stops
funded legal fees to fight against the altered LAX flight routes that increased noise pollution over our canyon*
advocated for our neighborhood with police and elected officials
provided weekly LAPD crime reports
created a neighbor directory + provide neighborhood alerts
hosted a summer + holiday party (except during Covid)

Our 2024 Goals

This year, with your help, BOCA plans to:

update and maintain our website and Google group
repaint our beach tunnels, improve lighting, and continue our ongoing cleaning to improve coastal access for our community and the public
continue to work closely with Santa Monica Canyon Civic Association, Canyon School, and Rustic Canyon Park
contribute to the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness
expand membership and increase budget