THEY LIED ABOUT SANTA MONICA! DOOMED LIKE HOLLYWOOD & BEVERLY HILLS?! NOTHING TO DO IN LOS ANGELES!

[@Moneyhardaway]

WATCH PART 1 & 2 ON MY CHANNEL! youtube.com/@moneyhardaway?si=zm7cV-x0me4ABZsj

[@Yasmine91646]

This is authentic journalism and this is where it's at! Thank you for your hard work! Keep it up!

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you very much for your feedback and thank you for watching!

[@Yasmine91646]

@@Moneyhardaway You’re very welcome! ☺️

[@PrincessRoxi]

Place is burnt - so many people are sill in denial , as their rents skyrocket , I have to go into LA tomorrow and it's just to see my friends and GTFO , these transplants don't understand how we have watched our city get bought, sold and scrapped. It's not even fun there anymore , it's just stress. Im TIRED of it ...

[@Moneyhardaway]

I’m with you.

[@edmundmcgrath213]

It's expensive, and it's not fun. West Hollywood was really the only nightlife in LA even back in the day. Now it is a husk. The Beaches in Cal are clean but boring. Comparing Lauderdale or Miami Beach, Key West, The Hamptons, Fire Island, to California.. It's dead. Good for surfers, but definately not party beaches

[@SKATESPOTSWORLDWIDE]

@@edmundmcgrath213good locals only fool! They surfing and skating

[@robertlyman9789]

Get rid of Newsome, everything would change

[@jomama5186]

Yes, don't just give up and leave ! Take your state back !!! California has always been a special place, and the people have a different ŵay about them. It IS something worth fighting for. It is a gorgeous state ! Fight for it !!! If it were my home, and I could go to the beach, and later go snow skiing ? Or riding dirt bikes out in the desert, any time of year ??? It blows Florida away with its Santa Anna winds and all the canyons and valleys. It's PRECIOUS ! Please, don't abandon this magical, wonderful place, fight for it ! Those memories are worth it, for future generations. Fight ! 🙏🏻 ❤

[@georgemeyer8352]

Government is a reflection of its people.

[@rogelioybarra4068]

Agree

[@IAMHERE486]

No!

[@yadiraclaudina6347]

Newson wants to be president in 2028 Can you imagine the whole country looking like this?

[@dominy.r.s.h]

Hey there! Remember, at that same time were the BLM marches and Santa Monica suffered major damage to the retail stores.

[@Moneyhardaway]

You’re right! I completely forgot to mention the BLM marches. It was even in my notes 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

yeah,they were LOOTED BAD!!!!!!!!!!! MESSSED UP-I Left L.a. in "07"-but "05-06" lived in Santa Monica,-it was Vibrant,Beautiful,the 3rd st promenade,etc.was alive and well,,,-VERY SAD😔😪 newscum has Ruined Cali.

[@peterwelby]

​@@MoneyhardawayDowntown Santa Monica was destroyed during the riots. The homelessness, crime and shoplifting destroyed Santa Monica.

[@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr]

@@dominy.r.s.h African ghetto culture has destroyed Many good places in America

[@DjTIMEJD]

So whites were marching with BLM and then decided to loot the retail stores. Interesting.

[@mrspeedforce3394]

And Newsome buying a house fore 9.1 mill with a salary of 275.000 how🤬

[@AbeAbe-f4m]

SELLOUT AND CORRUPTION 💯💯💯💯

[@DMWBN3]

Seriously? Keeping the trend going around the world. I'm IN ENGLAND & similar political issues. Politicians used to be people for the people. Now seems it's a career boost & a 'them & us'

[@yadiraclaudina6347]

@@DMWBN3i was in England this Summer visiting my oldest and it has changed dramatically.. I hated Central London now.

[@michaelsix9684]

he got rich before he went into politics

[@anonymousgirl799]

@mrsspeedforce3394 That's where the missing billions earmarked for the homeless went - into Gruesome's bank account. You guys should have recalled him when you had the chance. Things are much worse now.

[@ray-de-yolisten9934]

Santa Monica has always been the place where you have to have eyes in the back of your head. The thing that makes it so appealing, is the fact there’s a beach. I lived there and grew up there. There was always graffiti, homelessness, and crime. The crime doesn’t get media exposure because it’s a tourist city.

[@michaelsix9684]

was there 30 yrs. ago, didn't impress me, and would not return

[@lisaaustin4561]

Thanks Newsom!

[@MikeV-i1b]

Bro, I’ve never respected any KZbinr more than you. Props for keeping it real and trying to show what’s really going on. Really really appreciate it man.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Appreciate that man! I try to keep it 💯

[@andymalanga]

Obviously Socialism is still alive and well in Cali.

[@pinkaholic09]

Agenda 21. Wildlands Project....

[@SqueegeeKidNoMore]

Thanks for the balanced clip! My GF & I went to LA for the first time in Sept 2022 & then just this year in Sept 2024. First time in 2022, was for a concert at The Forum. Both times we stayed in Marina Del Rey. In 2022, my GF saw the ocean for the first time in her life on the beach located where Washington Ave ends. That area was nice, but as we got into the Ventura area, it was ROUGH. Tents and very aggressive panhandlers / idiots trying to sell stuff like CD’s. Anyways while we planned to go to the Santa Monica Pier it just got too sketchy. Here in 2024, we noticed the same thing you did when you arrived at the beach area where it was clean & the tents / panhandlers were all gone. Overall, everywhere we went there was much less of a homeless/tent/RV presence than we saw in 2022 and we went a ton of places from Long Beach to Northridge to Pasadena to inner city LA itself. Like you said NO place is perfect, but overall as a tourist it was a better experience in 2024 than 2022.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thanks for watching bro! And thank you for sharing your experiences in L.A. It is definitely a vast difference from a few years ago!

[@steglash4045]

Another brilliant video, makes no sense that you got so many views on the first vid and 7k on the 2nd one 😂 All 3 have been just as good. Thanks for showing yet another balanced view, it seems retail is suffering but tourism in general looks ok, glad to see our old bike shop managed to survive, just off the side of the pier🚲 keep em coming mate, cheers

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you Steg! I greatly appreciate you watching all 3! Yea I’m not sure why that happened 😂 I’ll keep working hard on these videos! Thank you for the support!

[@steglash4045]

@Moneyhardaway maybe you need to mention Beverly Hills in every single title 😂 'Eeerrrr today we're in Compton, but not... Beverly Hills'

[@Moneyhardaway]

That’s actually a great idea 💡 Haha!

[@HoloKro]

You just realized California is trashy?

[@Moneyhardaway]

Not just now. But I’ve just realized in the last year or so how much worse it has gotten post covid

[@mrxman581]

@@Moneyhardaway No, it got worse BECAUSE of COVID. Post COVID, it's gotten better as evidenced by your own video, which was taken POST COVID.

[@ViewerC7100]

California isn't just LA ahahah

[@anybody2501]

​@@ViewerC7100 La county represents about 25% of California's population. Kinda a big deal.

[@Cocobellaeh]

I was there on that same beach back in 2017… it was looked wayyy worse, they must’ve really cleaned it up. Very nice to see no trash and needles in the sand

[@Moneyhardaway]

It was definitely nice to see! Hoping we can keep this up!

[@jabreck1934]

@@Moneyhardaway why hasn’t anybody ever made a video showing all the needles on California beaches?

[@icepick976]

​@@jabreck1934because they're not that many . If people wanted to do a video of needles in beaches , it would most likely be New York beaches if not someplace else on the east coast .

[@heavenread4610]

Thank you for sharing a really nice video that captures the vibe of Santa Monica. I visit family almost every year, and Santa Monica is a must for me. I did experience it a bit dirty and neglected, but it is still the one place that gives you a feel of past and present Los Angeles.

[@Moneyhardaway]

As long as you enjoy it that’s what matters. Thank you for watching!

[@Thedesertguy75]

I just traveled grom Florida to Phoenix, it looks bad everywhere. Restaurants and bars closed

[@Moneyhardaway]

SMH and I thought it would be different there!

[@Wydjonny]

I was there 1 year ago today looking for Christmas gifts. It was dirty and there was homeless around every corner. They must be cleaning for the Olympics. I hope they can keep it that way.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Gotta be on point for Olympics and World Cup 🏆

[@mrxman581]

@Wydjonny LA Metro and Santa Monica started implementing new programs to deal with a variety of issues over the last year, and it's working.

[@natomblin]

So what happened to the homeless? One way tickets to ...?

[@peterwelby]

​@@mrxman581Do you work for the city? These programs aren't working.

[@mrxman581]

@peterwelby No, I'm an informed native Angeleno who cares about his city and has seen the ups and downs of the city of angels over the last 50 years. Of course, the programs are working. This video proves it. If you videoed these same areas 2 years ago, it would be bad with a significant number of homeless people for one. And there would be a lot fewer people shopping and enjoying the beach overall. Several of these programs were only implemented over the last year. For example, the LA Metro TAP to exit program was only started at the Santa Monica E line end of line station a couple of months ago after an initial pilot launch at the B subway line EOL station. It was very successful in catching fare evaders and mitigating problematic people since the vast majority of those troubled people don't pay to use the LA Metro. Santa Monica has been more proactive in removing the homeless from the beach and offering services. They've been legally able to do that now because of the recent SCOTUS ruling about involuntarily removing homeless people from public places. Other cities are doing the same thing, including San Francisco.

[@joshforsyth5710]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I get a feeling of what it's really like there. I haven't visited L.A since I was a kid and I feel nostalgic watching these videos.

[@Moneyhardaway]

That’s a huge compliment bro! Thank you very much for watching and for the support!

[@IAMHERE486]

This is a great honest video without all of the propaganda and media lies.I am hoping California can figure out how to handle the homeless issue for those who refuse help.Great video!!

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you! Propaganda is the last thing we need. I’m simply sharing what I live and see daily! I appreciate your support!

[@edwardj64]

Good video! Great to see Santo Monica holding up after several tough years. I last visited the pier area over 25 years ago. It was clean and safe and full of families, just like you showed. The Third Street Promenade has seen better days. In the late 90s that area was thriving and bustling with activity day and night. There were lots of stores, restaurants, and clubs. There were hardly any homeless people in sight, although I'm sure it was a problem.

[@meganfloresta1124]

We had a great time back in July,will be coming back soon.Respect from Australia

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you very much for watching! Enjoy your trip!

[@SkolZone]

Watching from Toledo Ohio. Hey man we just got into a 6 bedroom 2 full bathrooms in a pretty decent area all for 140,000. At times my ears hurts from how quiet it is. If u can look into Toledo Ohio bro. Just a thought

[@Moneyhardaway]

$140k?! That’s a 1 bedroom in the middle of the desert over here 😭 I will definitely look into it! I need my peace and quiet. Thank you for watching bro!

[@SkolZone]

@ most definitely money!

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

Yep,-Ohigh-peppy n cheap,Fresh air, green trees,less traffic,,its nice.

[@pyootchnich]

❤ the 419

[@unknown66003]

lol yeah but you live in Ohio. you have more cons than pros. Don't let this social media garbage fool you, you can never be bored in LA.

[@Callmebigwilly]

Mayor Bass took over and started an attempt to clean up a lot of spots. As long as they give the police and sheriff’s dept ability to crack down on encampments it’ll get better. Home owners nearby were fed up too. Newsome and his covid pals completely destroyed small businesses in Ca tho.

[@ladesigner8764]

It has gotten better…lived in SM for 25 years. Businesses need to come back…tourists…it’s still quieter, but maybe it will become a place to visit again.

[@robtaylor8907]

To clear it up for people- Santa Monica is its own city that just so happens to be in LA County. It is NOT a part of The City of Los Angeles. Which is why Venice Beach (a neighborhood in The City of Los Angeles) looks so different.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I’ll be in Venice showing the difference soon!

[@robtaylor8907]

@ Dogtown will always be my favorite place in SoCal… but it’s in dire need of CPR. I’ll be in the lookout for your Venice Beach video. I may even see you there filming.

[@johnnonja9012]

Great video. I am tired about just hearing the negative. It's good to see someone showing both sides. Videos like this is good for tourism.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Appreciate it John! No need to be positive or negative, I just call it like I see it!

[@johnnonja9012]

@@Moneyhardaway Keep up the good work!!

[@prinarielll]

your content is amazing!! love your videos so much!!

[@peachyb.4521]

Born&raised&business in Venice. They have always cleaned the beach for Christmas tourists.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Ah I never knew that! I knew something was up.

[@bubba10051]

That is what surprised me it is cleaner than before so that’s a little improvement . I used to live in MDR .

[@Moneyhardaway]

I was shocked! The beauty is back in Santa Monica

[@leagueG5]

The homeless population is taking over. It's sad. No rent control. Feels like a recession. 😑

[@Moneyhardaway]

I’ve been saying this for a long time! It feels like we’ve been in a recession for a while but no one wants to announce or admit it.

[@mrxman581]

​@@MoneyhardawayBecause it's not true. Feelings aren't facts.

[@peterwelby]

​@@mrxman581Do you work for Newson? LA is broke. Even the LA Times acknowledges this.

[@jabreck1934]

California will always have the most homeless. They want to live somewhere the weather isn’t going to kill them. (it’s an instinctual self-preservation thing) And by the way; there is rent control!

[@9PieceNathan]

@@mrxman581they can be tho

[@rgrateful]

San Diego is the New Happening place! Its so busy and people are Out and about❤❤❤

[@Moneyhardaway]

I’ll be making a video in San Diego soon!

[@PaulaJames-e3t]

I went to Santa Monica in the 1980s “ although it wasn’t in to good a shape back then “ it had vibes it had characters & really enjoyed myself ! I went in a bar and it had a boxing ring in to hold fights if things got to “ hot “ between the locals 😂😂 I’m from and live in Liverpool uk 🇬🇧 so ! Good luck with your Chanel and praise the lord

[@dwaynebowen847]

We were there 10 days ago and absolutely loved it there. The whole family can’t wait to go back.

[@Moneyhardaway]

That’s awesome! Glad the fam had fun hope to have y’all back soon!

[@JovanSilva17]

Honestly Mayor Bass is turning slowly into the best mayor LA has had in long time. Since 6 months ago the homles has been been disappearing, she forced the cuty to house 3800 honmless and cleaning encampments, no longer is theur right to live on the streets, also the law letting robbers to steal stores as long is less than 1000$ is finally over, it became a federal crime again 3 weeks ago. Everywhere looks cleaner.

[@136760mas1]

She is only doing it because the Olympics is on its way. After the Olympics it will be homeless business as usual.

[@BrooklynBaby100]

The Red Wave 🌊 is cleaning things up

[@MaxRager80]

Keep coping.

[@melissatuason2395]

You should have your own News Network on business & store report. You show the Truth with no personal persuasion, just news. Excellent work, California needs an entirely new government from its governor & judicial system.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you so much Melissa! Your feedback is greatly appreciated! I’m glad you’re enjoying my videos!

[@J0HN_D03]

*14:28** I ended my 2019 LA trip in Santa Monica. I walked from Pacific Palisades to Santa Monica, Venice canals... It was wonderful.*

[@-KRT-]

The problem with Santa Monica is the police. I worked in Sant monica for many years and SAPD pulled me over every week. I would come from my home here in the valley and as soon as I would hit Pico they would be on me. One morning a cop pulled his gun on me. I called in to complain and they said they would pull me over as many times as they wanted to because they have probable cause which means I'm right because I say so. On the other hand some people can do whatever the hell they want. I have no sympathy for Santa Monica.

[@CEALLIFORNIA]

Looking forward to more content from you brother, subscribed!

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you for subscribing brother! More videos coming soon!

[@ptdjevents8621]

We just got a new DA and passed prop 36 shoplifters and drug offenses being prosecuted on the first offense… improvements should start to show in the next couple months…

[@broccolihart1]

Haven't been out there in years but yes, it was crowded and nostalgic being there when its dark and lit up. Thanks for doing this video

[@wengin]

Great video and glad to see that Santa Monica is still in good shape. Store closures unfortunately are a global phenomenon caused by internet e-commerce taking over more and more sales business. Unless people stop buying more and more via the Internet, this will not change back I’m afraid.

[@angk9561]

Nice to see someone who's out with the purpose of having a positive perspective on the greater LA area ...instead of all the bs of people putting LA down and trying to scare people ...yes LA has been impacted by covid...but instead of people being scared to go to LA and do business...LA needs business people and tourists coming to the city to rebuild the environment and get to back to what LA is known for...I've noticed Hollywood is cleaner than it was 6months ago...people need to come together and be positive....support local businesses and support new business so they can survive

[@sirphil13]

I saw a few great concerts, like Guns and Roses opening up for Ted Nugent at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, a small intimate concert venue that used to showcase huge rock bands. We would go to the bowling alley bar across the street from the Civic for cheap alcohol drinks before the shows would start. Sadly, both venues are now out of business, boarded up, and fenced off.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Wow that sounds awesome! I wish I would have seen them on my trip, that’s unfortunate that they’re closed down

[@mynameisearl7537]

Born and raised in Santa Monica wish it changes cuz I wanna move back home

[@Moneyhardaway]

Let’s hope it’s soon!

[@anthonyjackson1446]

Nice video and scenery of that part of the LA metropolitan area Thanks for sharing this cool video.. Tony J. from Indiana 🙌🏼👍👏🏼🤗📸

[@Moneyhardaway]

I appreciate it Tony! Thanks for watching bro!

[@BrianFalarski]

Thank your democrats cali!

[@dubbxrecordings6250]

Living in Florida now but really miss Pasadena where I’m from

[@Moneyhardaway]

Places like Santa Monica make you miss home, then watching my videos showing the current state of DTLA and Hollywood make you glad you left. It’s a conundrum!

[@LosAngelesCars]

Pasadena is my hometown. I live in Los Angeles now. L.A. has gone down DRASTICALLY. But we still have the best climate.

[@cartwheel8319]

Don't bother going back. Was there this year and it is now a suburb of New Delhi, India. They have taken over most of the city, most having some connection to the university, medical or tech sectors, and many restaurants, cheap stores. Very dirty now. Forget the 1940s-90s All-America Pasadena of yesteryear. Just another place among thousands that have been destroyed. Keep your memories and don't go back. It is that bad.

[@DMWBN3]

I live in England, the downfall is global. Thanks for the info though, always interes5to see what's going on elsewhere. Subscribed, keep up the good work.

[@cartwheel8319]

The downfall of the West. The West was targeted for destruction. I am old enough to have seen the utter wasteland many parts of the West have become. Yes, including the UK, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Canada, Australia, NZ. Been to all of them the past 10 years and lived in Europe in the 60s and 80s. Utter 180 degree tornado swept through. As a non-Europe N.American visitor, I spoke with many Europeans who feel foreign in their own country of birth, their family line tracing back 500 years! It's been an invasion, orchestrated. Go to Berlin. You'll be shocked.

[@moniquemariemuniz]

LA has turned into the walking dead. I’m so sad. I pray it gets better. Blessings everyone ❤

[@cl55f1]

Close to a million people leave Cali per year. Wonder why?

[@kainenocturnal2935]

A million 😂😂😂. How many move here?

[@goodmorningsundaymorning4533]

And they bring with them their blue votes 😡

[@jabreck1934]

According to US census 2024 California population is increasing😂🤡👍

[@bcarol3688]

Prop 36! Read up we're fed up and voted for steeper penalties, give it time.

[@jenniferashley99]

I live in Florida...rent is sky high. This month going to be late with rent havent been late in rent in years. It went up by $300 in August so its very very hard...scary times. Your young its good you are getting the word out..stay informed

[@JeremyWood-b4r]

I think you should talk to people that traveled there pre covid and been back since. When you go down there now something is off just in the air. It's like filler people off of a video game. Just a few people perfectly spaced apart with no emotions. Very stagnant feeling.

[@Moneyhardaway]

YES!! That example of filler people off a video game explains it so perfectly! People you bump into they say “hey watch out” and go on walking to nowhere 😂 GTA vibes for sure. There’s a lot of people in the comments speaking on their experiences from years ago to now but I will start interviewing people as soon as I get more comfortable with this whole KZbin thing 👍

[@bobpierce115]

Although this is a good look at Santa Monica and the nightmare it's become, it's being presented here as if it's new news, or some kind of recent development. It's BEEN really bad for a long time.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Just wanted to broadcast it for my subscribers. I am a new channel after all. Thanks for watching!

[@lynndwyer4918]

I was there in September and was saddened by what I saw. The homeless have destroyed the area too.

[@bwill9704]

The fall of Los Angeles is so sad 😢

[@Moneyhardaway]

😭

[@djaybeezy7917]

I like your videos it's sad to see cali become like it has thank for showing us it's been 20 yrs since I've been out there but I thought it was beautiful back then when I visited from Pennsylvania .

[@Moneyhardaway]

Santa Monica definitely shows me signs of hope for the rest of Los Angeles. Let’s hope it gets better before it gets worse! Thank you for watching DJ!

[@mheiseus]

How can LA exist like this? On one hand rampant homelessness but at the same time sky high rent/mortgages? Why live there when you pay to have a beautiful expensive house, but just outside of your gates it's madmax

[@Moneyhardaway]

A lot of the houses aren’t even “beautiful“, just expensive 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@mheiseus]

@Moneyhardaway yeap 💯 true

[@davidthomas8113]

I was at 3rd street promenade today 12/1. The biggest difference I noticed was the foot traffic. Retail has been affected by COVID nationwide.

[@Moneyhardaway]

I filmed this in the middle of the week last week. I was curious what it would look like this Black Friday weekend!

[@byrongonzalez6476]

Great video!

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thanks!

[@antzw]

Great honest reveiw....wont be coming over anytime soon...

[@beasaroseco5840]

Its been my dream to go to Santa Monica. Especially the pier.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Go! The pier was great!

[@mikemclane8821]

The communist democrats lost - tough love now from hard core GOD LOVERS

[@Moneyhardaway]

We’ll see what’s to come!

[@natomblin]

The original apostles practiced communism, dude. And the Dems are no more commie than Trump. It's all about power for the oligarchy, a corporate state where we the people are a means to an end. God? Get real.

[@AbeAbe-f4m]

YA THANKS BRO FOR THIS VIDEO 👍 BEEN WANTING TO GO CHECK SANTA MONICA OUT AGAIN,,,,,IM GLAD IT LOOKING LIKE THE ORIGINAL SANTA MONICA 🙏

[@Moneyhardaway]

No problem bro thanks for watching!

[@CLARKaka]

Dude the only reason S.M.IS CLEAN BECAUSE OF OLYMPICS THEY DONT GIVE A SH.T ABOUT THE TAXPAYERS IT CHEAP INPRESSION .

[@Z_cow]

Yup, I totally agree with you.

[@marleneray1044]

I lived in Santa Monica in the 80s. ❤

[@thewurm9177]

Great job Money! Just curious, on what day and time were you there making this vid, was it on a weekend afternoon?

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you Wurm! No, it was a weekday afternoon

[@thewurm9177]

@@Moneyhardaway Ah, weekday afternoon makes sense. Cool, it really does look beautiful right now. Sad about so many of the shops in the Promenade being closed. Someone in the comments mentioned the damages caused by the BLM marches, so that explains a lot more that I wasn't immediately aware of. I'm a So Cal lifer. Sold my great pad in Northeast LA and reluctantly left for the midwest in '19. I'll be visiting in a couple of weeks, so I'm happy to have found your channel and this video and see some good news back home for a change!

[@80sCheesyFan]

Get Gavin, get Bass, and get the blue crew out of California so we can save the state. You get what you vote for if you continue to vote blue. Plain and simple.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Seems like things are changing since the election!

[@mrxman581]

Santa Monica is one of the most progressive cities in the LA area.

[@mrxman581]

​@@MoneyhardawayThat's ridiculous. The current administration is the one doing the work right now. Things have improved because of the Biden administration.

[@gridley]

@@mrxman581 Are you sure about that? Until someone can claim that a city like San Francisco, as one example, is ruined because it's too conservative or too rightwing, then the idea of moral-political relativism or equivalency remains hollow.

[@realestateguru8769]

Project 2025 banning books and attacking public education has been going on in the Midwest now for about 2 years.

[@bluedia1932]

Thank you ❤

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you for watching! More videos coming soon!

[@dubbxrecordings6250]

Bro what camera is that it’s nice make me wanna come back home

[@Moneyhardaway]

iPhone 14 Pro 👍

[@heidiglorioso5405]

I was visiting SM in August and I was noticing how clean it was myself. The old mall looks to be the same as it was in 1979 when I was a kid. Looks like it went full circle back to vacancies minus Criterion 49 cent movie theater 😢.

[@JanatMatembe]

Greetings from uganda.great video

[@Moneyhardaway]

Hello Janat! Thank you very much for watching all the way from Uganda! 🇺🇬

[@gummi_ber280]

How is San Diego doing. I miss living there.

[@Moneyhardaway]

San Diego video coming soon!

[@Theloverspath]

I lived in SM in 2008. It was a cute fun exciting beach town. How did this happen? 😢

[@Moneyhardaway]

It’s a long story 😮‍💨

[@Chuckles4200]

You’re late to the party. We already know how it is. The whole country does. The election made that clear.

[@DjTIMEJD]

Thanks to Pete Wilson. He got the Homeless ball rolling in Cali.

[@81aherna]

Damn bro. So sorry to see this.

[@Eddunaway-qp5tv]

God bless you and your wife business keep the faith 2025 will be a better year for everyone

[@Moneyhardaway]

Thank you Ed! Hoping for the best! Thank you for watching and God bless!

[@Eddunaway-qp5tv]

@Moneyhardaway you're well come

[@kittytotten3344]

IT HAS BEEN LIKE THAT IN THE BAY AREA..THEY LET THEM GO..JAILS ARE OVERCROWDED.. I THINK IT IS A FORTY DOLLAR TICKET😮....SO WE HAVE ALL EMPTY PLACES TO😮

[@tmesa]

Thanks for your report, I was born is SM. The 60s and 70s were probably the best. Pacific Ocean Park closed in '67, early 60s were classic. The homeless problem started in 1984, it's a 40 year problem, no problem before that. The chain stores forced out the local mom and pop shops on the mall, the rents should go down now with al the vacancies. Might start with some short term leases during the Olympics maybe?

[@cameronb3834]

No more of a 2010 and up problem there used to be hardly any homeless in California very few now it’s very normalized.

[@yadiraclaudina6347]

i used to love walking in this city all the areas because the weather was always consistently good unlike the East coast.. the decline in quality of life is unreal.. like we just go home after work and we just don't have that joy to hang out. Everything is ugly and trashed now.

[@johnprinty4610]

Its such a Shame to see Santa Monica so depressed, because of all of the Issues, going on such as Crime, & homelessness something needs to be done to save Santa Monica From Sinking further the Crime & Homelessness Quick Sand,....before its too late...

[@stevensocher852]

What about Santa Monica place?.. u know..that little mall addendum to the south

[@peterwelby]

It's 70 percent vacant.

[@imjustsayin6562]

I'd bet if the leasing rates came down in the promenade it would repopulate a whole lot sooner, but I'm sure right now they are as astrological (IE apple) as they used to be, so hold the line people, wait for the leasing rates to come down and be reasonable rates 🤔

[@KareemGunter]

My Best friend 2 rooms 2 baths with a balcony huge … 1200 hundred a month rent..Rent control live there since 1996…

[@pinkyblue5100]

Californian’s have to vote RED, then things will change. NYC, CT, NJ needs to do the same.

[@DVerbe]

I was there 3 weeks ago and i loved it.

[@hirambond1432]

Dude! I’m so sorry to point this out but you basically just completely contradicted yourself. You basically just supported the fact that nobody wants to start a business there because they will be robbed. You are supporting the fact that we have no laws to protect business owners from crime. That is why all of LA and everything else has gone straight down the tubes. You basically just explain why a Santa Monica is crap and why nobody wants to go there anymore! I’m so sorry and I do appreciate your hopefulness and your positive attitude. But dude, you just proved a point.

[@IanT.Baker616]

I just called Louis Vouitton because I love L.A. Literally, my lifeline is when I can come and begin building my empire. I am ITB. Everyone wants to be IT in L.A. and the Hills of Beverly. That's my name. Back to the point. I spoke to Starler of the Louis Vuitton corporate store, and she said their location is still open, especially in the new years, and they are happy to welcome me into the store when I get there. Back in Covid. I spoke to Monica, and she said the same thing. She did say one shop moved in Beverly Hills. Yet the Rodea Drive store is still open LV. So, no disrespect. I'm in the Hills of WV, not Beverly yet fighting for my life here from illness. Super star all stank all over me. Yet, what are you talking about. I called Gucci. They are open. Operating normal business hours. I did not call a few of the other businesses yet. So why are you saying they are closed?

[@Moneyhardaway]

Gucci is open in my video and so is LV. I mentioned in the video that I recorded this on a Sunday evening. Some shops shown were closed for the day, and others shown were closed permanently.

[@IanT.Baker616]

@Moneyhardaway OH. My bad. I apologize. I didn't feel like you were lying either by the way. Why would you? Clout? I don't think so. I felt genuine sincerity coming off you. I felt your love for L.A. your city you lived in 30 something years as a business owner too. Anyone can see internet and social media's killed movies and the music industry, but hopefully never L.A. I love it so much. Can't believe the hoods and getting gentrified. That only generally hurts locals. Thanks for responding. I'm digging your vibe. No homo either. Only love bros dearly not queerly. Lol. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

[@OceanluvOC]

Come to Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Every store is open and thriving. Newport Beach is much cleaner and no hoards of homeless

[@andrewduran4320]

There’s a ton of homeless in huntington beach on the strip . It’s so nasty there . I agree Newport is much nicer 😊

[@Moneyhardaway]

I hear OC is a huge difference from LA right now!

[@skeletonmandiecastcollector]

It’s also nice in Laguna Beach when I was visiting California and they have some nice shopping spots.

[@cartwheel8319]

Did that some years ago and it felt like I had landed in Shanghai, Communist China. No thanks. Most of Orange County is like living in Asia. Most of the store signs aren't even written in English. SoCal is a demographic pit, nothing California USA about it anymore.

[@rogelioybarra4068]

Is true i haven’t gone to SM cuz its like skidrow nextvto the beach n games… promenade is dead

[@Moneyhardaway]

The vibe is hard to explain it’s just weird bro!

[@Shamsulrosunally]

Do Westwood and UCLA please. I lived there in 2006-2007.

[@Moneyhardaway]

Will do!

[@tonygleicher-or5um]

I use to skate 10 miles a day rent was 320 a month for 2 bedroom that was 4 decades ago beach was nice back then

[@robertlyman9789]

Everybody’s at home, it Thanksgiving!

[@nellienell924]

I'm born and raised and it's not what it used too be ! I'm ready too leave after my son graduates from high school

[@Moneyhardaway]

If things don’t get better I’ll just be waiting for my daughter to finish middle school

[@nellienell924]

@Moneyhardaway Cali is not Cali anymore!! It's not pal trees and Beverly hills 90210 ! It's terrible now 😭

[@SighDown]

Talk about the new businesses that have opened on the Third St. Promenade, and Barnes and Nobel actually re-opened.

[@FPSONNY]

Santa Monica is better now because Trump won

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Thanks to Trump

[@Jeremy-zw8ur]

Didnt cali just pass that law to once again make smaller crimes more punishable? I know Newsom said he would fight it though, but the voters voted yes on it. Its sad to see what's happening, I was born in amaheim, lived in garden grove, Mo Val, then the family moved up north to Sacramento area. I left 20 years ago but the one thing i thought was crazy visiting was seeing all the places i went to as a kid unrecognizable now, to the point where I'm like "wouldnt let my kids play there"

[@ShaafiAwaale]

2020 i was there it's Bad went back to Minnesota

[@Golden_Ghoul]

The people of LA voted for this... 🙄

[@javiervaldes2873]

I was their few weeks back have no complaints I been their few time safe take walk Santa Monica in late morning I see alot doing that were here south Florida don't see that my city

[@QT_Luv25]

Santa Monica is SAD smh Man it stank too