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International Surf Festival
Manhattan Beach Pier, 1125 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA
A five day beach sports festival spanning Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance, with lifeguard relays, bodysurfing and paddleboard competitions, and beach volleyball. First held in the 1960s, it is one of the South Bay's longest running summer traditions and draws spectators the length of the coastline. The 2026 edition was its 63rd.
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