RIP Andy Irons

Huntington Beach Paddle out planned for Andy Irons in Huntington Beach, paddleout memorial will be held in Huntington Beach on Nov. 14 for Andy Irons, one of the best surfers in the world who died last week after battling a deadly viral infection. The paddleout for the three-time world champion will be held at 12:30 […]

World Famous Pumpkin Race

This weekend it’s time for the annual Pumpkin Race Festival which celebrates its’ 20th Birthday! Get your pumpkins, grab your friends and be a part of this celebration. Once again, the whole Manhattan Beach Pier area will be transformed into Pumpkinrace Land, filled with colorful costumes, creativity and lots of activities for all ages. If […]

Weekend Surf Forecast: By SwellMagnet.com

Thursday morning both swells will be on the fade. The most exposed S/SW facing breaks will dip to the into the waist to chest high zone on the sets and the NW energy will continue to drop through the day. Don’t expect a whole lot of pop at the more Westerly facing beaches unless they […]

Summer Concerts in Hermosa Beach

The first Hermosa concert finally came about this weekend, with a solid turnout for Trevor Hall + Jeremy Buck & The Bang. “Presented” by Saint Rocke, the show was financed by sponsors from around the South Bay. The concerts are always great community gatherings, and there were almost 2,000 people gathered on the beach on […]

6-Man Volleyball Tourney- End of an Era?

As most people know, the City of Manhattan beach has made the extremely controversial decision of adopting a zero-tolerance policy towards alcohol at this year’s 6-Man tournament. Having grown up in the South Bay, the 6-Man has always been a guaranteed great time at the beach. 50,000 people gather to watch really good volleyball at […]

Reggae is taking over the South Bay

There’s a ridiculous lineup of reggae artists performing in the South Bay, starting Thursday 7/22. The SURF ROOTS TOUR, featuring Anuhea, The Green, Stranger and Tamarana hits Brixton on the Redondo Beach Pier. Just up PCH in Hermosa Beach, DUBBINGTON plays along with surf videos at Saint Rocke, making for a chill night that can […]

Common Sense rocks Cafe Boogaloo

SoCal music legends Common Sense lit up Cafe Boogaloo in Hermosa Beach on Friday night to kick off the AVP weekend. Playing all their classics plus some sweet new material, the crowd was in a frenzy for their reggae/ska/punk sounds. They’ll be back in town in September- check out the site for more info!

AVP Tourney rolls through Hermosa Beach!

The AVP volleyball tournament ripped through town this past weekend, swelling Hermosa Beach with 100,000 extra beachgoers and sports fans. Jennifer Kessy and April Ross won the women’s side, and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their 3rd straight Hermosa Open easily. The weather cooperated with 80 degree days from Thursday-Sunday and there was lots […]

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