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July 31-August 2, three of southern California’s finest beaches (Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo) come alive with more than 3,000 fit competitors and over 100,000 spectators. America’s best beach athletes compete in a series of volleyball matches, beach runs, swimming races and, of course, surfing competitions.

The International Surf Festival is an annual three day event with the 6 person Volleyball Tournament as the highlight and center-piece.  Below is the schedule of events.  Come be a part by competing or just showing up.  This is a party that lasts all weekend.  A can’t miss for beach city residents, and worth any drive just to check it out!

Friday, July 31
7:00 p.m. LA County Lifeguard Championships — Manhattan Beach Pier,  U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter & L.A. County Lifeguard Rescue Demo, 6-Lifeguard Run Relay, Lifeguard Events, Bud Stevenson Intracrew Medley Relay.

Saturday, August 1
6:45 a.m. International Bodysurfing Championship — Manhattan Beach Pier. Information (310) 545-4825 / $25.00 by 7/30, $35.00 on Sand.

7:00 a.m. Surfing Championships — Hermosa Beach  Pier (South Side). Information (310) 614-9996.

8:00 a.m. The Torrance Sand Soccer Association is proud to present the 4th Annual Sand Soccer Challenge. August 1-2,  at Torrance Beach.

8:00 a.m. Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Beach Run — Hermosa Beach Pier. Information,  $20, with T-shirt guaranteed, if registered by July 20.

9:00 a.m. Charlie Saikley Volleyball Tournament — Manhattan Beach Pier 6-Man / 6-Woman / $595.00 per Team by 7/21.  Information: (310) 802-5413 *Applications will be accepted beginning June 1^st.

7:00 p.m. So Calif. Lifeguard Championships Events — Manhattan Beach Pier, U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter & Los Angeles County Lifeguard Demo, Lifeguard Events / Junior Lifeguard Taplin / Lifeguard Beach Flags, Judge Taplin Three-Mile Lifeguard Medley Relay.

Sunday, August 2
7:30 a.m. Velzy-Stevens Pier-to-Pier Paddleboard Championship — Manhattan Beach Pier, South Side. Information (310) 379-4751.

8:00 a.m. Sand Soccer - Torrance Beach Continues.

9:00 a.m. Volleyball Tournament — Manhattan Beach Pier. Final rounds of 6-Man / 6-Woman.

9:00 a.m. Dwight Crum Pier-To-Pier Swim — Hermosa Pier to Manhattan Pier, no Race Day entries, Contestants must pre-qualify. Information: (310) 372-7189. $35.00 pre-register only.

9:30 a.m. Lifeguard Dory Race — Hermosa Pier (8:30am check-in).

1:00 p.m. South Bay Youth Swims and Paddles — Hermosa Beach Pier.