International Surf Festival
July 29 @ 8:00 am - August 2 @ 5:00 pm
The International Surf Festival, held annually in the South Bay beach cities, promotes physical fitness and celebrates the world’s top lifeguard service. Organized by BEACHSPORT.org, the Chambers of Commerce, and local city departments, the festival features participants ranging from ages 8 to late 80s.
Signature events include the Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, and the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournament. Additional activities include surfing and bodysurfing contests, beach runs, paddleboard races, dory races, and youth events. The festival also hosts international lifeguard teams.
The festival kicks off with a dinner featuring the Los Angeles County Fire Department Lifeguard Medal of Valor award ceremony. The International Surf Festival is a non-profit 501(c)(4) corporation.