The 2015 host city for the 54th International Surf Festival (ISF) is the City of Hermosa Beach. The event promotes the four South Bay beach cities, the world’s best lifeguard service, and physical fitness for thousands of participants. Participants range in age from 8 years old to the late 80’s. The three signature events for the festival are the Judge Taplin Lifeguard Medley Relay, the Dwight Crum Pier-to-Pier Swim, and the Charlie Saikley 6-Man Volleyball Tournament. Other great events include a surfing contest, bodysurfing contest, beach run, paddleboard race, dory race, and youth events. The festival has hosted numerous international lifeguard teams including teams from Victoria, Australia. For more information and schedule of events please visit the International Surf Festival website.

For more summer events happening in Manhattan Beach, please check out the Calendar and Special Events.