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Lifeguard competition, including surf-ski, is a highlight of the International<br />

Surf Festival held Aug. 4-7, <strong>2016</strong>. For a complete schedule visit<br />

surffestival.org.<br />

“Cymbeline”<br />

Hermosa Valley Park Thur., July 14 • Manhattan Polliwog Park, Sat., Aug 13<br />

Shakespeare by the Sea returns this summer for its 19th season with "Othello,"<br />

the emotionally gripping thriller, where gossip turns friendships rancid<br />

and rumor brutally murders innocence. The epic romantic tale “Cymbeline”<br />

follows, filled with magical potions, dastardly villains, ghosts and lost princes.<br />

Shakespearebythesea.org<br />

Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival<br />

Friday-Sunday, July 22-24<br />

Ports O’ Call, San Pedro<br />

“Come for the feast, stay for the fun” is the motto of world’s largest lobster<br />

festival, featuring family entertainment, live music, and of course, fresh<br />

Maine lobster. In addition to lobster, the festival offers a variety of culinary<br />

delights from vendors and food trucks, with seafood, sausages, barbeque,<br />

tacos, rice bowls, and vegetarian options. A wide range of beverages and<br />

desserts are are also offered. Kids under 12 admitted free.<br />

(310) 732-3508 lobsterfest.com<br />

International Surf Festival<br />

Thu. - Sun., August 4-7<br />

Hermosa, Manhattan, Redondo, Torrance<br />

The world’s premier watermen, waterwomen and volleyball players converge<br />

on the three beach cities for four days of spirited competition in the water<br />

and on the sand. The festival starts with the Charlie Saikley six man volleyball<br />

(and costume) tournament at the Manhattan Pier on Thursday and Friday.<br />

Friday at 7 p.m. the LA County Lifeguard Championships will be held at the<br />

Hermosa Beach Pier. Saturday the Southern California Lifeguard Championships<br />

will be held at the Hermosa Pier. Other Saturday events include surfing<br />

and bodysurfing contests and a two-mile sand race at the Hermosa pier<br />

and an eight mile paddleboard race starting at Torrance Beach. On Sunday a<br />

1.5 mile paddleboard race starts at the Manhattan pier, followed by a twomile<br />

swim race from the Hermosa to Manhattan pier.<br />

SurfFestival.org<br />

Navy Days LA<br />

Sunday-Wednesday, August 4-10<br />

The Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro<br />

Navy Days LA honors the men and women of the military and also provides<br />

an opportunity to showcase their skills and their vessels. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.<br />

Ships to be announced. Past visiting ships have included the USS Wayne E.<br />

Meyer, USS Abraham Lincoln, and USS Gary.<br />

LAWaterfront.org<br />

Summer Sidewalk Sale<br />

Saturday, Sunday August 13, 14<br />

Come Join Us<br />

If you are enjoying your vacation<br />

just imagine living here year round,<br />

...you will feel like you're on a never-ending Vacation!<br />

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That Move You<br />

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EASY READER VISITOR GUIDE <strong>2016</strong>-<strong>2017</strong>

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