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US Open of Surfing 2026: Your Surf City Guide (Ep. 29)
The Lexus US Open of Surfing returns to Huntington Beach July 25–Aug 2; half a million people, the world's best surfers, live music, and free entry. Here's how a born-and-raised local actually does the biggest week of the year in Surf City.
What you'll learn:
- The full US Open dates, format, and why it's been on the south side of HB Pier since 1959
- This year's music lineup: G. Love & Special Sauce with Matt Costa, Real Estate, and Local Natives (and what's free vs. ticketed)
- The free Surf City USA Bike Valet on 5th Street that skips the parking nightmare entirely
- Exactly what to pack…
The skinny
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