Fourth of July 2010 Hermosa Beach, CA

Wow. That was GREAT! Tony the Tiger Grrrreeeaaat!!!

The Fourth of July in Hermosa Beach, CA, was one house party after another, all along the walkway that runs along the sand called The Strand. House party, house party, house party!

It was wild – some so big that crowds nearly blocked the Strand and one that involved hundreds of people on the beach – but also as calm as the gentle on-shore wind that blew in off the Pacific. It was responsible adults acting like responsible adults, all having a great time, smiling morning, noon and night. The troublemakers, it appeared, were all on holiday, spending the 4th elsewhere. And cheers out a red cup to the Hermosa Beach Police for letting the people party and not spoiling the fun by breaking up bashes or otherwise causing a party pooping scene.

The day started, as it always does in Hermosa, with the Ironman competition. This is an event unique to the area and it combines physical exercise with the California surfing culture and the South Bay beach culture of drinking beer. The Ironman consists of a couple hundred participants running a mile, paddleboarding a mile and drinking a 6-pack. That's right, the participants are required to pound down the Bud (the winner did it all in a little more than 10 minutes).



This then leads to a crazy party, lifting the winner in the air and forming a mosh pit while a punk band pounds live music (Pennywise, from Hermosa Beach, was once the band). This goes on for about a half hour under the watchful eye of the cops, who then move in a shoo everyone away. And guess what – even after this wild show of emotion and craziness, the people pick up their empties and put them in plastic trash bags. See more of this event in this PubClub Ironman article:


After the Ironman, it's onto the Strand! Actually, first it's onto a restaurant and bar to get some food. And in 2010, several Ironman competitors went to Cafe Boogaloo, which gives free mimosas for two hours with breakfast. The punk band showed up, as well, and it was lively to say the least.



Out on the Strand, it was sunny and funny. A band on a platform went up and down the beach. So, too, did a DJ. Everywhere, but Buds were flowing and people smiling. This is the way the 4th of July should be celebrated at fun party beach!


Check out more great party photos, events and reports on PubClub.com!

Cheers!