There’s a ton of stuff happening this weekend - and from what it looks like, it’s gonna be a hot one! To see the weekly Beachwatch segment that appeared on KDOC this morning showing highlights of things happening on the coast, click here.
Here’s some top picks on what’s going on along the coast:
1. The annual “Duck-a-thon” in Huntington Beach is being held this weekend, an event that raises money for the Community Care Centers, which provides medical care for those who can’t afford it.
It kicks off Friday night with a wine and cheese sampler at Pier Plaza. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and tickets are $50. On Saturday, the festivities continue from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music, food, booths and crafts. Rubber Duckies are sold the day of the event, with a launch time of 3 p.m. Ducks sold on site. The booths and entertainment will remain through Sunday until about 5 p.m. for the Don Watson Corporate Challenge, held at 3 p.m.
How it works: Rubber ducks are sold, then a huge bulldozer at the Huntington Beach Pier dumps them from the pier. The ducks float to shore with the tides. The first to arrive to shore are awarded prizes. Click here for more info.
2. Also this weekend, the Doheny Blues Festival is going on down at Doheny State Beach. It’s a 2-day event with some amazing performers on three stages throughout the weekend. Headliners are Bonnie Raitt and Johnny Lang. There’s a microbrew tasting, international food court, and merchandise booths. Make sure you bring a beach chair or towel to sit on! Tickets are $45, or a weekend pass for $75. Click here for tickets.
3. If you’re looking to check out a surf competition, head down to Huntington Pier this weekend for the NSSA contest, which is already in full swing. Check out Surf Junkie Jeff’s write up about the event here.
4. Peninsula Pride is putting on the annual Dodgeball on the Beach tournament on Saturday on the blacktop of Newport Elementary off 13th street and West Balboa Blvd. It’s always a fun event that pulls together local businesses and Read the rest of this entry »
