The Lexus US Open of Surfing 2026 hits Huntington Beach July 25–Aug 2 — and it’s free to get in. Here’s how to do Surf City’s biggest week right.
Lane Stone, a born-and-raised HB local and realtor, breaks down everything you actually need to know before you go. The event runs nine straight days on the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier, hosting the World Longboard Tour and the WSL Challenger Series — but the surfing is only one piece. Expect the WSL Beach Bar Stage, iHeart DJs, athlete meet-and-greets, food vendors down the sand, and a music lineup featuring G. Love & Special Sauce with Huntington Beach’s own Matt Costa, Real Estate, and Local Natives.
Whether you’re a longtime Orange County local or flying into Surf City for the first time, this covers the free-vs-ticketed breakdown, the bike-valet parking hack, exactly what to pack, and Lane’s plan for one perfect US Open day from coffee downtown to sunset at the pier. If you’ve ever thought about what it’s like to actually live in HB, this is the week that explains why.
⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – If You Only Make It To One Huntington Beach Event
00:42 – What Is The US Open of Surfing?
01:10 – World Longboard Tour & WSL Challenger Series
01:27 – HB Surf Forecast — Will We Get Waves?
01:57 – Beyond Surfing: The Full Beach Festival
02:09 – US Open Music Lineup: G. Love, Real Estate, Local Natives
02:38 – Concert Tickets vs Free Entry
02:51 – Parking, Traffic & Getting to Surf City
03:06 – Free Bike Valet Parking Hack
03:23 – What To Pack For The US Open
03:47 – What NOT To Bring — Security Rules
04:11 – Best-Case Surf & Weather Scenario
04:27 – The US Open As A Surf City Holiday
04:46 – A Perfect US Open Day In Huntington Beach
05:08 – 2026 Event Details Recap
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