As we dive deeper into the summer months, something big is on the horizon once again. That’s right, the US Open of Surfing is almost here. Taking place in Huntington Beach, this annual contest will be taking place from Saturday, July 25th until Sunday, August 2nd. Not only is there surfing, but live music, food, and product demos as well. The event is free to attend, and row is a great time to start booking your trip to ensure you get to experience it all!
Event Details:
Date & Time: Saturday, July 25 – Sunday, August 2. A full event schedule will be available soon!
Location: South side of the Huntington Beach pier.
Car park: A 2400 spot beach parking lot is available near the pier. Also, overflow parking can be found along the PCH. Be sure to get here early to make sure you get a spot! Check out HB’s official parking guide here.
Bike valet: A free Surf City USA Bike Valet will be available both weekends of the event on 5th street downtown. This free service will provide free and secure parking for your bikes.
What is the US Open of Surfing?
The historic US Open of Surfing is the biggest surf contest in the world. Hosted yearly in Huntington Beach since 1959, this event attracts the top athletes in the world along with hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over.
The Open is comprised of two different competitive divisions: the second stop of the WSL Longboard Tour and the fourth stop of the WSL Challenger Series. The combination of both divisions, along with the fans they bring in, makes it the biggest competition in the world!
Along with the intense action on the waves, the US Open will also be hosting live music on the WSL Beach Bar stage, and have plenty of food, drink, prizes and product demos brought to you by your favorite action sports and outdoor gear brands!
Unfortunately, there is no official skateboarding contest congruent with this year’s Open, but that doesn’t mean the local park won’t also be full of amazing skaters to go and watch!
Planning your stay
Getting your beach trip booked on the earlier side is the best route to go to save money and relieve stress. Thankfully, there is more than enough room in Huntington for everybody. When you book with Nofie, we plug you in directly to the property host so you can skip all of the hidden service fees you may be accustomed to.
Things to consider
There are many things to consider when booking your stay in a city that will be hosting an event as big as the US Open of Surfing. Such things like: How close do I want to be to the action? How am I getting to the Open – walk, bike, Uber? How many people am I travelling with? Whether you are looking to stay within walking distance of the beach, or you like to stay a quiet distance away, Nofie’s got you covered. Just type in where you want to stay, your desired check-in and check-out dates, and the number of people you’ll be staying with and Nofie will show you all of the available options!
Outside of Huntington
If you love the US Open of Surfing, but aren’t super thrilled to stay in a town where nearly half a million people will visit that week, there are many gorgeous and pleasant SoCal towns nearby that would love to have you. Newport Beach, Balboa Peninsula, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach and more are not far from Huntington Beach, providing easy travel to and from the surf contest while giving you more space to breathe as well. Carlsbad, Oceanside and Encinitas are themselves incredible surf towns just a little over an hour away as well!
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With the Open five weeks away, now is a great time to book your trip to Huntington Beach, or any of the surrounding areas. You don’t want to miss out on the exciting events of the 2026 US Open of Surfing, so book today! Sun, surf, great food and music await! Book today and start countng down the days.
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Brody Samson
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About the Author
Brody, a recent Colorado State University undergrad, spent his time in Fort Collins studying Journalism & Media Communication. He interned at College Avenue Magazine and also received a minor in Global & Environmental Sustainability. His lifelong passion for writing drove him to pursue a career in journalism.
In his free time, he can be found hiking, biking or swimming outdoors. He fiercely enjoys competition in sports along with reading, and playing music on the guitar.
