Huntington Beach Proclaims September 20 as “California Surfing Day” Announcement Came During Week of Vans US Open of Surfing
Introduced by Senator Janet Nguyen, both the Assembly and Senate passed SCR 122 – a resolution proclaiming September 20, 2018 and every year thereafter as “California Surfing Day.” The annual day will celebrate the California surfing lifestyle, as well its history, culture, and future. Developed by surfers of all ages and generations in the City of Huntington Beach, the purpose is to unify surfers throughout the State of California and from around the world to celebrate one very special day where we collectively come together to honor the California surfing lifestyle and the Ohana of surfing - “Stop, Drop & Surf.” The United States boasts approximately 3.3 million surfers who spend between $1.9 and $3.3 billion each year on local surf trips. The surfing industry, almost exclusively based in California, generates over $6 billion in United States annual retail sales. California has culturally significant Surfing Museums located in Huntington Beach, Oceanside, Santa Cruz, and San Clemente.
On Sept. 20, “California Surfing Day” will be a special day up and down the California Coast as it will bring together thousands of ocean and beach lovers, surfers, and millions of visitors who travel to California to experience the positive vibes of surfing history, culture, and the future, especially as we head towards head towards surfing in the 2020, 2024, 2028 Olympics Summer Games, with focus on our healthy surfing playgrounds – our oceans, and highlight our iconic legends & pros while supporting our local surfing industry leaders, and all the fun that comes along with the sport. More details will be unveiled as to specific activities held on Sept. 20.