HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Sunny skies and 2–3-foot surf conditions greeted professional surfers from all over the world as they began their battle for $50,000 in prize money in the opening day of the Vans US Open of Surfing on July 30.
The nine-day festival is held just south of the Huntington Beach Pier and includes surfing, skateboarding, and BMX competitions, making it the largest action sports festival in the world.
