Surfers, Rockers & 5K Runners: Your South Bay Weekend Guide

👋 Hello South Bay,

Hope your Memorial Day weekend gave you a good reset. Fiesta Hermosa was packed, the beach cities were out and about, and it felt like everyone was making the most of the long weekend. Now we’re closing out May with a sprint… literally. There are three 5Ks happening this weekend alone. Add in live music, a surf contest, and a packed weekend, and it feels like summer’s already getting started.

Let’s get into it 👇

🗓️ This Week in the South Bay

FRIDAY, MAY 30

🚴 Bicycle Block Party @ Upway LA, Redondo Beach
E-bike demos, vendors, and a group ride.

🎾 Beach Tennis Tournament @ Hermosa Beach (14th St.)
Day one matches kick off.

🎥 Film Festival @ Peninsula Library, Palos Verdes
AAPI shorts + discussion.

🦋 SOAR Butterfly Exhibit @ South Coast Botanic Garden
Tropical butterflies in flight.

SATURDAY, MAY 31

👑 Queen of the South Bay @ El Porto, Manhattan Beach
All-women surf comp, 7 AM–4 PM.

🏃‍♀️ You Are Enough 5K @ Schumacher Plaza, Hermosa Beach
Mental wellness 5K, 9 AM start.

🏃‍♂️ Hills Are Alive Run @ Ernie Howlett Park, RHE
5K/10K trail race.

🎪 Fun Run & Fair @ Peninsula High, RHE
Games, food, and family fun.

🎾 Beach Tennis Tournament @ Hermosa Beach
Open matches all day.

🎶 Wayward Sons @ Lighthouse Café, Hermosa Beach
80s rock hits live.

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

🎾 Beach Tennis Finals @ Hermosa Beach
Championship matches.

🌟 Featured Events & Local Highlights

👑 Queen of the South Bay Surf Contest

📍 El Porto (42nd St. Tower), Manhattan Beach
🕒 Saturday, May 31 – 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
💰 Free Entry

An all-women’s surf competition celebrating strength, style, and community. Local surfers compete in multiple divisions — and the beach vibes are unbeatable.

🔹 Hosted by South Bay Boardrider's Club
🔹 Divisions for all ages and skill levels
🔹 Great for spectators — bring sunscreen
👉 More Info

🏃‍♀️ You Are Enough 5K Run/Walk

📍 Schumacher Plaza, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Saturday, May 31 – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
💰 $40 general | $30 groups/seniors | Free under 12

A 5K supporting mental wellness with a welcoming, community-focused vibe. The course runs along The Strand between Hermosa and Manhattan Beach piers.

🔹 Pet- and stroller-friendly
🔹 Live DJ + swag bags for participants
🔹 Organized by Giving Purpose Org
👉 Register

🏃‍♂️ Hills Are Alive 5K/10K Run/Walk

📍 Ernie Howlett Park, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 Saturday, May 31 | Race starts at 8:00 AM
💰 Registration Required (Save $10 if you sign up by 3/30)

This beloved South Bay trail race winds through RHE’s scenic bridle paths, offering both 5K and 10K options. Chip-timed and trophy-awarded, it’s a community race that delivers fresh air, fitness, and fun — no dogs or strollers on the course.

🔹 Scenic off-road route through RHE trails
🔹 Chip-timed with trophies for 1st place finishers
🔹 Packet pick-up on May 30 @ City Hall or race day @ park
🔹 No pets or strollers on course
👉 Register + Info

🎪 Community Fair & Fun Run

📍 Palos Verdes Peninsula High School Track, RHE
🕒 Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💰 $35 Registration

A fun-filled community day hosted by Community Helpline, with a casual fun run, bounce houses, games, food, and a big focus on mental health advocacy. Great for families, friends, and anyone who believes in movement + meaning.

🔹 All-ages fun run (casual, non-competitive)
🔹 Food vendors, games, and bounce houses
🔹 Mental health support & resource booths
🔹 Hosted by Community Helpline
👉 Register or Learn More

🚴 Bicycle Block Party

📍 2400 Marine Ave, Redondo Beach (next to Metro K Line Marine Station)
🕒 Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💰 Free Entry

Celebrate National Bike Month with a community-powered event full of e-bike demos, local orgs, and a group ride. It's a hands-on, family-friendly look at mobility in the South Bay.

🔹 Free e-bike test rides and giveaways
🔹 Tours of Upway and the Metro K Line Marine Station
🔹 Community tabling + safety tips from local partners
🔹 Group ride kicks off at 12:30 PM
👉 Event Details

🦋 SOAR – Tropical Butterflies

📍 South Coast Botanic Garden, Palos Verdes
🕒 Daily | Timed entry between 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💰 Ticketed Entry

Walk among hundreds of vibrant butterflies in a lush, tropical habitat. This interactive exhibit features a butterfly emergence chamber, feeding stations, and a magical pavilion flight zone.

🔹 See tropical species up-close — including blue morphos
🔹 Visit the Emergence Chamber to watch pupae hatch
🔹 Add the Butterfly Feeding Experience for even more interaction
🔹 Upgrade to the Ultimate Ticket for bonus access to Bamboozled — a garden-wide scavenger hunt with giant bamboo bird sculptures
👉 More Info & Tickets

🎾 Spring Fever II Beach Tennis Tournament

📍 14th St. & The Strand, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Friday–Sunday, May 30 – June 1
💰 Free to watch – Registration required to play

Three days of beach tennis action return to Hermosa with cash prizes, medals, and serious competition across all levels. Whether you're playing or just catching the vibe, it's a great excuse to be on the sand.

🔹 Singles, Doubles & Mixed formats across divisions
🔹 Cash prizes for top teams (based on entries)
🔹 Music, sponsor tents, and high-energy courtside action
🔹 Championship rounds on Sunday
👉 More Info & Registration

🎶 Sunday Funday with Wayward Sons

📍 The Lighthouse Café, Hermosa Beach
🕒 Sunday, June 1 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
💰 Ticketed Event

An afternoon of throwback energy and big '80s sound, right in the heart of Hermosa. Wayward Sons delivers rock anthems from Queen, Journey, Bon Jovi, and more — loud, fun, and packed with nostalgia.

🔹 All-ages welcome (21+ for bar access)
🔹 Full bar available + limited food menu (think tacos & burgers)
🔹 Mostly indoor venue, with some outdoor seating
👉 Get Tickets

🎥 Community Voices AAPI Film Festival

📍 Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estates
🕒 Saturday, May 31 – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
💰 Free Entry

A curated collection of short films directed by senior and amateur Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI), showcasing unique narratives that capture the AAPI experience. Post-screening Q&A with the directors.

🔹 Short films highlighting AAPI stories
🔹 Q&A session with filmmakers
🔹 Presented in partnership with VC Archives
👉 More Info

📸 South Bay Snapshot

👋 Until Next Time

That’s your weekend game plan.

If you know a local event, business, or hidden gem we should feature — reply and send it our way. We love community tips.

And if this guide saved you from weekend FOMO, share it with a friend who should be in the loop.

Until next Thursday,
Jaime
Chief Editor @MySouthBay

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