We went up to Hermosa Beach for the 4th of July holiday. And one of the best things about the 4th is the Ironman. Not your traditional competition. The 3 events are run, paddle and drink? You must complete a run to the pier and then a paddle, and then guzzle a 6 pack of your favorite beer. The contest has been going on for over 30 years. It started as a very small group and has grown to have about 400 participants. It has become the way to start the 4th in Hermosa, and the party just continues from there, we mike, my parents and I walked down to the HB pier and it is one gigantic party. From the people hanging out on the strand homes to people just walking down the strand looking to be and be seen, it is WILD! We spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out on the front porch in the sun and having a few cocktails of our own, and then had a great dinner with the neighbors. The fireworks show was a little small due to the fact that it is illegal in HB and the cops were everywhere but we had fun none the less. Check out the gallery for more photos.