Long Beach International Sea Festival 2009

The Long Beach International Sea Festival is the name given to a collection of events that take place in Long Beach every summer over a period of two and a half months from late June through August. Most of them are on or near the water, although over time events have spread throughout the city. Some of the events are really only interesting to the competitors (there's not much to watch in a race to Catalina unless you're in it.), while others are enjoyable for the whole family. Some events are designed for children with special needs.