SoCal Beaches Magazine Blog

SoCal Beaches Magazine has developed a reputation for showcasing some of the hottest swimsuit, bikini and swimwear models in San Diego and Southern California and now their videos are on a Internet channel on Youtube.com showcasing over 60 videos

SoCal Beaches Magazine has always featured beautiful swimsuit models and photos and now they are also featuring some great swimsuit model videos. With a YouTube.com page that is expected to go over 1 million visitor views by the end of the year the new swimsuit models video channel is getting great respnse from viewers.

“We are very excited to be featuring some very attractive swimsuit models from San Diego and Southern California and showcasing their videos on our www.MissionBeachGirls.com website and also on our www.socalbeachmag.net website in the swimsuit models sections”, said spokesperson Mark Fitzgerald.

“We anticipate that our traffic will double in the next year as more and more online viewers start looking for video content in all sections of entertainment, travel and sports events coverage”, he continued.

SoCal Beaches Magazine is known to showcase the best of San Diego and Southern California beaches and swimsuit models and classic cars are very popular amongst viewers.

To check out some of the current videos online click the play button on the video screen below.

For more swimsuit and bikini models visit the SoCal Beaches Magazine website at
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2009 UCSD Longboard Luau - 16 Years of Surfing for Cancer Research - The initial count puts the 2009 total funds raised at $380,000

The 2009 UCSD Longboard Luau at Scripps Pier La Jolla

For the past 16 years, beachgoers have been invited to watch respected surfers, business leaders, community members and cancer survivors “surfing for a cure” at the annual Moores UCSD Cancer Center Luau & Longboard Invitational held at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography. This year members of the general public had the opportunity to participate in the Longboard Invitational portion of the event which took place on Sunday, August 23.

“The Longboard Luau is a one-of-a-kind event that allows everyone to come together to share in the ‘aloha’ spirit and raise money for a good cause,” said event co-chair Jessica Yingling. “It’s one of the most successful surfing fundraisers in the world, and to date has raised more than $3 million for research at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. By inviting more people to participate, we hope the event can be an even greater success.”

Legends of surfing history pose for a photo

The tournament took place at Scripps Pier in La Jolla beginning at 7:00 a.m. and continued for most of the morning. Teams competed for trophies, but the emphasis was not on skill level but rather participation and support for cancer research. Following the invitational, a ceremonial conch was blown at 11:30 a.m. to signal the beginning of the luau, which featured a sumptuous buffet, live music and traditional Polynesian dance presentations as well as live and silent auctions.

The ceremonial conch shell signaled the beginning of the Laua

Traditional Polynesian dancers from the 2009 UCSD Luau

In previous years, the surf teams were sponsored by companies and comprised of four team members selected by sponsors as well as a randomly selected surf “legend.” New this year, individuals interested in competing in the invitational could also earn a spot on a team—side-by-side with a surf legend—by fundraising through Active.com. Anyone interested in joining a team needed to commit to raising $2,500, which will earn them a coveted spot in the competition as well as two tickets to the Luau.

Surfers and surfing legends from the 2009 UCSD Luau

Surfers and surfing legends from the 2009 UCSD Longboard Luau

For more information on the event and participating in 2010 contact Moores UCSD Cancer Center at (858) 822-0023, or visit the event website at http://www.longboardluau.org or http://giving.ucsd.edu/newsAndEvents/luau.asp

The weather was perfect in La Jolla for the 2009 Longboard Luau event

The sunny La Jolla beaches were full of people and surfers for the event

One of the surfing legends rides a wave in before the photos

Another photo of surfers and surfing legends at the 2009 Longboard Luau

Perfect weather and great waves made for another succesful year

Catamaran Hotel on the Beach in San Diego offers Discounted Room Rates and Package Deals

Call 1-800-679-7707 for hotel packages and room rates
or use the links below

Catamaran Hotel and Resort special packages and room deals
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The Catamaran Hotel and Resort on Mission Bay

Situated right on the edge of Mission Beach and Pacific Beach the hotel is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, rentals and plenty of beach  and boardwalks.

The Catamaran Hotel sits on Mission Bay and the Mission Bay boardwalk and the Pacific Ocean and boardwalk is just one block away.

This year the Catamaran Hotel is offering a host of great deals on hotel room rates and special packages for guests traveling to San Diego.

The Catamaran Resort & Spa offers casual elegance in a tropical paradise, with acres of exotic trees and plants bordered by a white sand beach at the edge of Mission Bay.

The Catamaran’s spacious rooms are decorated in a Tropical decor. All of our rooms offer a patio or balcony, include refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in room movies & video games, and high speed internet access.

Resort Amenities include the award winning Atoll restaurant, Moray’s cocktail lounge, a large heated pool & jacuzzi, full service water sports rental department, bicycle rentals, and the Catamaran Resort Spa, a world class health and wellness facility.

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Enjoy beachfront accommodations as well as Fabulous Four passes! The Fabulous Four Combo includes one-day admission to four of San Diego’s finest attractions: Legoland California; the San Diego Zoo; the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park; and, SeaWorld San Diego. You will stay at the Catamaran Resort…

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The Catamaran Resort & Spa offers casual elegance in a tropical paradise, with acres of exotic trees and plants bordered by a white sand beach at the edge of Mission Bay.

The Catamaran’s spacious rooms are decorated in a Tropical decor. All of our rooms offer a patio or balcony, include refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, in room movies & video games, and high speed internet access.

Resort Amenities include the award winning Atoll restaurant, Moray’s cocktail lounge, a large heated pool & jacuzzi, full service water sports rental department, bicycle rentals, and the Catamaran Resort Spa, a world class health and wellness facility.

Call 1-800-679-7707 for hotel packages and room rates
or use the links below

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Travel Green

The Catamaran Hotel is dedicated to environmental preservation in the following ways: recycling program for glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, newspaper, batteries, and fluorescent bulbs; soaps and horticultural oils are used as an organic alternative to chemicals for integrated pest management on plants; use of organic fertilizers; deep root growth techniques are used to eliminate the need for daily watering; UV lamp treatment for ponds instead of weekly draining; solar heating for swimming pool; eco-friendly chiller replacement in 2006; water conservation program for guest room sheets and towels laundering; pressure washing, pipe, and drain maintenance is done with a citrus-based, biodegradable cleaning product; takeout containers are not styrofoam; and, dry cleaning service uses eco-friendly solvents.

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SURF DOG CONTEST WINNER CARVES NEW WAVES
AS SHE TANDEM SURFS WITH 15-YEAR-OLD
SPINAL CORD INJURED ADAPTIVE SURFER

9:00 AM Thursday August 20th at Del Mar Dog Beach

SAN DIEGO, CA, August 14, 2009…”Rip Curl Ricki,” a local golden retriever surf contest winner, will be taking to the waves next Thursday, August 20, to learn a new skill: surfing tandem with Patrick Ivison, a 15-year-old spinal cord injured adaptive surfer.  “Ricochet” (as she is known on land) has been surfing since she was a puppy, and has always been part of surfing fundraising efforts for great causes.  The newest project for Ricochet, however, presents a unique and exciting challenge: training to surf tandem, as well as alongside Patrick Ivison, who suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of an accident when he was only 14 months old.  Patrick was diagnosed quadriplegic, but he is able to surf using an adaptive surfboard. 

In addition to accomplishing a tandem surf ride with a person with limited physical abilities (rarely, if ever done), Ricochet will use her surf training next week to prepare for upcoming surf competitions/fundraisers for Patrick.

Although Patrick has excelled through the years in both school and adaptive sports (adaptive surfing is his specialty), he recently decided that having a service dog would help him achieve greater independence as he approaches his college years. Paws’itive Teams, a local non-profit organization that places service dogs with persons with disabilities, caught wind of Patrick’s story and matched him with a golden retriever named Kona.

Patrick also participates in an intense physical therapy program funded through Help Patrick Walk, which helps him build strength by exercising parts of his body he can’t move or control on his own.  Since starting his therapy, Patrick has been able to do things he never thought he could. 

The costs of training a service dog, and specialized physical therapy are steep, however – that’s where Ricochet’s knack for surfing and fundraising comes in.

Ricochet will be carving waves in San Diego for the next several weeks to prepare for the Helen Woodward Surf Dog Surf-a-thon in Del Mar on September 13, 2009 as well as the Surf City Surf Dog event in Huntington Beach on October 11. 

Patrick is an official beneficiary for the Surf City Surf Dog contest, and the proceeds donated to Ricochet through her fundraising efforts will go directly to Paws’itive Teams, and Help Patrick Walk, for the sole purpose of easing the financial burden on Patrick and his family. 

Note to Media:

More information can be found at www.ripcurlricki.com, www.pawsteams.org, and www.helppatrickwalk.org.  Please also contact Judy Fridono (707) 228-0679 or Brian Geddes (805) 279-7810 for more information.

Top La Jolla Luxury Hotels, Resorts and Lodging

La Jolla California has been a happening town since its very early beginings when the first early settlers came to
draw and paint the amazing coastal landscape. Soon after Hollywood elites and A list stars started making the trips
from Los Angeles down to the cozy little coastal community to bask in the sun and enjoy the pristine beaches
and luxury hotels.

Not much has changed since then except that La Jolla has grown quite a bit since then. La Jolla is still home to some of San Diego’s best restaurants, shopping, art galleries, high end jewelry stores and of courseluxury hotels and resorts.

If you are planning on coming to La Jolla and are looking for luxury lodging then check out our list
of the 6 best luxury hotels, lodging and resorts in the La Jolla area.

La Jolla Hotels Master List - Use this link to find 26 La Jolla area hotels and save anywhere from
30% to 50% + on retial hotel room rates
http://hotels.socalbeachmag.net/2219_hotel-list.html?locationID=g3338

1. La Valencia Hotel - 1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hotel room rates start at $225.86

Hotel information and reservations link or call 1-(800) 679-7707
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The La Valencia Hotel is perhaps the most well known luxury hotel in Southern California.
It was one of the original hotels in La Jolla that attracted Hollywood talent and it
is still to this day a hot spot for celebrities and high end visitors.

The La Valancia Hotel has a great bar and 2 restaurants in addition to new cabanas and
luxury cottoges located down by the pool area.

Thursday thru Sunday there is live music is the lounge area of the hotel and it is within walking distance
to everything in La Jolla Village being centally located on Prospect Street.

Situated atop La Jolla Cove overlooking the Pacific Ocean and just steps from miles of stunning coastline,
world-class museums, shopping and galleries, La Valencia is a perfect blend of location and recreation.

The Mediterranean inspired architecture and decor, including beautiful courtyards, hand painted murals
and exquisite Spanish mosaics, evokes old-world charm.

Boasting perfectly appointed accommodations, La Valencia’s luxury guest rooms are
decorated using warm tropical hues, luxurious textiles, custom furnishings and feature stunning
views of the Pacific Ocean, the lush tropical landscaping, or the picturesque La Jolla village.

Hotel information and reservations link
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La Valencia Hotel packages and special rooom rates
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La Valencia Hotel Map
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Hotel rooms start at $250.00 per night

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Ever since the U.S. Open Golf Tournament came to San Diego this hotel has been the talk of the town.

The hotel is located on Torrey Pines Road and sits right on the edge of the Torrey Pines Golf Course.

If you are a golfer you will love staying here and enjoying the beautiful views of Torrey Pines State Park and the Pacific Ocean off in the distance. The hotel was completely rebuilt 2 years ago and offers a great list of amenities including  a spa, pool area and an amazing in house restaurant.

This Craftsman-style resort features spacious guest rooms and suites, full-service spa, junior olympic-size pool
surrounded by trellised cabanas, state-of-the-art exercise room, and two restaurants,
including the Lodge’s signature restaurant, A.R. Valentien, serving contemporary California cuisine.

Our generously sized rooms offer views of the golf course or The Lodge’s central courtyard.

Custom designed furniture, fabrics, and carpets give the rooms a feel of elegance and warmth, and each room features the high-tech details demanded by todays travelers, including complimentary high-speed wireless internet access in all guest rooms, meeting spaces and public areas.

The Lodge’s signature restaurant, A.R. Valentien, voted as “Best New Restaurant” by Esquire Magazine, takes its name from a talented early-1900’s California artist whose works in ceramics, watercolors and oils are now valued collectors items. A.R. Valentien features fresh regional cuisine by the award winning chef Jeff Jackson, and is served in an elegant, timbered room overlooking the 18th hole of the Torrey Pines Golf Course. The restaurant’s decor also includes an exhibit of original Valentien artwork.

More hotel information and reservations - book online or call 1-(800) 679-7707
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines Resort Specials
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Map location of The Lodge at Torrey Pines
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Travel Green
The Lodge at Torrey Pines is dedicated to environmental preservation in the following ways:
recycling program for glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, newspaper, and batteries;
energy conservation retrofit in 2008; native plant landscaping; use of reclaimed water for irrigation;
90% pesticide free landscape; use of underground drip irrigation; many spa products are in recycled plastic,
paraben-free or organic packaging; use of organic and local foods; wines are all California vineyards;
biodegradable products are used for outdoor events; reuse of shipping supplies and packing peanuts;
takeout boxes are recycled content; 100% saline swimming pool eliminates the need for chlorine chemicals;
and, dry cleaning service uses eco-friendly solvents.

3. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines - 10950 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hotel room rates starting at $135.00 per night

For hotel information and reservations visit the link below or call 1-800-679-7707
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Atop the bluffs of La Jolla, California, overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course and the majestic Pacific Ocean sits the Four Diamond Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines hotel.

You will experience a feeling of seclusion yet remain close to everything that San Diego, California has to offer.

All guest rooms are non-smoking.

Once you experience this enchanting oasis, you’ll know why it was so aptly named “the jewel” when discovered in the 19th century. We look forward to seeing you in La Jolla at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Special Package Deals - Book online or call 1-800-679-7707
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For hotel information and reservations visit the link below or call 1-800-679-7707
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4. Hotel Parisi - 1111 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hotel room rates starting at $219.00 per night

Hotel reservations and information on the link below or
call (800) 679-7707
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Hotel Parisi is one of the best boutique hotels in La Jolla and the San Diego area.

It is centrally located in La Jolla Village and is close to plenty of great
shopping and restaurants. It is one of the newer hotels in the area and popular with a long list of well-to-do clientel.

Hotel Parisi is a harmonious retreat within La Jolla, arguably one of California’s most beautiful luxury boutique hotels. Fringed by sandy coves and palms, the village is a shopper’s delight of boutiques and galleries.

Hotel Parisi is your personal hideaway with a high level of unobtrusive service, a Zen-elegant, feng-shui sanctuary where contemporary style and comfort meet in a blend of walnut furnishings and original art.

Our 20 holistic health practitioners, on call 24 hours, evaluate guests’ needs before recommending from over 40 therapies.

Travel Green
As a member of Green Hotels, our commitment to the environment is important. You may see our “green efforts” around your room, including refillable bath products, 100 percent cotton linens, a keycard activated lighting system, and our place card providing the option to reuse towels and sheets.
 
Hotel reservations and information on the link below or call (800) 679-7707
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Map of Hotel Parisi
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5. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club - 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hotel room rates starting at $229.00 per night

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Hotel information and online reservations or call (800) 679-7707 and book by phone
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This 90-room oceanfront hotel offers a private beach, championship tennis, par-3 golf, massage services and world-class dining

Within this beautifully landscaped paradise, you will experience the charm of the past combined with all of the modern day luxuries and amenities set amidst an incredible oceanfront setting.

One of a select few oceanfront hotel destinations in San Diego, the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club offers standard hotel rooms as well as one, two and three bedroom suites, perfect for a family getaway.

Also enjoy the perks of our private beach, championship tennis, par-3 golf, massage services, beach activities, and award-winning dining at The Marine Room.

Treat your family to an unforgettable vacation by staying in one of our guest rooms or suites.

Spend the day on the beach, by the pool, or in the comfort of your room with a view.

Staying with us offers something special for everyone. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, fitness fanatic, sunbather, or deep sleeper, you are sure to find a way to enjoy yourself at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club!

Discover a destination where treasured traditions continue year after year.

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club Hotel information and online reservations
or call (800) 679-7707 and book by phone
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Map of the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
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6. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa - 9700 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hotel room rates starting at $290.00 per night

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, where the setting is old California coastal rancho and the feeling is pure relaxation. Located adjacent to the University of California San Diego on the convenient Torrey Pines Road, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is just minutes from the newer La Jolla Village area, and up the hill from downtown La Jolla’s celebrated Prospect Street and Girard Avenue.

Thoughtfully designed and impeccably furnished, each room invites a heightened sense of well being.

Bedding is adorned with plush comforter, linens and pillows. Elegant bathrooms offer luxurious personal amenities.

And convenient work desk with wireless, high-speed technology, high-back reading chair and accompanying leather
ottoman all add to your comfort.

This is the newest luxury hotel in La Jolla and although now known for views or being on the beach it is a perfect place for business travel and luxury travel guests who lovepeace and quiet surroundings

Book this hotel online on the link below or call 1-800-679-7707 and book by phone -Save up to 35% on hotel room rates
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Map of the Estancia Hotel in La Jolla
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7. La Jolla Shores Hotel - 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037

Hotel room rates starting at 188.50 per night

Book hotel room online below or call 1-800-679-7707
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The La Jolla Shores Hotel is our personal favorite
luxury hotel in La Jolla

Located right on the edge of La Jolla Shores Park and Beach this hotel offers great deals on hotel room rates and is quiet even though situated right on the boardwalk.

It has a great in house restaurant and kayaks launch right from the beach below.

The La Jolla Shores Hotel offers heated outdoor swimming pool and spa, fitness center,
tennis, in-room massage services and oceanfront dining!

Bathed by salt air breezes, the La Jolla Shores Hotel is one of the select few hotels
in San Diego situated directly on the beach. Since 1970, our oceanfront hotel in La Jolla,
California has created vacation memories that last a lifetime.

La Jolla Shores Hotel offers comfortably appointed guest rooms with garden,
coastal or oceanfront views and private balconies or lanais. Enjoy a variety of hotel activities,
including an outdoor heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi, in-room massage services,
tennis and beach activities. Water sport rentals, tours and lessons, including kayaking,
snorkeling, scuba diving and surfing are available from several local businesses conveniently
located within walking distance to the hotel.

The picturesque waterfront location is the ideal destination to celebrate a special occasion,
host a business meeting, or say “I do” on the sand as the sun sets upon another brilliant day in La Jolla.
Offering 7,500 square feet of intimate indoor and outdoor venues, La Jolla Shores Hotel provides a
dynamic setting in which to host your next event.

However you experience the La Jolla Shores Hotel, they look forward to making it a tradition of a lifetime.

Book hotel room online below or call 1-800-679-7707
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Special hotel room rates and packages below
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Map to the La Jolla Shores Hotel
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More La Jolla Luxury hotels, motels and lodging

Find 26 La Jolla area hotels, motels and lodging locations on the
link below and save 25% to 50% when you book online or call 1-800-679-7707
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Skate the Coast Fundraiser Sends Skateboarders Down the Southern California Coast to Raise Money for Breast Cancer Educational Programs 

You’re invited to take part in the 3rd Annual Skate the Coast (STC), a longboarding marathon all in the name of breast cancer education and awareness.  This exciting event runs along a 19-mile stretch of boardwalk from the Santa Monica Beach pier to Redondo Beach pier. In the past this event has attracted skaters young and old and of all abilities to push for the cause!
 
Since its inception this unique event has had had over 200 participants fundraised nearly $25,000, and has gained attention from Fuel and Grind TV.  
 
For more info or to register online please visit
B4BC.org or skatethelake.com
 
Fundraising page:
The top fundraiser at each event will be awarded a custom B4BC longboard deck and other prizes.  Go to http://www.active.com/donate/skatethelake to make a donation or create your own fundraising page for the cause.  

Skate the Coast Fundraiser hits Southern California beaches Oct. 24

This will be the third annual Skate the Coast Event where skateboarders, roller bladers and roller skaters help riase money for the www.B4BC.org organization.

For anyone interested in participating in this event or other upcoming events visit the www.B4BC.org website.

If you’re interested in learning how you can help when B4BC’s in your area, please send a note to volunteer@b4bc.org. Make sure to include your name, age, contact info, and what city you live in. Please check out event’s calendar for upcoming opportunities.

Dalhausser/Rogers Win at AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Hermosa Beach Open presented by Virgin America

Win marks record fourth consecutive Hermosa Beach title

Todd Rogers Saves a Shot for Partner Phil Dalhausser

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. (August 9, 2009) – Olympic gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their unprecedented fourth consecutive AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Hermosa Beach Open presented by Virgin America Sunday.

Top-seeded Dalhausser and Rogers beat second-seeded John Hyden and Sean Scott, 18-21, 21-15, 15-9, in the final. 

Down 7-6 in the third and deciding game, Dalhausser and Rogers went on a 5-0 run to get ahead for good.

Although they’ve now won five of the season’s 10 events, it’s been a relatively mediocre season for the duo, who won 11 of 15 AVP events and an Olympic gold medal last year. They hadn’t won on the AVP Crocs Tour since May. 

“What feels even better (than winning four straight) is getting back on the podium,” Dalhausser said.

Dalhausser/Rogers beat sixth-seeded Brad Keenan and Nick Lucena to make the final, and Hyden/Scott beat third-seeded Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal.

See below for more flash quotes on their win and Rogers playing with Shaquille O’Neal against two-time gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Sunday for a taping of “Shaq Vs.”

For more information on the AVP Crocs Tour, please visit www.avp.com.

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Hermosa Beach - Home of great beaches and the 2009 AVP Hermosa Beach Open

About AVP, Inc.:

AVP, Inc. is a leading lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. One of the fastest growing entities in the sports world, the AVP operates two of the industry’s most prominent national outdoor touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour (1983) and the AVP Hot Winter Nights Indoor Tour (launched in 2008). The AVP is set to stage more than 35 events throughout the United States in 2009 and features more than 150 of the top men and women competitors in the sport. AVP athletes won both the women’s and men’s gold medals at the 2008 Games in Beijing, marking the first gold medal sweep by a single country in the history of Olympic Beach Volleyball. AVP is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information, please visit www.avp.com.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (August 8, 2009) – Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh captured the women’s title Saturday at the AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Hermosa Beach Open presented by Virgin America, securing their seventh victory in 10 tournaments this season on the professional beach volleyball tour.

Youngs and Branagh, the top-seeded team, beat second-seeded Jennifer Kessy and April Ross, 19-21, 23-21, 15-11 in the final to win their second straight tournament. Kessy and Ross are the recently crowned world champions.

“Winning in Manhattan was a huge deal, and also Hermosa,” Branagh said. “This is where we train, so this is our home beach. Huntington, Manhattan and Hermosa – we won all three of those events, and I’m elated.”

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh and partner Rachel Wacholder finished tied for fifth, both playing in their first tournament this year after sitting out most of the season to start families.

 The top-seeded men’s team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers moved on unscathed into the semifinals. After winning twice Friday, Dalhausser and Rogers beat eighth-seeded Ty Loomis and Casey Patterson, 21-17, 21-14 on Saturday morning. They toppled fourth-seeded Matt Olson and Kevin Wong, 21-19, 21-14 to advance to the semis. Dalhassuer and Rogers have won four times on tour this season and are aiming for an unprecedented fourth straight Hermosa Beach Open title. 

The men’s semifinals will be broadcast live Sunday on Universal Sports at 10:30 a.m. PDT, while the men’s final will be broadcast live on NBC Sports at 1:30 p.m. PDT.

Walsh’s fifth-place finish in the women’s draw marked the first time in 80 career AVP events that she hadn’t advanced to the semifinals. Walsh’s regular partner, Misty May-Treanor, with whom she’s partnered to win 99 events and two gold medals, is taking the entire 2009 season off from competition after suffering an Achilles’ tendon injury participating on the TV show “Dancing With the Stars.”

The AVP Crocs Slam Bud Light Hermosa Beach Open presented by Virgin America is taking place on the north side of the Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

For more information on the AVP Crocs Tour, please visit www.avp.com.

Rachel Wacholder celebrated her fisrt match back with Kerry Walsh since both having babies

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About AVP, Inc.:

AVP, Inc. is a leading lifestyle sports entertainment company focused on the production, marketing and distribution of professional beach volleyball events worldwide. One of the fastest growing entities in the sports world, the AVP operates two of the industry’s most prominent national outdoor touring series, the AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour (1983) and the AVP Hot Winter Nights Indoor Tour (launched in 2008). The AVP is set to stage more than 35 events throughout the United States in 2009 and features more than 150 of the top men and women competitors in the sport. AVP athletes won both the women’s and men’s gold medals at the 2008 Games in Beijing, marking the first gold medal sweep by a single country in the history of Olympic Beach Volleyball. AVP is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. For more information, please visit www.avp.com.

New SoCal Beaches TV Show Features the Best of SoCal Beaches Magazine Videos

When it comes to covering the beaches of Southern California there is plenty to see and do. SoCal Beaches Magazine covers a wide range of beach related content including action sports, lifestyle, scenic locations, classic cars, swimsuit models and local events. These beach related subjects are now being broadcast online at www.socalbeachestv.com

The new online network showcases taped video broadcasts but according to SoCal Beaches Magazine spokesperson Mark Fitzgerald “We are looking at a live broadcast show to be coming in the near future.

SoCal Beaches Magazine has been showcasing Southern California beaches since 2005 and the online video broadcast is a big stepping stone to expand the viewing audience.

“Our goal this year is to reach over 1 million visitors and with the help of our new Socal Beaches TV broadcast we hope to double that figuire in the next year or so”, continued Fitzgerald.

Views can watch SoCal Beaches TV at www.socalbeachestv.com
http://www.socalbeachmag.net/socalbeachestv.html and also on a broadcast page here on the SoCal Beaches Blog webpage
http://www.socalbeachesblog.com/?page_id=568

Advertisers wishing to run promotional video or commercials on the new channel can contact SoCal Beaches Magazine at (858) 736-9310 or by email at getinfo@san.rr.com