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Health & Fitness

Free 'Hugs' at the U.S. Open Surfing Event

The event draws records crowds every year from near and far.

If you don't surf or don't have any interest in being a spectator, there appears to be an opportunity for a free hug or two at the U.S. Open of Surfing event in Huntington Beach.

I recently took a trip from Laguna Niguel with a buddy, it only took about 40 minutes from my house. Lots of interesting things to see and do while there if you want to get out of the immediate area.

The event runs through Aug. 5, see schedule of events here.

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