18th Annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party - Saturday, July 31, 2027

Marina Beach Party Committee: Rick Tobin, Jean Tobin, Peter Yates, Chris Twining, Pat Knowles, DJ O'Day, and Terry Taylor 

This will be our 18th annual Marina Beach Party for all class years on Saturday, July 31, 2027 between 9 am and 6 pm. Past alumni, faculty, friends, and family are welcome each year for this FREE annual event. The opening weekend for the US Open of Surfing is usually scheduled on this same late July weekend.

Our beach party site is on the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This location is approximately several hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is on the corner of Warner and PCH.

For the next 2027 event, we will be offering trivia games, cornhole tournament, raffle prizes (we handed out more than 50 raffle prizes in 2026), and most festive and creatively decorate tents. The longer you stay at the beach party, the better your odds of winning prizes and meeting new Viking friends.

 Trophies and numerous donated gifts will be awarded for all of these contests along with ticket raffles for prizes over several hours. For Vikings who don't have their own canopy beach  tents with them, we will assign you to one of the numbered tents and possibly rotate you to other tents for new games if you'd like to participate. This way, you will have the opportunity to interact with more people who you don't know.

We will need volunteers to help assist with all of these contests. Good luck, Vikings!!!

The summer concert series generally takes place at SeaLegs and peaks in late July where we will likely see upwards of three live bands throughout the day, while enjoying the sunshine, longer days, and warmer ocean water.

For more details, please join our main Marina High School (HB) Annual Beach Party 2.0 group for updates and to find old Vikings friends:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/627483673626193

For friends and family who don't have access to Facebook, please forward them the Marina Beach Party website link:
http://www.marinabeachparty.com

In 2027, the Class Years of '67, '72, '77, '82, '87, '92, '97, '02, '07, '12, '17, and '22 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, you are more than welcome.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $20 (general - prices subject to change) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive (especially before 12 noon), the better the parking options will be on that same day.

We strongly encourage you to consider taking Uber, Lyft, or some other type of rideshare option to the Beach Party because the parking lot can fill up on busy summer weekends. One example is parking one mile away at the Huntington Harbour Mall, grabbing a drink at the Harbour Rackhouse, and calling a rideshare. Later, a fellow Viking who parked in the lot earlier may drop you back off at your car. Or, you may walk, ride your bike, or grab your skateboard.

Here is the beach parking lot link:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289

17th Annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party - Saturday, July 25, 2026

Event Coordinators: Pat Knowles, Chris Twining, Terry Taylor, Peter Yates, DJ O'Day, Jean Tobin, and Rick Tobin 

This will be our 17th consecutive annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party for all class years that's scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2026 between 9 am and 7 pm. To date, we've had thousands of Viking alumni, family, and friends attend our annual beach parties. 

Our beach party site is on the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This location is approximately several hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is near the corner of Warner and PCH.

The summer concert series generally takes place at SeaLegs, so we will likely see several live band performances from the sand while enjoying the sunshine, longer days, and warmer ocean water.

Please RSVP and share our invitation page on Facebook and other social media pages to let other Vikings know about the next Marina High Alumni Beach Party event: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/24008984198759963

Here's a brilliant drone film video that was produced by Mike Sola for our 2018 Beach Party:
https://vimeo.com/282991840

Here's another awesome drone film video created by Mike Sola for our 2022 Marina High Alumni Beach Party:
https://vimeo.com/739903146

To see more details and photos of past Beach Parties as well, please visit our main Marina High Alumni Beach Party group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/627483673626193

In 2026, the Class Years of '66, '71, '76, '81, '86, '91, '96, '01, '06, '11, '15, and '21 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, you are more than welcome.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $20 (general - prices subject to change) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive (especially before 12 noon), the better the parking options will be on that same day.

We strongly encourage you to consider taking Uber, Lyft, or some other type of rideshare option to the Beach Party because the parking lot can fill up on busy summer weekends. One example is parking one mile away at the Huntington Harbour Mall, grabbing a drink at the Harbour Rackhouse, and calling a rideshare. Later, a fellow Viking who parked in the lot earlier may drop you back off at your car. Or, you may walk, ride your bike, or grab your skateboard.

Sweet 16th Annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party - Saturday, July 26, 2025

This will be our 16th consecutive annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party for all class years that's scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025 between 9 am and 7 pm. To date, we've had thousands of Viking alumni, family, and friends attend our annual beach parties. 

Our beach party site is on the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This location is approximately several hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is near the corner of Warner and PCH.

The summer concert series generally takes place at SeaLegs, so we will likely see several live band performances from the sand while enjoying the sunshine, longer days, and warmer ocean water.

Please RSVP and share our invitation page on Facebook and other social media pages to let other Vikings know about the next Marina High Alumni Beach Party event: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/978405904506993?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D

Here's a brilliant drone film video that was produced by Mike Sola for our 2018 Beach Party:
https://vimeo.com/282991840

Here's another awesome drone film video created by Mike Sola for our 2022 Marina High Alumni Beach Party:
https://vimeo.com/739903146

To see more details and photos of past Beach Parties as well, please visit the newly updated Marina High Alumni Beach Party group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/627483673626193

In 2025, the Class Years of '70, '75, '80, '85, '90, '95, '00, '05, '10, and '15 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, you are more than welcome.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $20 (general - prices subject to change) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive (especially before 12 noon), the better the parking options will be on that same day.

We strongly encourage you to consider taking Uber, Lyft, or some other type of rideshare option to the Beach Party because the parking lot can fill up on busy summer weekends. One example is parking one mile away at the Huntington Harbour Mall, grabbing a drink at the Harbour Rackhouse, and calling a rideshare. Later, a fellow Viking who parked in the lot earlier may drop you back off at your car. Or, you may walk, ride your bike, or grab your skateboard.

Marina High Alumni Beach Party - Saturday, July 27, 2024

This will be our 15th annual Marina Beach Party for all class years. Past alumni, faculty, friends, and family are welcome each year for this FREE annual event. The US Open of Surfing will likely begin on this same July 27th day near the Huntington Beach Pier a few miles away.

The Marina High Alumni Beach Party will be located at the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This site is several hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is near the corner of Warner and PCH. Many of us are setting up near 5:30 or 6 am. We'd really appreciate it if more Viking alumni can show up closer to the 6 am parking lot opening time to grab the prime beach space next to SeaLegs at the Beach and set up the tents with us. It will make the event much more successful with your help. Thank you for any assistance.

Here is a drone video taken at the 2018 Beach Party by Michael Sola which also includes a large number of photos from the party:

https://vimeo.com/282991840

For friends and family who don't have access to Facebook, please forward them the Marina Beach Party website link:

http://www.marinabeachparty.com/

To see more details and photos of past Beach Parties as well, please visit the newly updated Marina High Alumni Beach Party group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/627483673626193

In 2024, the class years of '69, '74, '79, '84, '89, '94, '99, '04, '09, and '14 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. We had a record 30+ class years represented by Marina alumni at the 2018 Marina Beach Party. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, you are more than welcome and we will help you promote the event.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $20 (general) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive, the better the parking options will be on that same day. All parking prices are subject to change.

Here is the beach parking lot link:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289

14th Annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party - July 29th, 2023

This will be our 14th annual Marina Beach Party for all class years. Past alumni, faculty, friends, and family are welcome each year for this FREE annual event. The US Open of Surfing will also begin on this same July 29th day near the Huntington Beach Pier a few miles away.

On Saturday, July 29th, 2023 at 10 am, we will be holding our 14th annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party for all class years at the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This location is approximately a few hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is near the corner of Warner and PCH. Many of us are setting up near 6 am, so you're welcome to arrive earlier to join us.

Here is a drone video taken at the 2018 Beach Party by Michael Sola which also includes a large number of photos from the party:

https://vimeo.com/282991840

For friends and family who don't have access to Facebook, please forward them the Marina Beach Party website link:

http://www.marinabeachparty.com/

In 2023, the Class Years of '68, '73, '78, '83, '88, '93, '98, '03, '08, and '13 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. We had a record 30+ class years represented by Marina alumni at the 2018 Marina Beach Party. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, you are more than welcome and we will help you promote the event.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $15 to $20 (general) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive, the better the parking options will be on that same day. All parking prices are subject to change.

Here is the beach parking lot link:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289

13th Annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party - Saturday, July 30, 2022

This will be our 13th annual Marina Beach Party for all class years. Past alumni, faculty, friends, and family are welcome each year for this FREE annual event. The US Open of Surfing may or may not be starting on this same late July weekend in 2022 as well.

On Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at 10 am, we will be holding our 13th annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party for all class years at the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This location is approximately a few hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is near the corner of Warner and PCH.

Here is a drone video taken at the 2018 Beach Party by Michael Sola which also includes a large number of photos from the party:

https://vimeo.com/282991840

For friends and family who don't have access to Facebook, please forward them the Marina Beach Party website link:

http://www.marinabeachparty.com/

In 2022, the Class Years of '72, '77, '82, '87, '92, '97, '02, '07, and '12 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. We had a record 30+ class years represented by Marina alumni at the 2018 Marina Beach Party. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, you are more than welcome.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $15 (general) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive, the better the parking options will be on that same day.

Here is the beach parking lot link:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289

Marina High Alumni Beach Party - July 31, 2021

Please note that this scheduled event is subject to future beach regulations. If public events are not allowed by July 2021 on the beach, then people are still welcome to visit SeaLegs at the Beach (opens at 10 am) on the same day and time on Saturday, July 31st in 2021 for so long as it continues to remain open to the general public. If so, they can set up their own individual beach canopy tents just like many of us did in 2020 and rent private cabanas or fire pit ring areas in SeaLegs, if interested. Our beach party location is right adjacent to SeaLegs at the Beach, which is the largest beachfront restaurant and bar in Southern California. https://www.sealegsatthebeach.com/

This will be our 12th annual Marina Beach Party for all class years. Past alumni, faculty, friends, and family are welcome each year for this FREE annual event. The US Open of Surfing may or may not be starting on this same late July weekend in 2021 as well.

On Saturday, July 31st, 2021 at 10 am, we will be holding our 12th annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party for all class years at the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This location is approximately a few hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is near the corner of Warner and PCH.

Here is a drone video taken at the 2018 Beach Party by Michael Sola which also includes a large number of photos from the party:

https://vimeo.com/282991840

For friends and family who don't have access to Facebook, please forward them the Marina Beach Party website link:

http://www.marinabeachparty.com/

In 2021, the Class Years of '71, '76, '81, '86, '91, '96, '01, '06, and '11 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. Additionally, some class years in 2020 delayed their reunion gatherings until 2021. We had a record 30+ class years represented by Marina alumni at the 2018 Marina Beach Party. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, you are more than welcome.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $15 (general) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive, the better the parking options will be on that same day.

Here is the beach parking lot link:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289

Marina High Alumni Beach Party - July 25th, 2020 (Saturday)

This will be our 11th annual Marina Beach Party for all class years. Past alumni, faculty, friends, and family are welcome each year for this FREE annual event.

On Saturday, July 25th, 2020 at 10 am, we will be holding our 11th annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party for all class years at the Bolsa Chica State Beach near Lifeguard Tower 26 in Huntington Beach, and right adjacent to the Sea Legs at the Beach restaurant and bar. This location is approximately a few hundred yards south of Jack in the Box, which is near the corner of Warner and PCH.

Here is a drone video taken at the 2018 Beach Party by Michael Sola which also includes a large number of photos from the party:

https://vimeo.com/282991840

For friends and family who don't have access to Facebook, please forward them the Marina Beach Party website link:

http://www.marinabeachparty.com/

In 2020, the Class Years of '70, '75, '80, '85, '90, '95, '00, '05, and '10 may be scheduling either mini-reunions or more formal events. We had a record 30+ class years represented by Marina alumni at the 2018 Marina Beach Party. If these class years plan on holding their individual class reunions within the Beach Party as either their main reunion event or as a portion of their weekend reunion event, please let us know so that we may coordinate and market the events together.

PARKING INFORMATION: There is free parking north of Jack in the Box in Sunset Beach, and paid gated parking for $7.50 (disabled), $14 (senior), and $15 (general) in the adjacent lot several hundreds yards south. The earlier you arrive, the better the parking options will be on that same day.

Here is the beach parking lot link:
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24289

Beach Games for All Ages

The 10th annual Marina High Alumni Beach Party will have more games than ever before with the following planned activities:

* Beach Volleyball
* Cornhole / Bean Bag Toss
* Sandcastle Building Contest
* Jenga Tower (Stacked Wood Blocks)
* Trivia Games
* Card Games
For the first time ever in the history of the Marina Beach Party, we'll be playing beach volleyball games just behind our group's tents on the sand. We are very pleased to announce that Andy Klussmann (MHS '82, captain and member of UCLA's national championship volleyball teams, and a former pro beach volleyball player himself) will be our honorary team coach, referee, and teammate as needed.
These game activities are exceptional ways to connect or reconnect with new and older Viking friends whether you visit the Beach Party alone or with a large group of family and friends. If you have other games that you can bring, please let us know.

For those people who just want to chill on the sand, the Bottomless Champagne flows from 10 am to 12 noon for $20 at SeaLegs along with the music and the official start of the Marina Beach Party which also begins at 10 am. If the activities wear you out, then you can get some "fuel" at the potluck table filled with lots of tasty food.

2018 Marina Beach Party Video

Linked is the 15-minute professional video with numerous photos and songs that was produced by former Marina High Head Athletic Trainer named Mike Sola:

https://vimeo.com/282991840
Marina High School 2018 Alumni Beach Party Reunion