Huntington Beach once had a riot that many say was caused after some rowdy attendees of the OP Surfing Competition and Swimsuit Contest got a little out of hand.  Reportedly one person pulled down the bathing suit of a swimsuit competitor and then all hell broke loose.

While half our family was at home watching the reports, several family member were downtown when the riot broke out. They heard people yell, Run! They looked behind them on Main Street and saw police with billy clubs chasing after the crowd. Running as fast as they could down Main Street, the escaped the melee by the skin of their teeth. Our relatives from Illinois still talk about this memorable vacation in Huntington Beach that they will never forget. 

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