The annual Surf-a-Rama event went down at Doheny State Beach on Saturday afternoon, a fundraiser that helps raise money for the Interpretive Center, which was shut down due to mold issues.

About 60 booths – double what was allowed last year – were set up to show off local products and innovative inventions. Set up in the grass area, there was everything from the latest natural soaps, surf memorabilia from the 60s, artwork, tikis, and more.

Check out the slideshow from the event.

Tony Jones unveiled a “Solar Surfboard,” which can charge electronic devices for those surfers who like to go to secluded breaks far away from civilization. The board is made with solar panels, and charges up even in cloudy weather.

Passerby’s marveled at the new product, which goes for $995 for an 8-foot board, and $1,295 for a 10-foot board.

Mickey Munoz stopped by, checking out the new invention.

“The next step is to plug it into your electric wetsuit to warm it up,” he said jokingly.

Another fairly new product showcased at the event was Kahuna Creations longboard skateboard that you can push using the “Big Stick,” similar to the latest craze of Stand up Paddleboarding.

This product was created when the now-president’s car broke down, and he had to skateboard five miles – his legs cramping up. There has to be a better way, he thought.

“I just had a blast on this thing!” said Aaron Lybarger, after giving it a spin.

Lybarger was there with his sons, pro longboarder Joe Aaron and Jordan, who were showing and selling their surf art.

For surfer Pete Casica, 21, the day was all about the surf competition. He was knocked out early, but said it was all about having a good time.

“It wasn’t about winning, it’s about respecting the name,” he said of the Dewey Weber Longboard Contest. Casica fixed boards for the Webers years ago, and for the contest he rode one of their vintage boards. “I was expecting to get taken out. It was more about having fun.”

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