Huntington Beach, California

World Champion Kelly Slater of the U.S. competes beside the pier during the men's heats of the U.S. Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach. The event celebrates its 51st year beside the historic Huntington Pier which, considered the birthplace of California's surfing culture.

( Mark Ralston / AFP/Getty Images / August 5, 2010 )

World Champion Kelly Slater of the U.S. competes beside the pier during the men's heats of the U.S. Open of Surfing at Huntington Beach. The event celebrates its 51st year beside the historic Huntington Pier which, considered the birthplace of California's surfing culture.

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