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Ohana Festival Celebrates Coastal Culture and Activism

9/27/2025

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The Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach showcases coastal culture and ocean activism, with a Storytellers program on big-wave surfing and Indigenous history.
Nainoa Thompson, joined by Steve Long and Bob Mignogna, receives the Inspiring Activism Award for preserving local beaches.
Surfrider Foundation CEO Chad Nelsen warns of ongoing coastal threats despite the area’s popularity and ecological value.

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Story summary

The Ohana Festival at Doheny State Beach showcases coastal culture and ocean activism, with a Storytellers program on big-wave surfing and Indigenous history.
Nainoa Thompson, joined by Steve Long and Bob Mignogna, receives the Inspiring Activism Award for preserving local beaches.
Surfrider Foundation CEO Chad Nelsen warns of ongoing coastal threats despite the area’s popularity and ecological value.