The sixth annual BeachLife Festival transformed Redondo Beach into a music and cultural paradise last weekend, delivering exactly what Southern California’s surf community has come to expect: world-class performances, incredible food, and perfect beach vibes.
Over 35,000 fans gathered at the waterfront for three days of diverse musical acts across four stages. Headliners Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, and Alanis Morissette delivered electrifying performances that had the crowd buzzing throughout the weekend.
Sublime’s set was particularly noteworthy, with Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob fronting the band and bringing fresh energy to classic tracks that have been staples in surf culture for decades. Check out this post-festival interview with Jakob Nowell!
The Beach Boys’ performance featured special guest John Stamos, creating a quintessential SoCal moment that perfectly captured the festival’s coastal essence.
The culinary experience reached new heights this year with Michelin-starred Chef Curtis Stone joining forces with BeachLife Executive Chef Dennis Horton. The newly introduced California Surf Club provided a premium viewing and dining experience overlooking both the main stage and Redondo Beach coastline – ideal for catching sets between sets.
“The BeachLife fire continues to stoke a community and culture rallied around our beautiful ocean, live music, and enjoying each other’s company,” noted festival co-founder Allen Sanford.
Beyond the music, attendees engaged with sustainability initiatives, art installations from Punk Rock & Paintbrushes. There were also interactive brand experiences that complemented the laid-back luxury-meets-surf atmosphere.
For those of you that didn’t make it to BeachLife Festival 2025, here’s a taste of what you missed out on, Lenny Kravitz live!
And for anyone planning ahead, follow @beachlifefestival on Instagram for upcoming announcements about BeachLife 2026 dates and lineup. Next year’s festival promises to deliver another unforgettable celebration of music, surf, and Southern California coastal culture. You can also find out more about past BeachLife festivals right here on The Surfers View. Until next year!
