HUNTINGTON BEACH - US Open of Surfing. Top surfers vie for cash prizes in this annual beach event. Time: Daylight. Cost: Free. Location: Huntington Beach Pier (south side) @ Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA. usopenofsurfing.com

LAGUNA BEACH - Sawdust Festival.  The show offers a great opportunity for home decorating and gift shopping. Summer Art Festival runs daily through Aug. 30, 2009. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: $3 - 7 (approx.) Annual pass sold for approx. $19. Location: 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, Ca. Call: (949) 494-3030. sawdustartfestival.org

OXNARD - Foreign Film Cinema. Plaza Cinemas 14 features special foreign film showing tonight. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost:  $9.25; Seniors $5.75. Location: 255 West 5th Street, Oxnard, CA. downtowncenter.org
REDONDO BEACH - Seaside Lagoon Water Park. The large saltwater lagoon with chlorinated water  offers trained lifeguard supervision. Besides swimming, the Lagoon offers a large sand area for sunbathing, children's play equipment, and volleyball courts. There is also a grassy area and luau shelter for day and evening events, plus snack bar facilities provided by Ruby's Restaurant onsite. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily. Cost: $5 adult; $4 child; Free under 2 years. Season pass family of 4 is $100. Call: (310) 318-0681. redondo.org