For six decades, a group known as the Bay Boys has sought to rule the waves here, slashing the tires of nonlocals, pelting rocks at surfers, and physically harassing anyone brave enough to paddle out.
Visiting Lunada Bay is like taking a time machine back to 1960, before hundreds of surfers crowded Southern California's coastline. Many surfers say there's a reason for that.
During a heavy swell, 20-foot waves unfurl in a perfect right-hand line, delivering a potent blend of adrenaline and serenity... it's just so beautiful, so magical.
The Bay Boys' reign has sparked years of controversy and emerged as a flashpoint for beach access in the upscale community of Palos Verdes Estates, culminating with a landmark lawsuit demanding the city do more to protect surfers from harassment.
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