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TIL of the Lunada Bay Boys, beginning in the 60s as a peaceful surfing club for Palos Verdes residents. It would devolve into a territorial surfer gang that would harass non local beachgoers and destroy their property. By 2017, approx. one-quarter to one half of the local surfers are members.

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