Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament, Manhattan Beach
August 1 – 3
The 2025 Charlie Saikley 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament will take place on August 1 and 2, at the Manhattan Beach Pier from 9am to 5pm. The spirited revelry and unique costumes will continue on as part of the fun and tradition of recent years for the beach volleyball competition, with the additional element of youth participation joining the celebrated event.
2025 also marks the tenth year of the Jr. 6-Man, which takes place on August 3. This is a nod to event originator, Saikley’s belief in fostering youth involvement within the sport. It is expected that the youth tournament will also embrace the culture of costume-oriented team participation.
Known as the “Godfather of Beach Volleyball,” Charlie Saikley was the man who over 50 years ago brought the Manhattan Beach 6-Man Volleyball Tournament to the South Bay.
Saikley’s roots in the South Bay began in the 1960s, where as a school teacher at El Segundo High School, he also worked in the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department during his off-hours and summers. Through his work with Parks and Recreation, Saikley created the first city-organized volleyball instruction program in Southern California and worked largely with the city’s youth introducing them to the sport.
Saikley was legendary with the creation of tournaments that focused on the core components of beach volleyball: world-class talent combined with the beach lifestyle. In a nod to his original vision for the event that began in 1974, his family has worked alongside the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department to bring back the all-age inclusive, family-friendly feel to the event.
Alternative modes of transportation such as biking or taxi/ride sharing is encouraged if attending the event as parking is limited.
Please be aware of street closures during the event. For more info, visit www.manhattanbeach.gov
