The Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim is a well-known annual ocean swim held between the Hermosa Beach Pier and Manhattan Beach Pier. Participants who did not compete in the previous year’s event must complete a qualifying swim, with lifeguards making the final decision on eligibility. Registration and payment must be completed in advance, and those who do not meet the qualifying standards receive a full refund. The swim is organized into separate heats for male and female divisions, with both swimsuit and wetsuit categories. No race day registration is available.