Volleyball Players Bringing the Heat to AVP Santa Barbara Open at East Beach
Noozhawk
October 1, 2026
East Beach is about to be the place to be this weekend, and not just because the sun's finally cooperating. The AVP is back in Santa Barbara, which means three days of pro and semi-pro doubles action right on our sand — the kind of volleyball that makes you want to drag a beach chair down and stay all afternoon.
There's something special about top-tier beach volleyball in our own backyard. This is where the sport lives and breathes on the Central Coast, and having the AVP in town is a nice reminder that world-class athletes want to compete here. Thanks to Noozhawk for the heads up on the schedule.
So grab the sunscreen, bike down to East Beach, and cheer loud. Local crowds make a difference, and these players bring the heat — weather optional.
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