The Old Mission Beach Athletic Club (OMBAC) calls their raucous over-the-line tournament “one of the last pure Southern California traditions left untouched by commercialism.” Now that’s something you should take your grandchildren to see firsthand! The World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament is a sporting event meant for more mature fans, so don’t bring younger family members to this.
Contact number: (619) 688-0817
Location: Fiesta Island on Mission Bay, San Diego, CA 92109
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