Viewfinder: Celebs Ride Waves for a Cause

Celebrity surfers and professional surfers alike took advantage of the big waves off on Saturday and Sunday for the , a celebrity surfathon that aims to keep the coast clean.

The event, organized by Tanna Frederick's Project Save Our Surf, also featured eco-friendly exhibits, guest speakers, live music, mural-painting with Joanne “Art Miles” Tawfilis and yoga.

Twelve teams featuring 24 participants apiece took part in surfing contests, with each team member surfing for 45 minutes. Team members were encouraged to raise $500 each, with all the proceeds going to four charities: Santa Monica Baykeeper, Waves for Water, Inside the Outdoors and Tumelo Home. Prizes were awarded to the individuals and teams who raised the most money.

Celebrity surfers included Ted Dubrawski (rock band Acidic), Eddie Hassell (The Kids Are Alright), Kasey Kahl (The Bachelorette), Michael Munoz (Amazing Race), Michael Rady (The Mentalist) and Jesse Spencer (House).

Pro surfers included Don Bigelow, Trae Candy, Courtney Conologue, Erin Edwards, Jesse Faen, Buttons Kaluhiokalani, Mary Osborne, Chuck Patterson, James Pribram, Angie Reno, Jon Rose, Dougie Tanaka Jr., Jesse Timm and PT Townend.

Look above for photos from the fourth annual Project SOS: Surf 24.