The Beach Bots

Team 330 has been a California fixture in FIRST Robotics for over two decades. The Beach Bots combine the creative energy of Southern California with serious engineering discipline, producing robots that consistently perform at the highest levels of competition. Based in Hermosa Beach, the team operates in one of the most competitive FRC regions in the country and holds their own against programs with far more resources.

The Beach Bots' robots are known for clever design solutions that maximize performance within the constraints of each year's game. Rather than brute-forcing problems with expensive components and complex mechanisms, Team 330 often finds elegant, efficient solutions that accomplish the same objectives with simpler systems. This design philosophy reflects a deep understanding of the game and a mature engineering process that prioritizes function over flash.

Mentorship is central to the Beach Bots' identity. The team draws mentors from Southern California's aerospace and technology industries — companies like SpaceX, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory are all within driving distance. This mentor pool provides students with exposure to professional engineering practice in some of the most demanding industries on the planet.

The Beach Bots' alumni network stretches across the aerospace and tech industries, with former team members working at SpaceX, Boeing, JPL, Google, and numerous startups. For students in the South Bay area who are interested in engineering, Team 330 provides a direct pathway from high school to some of the most exciting engineering work happening in the world.