短语讲解：

1. It took place at Huntington Dog Beach, a short drive from Los Angeles, California.

take place 发生，举行
例句：His graduation will never take place if he doesn't get to work.
如果他不下功夫，就永远不会毕业。

2. In the end, some dog surfers left with medals.

in the end 最后，结果
例句：He decided to play along in the end.
他终于决定采取合作的态度。

3. But in the eyes of their owners, all of the dogs were winners.

in the eyes of 在…心目中
例句：In the eyes of the law you are not an adult.
从法律的角度看你还没有成年。