1997 Beach Volleyball World Championships

The 1997 Beach Volleyball World Championships, were held from September 10 to September 13, 1997, in Los Angeles, California (United States). It was the first official edition of this event, after 10 unofficial championships between 1987 and 1996.

Final ranking (top sixteen)

 * A total number of 56 participating couples

Women's competition

 * A total number of 45 participating couples