One person was stabbed in fight involving about 20 men Saturday afternoon on the beach in Santa Monica. 

The fight broke out around 2:20 p.m. on the beach near Tower 14 north of the Santa Monica Pier, police said.

Two men were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries, but none were considered life-threatening. Police said some people were treated for injuries at the scene.

Five people were taken into custody. Three of the five men were booked on assault with a deadly weapon according to police.

It was not immediately clear what led up to the fight.