My personal introduction to Shawn happened in the late 80s when I saw his signature in a skateboarding ad for the very first time. I was about 10 years old at the time and it caught my eye. I could’t…
Tragedy Hopes for a Happy Ending By Natalie Jacobs A few months ago, Southern California surfer Matt Foushee was on a surf trip in Mexico when he was hit by a truck traveling at about 50 miles per hour. He…
Many years later, the narrator has forgotten about Sam the Chumash and his strange encounter in Jalama but as life piles on complications, the narrator is eventually reminded of what he said so long ago. Don’t miss next week’s finale. …
We continue our occasional series with world traveler and formidable force of positive energy Lindsay Henwood. Here she talks about the exciting and massively isolating aspects of traveling alone, and explains what she learned she was capable of after she…
The surf industry is growing and the surf lifestyle is getting ever-more glamorized. For die-hards, it’s frustrating to watch lineups get crowded with people who’s heart is only half-way in it. But what are we to do? If surfing is so…
As images of California and its surfers continue to flood the pages of the surf media, it’s easy to think of the Golden State as the epicenter of the surf lifestyle. Even most travel articles are just exported Californian and Australian perspectives.…
Donnie Hedden’s list of inspirations: artists (Bruce Brown, Thomas Campbell), locations (New Zealand, ghost towns in West Texas), beer (New Belgium Ranger IPA), weather patterns (very windy and stormy), and most importantly—getting lost. While growing up in Santa Barbara, California,…
Today, we’re taking a look back at Grant Brittain, legendary skate photographer. Most of the footage takes place in Bucky Lasek’s backyard bowl in Encinitas, CA. Interesting side note about Bucky’s house: it was featured on MTV’s CRIBS in 2005.…
Amanda Cooper is a California native, an avid board rider, and a vintage clothing/photography fanatic. She has spent more than 10 years as a professional art director and designer and recently founded a vintage clothing & California lifestyle brand, The…