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Surfing

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    Biggest Wave Ever Surfed: Garrett McNamara Takes Crown From SoCal's Mike Parsons

    Up until this week the biggest wave ever surfed was right here in Southern California, believe it or not. While SoCal beaches don't exactly comprise a big-wave Mecca, sometimes the spot known as Cortes Bank, 105 miles from San Diego, produces monsters. San Clemente's Mike Parsons set the biggest-wa ... More >>

  • News

    April 19, 2012

    Surfers Rise in Malibu Politics

    Local Spiccolis turn city against lagoon dredging

  • Art+Books

    January 26, 2012

    Bob Simmons, Pioneer of the Modern Surfboard, Gets a New Exhibit

    Local Spiccolis turn city against lagoon dredging

  • News

    January 5, 2012

    Bobby Martinez's Rebel Cry

    Surfing's elite Latino star questions the soul of the World Tour

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2011

    James Van Doren of Vans Shoes Fame Dies, Leaves Legacy of Iconic SoCal Board Sports Brand

    Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack​If you needed to place an iconic artifact of Southern California boarding culture in a time capsule, a pair of Vans shoes would certainly do. Alongside the skateboard, a modification of roller skates, the modern surfboard, invented by L.A.'s Bob Simmons ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2011

    'Blue Sky Metropolis' at the Huntington Library Shows How Aerospace Shaped L.A., From Surfing to Marilyn Monroe

    Nasa photoNASA pilot Bill Dana watches a Boeing NB-52B carrier aircraft fly overhead after a successful test flight of the Northrop HL-10 lifting body at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center in 1969. Fellow pilot John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body.​ At a new exhibition at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    Video: Great White Shark Baby Rescued by Surfers Near Venice Pier

    YouTube​Usually when surfers see a great white shark they run the other way. But a handful of guys south of Venice Pier ran toward an ailing baby great white like first responders over the weekend, and it appears they might have saved its live. Video (after the jump) depicts at least a couple ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 8, 2011

    Santa Monica Pier Paddleboard Race: An Old Sport Rises Again

    ​ It's a chilly, gloomy morning at the Santa Monica Pier, and today's crop of tourists, zippered into hoodies and sweatshirts, aren't going to get any of the California sunshine they came for. But on the sand, throngs are shirtless or in wet suits, eager to jump into the cool ocean water. Whi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 20, 2011

    World's First Beer-Can Surfboard

    Richard MorrisonMorrison threw Modelos, PBRs, Rolling Rocks, Boddingtons, and Bud cans together to create this rocket fish board.​ You've probably seen -- or even own -- Reef Fanning flip-flops, which are an epic combination of beer opener and shoe. But one of our readers, San Diego artist Ric ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2011

    Andy Irons, Surfing Champion, Died With Meth And Cocaine in His System -- Report

    Facebook.Andy Irons.​Pro surfing champion Andy Irons apparently died with meth and cocaine in his system late last year, according interpretations of an autopsy report obtained by the The New York Times. The 32-year-old was found dead in a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport hotel room No ... More >>

  • News

    August 26, 2010

    Mike Penner's Difficult Life

    Facebook.Andy Irons.​Pro surfing champion Andy Irons apparently died with meth and cocaine in his system late last year, according interpretations of an autopsy report obtained by the The New York Times. The 32-year-old was found dead in a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport hotel room No ... More >>

  • News

    August 19, 2010

    Making Waves at Venice Breakwater

    L.A. County officials toss surfers from historic public surf spot

  • Calendar

    August 19, 2010

    Learn How To Get Board Certified

    L.A. County officials toss surfers from historic public surf spot

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2010

    Dude: Car Surfer Sought In Malibu

    Jeff Spicoli.​Although it's long been overshadowed by more exotic locales, Malibu still has one of the mainland's most-prized set of breaks -- first, second and third points at Surfrider State Beach. It's strange then, to find that local teens still need a thrill beyond Malibu's thick right-ha ... More >>

  • Columns

    April 29, 2010

    Surf 'n' Turf

    Jeff Spicoli.​Although it's long been overshadowed by more exotic locales, Malibu still has one of the mainland's most-prized set of breaks -- first, second and third points at Surfrider State Beach. It's strange then, to find that local teens still need a thrill beyond Malibu's thick right-ha ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2010

    Facebook Fan Page Alert: Is Mike Love of the Beach Boys a Douchebag?

    Resolved: The Mike Love is a Douchebag Page, dedicated to spreading the word about the Beach Boys member that Beach Boys fans love to hate. Mike Love, who some people think is a douchebag for what he did to their beloved Beach Boys​ Specifically, the description of the page: Mike Love, ear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    Work to Surf? Natural Born Ego Leaves Allen Sarlo Surf Docu Flat

    ​Some men miss their time. That's the argument put forth in a self-produced new surf movie/documentary chronicling the life of former pro-surfer Allen Sarlo. A Dogtown protégé with a singular focus and the advantage of a stable supportive family, Sarlo was, by many accounts. a strong power ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 10, 2009

    COME ON AND TAKE A FLEA RIDE

    ​Some men miss their time. That's the argument put forth in a self-produced new surf movie/documentary chronicling the life of former pro-surfer Allen Sarlo. A Dogtown protégé with a singular focus and the advantage of a stable supportive family, Sarlo was, by many accounts. a strong power ... More >>

  • LA Life

    April 23, 2009

    LA People 2009: Surf Legend Skip Engblom — the Great Leveler

    ​Some men miss their time. That's the argument put forth in a self-produced new surf movie/documentary chronicling the life of former pro-surfer Allen Sarlo. A Dogtown protégé with a singular focus and the advantage of a stable supportive family, Sarlo was, by many accounts. a strong power ... More >>

  • LA Life

    October 2, 2008

    Best Surfing Instructor: Kai Sanson, Zuma Surf and Swim Training

    ​Some men miss their time. That's the argument put forth in a self-produced new surf movie/documentary chronicling the life of former pro-surfer Allen Sarlo. A Dogtown protégé with a singular focus and the advantage of a stable supportive family, Sarlo was, by many accounts. a strong power ... More >>

  • LA Life

    October 2, 2008

    Best Beach: Point Dume

    ​Some men miss their time. That's the argument put forth in a self-produced new surf movie/documentary chronicling the life of former pro-surfer Allen Sarlo. A Dogtown protégé with a singular focus and the advantage of a stable supportive family, Sarlo was, by many accounts. a strong power ... More >>

  • LA Life

    August 28, 2008

    Serena Brooke's Surf Stronger Fitness Video Gets to the Core

    The surfer's workout

  • Columns

    August 16, 2007

    Beautiful Boys

    The surfer's workout

  • Columns

    July 26, 2007

    Surfin' Fools

    The Fifth Annual Doo Dah Surf Day

  • LA Life

    May 24, 2007

    Don Rickles is a Big Baby!

    What to do in L.A. this week

  • Columns

    March 29, 2007

    Dewey and the Pelican

    A waking dream

  • News

    April 20, 2006

    Surf Sensei

    John Philbin

  • Art+Books

    March 2, 2006

    Requiem for Surfing's Black Knight

    The sanctioned Miki Dora

  • Film+TV

    March 2, 2006

    Film Reviews

    Reviews of Aquamarine, Doogal and more

  • News

    December 29, 2005

    Big Wednesday

    Every surfer’s dream... and nightmare

  • News

    December 15, 2005

    Foaming at the Mouth

    Surf industry in uproar at closing of major supplier

  • Art+Books

    November 3, 2005

    Lost and Found

    Davy Rothbart and The Lone Surfer of Montana, Kansas

  • News

    October 20, 2005

    Reborn To Rescue

    When disaster struck, washed-out pro surfer Matt George didn’t ask permission to start saving people. Now he can’t stop

  • Stage

    September 8, 2005

    Go East, Young Surfer Girl

    Could the best surf shop be in the Valley?

  • Film+TV

    June 2, 2005

    Wipe Out!

    Lords of Dogtown plays it down and pretty

  • News

    December 9, 2004

    The Malloy Brothers Conspiracy

    They left behind the world of competitive surfing and big-money contracts to get back to the roots of classic surfing. They might just save the sport.

  • Columns

    November 4, 2004

    Hello Surfer

    They left behind the world of competitive surfing and big-money contracts to get back to the roots of classic surfing. They might just save the sport.

  • Film+TV

    July 8, 2004

    Surf’s Way Up

    Riding Giants puts the history of big-wave riding on the big screen

  • Art+Books

    April 1, 2004

    X Marks the Spot

    Surfing, sundry subcultures and the serendipitous Super X Combine

  • News

    August 28, 2003

    Letters

    Surfing, sundry subcultures and the serendipitous Super X Combine

  • News

    August 14, 2003

    Tapping the Source

    Surfing The Ranch with Step Into Liquid’s Dana Brown and Endless Summer’s “Wingnut” Weaver

  • News

    August 14, 2003

    Channel Surfing

    The five best surf movies ever, really

  • LA Life

    May 29, 2003

    Last Stand at San Onofre

    Visit one of Southern California’s wildest and most famous surf spots — before it gets bulldozed for a toll road

  • Columns

    May 1, 2003

    Surf Report: Billabong Threatens an International Incident

    Visit one of Southern California’s wildest and most famous surf spots — before it gets bulldozed for a toll road

  • Columns

    November 21, 2002

    The Performer's Life: Diana and the Supreme Karaoke Singers

    Visit one of Southern California’s wildest and most famous surf spots — before it gets bulldozed for a toll road

  • Art+Books

    September 5, 2002

    The Endless Summer Show

    Surf's up, down, all over Laguna

  • Columns

    April 4, 2002

    Hollywood’s Ground Zero

    Surf's up, down, all over Laguna

  • Music

    September 20, 2001

    The Last Astronauts

    The return of the Butthole Surfers

  • News

    August 30, 2001

    The Ghosts of Dogtown

    A quarter-century later, the Zephyr Competition Skate Team still rules

  • News

    June 1, 2000

    Surf’s Up for Scientologists

    A quarter-century later, the Zephyr Competition Skate Team still rules

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