How do you earn the nickname "Surf City?" First, the location must have good, consistent waves. Second, the area must also be the epicenter of the surf industry, with surf shops, surf businesses, and home to iconic surf contests. And third, the community must be tight-knit, care and respect for each other, all the while exhibiting surfing's greatest quality: aloha. There’s only one location around the world that embodies all of this: Huntington Beach, otherwise known as Surf

Kauai is not only known for its lush landscapes, but also for its amazing surf. Not usually acknowledged by the surf world, Kauai has a lot to offer. The locals are extremely protective of their waves and rightfully so. Kauai has long been protected from exposure by the surf media. Growing up here has taught me how tight night-knit a community of surfers can be. It was a treat to grow up on Kauai ... it blossomed my adoration for surfing and showed me some great waves. It wa

Most don’t think of the Big Apple as a surfing destination. Its hustle and bustle don’t necessarily align with surf culture. However, on Long Island there are a wide array of rocky point breaks and reeling hollow sandbars that are dying to be surfed. The only exposed area of coast in New York is on Long Island so that leaves only about 120 miles of coast in the whole state. This doesn’t mean there aren't quality waves in New York, locals have been demanding respect for their

12 Reasons El Salvador Should Be Your Next Surf Destination

Italy is home to exceptional food, fashion, incredible beaches, and thousand-year-old towns reminiscent of past empires, with influences from both Greek and Roman architecture. The culture runs deep. If you’ve ever spoken with any local Italians, they will likely tell you with pride where they are from. Italy hasn’t been known for its surf scene for long, or I should say, ever. When you think of solid a-frames and barreling sections in Europe, you think of Portugal and France

“Virginia is for lovers” … and surfers! Here at Virginia Beach, you will be met with a busy city and beach-goer lifestyle. This is where the East Coast Surfing Championships are held. As a historic town, surfing plays a major role in the community and history of Virginia Beach. Oh, and they just opened a brand new surf park you have to check out... Virginia Beach Surf Guide When to Surf in Virginia Beach The fall season is the best time to surf in Virginia Beach. Hurricane se

Surfing in Hawaii is not for the faint of heart, but certain breaks are more welcoming to those just picking up surfing or looking for a more high-performance wave. Waikiki is on the south side of Oahu, west of the inactive Diamond Head volcano. The Waikiki strip is hard to miss as it has been continuously industrialized and catered towards tourists and businesses. Waikiki Surf Guide History of Waikiki With its mesmerizing clear water and miles of pristine sand beaches, Waik

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