Paddling out to the lineup and seeing pieces of trash amongst the kelp, always puts a damper on the surf day. It’s a bummer to see people's careless actions negatively affecting the ocean, a place so sacred to surfers.  Luckily, there is a lot of action the surf community can take to make a difference in the health of our oceans, and the community of Santa Barbara is certainly doing its part.  Beach cleanups in Santa Barbara  There is no shortage of beach cleanups to attend i

As you enter the northbound exit of Highway 101 out of Santa Barbara, the bustling suburban landscape turns to green mounds of windswept...

San Francisco is well-known for its cold and murky ocean depths, teeming with sharks of all shapes and sizes. A vast variety of shark species fill the waters surrounding the Bay Area but are still a rare sight when out at local breaks. Sharks in this area tend to keep to themselves, as they have their sights set on seals and sea lions. Human interaction with sharks is sporadic and shouldn’t elicit a fear of the ocean, especially in the San Francisco area. Nonetheless, sharks

San Luis Obsipo’s coastline is a gem of California's Central coast, spanning over 80 miles of epic waves and idyllic beaches. Behind the...

Surfing requires an abundance of energy and can sometimes leave you feeling like you couldn’t possibly think of anything else but...

The popular vacation destination known as The Bahamas has over 700 islands and cays extending 760 miles from Florida’s coast and close to Haiti. The Bahamas is the spot to be in terms of turquoise waters, white sands and culture. But with the occasional travel advisory involving sharks, tourists are wary. How Many Shark Attacks Happen in The Bahamas? There have been roughly 34 reported shark attacks in The Bahamas since 1580. While this seems, for some, minimal given the time

Wedged between the Topatopa mountains and the Pacific, and smack dab between Malibu and Santa Barbara, Ventura is a prime piece of the...

Sharks are fiercely majestic oceanic predators, cloaked behind a veil of misconception. Across the California coast sharks cover the ocean floor, rarely being spotted until it is too late. However, shark attacks are sporadic, proving that these aquatic predators are not as menacing as people think. According to the California Academy of Sciences, an average of 1.8 shark attacks occur each year along the California coast and only nine attacks have ever resulted in fatalities.

Rincon is one of the most iconic surf breaks along the California coast, providing surfers with a peeling right that will drive you to...

We love surf books. The imagery, the storytelling, the feeling of print in our fingertips. So when a new surf book comes along, we get...

Along the Northern Coast of California there is a hidden gem, a camping oasis, filled with uncrowded breaks and waves in all shapes and...

Oahu, Hawaii, is a surfer's paradise and rightfully so. It’s home to booming waves and fantastic breaks. The waves within Oahu are...

Within Florida is a city known as Clearwater. During the summer and generally warmer months, people flock to the area to experience the miles and miles of white sand and clear waters. The atmosphere of the area is bustling due to its variety of dining, shops and activities to experience. And while many will spend most of their time laid out on the beach, some are wary of venturing any further than the sand in fear of the sharks. How Many Shark Attacks Happen in Clearwater? Fl

I’ll admit it: I had a stinky wetsuit. Not just an occasional trace of funk; that thing straight up stunk. Join the party wave of those...

Sea smoke is the phenomenon when the air gets so much colder than a body of water that the water steams with the temperature difference....