Surfing

California dreaming

Complimentary as peanut butter and jelly, surfing in California dates back to 1885 when three Hawaiian princes were attending school in San Mateo. The 1930’s saw the rise of surf clubs in major surfing areas across California and after World War II, much advancement was made in foam and fiberglass improving the board quality. By the time The Endless Summer rolled out in the mid 1960’s, surfing was a full on culture for West Coast residents. When the state became a regular stop on the Word Pro Tour, California officially earned its rightful place as one of the best big wave surfing spots in the world and a cross-country cultural fad became a lifestyle.

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