Best seat in the house, Arugam Bay. Elliot Gray Photo Last Thursday, I packed up my boards and said goodbye to Indonesia. Two flights later...

You should have seen the other guy. Photo by Tyler Correll Last week, during the last day of my adventurous stay on Nusa Lembongan, the...

Having my best friend Morgan with me here makes home seem much less far away. Photo: Tyler Correll After two full weeks of fun in...

Hi, yes, I’ll take 100 of these lefts please. Jon Weiand Photo I finally made the mission out to Medewi late last week, and boy...

Whether you have never entered a surf competition, regularly participate, or are the proud parent of a shredding grom or even surfing dog, the waves...

Here in San Diego, we are lucky enough to be able to wear sandals nearly all year round. With so many different sandal companies and...

No shortage of watermelons here in Bali! I’ve made the pilgrimage to the promised land of Bali, Indonesia, and I could not be more excited...

Taiyaki is one of many famous sweets in Japan. It is a yummy pastry with sweet red-bean filling, traditionally shaped like a fish! A week...

School's almost back in session and we have some killers savings to have you looking stylish on day one! This Saturday, August 19th through Sunday,...

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of getting a brand new surfboard. From the smell of the resin on your car ride home to the...

Color coordinated and ready to roll! Before a trip, we all go through the same process of picking what clothing and personal items to bring,...

“Look Steph, I fit in your board bag! Guess you’re bringing me along.” - Ruby Traveling with surfboards is exhausting, nerve-wracking, unglamorous, and yet, SO...

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. Recently, I moved out of my childhood home, and as my mom and I...

Southern California is known for its consistently warm weather, beautiful beaches, tan bodies and of course, surfing. From rippable beach breaks like Blacks to the...

Ah, summer, a wonderful time for tourists and residents alike to enjoy the beautiful beaches of San Diego. While there’s plenty of room for all...

Travel addicted - hiking to the peak of Mt. Masada, Israel, 2015 As I mentioned in a previous post – I have some pretty big...

At first, I was going to write a post for all of you about various types of boards that are great for summer, but as...

Its GIVEAWAY TIME! Our friends at Famous Surf @famoussurf are giving YOU the biggest Instagram Giveaway we have ever done! It includes everything pictured here:1 6' Deluxe Famous...

That’s me at Pipes a few months ago. Photo by Chris Grant Hi there! My name is Stephanie Schechter, and I am a 21-year-old surfer...

Score amazing deals at our Annual 4th of July Sale! With up to 50% OFF of selected swimwear, sportswear, casual wear, backpacks, footwear, wetsuits and...

The sport of ocean swimming is not for everyone. It is particular to a certain type of person….one who eschews the comfort of a warm...

In Peak to Peak Part 4, we pick up with Don living on the North Shore of Oahu as he works to grow his surfboard...

SHARK SAFETY Recently, there have been several great white shark sightings from Orange County all the way down to our local Seaside Reef, with one...

We’re fired up for summer! This Friday, May 26th through Monday, May 29th, save up to 50% OFF Swimwear, Sportswear, Wetsuits, Shoes, Sandals & More!*...

Where have you traveled & why? How long are you planning on staying? I arrived in Sydney on February 10th and am in Australia until...

One useful accessory for the surfer in your life is a tide watch, commonly referred to as a surf watch. While these watches do tell...

There is a lot to learn when shopping for a wetsuit, especially for your first wetsuit. When choosing a wetsuit, many of our customers want...

San Diego is perfect for surfing and ocean swimming alike. From the long beaches of North County to the renowned swim spot La Jolla Cove,...

ANNUAL SPRING SALE Saturday, April 8th through Saturday, April 15th(Closed Easter Sunday)UP TO 50% OFFSelected Swimwear, Sportswear, Wetsuits, Shoes, Sandals & more!*Sale is IN-STORE ONLY* Address:1105...

My name is Nat Foster and I was born and raised in Leucadia, across the streetfrom Stonesteps Beach. That’s where my dad first taught me...

Thursday, February 9th - Sunday, February 12th *We are closing at 6pm on Wednesday, February 8th in preparation for the sale.* 20-50% OFF:SkisSnowboards Boots &...

Photo: lostsurfboards.net Matt Biolos, the genius behind ...Lost Surfboards, has been at the leading edge of surfboard design since the early 90’s. His countless contributions...

Roman Gymnasts, Bombs, and Bikinis: The Creation Story You might have heard that the bikini was invented in the 1950s and named after the nuclear...

In Southern California, our close proximity to the beach dictates an ocean-ready fashion culture, where flip-flops and bikinis are acceptable attire in most situations. We...

Flip-flops: Slaps, Zories, Thongs, or Slippers The Flip-Flops Revolution: From the 1940s Through Today It’s thought that flip-flops first debuted in America after World War...

Ladies and gentleman, it’s the show-down we’ve been waiting for all year! Every December the best surfers from around the world make the pilgrimage to...

The south swells of summer are tapering off and the Northern Hemisphere is finally starting to light up! Big purple blobs of swell can be...

Attention all locals and legends, groms and grommets, surfers and bodyboarders: The season has changed! Say so long to the warm days of summer and...

Shop the look: Hat, Jacket With the crisp mornings and cold water temperatures right around the corner, it's safe to say that Fall attire is...

2016 Ski and Snowboard Gear Sale and Swap   *Sale-  Up to 50% OFF Skis & Snowboards (Select 2015/2016 Models Only) Clothing & Accessories. *Swap-  We...

Joel Tudor is one of the most polarizing figures in surfing. He is best known for his mesmerizing style, blending the classic with future forward...

Technology has advanced rapidly in the last 10 years, and one of the most important advancements for action sports has been the development of POV...

Ever seen that famous picture of Greg Noll standing on the beach at Pipeline!? Well Don Hansen was there that day, and this video along...

Seasons, they change, and what was once a sweltering summer filled with tourists and south swells turns into autumn and eventually winter. California is blessed...

  Join us on Friday, October 7th from 5-7pm for a celebration of epic proportions! +Live music by Austin Burns +Amazing food +Epic raffle giveaways...

There is nothing that gets the stoke meter firing like an epic surf video. Since the dawn of time, or at least since the dawn...

Legends Of The Volt Electric California Legends Of The Volt Tour is coming to Hansen’s on Friday, September 16th from 3-7PM. Electric will be hosting...

It’s easy to really fall in love with Fall, especially here in Southern California. The summer crowds thin out, bigger swells start to pulse and...

Well, it’s been an interesting year thus far on the CT. Wilko came out of the gates swinging and sported the yellow jersey for most...

There was a time not long ago when the surfers of coastal California would suffer from fall to late spring. Surfing for short durations and...