Sunday, surfers worldwide kicked off summer by paddling out and giving back to our oceans, waves and beaches in celebration of the sixth annual International Surfing Day, sponsored by Vitamin Water and Earthpack.
This year, International Surfing Day events were held in over 200 locations and 26 countries worldwide, and gave surfers the opportunity to do [...]
The Surfrider Foundation won an important victory on June 17th when the United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled (with Justice Stevens abstaining) in Florida Department of Environmental Protection v. Stop the Beach Renourishment to reject the challenge by private homeowners, uphold the constitutionality of Florida’s beach management program, and hold that the beach belongs to [...]
23 Jun, 2010
With the help of local Coca-Cola bottlers and Stater Bros. grocery store chain, the “Care for Our Coast” campaign has raised $566,000. The campaign will benefit coastlines in three Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, as well as benefit the millions of Southern California residents who vacation or visit our beaches [...]
As Californians approach July, they begin an annual ritual of shopping for things that are red & blue. One of the most popular items they like to buy is red hair spray dye (or blue dye, too!) Last week it was announced the blue-haired Kate Perry had reached the pinnacle of success with her number [...]
13 Jun, 2010
Posted by: Beach Reporter In: beaches
Like day and night, the northern and southern California beaches are so different, it’s no wonder even the residents feel like they are visiting a different country. Mendocino Headlands State Park in the town of Mendocino north of San Francisco features three miles of trails in a rugged coastal landscape of rock formations, many appearing [...]
13 Jun, 2010
Posted by: Beach Reporter In: beaches
Our very favorite “bay” is Half Moon Bay, known for its surfing culture.
Flat sandy beaches are a trademark of some famous California beaches where tourists expect a heavy dose of sunbathing. But the romantic bays are great places to visit, as well, and certainly offer their own unique charms. When you stand and survey the [...]
As college nears its natural end for students who attend Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach provides the preferred choice to cram for finals, or to jam in the Pacific Ocean as the school year comes to an end. Bodyboarding, surfing, and sunbathing are a few of the college’s favorite activities
12 Jun, 2010
Posted by: Beach Reporter In: beaches
When you visit Monterey and Salinas, a tour of the Steinbeck Museum is a must. You can walk through scenes of great books written such as Cannery Row, and Grapes of Wrath, penned by famous author John Steinbeck. Not far from that location, another tribute to yet another regional author can be seen in the [...]
11 Jun, 2010
Posted by: Beach Reporter In: beaches
Have you made your summer plans yet? Not to worry. Just make sure when you budget your money and time, that you put “visit Catalina” on your list. It’s our little Southern California island paradise, with blues skies and smooth sailing.
Things to do there:
Do you want to hunt those mythical little creatures that only come out at night, and are visible with a flashlight? The grunion are running, and these adorable (real) little fish that come onto the beach to spawn are in open season this weekend, Saturday June 12 through Tuesday, June 15, 2010. See full schedule>
Two [...]