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Categories Surf

The Greatest & Most Famous Surfers of All Time

Surfing has always been more than just a sport; it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and an art form. From the … Read more

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Categories Lifestyle, Surf

The Best Surfing Movies and TV Shows

Surfing is not just a sport; it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and an adventure that has been beautifully captured in … Read more

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Categories Lifestyle, Surf Gear

Reef Safe Sunscreen / Top 10 Sunscreens for You & the Oceans

When it comes to surfing, sunscreen is just as important as your board, wax, and leash. Unfortunately, recent studies have … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Maraica San Pancho / An Eco-Friendly Boutique Hotel in Nayarit Mexico

Maraica San Pancho is a stylish eco-friendly boutique hotel with ocean views in San Pancho, Mexico. Located on the Pacific … Read more

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Categories Travel Guides

Surfing Mexico / Everything You Need to Know

“Ohhhhhh, Mexico,” Jimmy Buffet once famously sang. “The sun’s so hot, I forgot to go home.” In less than a … Read more

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Categories Travel Guides

Surfing Portugal / The Ultimate Surf Travel Guide

When it comes to surf travel in Europe, a few countries might make the shortlist—but Portugal often takes the crown. … Read more

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Categories Surf Gear

Shortboard Buyer’s Guide / How to Find Your Next Magic Stick

Ah, the shortboard. A lean, mean, shredding machine. There’s a reason shortboards are the most common surfboard around–the shortboard can … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Dream Inn Santa Cruz / A Retro-Chic Beachfront Hotel in California

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a surf-inspired retro-chic hotel on the beach in the heart of Santa Cruz, California. Stunning … Read more

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Categories Travel

Surf Trips for Beginners / 9 Best Places to Learn to Surf Around the World

Surfing isn’t the easiest thing to learn, but it’s definitely one of the most rewarding. Spending hours in the ocean … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Be Ocean Krui / A Rad Surf Camp in Sumatra That Won’t Break The Bank

BeOcean Krui is a beachfront surf camp in South Sumatra with insane waves, stunning views, and incredible value. Sometimes life … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Amor Boutique Hotel / A Tropical Oceanfront Oasis in Sayulita

Amor Boutique Hotel is a luxury oceanfront resort with unique villas and amazing ocean views in Sayulita, Mexico. In the … Read more

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Categories Travel Guides

Surfing Indonesia / Everything You Need to Know

If surfing has a Disneyland, it’s undoubtedly Indonesia. Located in the Indian Ocean, to the northwest of Australia, the Indonesian … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Shaka Beach Retreat / A Boutique Surf and Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica

Shaka Beach Retreat is a beautiful boutique surf and yoga retreat at Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica. Located on the northern … Read more

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Categories Travel

Costa Rica Beaches / 8 Amazing Beaches in the Land of Pura Vida

With two large coastlines framed by lush jungle, Costa Rica has some of the best beaches in the world. Bordered … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Seed Resort / An Island-Chic Surf Resort in Rote Indonesia

Seed Resort is an eco-friendly island-chic surf resort on the stunning island of Rote, Indonesia. This sustainable and thoughtfully-designed boutique … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Rapture Surfcamp Portugal

Rapture Surfcamp Portugal is a beachside surf school and camp in sunny Ericeira, Portugal. With views of the beach and … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Petit Hotel Hafa / A Boho Chic Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Sayulita

Petit Hotel Hafa is a bohemian chic hideaway in the heart of Sayulita. Once a sleepy fishing village, Sayulita has … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Two Brothers Surf Resort / A Wave-Rich Surf Retreat in Popoyo Nicaragua

Two Brothers Surf Resort is a surf retreat on a private hilltop estate in Popoyo, Nicaragua. Perched on a coastal … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Kandui Villas / A Luxury Surf Resort in the Mentawai Islands

Kandui Villas is a luxury boutique surf resort in one of the most wave-rich regions on the planet. Kandui Villas … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Santa Bárbara Eco Beach Resort

Santa Bárbara Eco-Beach Resort is a modern and design-conscious oceanfront resort with dazzling views in the Azores Islands. Located on … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Nemberala Beach Resort / A Surf Getaway in Indonesian Paradise

Nemberala Beach Resort is a boutique surf resort on the island of Rote in southern Indonesia. White sand beaches, swaying … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Chicama Boutique Hotel & Spa / A Surf Resort at One of the Longest Lefts on the Planet

Chicama Boutique Hotel & Spa is a surf resort overlooking one of the longest waves in the world. Where the … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Chill in Ericeira / An Artsy and Colorful Surf House in Ericeira, Portugal

Chill in Ericeira is an artsy and colorful surf house with amazing views of the charming village of Ericeira and … Read more

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Categories Shelter

La Chuparosa de Saladita / Beachfront Eco-Friendly Surf Vacation Rentals

La Chuparosa de Saladita has beachfront surf vacation rentals conveniently located at one of the longest left point breaks in … Read more

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Categories Shelter

Sanctuary Surf / A Glamping Surf Retreat in Southwest France

Sanctuary Surf is a boutique glamping surf retreat in French wine country complete with gourmet eats, lux canvas tents, and … Read more

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Categories Travel

Best Beaches in Bali / 9 Top Beaches on the Island of the Gods

Bali is a magical island, so it only makes sense that its beaches have a touch of magic as well. … Read more

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Categories Surf Gear

7 of the Best Surfboard Racks Out There

Oh, for the love of surfboards! There’s nothing better than surfing surfboards, but when you can’t be surfing them, you … Read more

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Surf Camps for Adults / 9 Best Surf Camps Around the World

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The Ultimate Surf Trip Packing List

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6 Camper Van Rentals for the Ultimate California Coast Road Trip

Best Beginner Surfboards / The Complete Guide to Surfboards for Beginners

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