The Best Board Shorts for Surfing & Water Sports
When it comes to surfing and water sports, the right pair of board shorts can make or break your day … Read more
Waves, Wellness, and Family Fun / Our Surf Trip to Rancho Santana, Nicaragua
Last August, my husband Eric, myself, and our two-year-old son ventured to Central America for a special trip that combined … Read more
The Best Surf Towns in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a paradise for surfers, with an abundance of wonderful surf towns offering unique experiences and really fun … Read more
Nosara, Costa Rica / The Best Places to Surf, Eat, and Stay
Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast lies the captivating gem of Nosara. Renowned for its consistent … Read more
The Best Restaurants in Punta de Mita
Perched along Mexico’s breathtaking Riviera Nayarit, Punta de Mita is a gem of the Pacific coast, renowned for its stunning … Read more
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
Staying at Susurros del Corazón/ Our Family Surf Getaway in Mexico
When surprise plans for my husband Eric’s birthday trip to Mexico fell through two weeks before departure, I had to … Read more
The Best Luxury Surf Resorts & Surf Trips
For those seeking the perfect blend of luxury and surf, these luxury surf resorts and surf trips offer unparalleled experiences … Read more
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
Surfboard Fin Guide / How to Choose the Right Surfboard Fins
Aside from the actual waves we ride, nothing captures our attention as surfers more than our boards. Surfboards hold a … Read more
Curfboard Surfskates / Designed for Smooth Rides & High Speeds
Here’s a Hot Tip for all you surfers out there looking to uplevel your surf skills as quickly as possible: … Read more
What is a Kook? (And How to Avoid Being One)
If you spend enough time around surfers, you’ll eventually hear the word “kook.” It’s a classic part of our vernacular, … Read more
Our Ocean and Surf Inspired Nursery
I have a thing for beach bungalows and surfy spaces. So when I became pregnant and started thinking about the … Read more
28 Best Surfing Books & Surf Coffee Table Books
Let’s be honest for a second—surfers aren’t exactly known for being academics. While there are plenty of well-read and well-spoken … Read more
How to Buy the Right Surfboard
Learning how to choose the right surfboard can be the difference between reveling in the joy of surfing your new … Read more
Puerto Escondido Surf & Travel Guide / Where to Surf, Stay, & Play
Located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca and serving as the de facto center of Mexican big wave surfing, Puerto … Read more
Epic Surf Art to Add Groovy Surf Vibes to Your Space
If you’re a surf enthusiast, when you’re not surfing, you likely definitely spend quite a bit of time thinking about … Read more
21 Rad Turkish Beach Towels for Better Beach Days
To summarize the awesomeness of Turkish beach towels in three words, they are: (beach) life changing. If you’re familiar with … Read more
15 Stylish Beach Blankets to Upgrade Your Beach Days
Beach blankets are an easy way to take your beach days to the next level. A dapper beach blanket feels … Read more
How to Surf / The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Surfing
Learning how to surf can be one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions you’ll ever make, but it can … Read more
22 Best Surf Brands / The Top Surf Clothing Brands in 2025
Surf brands have always been an integral part of the beach lifestyle. Indeed, many of these brands have helped shape … Read more
Best RV Rentals for the Ultimate California Road Trip
RV rentals are an awesome way to travel and explore any place on the planet — and especially a place … Read more
Surfing Santa Teresa / Our Surf Trip to the Nicoya Peninsula
Sometimes you just need a little extra pura vida in your life. Like most of the world, Eric and I … Read more
Tahiti Surf & Travel Guide / A Local’s Guide to the Island of Tahiti
Tahiti is a quintessential tropical island paradise. Add in the epic surf situation and it’s also a surfer’s paradise. Lush … Read more
Maldives Surf & Travel Guide / Plan Your Surf Trip to Paradise
A Maldives surf trip serves up the brilliant combination of amazing user-friendly waves, island paradise perfection, and absolute barefoot luxury. … Read more
The Fish Surfboard / Why Every Surfer Should Have a Fish
The fish surfboard is one of my go-to boards because I find that people respect me more with a fish … Read more
Best Places to Surf / 9 Top Surf Destinations Around the World
Where are the best places to surf? The short answer is that it really depends on a wide variety of … Read more
Surf Travel Made Easy / Introducing the Lush Palm Surf Club
Planning for a trip can be a time-consuming venture – When to go? Where to stay? How to avoid the … Read more
50+ Awesome Gifts for Surfers in 2025
If you’re on the hunt for primo gifts for surfers then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve created a … Read more
Malibu, California / Kassia Meador’s Guide on Where to Surf, Stay, and Play
Malibu is one of the world’s most famous beach towns for many reasons. Yes, it’s synonymous with celebrities and the … Read more
CAMI AND JAX / Luxury Swimwear Created by Surf Stoked Designers
Many entrepreneurs create products to scratch their own itch as they say, and that’s certainly the case with this swimwear … Read more
Matuse / Premium Women’s Wetsuits That Fit Like a Glove
In Japanese, Ichiban means ‘number one’ and is used to describe something that is the best. Not coincidentally, Ichiban is … Read more
Kassia + Surf / Vibrant Surf Wear & Wetsuits for Aquatic Creatures
Once upon a time, female surfers donned men’s wetsuits because the concept of women’s wetsuits just plain didn’t exist. Thankfully … Read more
SEPTEMBER / Modern Sustainable Swimwear for Lady Sliders
There is a special beauty in minimalism done well. And contrary to intuition, it’s not easy to pull off. Defying … Read more
Issa de’ mar / Sexy Sporty Swimwear with Style
Women used to be faced with a challenging swimwear decision – you either go for a sexy suit that’s falling … Read more
Abysse / Luxe Sporty Swimsuits & Wetsuits for Active Babes
Fact: one can simultaneously be feminine, athletic, sexy as hell, and still be a tomboy at heart. Abysse encompasses all … Read more
Ninefoot Studio / Empowering Female Surfers, One Surf Suit at a Time
It’s a wonderful time to be a female surfer. There are more lady sliders in the lineup than ever, beautiful … Read more
Hakuna Wear / Worry-Free Swimwear Designed to Stay On in the Surf
It doesn’t take a scientist to design women’s swimwear that stays on in the surf. But having a scientific background … Read more
Longboard Surfboard Roundup / 34 Badass Longboards for Your Quiver
Ah, the glorious longboard surfboard! Cruisey, graceful, and a helluva lot of fun, longboards are purveyors of pure joy in … Read more
Baja California Road Trip / Surfing & Camping Down the Coast of Baja Mexico
Baja California is a land of polarities, with light and darkness. Light in the sense that people, for the most … Read more
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
Surfing Punta Mita / Our Surf Trip to Sayulita & the Riviera Nayarit
Last week we scored in Mexico. The more you go surf trippin’, the more you can appreciate how amazing it … Read more
Mule Malu / A Beautiful Boutique Hotel on the Bukit Peninsula in Bali
Mule Malu is a charming boutique hotel nestled into the cliffs above Bingin Beach in the heart of the Bukit … Read more
Surf Van Conversion / How to Build a Surf Van and Travel to Mexico
My name is Beignet. A year and a half ago my amigo Carlos and I decided to plan a surf … Read more
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
Venice Beach / A Local’s Guide on Where to Surf, Eat, Stay, and Play
Los Angeles is an urban jungle, but a special type of urban jungle with the Pacific on one side and … Read more
Surfing California / Everything You Need to Know
Stunning coastlines, lots of sunshine, and consistent year-round waves make California a primo surf destination. Not to mention California’s legendary … Read more
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
Surfboard Buyers Guide / The Ultimate Guide to Surfboards
All hail the surfboard, AKA the coolest wave riding toy in the Universe. To many ocean-loving water pagans, a surfboard … Read more
Surfing Portugal / The Ultimate Surf Travel Guide
There’s a handful of countries in Europe with plentiful good surf, but when you consider all of the factors, surfing … Read more
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
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
Campervan Rental Guide / 20+ Best Campervans for the Ultimate Road Trip
There’s nothing like the #vanlife. For those of you new to the van life movement, it’s basically the sweet combination … Read more
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
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
Best Beginner Surfboards / The Complete Guide to Surfboards for Beginners
You’ll never forget your first surfboard. Mine was a 6’6” pintail JC Hawaii hand-me-down with glassed in fins and an … Read more
Skeleton Bay, Namibia / The Ultimate Guide to Surfing the Ultimate Barrel
Skeleton Bay is one of those marvels of the surfing world. With the potential for mile-long rides of the barreling kind, … Read more
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
Surf Camps for Adults / 9 Best Surf Camps Around the World
Surf camps for adults are the bee’s knees. Imagine an oceanside paradise where your only responsibilities include surfing, eating, and more … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CANGGU, BALI / A Local’s Guide on Where to Surf, Stay, and Play
Canggu, Bali, is a hip beach town on the southwest coast of the island, just north of the busy resort … Read more
The 5 Best Dry Bags to Protect Your Stuff on Adventures
A dry bag is an awesome piece of adventuring equipment that’s really helpful in a ton of travel scenarios but often … Read more
Surfing South Africa / The Western Cape, Jeffreys Bay, and Beyond
Friendly welcoming locals, views that’ll leave you breathless, food like you’ve never had it before, and countless uncrowded barrels to … Read more
Surfing Puerto Rico / Everything You Need to Know
Surfing Puerto Rico offers up a variety of incredible waves in a stunning tropical island paradise. Commonly known as the … Read more
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
The Original Surfer Necklace is Back / St. Christopher Surf Medals
Some surfers say a little prayer before paddling out, some cross themselves, and some do a wave happy dance to … Read more
Soft Top Surfboard Guide / 11 Rad Foam Surfboards For Every Surfer
Once upon a time, there was a soft top surfboard and it was very uncool. But then one day, that … Read more
The Ultimate Surf Trip Packing List
You’ve probably been thinking about your next surf trip for a long time. Weeks, months, maybe even years have gone … Read more
ACTIVE Skin Repair / Don’t Go On a Surf Trip Without It
BLDG Active’s ACTIVE Skin Repair products are a true game changer for surfers, travelers, and action sports enthusiasts alike. Remember … Read more
Camping in California / 11 Tips Every Camper Should Know
Camping in California offers up an endless amount of awesome things to see and do in one of the most … Read more
Bohemian Coastal Decor / Sage x Clare’s Cali Collection
I have a thing for beach bungalows, AKA: surf shacks, beach cottages, coastal chic abodes… call them what you will, they’re awesome. … Read more
Surf Suits For Women / The Best Surf Swimwear for Lady Sliders
There are several things we lady surfers especially appreciate in the water: not getting surf tips from every other guy … Read more
Bali Hotels / 10 Best Hotels in Bali for Surfing
Bali hotels might seem like a dime a dozen, but if you’re planning on surfing Bali, your access to surf … Read more
Highway 1 Road Trip / A Surfer’s Guide to the California Coast
The Highway 1 road trip along California’s scenic coastline is at the top of many a’ road trip lists for … Read more
10 Awesome Surf Apps You Need To Know About
Surf apps are like any other realm of apps out there. Some are quite handy with some very cool features … Read more
Taghazout Surf / Surfing Morocco’s Big, Blue Bombs
On our first morning in Morocco’s surf mecca of Taghazout, I stood on a pale, rocky cliff overlooking a gorgeous, … Read more
This Surf App Will Help You Find Your Perfect Waves
Finding waves that suit your skill and preference could be a very time-consuming task. You can spend hours on the … Read more
Surfing in Peru / A Surfer’s Guide to Chicama and Northern Peru
Surfing in Peru offers up the goods: 1,500 miles of coastline, year-round swell, heaps of offshore wind, and swell from … Read more
Want to ditch your job and travel the world? We did, and here’s our advice.
A few months ago we had the absolute pleasure of experiencing a weeklong surf and yoga retreat with the Soul … Read more
Oahu Hawaii Travel Guide / Everything You Need To Know
Oahu Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, and if you get to visit this … Read more
Oahu Surf Spots / A Guide to the Top Surf Breaks in Oahu
The island of Oahu is home to some of the best and most famous surf breaks in the world, many … Read more
North Shore Surf Competitions 2024 – 2025 / The Ultimate Guide
North Shore surf competitions are some of the most exciting sporting events in the world. That’s not an opinion. Ask … Read more
Tamarindo, Costa Rica / A Local’s Guide on Where to Surf, Stay, and Play
Tamarindo, Costa Rica, has earned a reputation for being one of the country’s top surf and party destinations, but there’s much … Read more
Top Surf Report and Surf Forecast Websites In The World
Every surfer on the planet wants to know when their favorite surf breaks are firing. Hence, surf report and surf … Read more
Spring Suits For Women / 16 Cool Wetsuits For Warm Water
Spring suits are perfect for those in-between temperatures when it’s a bit chilly for just a swimsuit but too warm … Read more
Women’s Wetsuits / The Best Wetsuits For Every Water Temperature
Women’s wetsuits weren’t always as prolific as they are today, but with more women surfing than ever, surf brands have … Read more
