When you talk about true R & D (industry-talk for Research and Development), for a brand to really know what their product is made of — they need some real researchers. Not just pretty ambassadors, ...

It wasn’t long ago that the soft-top surfboard was scoffed at, used only by novices. A surfer on a soft top was either a beginner just learning to navigate the whitewash or they were a “kook,” a ...

Natasha "Tashi" Smith surfs on a foam surfboard at Topanga State Beach in Malibu. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Cabrillo Beach is not a great surf spot. And Allison Scinta is not a great ...

SAN CLEMENTE — A south swell is pumping perfect waves at one of the best surf spots in San Clemente — but the “blackball” flag is flying high. It’s a frustrating scenario for surfers left drooling dry ...

Beach House Classic Boardshop holds its Classic Old School Board Swap for spring on Sunday, as surfers gather to buy, sell or trade gear and stories.