in summer, action revolves around the beach and the stimulus provided by the annual influx of…
A surfing spot in Encinitas was actually the inspiration behind the Beach Boys' "Surfin' USA," so you can get an idea of what you can expect when you visit this place, which has been dubbed as one of the best surf towns in the world. Besides its beautiful beaches, this place is also known for its flora and fauna. Birds annually pass by the San Elijo Lagoon during their annual winter migration. Encinitas is also home to a variety of gardens and plant nurseries, the biggest of which is the San Diego Botanic Garden. Its laidback nature and picturesque locations make this a favorite among local and international sighteers. Aside from tourists, surfers and hipsters are the usual people you can find checked in at one of the hotels and Airbnb vacation…
This beach is perfect for lovers of nature. The beach is undeveloped and secluded. Since the natural essence of the beach has been largely undisturbed, it is full of beautiful dunes that look the way nature intended them to.…
Several summers ago, shortly after I graduated 6th grade, my mother and I took the pilgrimage that all East Coasters with a week of free time and a fresh passport must take. By this, of course, I refer to seven days of good old fun-in-the-sun in a Caribbean resort. Like many other families, we had planned to go directly to the resort town of Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic, until our flight back to New York departed a week later. And so it was, for several days at least. But lazy afternoons and evenings on the beach can become stale after a while. It was pleasant, for sure, but not stimulating. Punta Cana hadn’t captured my attention as the bright lights of Hong Kong or the ancient history of London had. There was no local flair, nothing…
This is the perfect place to cool off on a hot day or relax after having a long stressful day. During the time that the beaches are open, they have Lifeguards on duty to keep you safe. Many things are offered to do on the beach such as: Surfing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Volleyball, Boogie Boarding, Fishing and grilling. Many of the casinos located off of the boardwalk offer beach bars to help you wine down or just relax and have a good…
The sport of longboarding is very popular with the youngest grommets to the oldest waterman enjoying the thrill of riding waves. The best surfing to be found in New England has been reported to be just south of Boston. Rhode Island, "The Ocean State", receives the best swell, or surf-able waves, of the New England states and has a thriving surfing community along its forty mile coast (Magic Seaweed). With so many great breaks for longboarding in the Rhode Island region, like East Matunuck State Beach and Narragansett Beach, it is little wonder that the sport has taken off.…
Private spas and extensive landscaped gardens with water features and idiosyncratic grottos create a private retreat away from the noise and bustle, and away from the prying eyes. Private tennis courts, lakes, and golf courses allow residents and visitors to get away from it all. Perfect settings to rest and recover before heading back into the…
Because inventions can’t be uninvented, one option is available for surfers and that is to just tolerate people joining the surfing bandwagon. Yogis calls ardent surfers “polar bear club surfers” from “hippie town”. Wetsuits also influenced an increase of new enthusiastic surfers changed the town of Santa Cruz as a whole and the community “seems to have more surf shops than gas stations”, thus attracting more tourists and angering locals. Trying to reclaim their turf is a goal there are persevering for through showing their dominance in the…
Aloha! And, Welcome to one of the friendliest and most temperate climates in the world. We like to call this little slice of heaven, San Diego. Today, you will just get a crumb of the cake, as to what the beaches of this amazing, international hub have to offer. Starting from north, and heading south, along the coast line are La Jolla Beach, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and Ocean Beach. With everything from restaurants on piers, bars and novelty shops on the boardwalk, to rollercoasters and dog beaches. You can never go wrong on a bright, sunny, warm day from Also, for the college students; we will cover the social scenes that each area has to offer.…
Of the five beach assault landings that occurred on June 6, 1944, D-day, on the beaches of Normandy, Omaha Beach was the only one that was ever in doubt. Just minutes after the first U.S. beach landing over 1/3 of the troops assaulting the beach in the first wave were wiped out by German gun fire. The beach, termed “Bloody Omaha”, was considered the most difficult to take because of its rough coastal terrain and the unexpected resistance by top-rate German divisions and inadequate fire support from the allies. However, over the course of the day the American forces were able to breach the Atlantic wall and gain a foothold along the French coast.…
But what sets the Rockaways apart from all other towns and neighborhood across the entire New York State is the beach. Sure, there are beaches everywhere and once you’ve seen one, then you’ve seen them all. That could be true, yet, it’s not just the beach; it’s the boardwalk, the houses, the buildings and the overall experience. Far Rockaway might be the only region that allows people from all walks of life to share the same experience, regardless of income, race or creed. Unlike the Hamptons you don’t need be a millionaire to enjoy the shore. The beach is ours and no one can take that away from…
The endless summer of the late 1960s, surf scene was very small however according to Hamish Fitzsimmons (2004) surfing has come a long way since that period, the sport exploded in popularity in the 1960’s as surf boards became lighter, smaller and cheaper. Murray Walding (2008) states that “up until that stage it had just been essentially a small cottage industry with occasional forays into marketing things like surfboards, t-shirts and wetsuits, and I think it went along fairly smoothly, a nice sort of logical progression until the mid-80's, when there was a huge boom in the surfing industry”. It was during this time when Billabong had strongly secure its place in Australian surf culture and Gordon Merchant (founder of Billabong) was prepare…
Although Malibu had business on the weekends, it could not keep up on its rental payments due to decreasing business, upkeep expenses, and an expensive real estate market. Concurrently, a new age of at home video game players and wifi kids have arrived. Video games have now become overtly de-socialized and the arcade lost its appeal due to inconveniance and expense. Your parents may remember the cash that seemed to vanish from their wallets when it was a Malibu night. At least the pizza was worth the trip. Well, that is if you enjoy scorching cardboard. But nonetheless, everyone has a small place for Malibu in their heart. Kiana Cacchione ’14 reflect on “days where had putt putt contests”. The golf team now will have to go all the way to Sunnyvale to enjoy mini golf.…
Breath control and healthy, strong lungs are a vital part of being prepared to surf Mavericks. Many big-wave surfers use methods such as anaerobic exercises, swimming, and free diving for such training. It seems like every surfer figures out a routine that works for them but all of their routines includes some sort of sport or training for breath control. Anaerobic exercise is a vast category. Mark Healey, a Titan of Mavericks, likes doing some of his breath-holding exercises on a stationary bike. He keeps a steady pace while he holds his breath for 30 second intervals, giving himself one minute intervals in-between to breathe. He does this for about 30 minutes (Brown). Freediving is also a good source of exercise for breath holding, as Mark…
Volcano surfing is a recreational sport that was derived from sandboarding, in which athletes ride downhill on slopes that are covered with volcano ash, using a surfboard. The sport is classified into two types, surfing on active volcanoes or on inactive volcanoes. The lava and gases from an active volcano present more challenges and make the excursion more difficult. Volcano surfing can be done with thin plywood of any metal board but most riders use sandsurfing boards with binding and boots.…