Meet: Southern California's Frank Curren

Surfing Santa Barbara, through the eyes of Rincon local and professional surf coach, Frank Curren.

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Southern California's Best Breaks

From The Queen of the Coast (Rincon) down to the US/Mexico border, there are around a hundred fun surf breaks just off the Pacific Coast Highway in Southern California. Here are our favorites spots for three different levels.

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On Location: Southern California

Everything you need to know about that iconic coastline just north of the Mexican border...

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Pack Your Bags, These are the Bali Essentials

A must-read bible of do's and don'ts for your next Balinese surf trip. Only pack these surf-essentials… the rest you can just get there.

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Meet: Bali's Mega Semadhi

Get to know our guy Mega in Bali—a champion pro surfer whose been helping others score around Bali and Indonesia for years.

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Thermal & Florence: Travel Well Together

Florence and Thermal partner up to offer you a wider range of benefits and discounts. Join the club.

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The Very Best of the "Island of the Gods"

While there’s probably a hundred waves to choose from on the “Island of the Gods” (Bali), the following are a few you shouldn’t miss, for each level of surfer.

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The Ultimate Surf Guide to Bali

Pack your board bags and buy that plane ticket, a Balinese paradise is waiting. Here's everything you need to know before you go, from the waves to the food and beyond.

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