The world discovered modern surfing through Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, a Honolulu native who became an Olympic medalist swimmer at age 21. It was 1912. Duke's good looks, graceful style and unusual hobby ...

In the lobby of the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, a wooden koa canoe—more than 100 years old and named Kaukahi—reflects the lights of the room in its highly polished surface. It looks brand new, and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Surfers talk a lot about something they call “stoke,” their word for the high you get riding the waves. It’s a feeling I wasn’t familiar with. I had been on ...

Though you could get an overview of Huntington Beach's surfing culture by simply hanging out at Huntington State Beach or checking out the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, you'd be ...

Certain articles of clothing are meant to be borrowed. A boyfriend's cotton T-shirt. A best friend's patent-leather peep-toes. Mom's cashmere shawl. Skin-tight wet suits do not typically fall within ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. There is something magical about that very first time you ...

Take the furthest route west in British Columbia and you’ll eventually come to the end of the road and be rewarded with a stay in Tofino. Tofino is a place to relax, be still and enjoy all the Pacific ...

For the past three years, Kali Putzig, of Pompano Beach, has hit the beach each summer with her dad, John, to do a little surfing. Kali, 8, learned to surf at the ripe age of 5. “Kali was able to ...

One of the best ways to appreciate the culture of Hawaii is to grab a surfboard and get out in the water. The Hawaiians invented surfing, evangelized it around the globe and are still among the top ...

School’s out. Swell’s in. Surf’s up. To celebrate the continuation of summer — or the onset if we’re going by the weather — a few surf schools in Laguna Beach are offering lessons and camps for little ...

Where can I take surf lessons in Maui? Surf lessons are available all over the island, but some of the best places for beginners are Ka'anapali Beach in Lahaina or Kalama Park in Kihei. Ka'anapali ...