March 14, 2013

2013 South Bay Winter Recap Part 2

When the northwesterns come marching down the coast from the Aleutians in a waves of consequence format, there’s only a

2013 South Bay Winter Recap Part 1

  Surf photographer, Brad Jacobson once said about one of his favorite subjects, Chris Wells, “If there’s a barrel breaking

Dan Cobley surfboard shaper
Best Underground Shaper: Dan Cobley

Dan Cobley 3-peats this year in the Best of the Beach’s “Underground Shaper” title, having won in both 2011 and

Best Golf Course: The Lakes

The Lakes is a municipal golf course owned by the City of El Segundo and has enjoyed tremendous success since

Best Sports Store: Village Runner

A specialty running store that has served thousands of runners and walkers, Village Runner offers new running shoes, apparel and

Best Martial Arts: Elite

Located in Redondo Beach, the Elite Training Center provides self-defense and fitness to people of all ages, from the general

Best Bike Shop: Hermosa Cyclery

Hermosa Cyclery continues its reign as top Bike Shop. Founded in 1974 by Harold Schumaker, Hermosa Cyclery remains in the

Best Surf Shop: ET Surf

In an era where a customer can get lost in surf shops that resembles a giant discount emporium or a

Best dive shop: Dive N’ Surf

Dive master Tony Vanore said what he likes most about teaching at Dive N’ Surf is that it’s “an old