A California hotelier is riding a wave of backlash in Montauk. Locals are petitioning the East Hampton Town Planning Board to stop construction of Este, a two-story restaurant with rooftop access, claiming developers pulled a bait-and-switch — submitting permit approvals for a “casual restaurant” they fear will turn into a rowdy nightclub. “Este restaurant was … Read more
Surf City, USA… just without the ocean. Deep in the California desert, a massive new luxury surf park promising 1,000 artificial waves an hour is officially set to open next summer. DSRT Surf, a sprawling new surf resort in Palm Desert powered by Wavegarden Cove technology, announced it plans to launch in summer 2026 with … Read more
In SoCal, it’s not a matter of picking your poison; it’s a question of how you want to take it. We’re talking, of course, about a well-worn promise made by the uncompromising denizens of the City of Angels, namely that you can “surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon.” “That’s definitely something that … Read more
Nova Scotia is going Nordic — at least in the spa department. And no wonder, with a booming adventure travel industry fueled by a seafood-focused culinary scene, people need somewhere to blow off steam …or just to steam. The province now has four splashy spots to dip into. We’re partial to the Hydrothermal Spa at Oceanstone Resort, in … Read more
I caught a wave in the middle of Manhattan — and didn’t even get my hair wet. Instead, I spent Sunday morning on the rooftop of Margaritaville Resort Times Square, wobbling through a surf-inspired workout on a custom balance board designed to mimic the motion of the ocean. After an hour of pop-ups, duck dives … Read more
Think Cali holds the monopoly on surfing in the continental US? Kook, please. “California surfing is garbage,” says Peter Panagiotis, pointing to the Golden State’s hyper-crowded waters and beaches with their overly rude surfer dude ‘tudes. His aka is Peter Pan — a sobriquet very apt for the young-at-heart 75-year-old, who started at 13, and … Read more
In celebration of all the superdads in our lives, Alexa asked FDNY Lt. Steven Leible — who’s served as one of New York’s Bravest for 20 years — to pack up his boards and his two daughters, Charlotte and Bianca, and take us on a real-life surfing safari. The delightful family, based in Long Beach, … Read more
King of the waves. Prince Harry recently took his young son, Prince Archie, to surf legend Kelly Slater’s surf school, sparking speculation that the royal father may be eager to teach his eldest child how to ride. A photograph of the father-and-son duo atop a Jet Ski at Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Calif., was … Read more
The ole’ date and switch. A clever man “dined and dashed” on his Hinge date after realizing she — and the friend she showed up with for the romantic evening — was taking him through the wringer, thinking he would foot their costly bill. The TikToker, whose username is Johnny America, proudly recounted that he … Read more
If you want your health to be shipshape this summer — you should be aware of the dangerous germs you could be exposed to at the beach. As oceans begin heating up during the summer months, the water can become a breeding ground for an array of nasty diseases. Last week, a South Carolina man … Read more
Large surf kept many onlookers at bay over the Thanksgiving Day holiday along beaches of the country’s fiftieth state as a combination of storm systems over the Pacific produced gigantic swells. Forecast models showed waves reaching between 20-30 feet, but heights likely reached much higher, as forecasters said 50-foot waves were possible on some north … Read more
When staff frantically chew their fingernails as they begin the eight-week preparation for the season that kicks off on Memorial Day weekend at Montauk’s Surf Lodge, owner Jayma Cardoso bursts into full-throated, genuine laughter. “I’m like, ‘Guys, it’ll be fine. We closed the deal on the property six weeks before opening,’” the Brazilian native says. … Read more
A surf club has sent a swimmer a letter because she’s breached its no-nudity rule… in the changing rooms. Nada Pantle frequents the change rooms at the Terrigal Surf Lifesaving club on the New South Wales, Australia Central Coast and enjoys having a morning swim, then a quick shower, before heading to work. To do … Read more
An Australian teenager survived an encounter with a shark that sent him flying into the air and left a gaping hole in the surf ski he was riding in. Nathaniel Drummond, 19, was competing in a surf ski race in Adelaide’s Seacliff Beach last month when a shark, which he believes was a great white, took a … Read more