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Why Are you Still Surfing Lowers?

While it’s important to stay active and get out when we can, the lack of social distancing among surfers at Lowers is concerning By Jake…

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Hurley Pro, Trestles Eliminated from 2018 World Surf League Championship Tour Schedule

By Daniel Ritz A statement released by the World Surf League (WSL) on Nov. 20 revealed that the Hurley Pro and Swatch Pro surfing competition…

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National Champions and Beyond: Cole Houshmand, Crosby Colapinto win national titles at 2017 USA Surfing Championship

By Jake Howard Forget the sharks; there are a lot of other hungry predators in the water in San Clemente—namely the next generation of surfers….

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For the Bros: Ocean-friendly surf industry comp comes to Lowers

By Jake Howard Introducing the inaugural Cobblestone Classic, a one-day surf contest coming to Lowers this Friday, June 16. The contest’s unique format will feature…

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Grom of the Week: Max Beach

By Jake Howard Max Beach is as core a grom as you’re going to find around San Clemente or Dana Point. He runs with a…

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What’s Trestles Worth?

By Jake Howard What’s a surf spot worth? If you live around San Clemente or Dana Point, you know your local break’s worth quite a…

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Updated: Dead Whale Washes up on Beach at Lower Trestles, Removal Plan Set into Motion

By Andrea Swayne (updated April 27) Surfers and other beachgoers got a smelly reminder of the morbid part of the circle of life when the…

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Hurley Pro Trestles, Swatch Women’s Pro Award Winners

By Andrea Swayne After a five-day string of lay days the Hurley Pro Trestles and Swatch Women’s Pro at Trestles resumed competition on Friday, Sept….

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Hurley Pro: Taking a Break

The Hurley Pro Trestles started off with epic surf and controversy, on hold awaiting new swell By Andrea Swayne The surfing world had plenty to…

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Ian Crane of SC Wins Local Hurley Pro Wildcard

San Clemente-based surfer Ian Crane earned a spot into the Hurley Pro at Trestles as winner of the trials at T Street By Andrea Swayne…

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Locals Conquer Cardiff, Light up Lowers at Surfing America USA Championship

SC surfers shine at eight-day Surfing America USA Championship, three crowned champs By Andrea Swayne The 2015 Surfing America USA Championships brought the best surfers…

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Nomads Ohana-Style Surf Hotel Now Open in San Clemente

Nomads Hotel offers surf travelers international family-style experience By Andrea Swayne With more than three decades of world traveling combined, local hotel owners Jeff and…

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Grom of the Week: Samantha Sibley

By Andrea Swayne Samantha Sibley, 13, of San Clemente is wrapping up a very busy and successful competition season. As a member of the Shorecliffs…

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Surfers in Their Prime

Surfing America Prime series regular season wraps up at HB Pier By Andrea Swayne Surfing America Prime series invitees took their last shot of the…

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Groms of the Week: Young Surfers from San Clemente and Dana Point

By Andrea Swayne The scene at Lower Trestles is always a popular gathering place for up-and-coming local groms as well as local pro surfers, all…

Lowers

Why Are you Still Surfing Lowers?

Hurley Pro, Trestles Eliminated from 2018 World Surf League Championship Tour Schedule

National Champions and Beyond: Cole Houshmand, Crosby Colapinto win national titles at 2017 USA Surfing Championship

For the Bros: Ocean-friendly surf industry comp comes to Lowers

Grom of the Week: Max Beach

What’s Trestles Worth?

Updated: Dead Whale Washes up on Beach at Lower Trestles, Removal Plan Set into Motion

Hurley Pro Trestles, Swatch Women’s Pro Award Winners

Hurley Pro: Taking a Break

Ian Crane of SC Wins Local Hurley Pro Wildcard

Locals Conquer Cardiff, Light up Lowers at Surfing America USA Championship

Nomads Ohana-Style Surf Hotel Now Open in San Clemente

Grom of the Week: Samantha Sibley

Surfers in Their Prime

Groms of the Week: Young Surfers from San Clemente and Dana Point

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