Moondiggity-dog!
Alarm had transitioned to sheer panic in Southern California’s old-timey surfing community in recent weeks. San Onofre, you see, the iconic longerboard wave just south of San Clemente was set to be shuttered from their cross-stepping ways. That land is owned by the United States Navy and the Marine Corp base of Camp Pendelton, who had leased it to California’s State Parks for many years. As happens with rents, leases, etc., though, they can expire and this one was set to do just that.
No more hanging ten.
Nor even five.
Well, just as the executioner’s blade was set to drop, a new 20-odd year lease was signed which will kick hysteria down the road until 2049.
Moondiggity-dog.
California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot gushed, “San Onofre State Beach is a gem within our state parks system, a beloved beach with world-class surf breaks. We’re very glad that this new lease with the Navy ensures that the state beach continues for everyone’s enjoyment in decades to come. We’re thankful to the Navy and Marine Corps for their close partnership making this possible and are proud to support Camp Pendleton and military installations across California as they advance our vital national defense mission.”
Winking at the shoutout, ,” Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, responded, “The renewal of the lease for the San Onofre State Beach represents our continued commitment to our community and to the preservation of natural beauty and cultural heritage of the region. Our partnership with California State Parks enhances recreational opportunities for our community and strengthens our shared dedication to environmental stewardship and responsible land management.”
Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point, wanting to get some shine, added, “I’m elated that we’ve reached a new long-term lease agreement that ensures Orange and San Diego County residents can continue to access and enjoy this beach and surf spot for years to come. This new lease agreement is a win for the millions of annual visitors, for our military, for our environment, and for our community.”
And for old-timey surfers.
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Go and do a write up! Please? About all the strange people you see and interact with. That area has plenty interesting people who think they are normal. But what is normal?
I don’t think Chas is going in person anymore. Too many angry Brazilians and offended surf industry bros who think they are just the cat’s pajamas.
You can blend right in Jen and nobody will know you are undercover for Beach Grit. It will be better than Lemoore.
Do it for the people!
Thank fuck! Thoughts and prayers answered!
You are Jen “See”…
#boxedwater
i wonder in 50 or so years time , will surfers cherish the kS wave pool for its ” cultural importance ” , as much as us really old folks appreciate and respect what those old surfing hangouts like SanO meant to surfers and the ocean life culture.
the fact that we still store spent nuclear fuel rods anywhere remotely close to population centers is utter fucking madness
Maybe they should go to Church or pick some Cottons.
Let’s face it though, Finals Day at Trestles is a downer.
Pair a Griff for Champ shirt with daisy dukes so we know who you are.
Only a congressman would describe his/her/them feelings of a common lease renewal as:
“elated”.
Where do these clowns come from? Inglewood, that is where the elated congressman is from.
$30 a pop to go hang out at the beach fr the day and surf mush burgers = Super Elation
And why pay $30 to wait in line at san o when you can roll a mile down the road to trails for the exact same but less crowded waves PLUS some dong.
plus way, way more sharks
if they didn’t want way, way more sharks, then they shouldn’t have buried that beached whale decades ago.
I remember that, and that was a fucking stupid idea. Can’t say that was the only factor, but beached whale + protected status for fishes that scientists admit they cannot reliably estimate population numbers for = San Onofre great white nursery.
My buddy who flies in the reserve counted 15 south of the power plant one day last summer, all within 100 yards of shore.
I have a lifelong friend very hardcore surfer that gave me insight into early so cal magic.
He lived at j bay for a period when miki dora lived there. Got to know him well and was there when mikis dog died.
Miki told him that, for him, nothing in the world ever compared to the early empty days of Malibu and trestles. Most magical place he’s ever seen
They were riding ships. It’s like the Model A race car drivers explaining adrenaline at high speeds…..
Yep the thruster sure has dumbed down surfing ..
scooter was the name of the dog and there were quite a few nice magical moments in France before Miki went to J-Bay……..surfing today is sooooo far from the golden era’s of the 50’s to about 2010?
Now surfing is just another bunch of winging wannabes , who embrace medioctrity as their new God…..dude I am a surfie……
God speed Jen
Call it what you will, the place is pretty much a historical ground zero for surfing in So Cal.
Those lucky bastards had it made back then.
back when these old farts were god-like: had no money, fished for food, camp fires were legal and drank home-made brews & wine. and nobody worked!
They really did. My dad told me about surfing Trestles before it turned into the coat hanger abortion we see today. Where you had to hike in through the shit, or paddle down from San Clemente state beach. Marines would sit on the beach and swipe any boards that washed in.
back when these old farts were god-like: had no money, fished for food, camp fires were legal and drank home-made brews & wine. and nobody worked!
USD$30 daily entry fee you’d hope they could fix the bloody road
“San Onofre State Beach is a gem within our state parks system, a beloved beach with world-class surf breaks.”
San O? World Class waves? 😆 🤣
long boards. very long!
YES! EVERYBODY should go there on holidays.
Now I did catch Lowers one year on 4th of July kinda pumping… less than 10 guys out all afternoon.
1956?
going back to the Western Whitebouse days of yore where the Marines would fire rounds over your head and take your board if you lost it might have been cool though
My dad has told me about a time where his mom drove him down to Camp Pendleton to retrieve a board that got swiped by Marines earlier. Long story short, they were told ok and taken to a huge storage hanger of sorts where many hundreds of seized boards were being stored. They told him to find his board and beat it, which he did. I sometimes wonder what became of all those seized boards and how much goddamn money they’d be worth today.
One of two things: 1) sold at military stores for like a couple dollars; or 2) shipped off to Vietnam for the soldiers to use. Multiple Vets I’ve talked to have confirmed both.
Sounds about right. Wild times https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
That’s gotta be duke nukem.
what a photo.
It’s such an awesome photo imo. You could crack an egg on that flattop. I believe it was taken by Ron Stoner.
Beach badge OG enforcer
So that’s how the yater spoon got there.
That was actually at Cottons.
I wanted to update you guys on the upcoming WSL Finals since it’s right around the corner at Trestles. The event includes the best 5 men and women for the year. WINNER TAKE ALL. It garnishes millions of viewers. The forecast looks on the smaller side but contestable. Lookin like 3-4 per Surfline on the 6th, 7th, and 9th. The rest of the waiting period is 2-3 so most likely will be running on those days. Take it from me 3-4 is perfect for high performance shredding. If you want to go down to the beach it will be very very busy. If you are thinking of taking the day off to go down I highly recommend. No other place on the planet like trestles where you get to see your favorite pros so close and personal. It’s our version of the thunderdome. You can get autographs and even photos with them. And on top of that there are even whispers of the GOAT making an appearance!
Will there be a foie gras slushy stand with complimentary Afrikanized trashcan bee wild honey?
dunno, but Brazzos gonna riot if there aren’t any açaí bowls
They’ll be all raged out from rioting about twitter.
I recommend going to Carls Jr. and taking it down to the beach with you. It’s a long slog back if they don’t have food. Watch out for seagulls.
Top tier.
Xox
Remember when Chas got barred from the 2nd story primo craft services? Gosh that was funny. We better see nonsense like that
Wow!
SC, did you copy/pasta this from the Inertia?
They wish Occ! They will probably copy and paste from me! Or there AI bots will.
Can confirm. Most of Strider’s comm’s equipment has arrived from Tavi as we set up for another exciting and iconic finals week showdown. https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
My one and only fan out moment was seeing Dane and Kelly surfing Trestles sometime around 2010? Lots of greatness (at that time) in close proximity left me speechless. Kooky, i know, but what a time to be alive.
LoL! Who pissed you off ?