A day after graduating high school in 1972, 17-year-old Brad Gessner packed up his Chevy van and drove out to Encinitas from Texas, following his California surfing dreams. An early pioneer of van ...

The Ding King is not just a surfboard repair shop; it's a cornerstone of San Diego's surf culture, meticulously maintained by ...

Don Hansen founded his surf shop in 1961 and he became known for his skills in shaping iconic surfboards.

Encinitas surf icon and Hansen Surfboards founder Don Hansen, known for his adventurous spirit, has died at 89.

ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Surf schools in Encinitas will be allowed to continue operating at their current beach locations next year after the City Council voted unanimously to grant a one-year ...

Encinitas surfer Titus Santucci is building something of a personal brand as he pursues his dream of reaching the highest ...

ENCINITAS, Calif. — A popular surf camp at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas is helping children in Southern California learn essential ocean skills while having fun in the waves. The Little Groms Surf ...

Don Hansen, a pioneering surfer and shaper who helped define Southern California’s surf culture, is being remembered across ...

The surf icon created some of his most iconic models of boards in this period, including the 50-50, Competitor, Classic, and ...