Professional and amateur surfers compete in hopes of winning the title of champion and a grand prize of $40,000. Between October 26 and 30, spectators gathered around along the cliffs to watch the show, many accompanied with cameras or binoculars.

In a ranking released by Surfer Magazine last month, UCSC was named one of the nation’s top 10 surf colleges. The rankings were not numerical. Instead, colleges were given a more specific assessment: UCSC was named the best college for those who “Want to Surf 300 Days a Year.”

This week, wounded service members came to Cowell Beach for a surfing trip they’ll never forget. Local businesses and volunteers made the week an awesome experience for the participants, allowing them a chance to relax and rehab at the same time.

Santa Cruz recently hosted Surfing America Prime Series. The best under-18 amateur surfers in the world competed for a spot on the national team.

Reigns to an international Big Wave Invitational put back in the hands of the surfers.

Surfing, trophies, sponsors and success: He’s got it all even though he is only 13 years old.

Shane Desmond, a Santa Cruz surfer who placed second at this year’s Mavericks surf competition, sits down with City on a Hill Press to talk about his start in surfing, what he loves about the sport, and the historically big waves at Pillar Point on Feb. 13.

Improved technology has resulted in numerous Monterey Bay sightings of the feared Great White Shark.

Steamer Lane, simply “The Lane” to many locals, is one of Santa Cruz’s most visited surf spots. And for this reason, it comes as no surprise that this will be where the world-renowned O’Neill Cold Water Classic and accompanying Oakley Pro Junior’s competition will kick off on Nov. 2.