Surf's Up: A Guide to the Best Surf Destinations
June 22, 2016
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Destination:
Southampton and Montauk, NY
When it comes to getting the whole family in the water I book surf lessons with Flying Point Surf School. Ask for Hawaii Joe, he is the best instructor! You'll find us all at the beach every weekend!
My Surf Essentials:
Billabong Wetsuit, Zinka Colored Nosecoat and a Neoprene Bikini from Triangl
VERONICA SWANSON BEARD
DESTINATION:
Northern California, from Stinson Beach to Santa Cruz
I love the surf style in Northern California – it’s bohemian, it’s old school and it’s hardcore. The atmosphere is mellow but it brings in serious surfers. The way they move in the water is so beautiful, I love spending the day watching them.
MY SURF ESSENTIALS:
Edie Parker Surf's Up Beach Towel, Basta Surf bikini swimsuit, Philip Kingsley Swimcap Cream (to protect my hair from the salt water!), and Supergoop Lip Balm SPF 30.
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KATHY THOMAS, MOM & PHOTOGRAPHER
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Destination:
Mukul, Nicaragua
The Mukul Resort is gorgeous and surfing is easy here. There is a long gentle white water wave that kids and beginners can learn and boogie board on all day long, a nice long beach break out the back that can be friendly or challenging depending on the tide, and a more advanced left point break even further out long the cliffs. Tropicsurf runs a guiding and instructing operation here that is top notch.
My Surf Essentials:
Kassia Surf Swimsuits, Vertra Tinted Sunscreen for face and hands, SunBum Spray Sunscreen for body, Sticky Bumps Surf Wax and a good baseball cap.
Destination:
Punta Uva, Costa Rica
I was spoiled by this spot a few years ago when I went to Costa Rica and had it all to myself. Literally the only person in the water. Nothing beats an uncrowded beach break.
My Surf Essentials:
Cover Swim Surf Suit, La Ligne Au Naturel Tote and Melange Pareo, Shiseido Wetforce 50+
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Melanie Charlton Fowler, Owner and Founder of Clos-ette
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Destination:
Puerto Escondido, Mexico
I love the tequila, I love the people and there is a more mellow break for me and a heavier wave for the guys.
My Surf Essentials:
Token Surfboards, tankinis from Flagpole Swim, Beauty Counter Protect Stick Sunscreen, Wella Brilliance Leave-In Balm (I put it in before I go in the water to protect my hair from sun and weather elements) and Illesteva Sunglasses.
CATCH SOME WAVES!
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