Surfing in Santa Cruz Did it begin with visit of royal Hawaiians?
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The article describes research by Skip Littlefield that suggests Hawaiian Princes Kawananakoa and Edward introduced surfing to Santa Cruz in 1887. The author notes that evidence is limited and this finding is questioned by local long-time surfers. The article also mentions early surfing in Southern California and that surfing became popular in Santa Cruz after Duke Kahanamoku visited in the 1910s and 1920s. Includes one photo by Kathy Salamon
The article describes research by Skip Littlefield that suggests Hawaiian Princes Kawananakoa and Edward introduced surfing to Santa Cruz in 1887. The author notes that evidence is limited and this finding is questioned by local long-time surfers. The article also mentions early surfing in Southern California and that surfing became popular in Santa Cruz after Duke Kahanamoku visited in the 1910s and 1920s. Includes one photo by Kathy Salamon
Creator:
Salamon, Kathy
Source:
Register-Pajaronian
Date: 1987-08-01
Type:
NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
1980s
Identifier: CF-36245
Collection
Citation
Salamon, Kathy. “Surfing in Santa Cruz Did it begin with visit of royal Hawaiians?.” Register-Pajaronian. 1987-08-01. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/112141. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.