City surf sculpture arrives on wave of anger, red tape
Article reports on the long-delayed installation of a bronze surf statue at Steamer Lane, Lighthouse Point. Cast five years after first proposed, the project was stalled by city politics, design disputes, insurance requirements, and funding hurdles. Surfers expressed frustration at the bureaucratic process, while city officials emphasized safety and cost concerns.
Creator:
Robinson, John
Source:
Santa Cruz Sentinel
Date: 1992-01-09
Type:
NEWS; DOCUMENT
Coverage:
1990s
Identifier: CF-44741
Collection
Citation
Robinson, John. “City surf sculpture arrives on wave of anger, red tape.” Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1992-01-09. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/120570. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.