For those of us that like to visit the site regularly; we thought it would be good to have a "Latest Updates" page. 'Just stop in here to quickly see what the latest updates are...
September 1, 2010
Surf Line '10 Summer - Six new images.
Beach Happenings - Charging to the finish line in the pier to pier race.
From the Parking Lot - First surf lesson.
Random File - Colors of Summer and improvising in the harbor.
The Way We Were - Hollywood Steve circa 1960.
August 15, 2010
So far, this August has brought little in the way of waves or decent weather. Surfers are optimistic though and each day is a new chance for good weather and waves...
The Way We Were - Katy goes on surfin' safari, circa 1962.
Travel - Brothers Matt and Mike surf Nicaragua.
July 15, 2010
Surf Line '10 Summer - 5 new images.
Beach Happenings - Another colorful tower.
From the Parking Lot - Broken boards and the Mayor gets some birds.
The Way We Were - Creaky-Tiki shares treasures from the '60's & '70's.
July 1, 2010
Surf Line '10 Summer - 5 new images.
Random File - Randy and John.
Lifeguards - Rescues, stingrays & Charlie in his colorful tower.
The Way We Were - Chuck, you still look the same.
Classified - new listings.
June 15, 2010
Be sure to check out our three new pages: The Way We Were, Travel and Classified...
Surf Line '10 Spring - 7 new images.
Beach Happenings - Summer of Color Lifeguard Towers.
The Way We Were - New page!
Travel - New page!
Classified - New page!
June 1, 2010
Surf Line '10 Spring - 16 new images.
Beach Happenings - Paddle board races and bongos.
From the Parking Lot - The Mayor.
Ocean Life - Jelly fish time.
Random File - Fun stuff.
May 15, 2010
Surf Line '10 Spring - 14 new images.
Ocean Life - 55 lb. Sea Bass from the kelp beds.
Heads Up - Jelly Fish and "dropping-in".
May 1, 2010
Surf Line '10 Spring - Eight new images.
From the Parking Lot - John hangs 5, McB is "30-18".
Random File - When your life and soul revolves around the ocean...
Heads-Up - Proteck fins can help you "save face".
April 15, 2010
*********Be sure to check-out the new YouTube page!!!********
YouTube - Brand new Riviera Wave Riders Channel on YouTube!
Surf Line '10 Spring - Nine new images.
From the Parking Lot - Who has the coolest surfer dude belt buckle?
April 1, 2010
Mom always said March was a good month for kite flying; lots of wind; this March was no different. We still managed to scrounge some waves in-between the storms though...
Heads Up - Fins and paddles take their toll on heads.
Random File - L&L Hawaiian Barbeque.
Resources - Beach Wheelchairs available FREE at TORR beach.
March 15, 2010
Surf Line '10 Winter - Seventeen new images.
Beach Happenings - Love a beach wedding.
Surf Vehicles - "WAY KUL 1" wagon.
From the Parking Lot - The way we were.
Ocean Life - Shark eggs & visiting dolphin.
Random File - Carlos builds a surfboard bench.
Links - Local surf footage by Angela.
March 1, 2010
Dare we say the big West swells were continuing? They were, the brave were riding them and the rest of us were riding and paddling the days in between...
Surf Line '10 Winter - Twenty-two new images.
Beach Happenings - High tide and big waves make a mess.
From the Parking Lot - Free get smart drinks for surfers?
Ocean Life - We love the sea birds.
February 16, 2010
The big West swells are still rolling in. Surfers waited out the rain while the big swells continuted to move sand making some new sand bars and paddling channels. President's holiday weekend brought some primo weather and waves if you didn't mind hiking the beach to find them...
Surf Line '10 Winter - Seven new photos.
Random File - Three photos & surf photographer Randy Ruby.
February 1, 2010
The big West and Northwest swells continued to pound the beaches. With more surfers out of the water we received some cool and unique photos from guest surfer/photogs that we have included in this update. Of course between the storms we still managed to ride some epic waves...
Surf Line '10 Winter - Eight new photos.
Beach Happenings - Rope and ladders to reach the surf?
Ocean Life - Whale stops by to say hello.
From the Parking Lot - Circus John and a 14' skateboard.
Random File - The rainbow after the storm.
Links - A Lady of The Sea, Mar Lake, shares her musings.
January 15, 2010
Big West swells pounded the beach much of the last two weeks. Some of wave riders traveled north and south to find mellower condtions; some of us watched at local big wave spots like Lunada and Redondo Breakwater. We still got a few surfing days in on the Riviera though and we are grateful...
Surf Line '10 Winter - 7 new images.
Surf Vehicles - We love the old surf wagons.
From the Parking lot - The early crew and John's Polar Bear swim.
January 1, 2010
Happy New Year! Lots of storms and surf too big to ride, but the gang was undaunted and still managed to find some great surf days in between...
Surf Line '10 Winter - Six new images.
Random File - Surf photogs hard at work.
Resources - Have Freddy paint a beach scene on your wall.
December 15, 2009
Wind, rain and storm run-off made for not too many surfing days over the last two weeks. We did snag McBraveheart between storms and we also caught a surf photog running from a big high-tide wave...
Surf Line '09 Fall - 1 new image; Mc Braveheart rips!
Random File - Surf photog runs from big wave.
December 1, 2009
Surf Line '09 Fall - 10 new images.
Beach Happenings - Firemen hone their skills.
Ocean Life - Paddling with dolphin.
Random File - Looks like Christmas is near.
November 15, 2009
Surf Line '09 Fall - Big waves, broken boards; nine new images.
From the Parking Lot - November sunset.
Quotes Surfers Use - Got "Lot Rot"?
Ocean Life - Do seagulls eat halibut?
November 1, 2009
Halloween 2009 - New page just for Halloween 2009 fun.
Surf Line '09 Fall - Five new images.
From the Parking lot - What a crew.
Links - Super cool surf art for your home or office.
October 15, 2009
Surf Line '09 Fall - Nine new images.
Beach Happenings - The United States Coast Guard drops in.
Random file - Beach photographers in action.
Junior Wave Riders - Emma paddles out with dad.
October 1, 2009
Surf Line '09 Fall* - 23 new images of Riviera Wave Riders ripping!
Lifeguards - Meet Captain Mike.
*Note that the "Cast of Characters" pages have been renamed the "Surf Line" pages. Future Surf Line pages will also be divided by season and year...
September 15, 2009
Cast of Characters '09- Three new characters.
Beach Happenings - The "Black Pearl" 2006.
Surf Vehicles - Instant "groovy" for only $1,000.
Ocean Life - Corbina, Stingray and Clams.
International Visitors - Jo of Australia and Soren of Denmark.
Heads-Up - David's black-eye.
Links - We have a new page for "links" for all things ocean related.
September 1, 2009
Beach Happenings - We have a first place winner!
Surf Vehicles - Two new surf vehicles.
Ocean Life - Leopard shark.
Random File - Radical new fin.
Surfboard Repair - New page.
August 15, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Eight new photos.
Surf Movies - Don't forget, Surf Film Fest next Saturday @ Hermosa.
Surf Vehicles - Cool VW surf bus.
From the Parking Lot - Sweet sunset.
Random File - Hope it was a good wave.
Learn to Surf - Surf with Ed Solt.
August 1, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Six new photos.
Surf Movies - Beach Shorts Film Fest August 22nd.
From the Parking Lot - Dreamy Caddy.
Learn to Surf - New page.
July 15, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Six new photos.
Beach Happenings - "90210", Junior Guards and paddle race.
Surf Movies - Update to "Beach Shorts Film Fest"
July 1, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Laurie from PA goes surfing.
Beach Happenings - Beach Patrol is here for the summer.
Surf Movies - Cool surf movie fest coming soon.
Surf Vehicles - Cool Buick Woodie.
Random File - Secret Beach Hut.
Junior Wave Riders - School is out for summer.
Resources - Book a local fishing trip on the HIGHLINER.
June 15, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Dennis at The Cove
Random File - The waterproof camera.
Heads Up - The water is warming-up, it's stingray time.
In Memory Of - Update at the end, "Gordie" goes home.
June 1, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - New photos.
Beach Happenings - Senior Trip to the beach.
Surf Vehicles - Nova surf wagon, way cool.
Random File - The Surfing Bug attacks.
Future Wave Riders - Hiroe is taken away.
May 15, 2009
Cast of Characters '09- Ten new photos.
Random File - Mom's Day, crashes and busted boards.
Resources - Where you can park for free with your senior beach pass.
May 1, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Eight new photos.
From the Parking Lot - South High Surf Team.
Ocean Life - Whale of a time.
Heads Up - Watch-out for the fin on your board.
April 15, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Filled with anticipation.
Beach Happenings - Beach art sale at Miramar Park.
Surf Vehicles - "Element" swallows a long board, no problem.
From the Parking Lot - Kevin's hand made wood kneeboard.
Random File - Board Meeting and surfing plumber.
Heads-Up - Enhance safety with a "Proteck" flexible fin.
April 1, 2009
Cast of Characters '09- New photos.
From the Parking Lot - Fashionistas model latest surf garb.
Ocean Life - Birds; not Alfred Hitchcock but almost.
Random File - Kook box; what is it?
Lifeguards - Baywatch visit and a Lifeguard's morning routine.
Beach Happenings - Batman at Torrance Beach, 1967.
Beach Happenings - Kite Surfers rule on windy days.
Surf Vehicles - George's no-wax Ford pick-up the "Rusty G".
Ocean Life - Dolphin and squid.
Random File - Big Dog Bubba wants to surf.
February 01, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Action from the last two weeks.
Beach Happenings - Hollywood is here.
Surf Vehicles - 1931 Model A still truckin'.
From the Parking Lot - Rainbows and calling home.
Ocean Life - We love "Flipper".
Random File - Magical Cove and back-side view of waves.
January 16, 2009
Cast of Characters '09 - Action from the last two weeks.
Surf Movies - New section; new surf movie coming this month.
From the Parking Lot - "...shoulda' been here yesteday"?
Resources - Marine Animal and Sea Bird Rescue phone numbers.
Resources - 62+? Park for free during the week in the main lot!
January 01, 2009
Happy New Year!
Cast of Characters '09 - New section, old and new faces.
Beach Happenings - Outriggers.
From the Parking Lot - Passing inspection.
Ocean Life - Dolphin, little brown gull and the pelican.
Random File - Infinite love, grocery carts and snow.
December 22, 2008
Cast of Characters - Rocky and Gidget first day of Winter.
Quotes Surfers Use - G.W.D., surfers credo.
Random File - Baywatch, rain and picture for coloring.
Resources - New page with resources for wave riders.
December 16, 2008 (*Updated again at 8:00 PM*)
How lucky were we? It was blown-out and raining the day before; today we had sun and epic 2-3' surf...
Cast of Characters - Christian, David, Matt and Rocky got lucky.
Cast of Characters - Guest photog Stacey captures our photographer.
Heads-Up - What run-off looks like.
December 14, 2008
Hey, it's cold! We have been running with a "skeleton crew" down here due to weather and obligations this time of year brings; but we are still here...
Surf Vehicles - New section for interesting surf rides.
From the Parking Lot - New section for parking lot action.
Random File - Surf and feel like a kid.
Cast of Characters - Steve searches for the Holy Grail.
Ocean Life - 100 mph birds.
December 10, 2008
Cast of Characters - Rob, long time regular.
Cast of Characters - Dick the Legendary swimmer.
Random File - New page for photos that defy categorization.
Random File - A shark's perspective.
Ocean Life - Cormorants.
December 09, 2008
Beach Happenings - ...he knows his donuts.
Cast of Characters - Board meeting.
Quotes Surfers Use - You shoulda been here yesterday.
December 08, 2008
Cast of Characters - Sheri "Hawaiian Style".
Heads-Up - New page about ocean safety.
Cast of Characters - Lifeguard Greg.
Beach Happenings - Sandman.
December 07, 2008
Cast of Characters - 5 photos by pro photographer Lynn Langmead.
Ocean Life - Another photo by Lynn.
Junior Wave Riders - One more photo by Lynn.
December 04, 2008
Contact/Corrections - New page for contact and corrections.
Beach Happenings - New page about beach happenings.
December 01, 2008
Cast of Characters - Steve and Randy surf second session.
Cast of Characters - Rider gets shrouded in first session fog.
November 30, 2008
Cast of Characters - Collin 'bustin boards
Junior Wave Riders - New section debuting junior rider Matt P.
