Being a California native, I'm of the opinion that it's important to explore my own backyard. I'm finding more and more right here in my backyard every time.
California Beautiful
Griffin Colapinto was manhandling Rincon on this day. Photo: Robb Wilson
Nat Young. Man surfing. Photo: Robb Wilson
I hate when I'm bird watching and those dang surfers get in the way. Austin Smith-Ford. Photo: Robb Wilson
Griffin Colapinto doing what he does. Photo: Robb Wilson
We made it somewhere very very high above the Central California coast. Photo: Robb Wilson
Santa Cruz in fine form. Photo: Robb Wilson
Matti Passaquindici. Tapping into some of Huntington Beach's electricity. Photo: Robb Wilson
Pat Curren seemed oblivious to the fact a guy just got bumped off his board by a shark and to why everyone was getting out. Photo: Robb Wilson
This was my first swim in two months. I was out with some injuries. For some reason I had a flash itch. So Nolan and I decided to get it done. it felt really good to get wet and get a couple fun images from the session. Shooting flash in the water is not easy. Nolan Rapoza making it look good.
I love California in the winter time.
What does the view from your tent look like? Photo: Robb Wilson
Matt Meyers finger surfing while Buddy Frietas dose the real thing. Photo: Robb Wilson
A beautiful morning overlooking Huntington Harbor. Photo: Robb Wilson
Tyler Fox isn't just about huge waves. He's also about doing massive functional floaters during golden hour. He stuck this. Photo: Robb Wilson
Nolan Rapoza and I went for a night surf/swim. Photo: Robb Wilson
Noah Wegrich. That's my dog. Photo: Robb Wilson
Austin Smith-Ford aka "Little Skittle" feeling right at home. Photo: Robb Wilson
My little buddy Sean Woods. He's 14, super mellow and shreds hard. Photo: Robb Wilson
High line creeper. Photo: Robb Wilson
Cody Watten, seizing the day. Photo: Robb Wilson
Noah Wegrich reads books, travels, has a cool tent and surfs pretty damn good too. Photo: Robb Wilson
Being a California native, I’m of the opinion that it’s important to explore my own backyard. Whether it’s a day trip to San Diego, a quick flight up north or road tripping and camping in Central California, I’m game. I’m finding more and more right here in my backyard every time. Sometimes things are right in front of our faces, but if we’re not looking, we might not notice. Here’s a few things I’ve documented over the last year or so while exploring my beautiful home state of California.