{pages} together with Nikau Kai is hosting a very intimate event at {pages} with author William Finnegan whose new memoir just came out yesterday. It’s called Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life and its a superb read. Finnegan is a life long surfer who grew up in LA and Hawaii. He is now a staff reporter for The New Yorker but prior to that was a war reporter who spent time all over the world reporting and surfing in between. An excessive adventurer, you’ll find his new memoir hard to put down. We are excited to have him at {pages} and invite you to join us for a reception, short discussion and book signing. Please forward this to others you think might be interested. Following is the New York Times Book Review...
We're stoked to announce that we will be hosting Grain Surfboards on their Handplane making tour up and down the west coast. Grain has several stops in California and Nikau Kai will be the Los Angeles host as they make their way down to San Diego. This event will let you shape your own handplane of course, but it also includes their custom recycled hand-strap made from bicycle inner tube and wet-suit off-cuts, velcro-adjustable and ready to use. They also offer a unique low-impact mounting system as well and a little wood sealer so you'll be ready to get in the water the next day. Click here for more details... This should prove to be a fun and satisfying event for everyone involved. All of this...
We couldn't be happier to be growing, yet again. This expansion is going to allow us to bring you an even "fuller" experience . We will be added our twist on an old idea... The Café, adding what we believe to be everything to get you through your day; Your favorite Espresso to wake up, post surf breakfast burritos and then as the day passes we've got giant burritos to get you through the grind. Then, as if that wasn't enough, you might have to stop back by to grab a beer or even a glass of wine with us when it's finally 5o'clock, somewhere. Oh and please believe, the best brands in clothing and gear to keep you looking and...
Nikau Kai and The City of Manhattan Beach have teamed up again this year to bring you a complimentary screening of Shark Tale by Dreamwork's Animation. This is the first installment of the Summer Surf Movie Series which started in 2014. As this series continues to grow we've moved the venue to the courtyard behind the newly redesigned Manhattan Beach Public Library, next to city hall. This location is simply perfect for enjoying an evening with your neighbors on the grassy lawn enjoying a slice of pizza, a glass of lemonade and of course, a big 'ole bag of popcorn. This is a free event with vendors onsite with kids activities as well as food and beverage options. So, bring your blanket or...
Slater Trout says it all here Reminiscing over past victories and ones still to come. His drive and determination are clear and after watching this video you might have to go train... you've been warned. #motivation #USAsupTEAM #PaddleSleepRepeat
