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California
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

San Lorenzo River mouth surf spot approved as California Historic Landmark

Three Princes' Surf Site at the San Lorenzo River mouth is now a California Historical Landmark recognizing surfing's introduction to the United States in 1885.
California
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
1 day ago

San Lorenzo River mouth surf spot approved as California Historic Landmark

The San Lorenzo River mouth Three Princes' Surf Site was designated a California Historical Landmark for the 1885 Hawaiian princes' surfing exhibition.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

The fascinating stories behind 5 Bay Area monuments

Bay Area monuments commemorate local histories while prompting reflection about their meanings for the present and future.
History
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

How 3 Hawaiian teen princes brought surfing to the mainland

Three Hawaiian royal teenagers introduced surfing to mainland California in 1885, sparking a sport that has since grown rapidly in the U.S.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

How did Santa Cruz become the birthplace of surfing in the US? New exhibit shows the hidden history

The exhibit 'Princes of Surf 2025' highlights the origins of surfing in Santa Cruz 140 years ago when Hawaiian princes introduced the sport.
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