Did you know the TIME magazine website has a LIFE magazine photo archive, and it’s an absolute treasure trove! Wow. We’ve been digging through their archives for surf culture gold, and below are some of our favourite finds. Enjoy.
San Onofre, California, 1950. SourceActress Sally Field from the TV series, Gidget, 1965. SourceSurf Nazis. Malibu, California, 1961. SourceSurfer girl in Malibu, California, 1961. SourceLima, Peru, 1959. SourceSan Onofre, California, 1950. SourceNorth Bay surfing club, Malibu, California, 1961. Source1950s beach fashion. SourceBeach bum in San Onofre, California, 1950. SourceCalifornia, 1950. Source
We’re always on the lookout for interesting surf culture nuggets like this. If you see anything, let us know on Instagram or Twitter.