Tony Alva, Los Angeles, CA, skateboarder, surfer, entrepreneur, musician, artist and pioneer of vertical skateboarding and one of the original members of the Dogtown and Z-Boyz.

Transworld Skateboarding Magazine ranked him eighth in its list of the "30 Most Influential skateboarders" of all time.

Tony Alva was born September 2, 1957, in Santa Monica, California, to Dutch and Mexican-American parents. He first began surfing and skateboarding around 1967 at the age of 10. Influenced by the new, aggressive Hawaiian and Australian surfing style, Alva brought a radically new and powerful free form surf style to skateboarding.

Alva's style was revolutionary and stood in stark contrast with the traditional 60's style of the era. His skill, style and charisma has set him apart for decades, to this day.

Archive footage of Santa Monica shot by an American filmmaker while traveling to California in the 1984.

This archive footage contains historical stock footage of View of Santa Monica Pier, Traffic signal view in street with cars, View of Pacific Sands Motel, Flamingo west Motel, Ocean ave side street, Group of people view walking through footpath, Shopping malls, Flying view of United States Flag, Holiday inn and more

This week we head over to the West LA Courthouse AKA the Santa Monica Courthouse with Chris Roberts and Zach Doelling to talk about some of the skate history that has gone down, as well as do some skating ourselves, well mostly Zach. We go over the out ledge, the stairs, the ledges, and of course the stage!

The Punk Museum Presents Venice Beach Memories 1971 a film by Bill Alsup. and Patrick Jordan. Music by Tequila and Raelsey. Video by Roger Cornwall.

The Punk Museum Presents Venice Beach Memories 1971 a film by Bill Alsup. and Patrick Jordan. Music by Tequila and Raelsey. Video by Roger Cornwall.

Film by Don Aron at Topanga Beach in 1979.

This is the Pup Cup division of the Skate Contest from the Venice Beach Games.

Check out the photos from this contest, Click Here

This video from the early 2000's, shows LAPD's Gang Unit also known as Crash (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) hunting down gang members on the Venice Boardwealk on the 4th of July.

Eric Dressen started skating at age 8 and went pro at age 12.

Throughout the 80s and 90s, Eric would have some of the best selling boards, invent the salad grind and define expectations for a video part with “Speed Freaks”.

Eric still is inspiring skaters of all ages for over 40 years, including Lil Revolution’s Pancho and Weeman. For the last 20 years, He’s built a career as a professional tattoo artist. He channels the same discipline, passion and energy to tattooing that he does to skating. Studying under the best, he’s sure to become a legend in this field too.

"Today we venture back to 1996 at Topanga Point in Los Angeles California, to see young surfers compete at the Hardware, Grom Pro Junior."

The The Vintage Surfboard Collector Club is curating its next vintage surf swap on Feb. 24, 10am-3pm, hosted by Boardriders Malibu.

New club members (sellers) are always welcomed to set up shop and sell vintage sleds for $40 for all of ‘24 vintage surf events. Boardriders Malibu
18820 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, Ca 80265
310 - 359 - 8274


Check out photos from a previous swap event: Topanga Vintage Surf Swap

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

This footage shows Pacific Ocean Park in 1964. Some general overall scenes, as well as some of the kid rides are shown.

This footage shows the 'Free Venice Parade' held in 1968, in Venice, California.

This footage shows vintage Santa Monica Pier, Circa 1964.

This is vintage footage of Malibu beach, and people surfing in the summer of 1964.

Come on a nostalgic journey with The Grind King himself, Donald Cassel, as we explore the origins of Grind King throughout Venice, California

Venice Beach, CA. 1979 Photo by: George Porcari

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