Surfing Memorial - Santa Cruz, CA
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N 36° 57.284 W 122° 01.487
10S E 586823 N 4090295
This sculpture is a monument to all surfers. It depicts a surfer standing in front of an old longboard.
Waymark Code: WMEGRG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Built on a small outcropping in the Pacific Ocean, this garden setting is a memorial to surfing. In addition to the surfer and longboard sculpture, there two benches and plaques memorializing surfing and surfers. The back of one bench is inscribed with the words:

In memory of
ALL SURFERS WHO HAVE
CAUGHT THEIR LAST WAVE...
SANTA CRUZ SURFING CLUB

A nearby plaque reads:

This Monument is dedicated to all surfers
-past, present, and future.

The inspiration came from members of the
Santa Cruz Surfing Club, founded in 1936.

The fulfillment of the dream was the work of numerous citizens
who recognize the significance of surfing within our community.

Santa Cruz Museum Association
Surfing Sculpture Committee

1992

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Surfing Memorial

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Brian W. Curtis and Thomas Marsh

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1991

Materials used: Bronze

Location: Lighthouse Field State Beach, West Cliff Drive at Pelton Avenue, Santa Cruz, California
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