StandUP Paddle Planet

Hilton Grand Vacations’ Grand Waikikian Resort timeshare property is offering a Grand Suite Getaway package at a nightly room rate of $250 for a one-bedroom suite with a five-night minimum. In addition, guests will receive 100 Hilton Dollars that can be used toward a spa treatment, surfing or standup paddle boarding lessons, admission to Hilton’s new Starlight Luau, or at the 90-plus stores and restaurants at Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa. Bookings must be made by May 31 for t

You know those surfer dudes who are always ripped, and always hanging with the honeys? They get that way from the total body workout surfing gives them. Paddling out hits the upper, riding in hits the lower. Their newest workout involves standup paddle surfing. Standing on a longboard and paddling across the water with an extra long paddle. Great workout, if you live near an ocean. And since the vast majority of the country is landlocked, I give you the Kahuna Big Stick Land Paddle. A new

It was almost a picture-perfect day as thousands flocked to the beach to enjoy the finals of the 45th annual Ron Jon Easter Surf Festival on Sunday at Shepard Park.

Famous ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro will be playing in Laguna Beach on Friday, with a few notable surfers expected to show. Word is pro surfer Rob Machado and musician Donavon Frankenreider are expected to show, as well as former world surf champs Occy and Andy Irons. The event will be held at Seven Degrees, 891 Laguna Canyon Road. Show starts at 8 p.m., with doors open to the general public at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $35. VIP tickets, which include dinner, drinks and pre