Articles From : tMo
Riding the Heat Wave
Tom reflects on lots of beach days, warm water, and for a couple days... some surf!
The History of Stephen Rutherford
We never heard too much about Stephen Rutherford, but the more we looked, the more we found.
Central Coast Weekend
Do you know what the big M on Madonna Peak stands for? Tom says it's not what you think.
What’s A Goleta?
Short answer: It’s a schooner. Why is our town named after a schooner? There are a few schools of thought on that question.
Green Grass Mountain
Grass Mountain is that big pyramid that you can see from most of the Santa Ynez Valley, and you can tell when there's a good bloom going.
Pimpin' Mother Nature
We are blessed to live near the largest stretch of undeveloped coastline remaining in Southern California, the Gaviota Coast.
Micro Manager
Professional surfer Cole Robbins can make a marginal day of tiny surf look like an epic session, and Zach Brown takes it to another level with his video skills.
Off the Beaten Path
Just about every Spring we turn our backs to the ocean and head to the desert, just for a short visit and a change of pace. This year we had a great trip and the tradition continues.
Figueroa Mountain Hike
Tom shares photos from a recent hike up Figueroa Mountain.
The Birth of Haskells Pier
The pier at Haskells beach has been in the background for all our lives. Who knew its creation was so dramatic?
Clean Lines, Dirty Water
Tom recounts the surfing and water conditions following the Montecito Mudslide last month.
Winchester’s Secret
In the last update, we learned about Doctor Winchester, but when I dug a little deeper into the accusations that Pearl Chase reportedly made about his drug addiction, I stumbled upon an intriguing story that may or may not be "fake news."
Day of Destruction
Tom Modugno reflects on a day that will never be forgotten... and not because of the surf.
The Good Doctor Winchester
The Winchester Canyon is a beautiful reminder of a man that spent most of his life serving the people of the Santa Barbara area.
Ash and Water
2017 ended in a puff of smoke for Goleta, so here's to a wet and swell 2018 from Goleta Surfing.
Black Friday Surf
Backpacking in the Sierras
Every year Tom is reminded how much fun it is to get offline, off the grid and out of the comfort zone, even just for a short while.
Maria Ygnacia Creek: Fresh Goleta History
Here's a little bit of refreshing local history from a Chumash point of view.
Whittier Fire Close to Broadcast Peak
Tom shares photos of the Whittier Fire getting dangerously close to Broadcast Peak.
Figueroa Mountain Hike
Tom Modugno shares awesome photos from his Figueroa Mountain hike with the gang.