Thalia Surf Blog / Shop News

Stories from the Thalia Surf family in Laguna Beach. Since 2001 we have shared what sparks our inspiration: creative new arrivals and surfboard shaper designs, surf films and art shows, interviews with the riders and makers we love, and the events that bring the shop to life. Scroll through for the latest, or use the tags to dig into a favorite artist, brand, or surfboard.

The Slide Is Critical

Just got in a fresh shipment of brand new retro surf schtuff from The Critical Slide S...
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Thursday Tunage: The Modern Lovers - She Cracked

Led by front man Jonathan Richman, The Modern Lovers only existed for a brief period ...
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Found Driftwood

This giant piece of driftwood was found somewhere between Laguna Beach and Corona Del...
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Ummmmmm..yeah.

It's safe to say that Thomas Campbell has been a huge influence on us, the shop, our ...
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The Weekly Update

Finally it's starting to feel like Spring around here. Our boardshorts and warm weath...
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Thursday Tunage: Jackie Shane

Here's a rad clip we came across of the mid-Sixties soul singer Shane aka Jackie Shane....
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I Need The Sea Because It Teaches Me

Quality Peoples is a premium mens surf clothing brand with a purpose. Actually, there...
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The Weekly Update

This past week treated us pretty well here at the shop, how can one seriously complai...
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Thursday Tunage: For A Few Dollars More Theme

As we get ready and prepare for a night of insane psych and western music at tonight's ...
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Thursday Tunage: Alejandros Awesome Surf Band

Well, in anticipation of tonight..[hint: they're playing in store tonight at 8, be here...
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Be Here

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Weekly Store Update

Couldn't have asked for a more epic week in January than this past one! Insane weather,...
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Thursday Tunage - Radio Moscow

This is an instrumental jam [heavy on the 'mental'] from the Iowa threesome Radio Mosco...
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The Fiberglass Chandelier of Forgotten Tides

Made by local legendary beachcomber Jim Olarte, this Fiberglass Chandelier took 10-15...
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Thursday Tunage: The Continentals - Thunderbird

These younguns are killing it in 1961. Teach me those dance moves!!!
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Today

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Thursday Tunage: Greensleeves by The Lords

Get ready for the German rock group from the early sixties and who are still around tod...
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Thursday Tunage: Black Water by Timber Timbre

December in California this year has been nothing short of epic. We decided to post thi...
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Thursday Tunage: Jimi Hendrix - Christmas On Earth Show 12/22/67

Happy Holidays everyone, for this week's Thursday Tunage we thought we'd give you a nic...
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Help Quality Peoples, PEACE , and Hand Me Ups Raise $7500 Rehabilitate A Community Center

We believe in the good of everyone. More importantly we believe in helping those who go...
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Thursday Tunage: The Mighty Hannibal - Jerkin' The Dog

We introduce to you the mighty turban headed soul sensation known as The Mighty Hannib...
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