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Orange County Register beach and surf reporter covering the 42 miles of coastline
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It’s summertime, OC beaches are going to get popular. Here are some tips to stay safe Original

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By Laylan Connelly Verified
| The Orange County Register Verified
The beach is a go-to place for many to hang out for fun in the sun, an inexpensive way to enjoy one of the region’s most cherished resources. “We’ve had consistent surf, it’s that time of year where school is out, people are excited to go to the beach, the weather has been pretty warm and we’ve just seen more crowds on our beaches,” Laguna Beach Marine Safety Chief Kai Bond said.
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‘Woven Wave' is an interactive public artwork at Doheny Surf and Art Festival

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By Laylan Connelly Verified
| Merced Sun-Star Verified
Artist Kacie Lyn Martinez stands next to her 8-foot artwork installment in the shape of a wave that will be on display at the Surf and Art Festival at Doheny State Beach over the weekend, in Dana Point on Friday, June 26, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG) The hope for the "Woven Wave" is that people will feel a sense of belonging.
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Sawyer Lindblad, of San Clemente, clinches first big World Tour win in Brazil Original

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By Laylan Connelly Verified
| The Orange County Register Verified
San Clemente surfer Sawyer Lindblad took home her first big World Tour win at the VIVA Rio Pro. On the men’s side, current world champion and Brazilian Yago Dora won in front of his home crowd in a victory that overtook current points leader Leonardo Fioravanti. At the World Surf League event that wrapped up June 26, Lindblad overtook 15-year-old phenom Tya Zebrowski, a win that bettered her runner-up finish in 2024.
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