Some like to describe Los Angeles County as a place divided into moats. From the coastal cities to the hills to the valleys, LA is made up of vastly distinct areas. For this reason, many people have become fascinated by the mini cultural pockets that make up this…
Surviving the Pandemic, Dogtown-Style
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April 23, 2021
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
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/Tags: coffee subscription
If there’s anything that the last year has taught us, it’s that there are two things people can’t bear to live without: toilet paper and coffee. Dogtown Coffee has been serving the Santa Monica community for over 8 years, becoming a local hotspot for coffee-enthusiasts and health-conscious foodies.…
Santa Monica Offers a Rich History, Good Food, and Coffee Subscription Options for Any Local!
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April 23, 2021
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
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/Tags: coffee subscription
If there’s one thing that California has, it’s entertainment. From amusement parks to beaches to museums to coffee shops, this state is rich with attractions. The Santa Monica Ferris Wheel is one of the most infamous landmarks. While the history began in 1987, the park wasn’t officially open…
Historic Landmarks in Santa Monica and Where to Get Your Breakfast
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April 23, 2021
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
SoCal is the place to be. Whether you’re surfing the coast or getting breakfast in Santa Monica, the locals are friendly and the weather is perfect. Home to over a hundred historic landmarks, the city of Santa Monica is especially appealing to visitors who like to learn about…
What is Micro-Roasted Coffee?
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April 14, 2021
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
What’s better than the rich, aromatic smell of coffee in the morning? When you visit Dogtown Coffee, the warm, comforting scent of a fresh, micro-roasted brew is perceptible alongside the savory smells of breakfast in Santa Monica. It’s the reason locals come everyday, the reason non-locals go out…
The Search for Tony Alva
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January 13, 2021
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
The freeway was a blur of chrome and metal. Rushing. Frenetic movement. Everyone hurtling to nowhere. Tony Alva and I nimbly moved through traffic. We were going to skate a pool. As reggae music washed over us, I idly wondered just how many times in his life, TA…
Zephyr
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November 13, 2020
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
Pebble in a pond. We've heard it all before… a ripple rolls out and makes contact, developing momentum until it washes a wave into the future. Its hard to quantify the influence that the Zephyr Team unleashed on youth culture. I think the reason is simple. Its ongoing.…
Jay Adams Last Words
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November 12, 2020
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
It has been almost two years since Jay Adams left us. He passed August 15, 2014. He carved away from the sun. He didn't look back. We don't know why… The finality of someone leaving us is difficult to grasp. The void. Jay Adams was a remarkable light…
Four Seven
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November 12, 2020
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/ By Ozzie Ausband
Dog Bowl. Santa Monica. Summer 1977. David Hackett, Shogo Kubo, Jay Adams, Bob Biniak,Tony Alva, Wes Humpston and Stan Sharp on the deck. Four of seven. I look at this shallow end lineup and find it difficult to believe that four of these guys have slid away from…