Dana Point in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Phil Edwards (b. 1938)

Effortless Style and Famous Footwork

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 3, 2021

1. Phil Edwards (b. 1938) Marker

Inscription.
Phil Edwards rode waves in the '50s and '60s with a style that surpassed other surfers, turning with finesse and walking the board. His friendship with Hobie Alter and Bruce Brown drew him to Dana Point where he worked in Hobie's shop as he became a national star.

Edwards became surfing's media darling. He starred in surfing movies and in 1966 became the first surfer to be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated.

Edwards was the first person to have a signature board released with his name on it and the first to surf Pipeline in Hawaii.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 33° 27.903′ N, 117° 41.195′ W. Marker is in Dana Point, California, in Orange County. Marker is on Pacific Coast Highway (California Route 1), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dana Point CA 92629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Severson (1933-2017) (a few steps from this marker); Hobie Cat / Innovation and Hard Work (a few steps from this marker); Dana Point (a few steps from this marker); Hobie Alter / The Surfboard King (a few steps from this marker); Bruce Brown (1937-2017)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Surfin' Dana Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Doheny State Beach (within shouting distance of this marker); The Endless Summer (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dana Point.

Additional keywords. Pop culture

Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 3, 2021

2. Phil Edwards (b. 1938) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.