Huntington Beach in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Duke Kahanamoku

August 24, 1890 - January 22, 1968

Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

1. Duke Kahanamoku Marker

Inscription. Duke Kahanamoku, three time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, public servant, goodwill ambassador of the State of Hawaii, and considered by many to be the father of modern surfing. In the early 1920's, the Duke surfed under Huntington's Pier. In his 70's, he returned to Huntington Beach to help promote the U.S. Surfboard Championships. For many years the championships were dedicated in honor of Duke's contributions to the sport of surfing. He will long be remembered for his principles of fair play, good sportsmanship and his gracious aloha spirit.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Sports.

Location. 33° 39.434′ N, 118° 0.09′ W. Marker is in Huntington Beach, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Pacific Coast Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Main Street, Huntington Beach CA 92648, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

and in the

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Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: 126 Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World's Largest Surfboard (about 700 feet away); Scout Cabin (approx. 0.8 miles away); P-38 Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ode to Desert Storm (approx. 1.4 miles away); Auditorium and Tower (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Queen's Rose Garden (approx. 1.4 miles away); Newland House (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntington Beach.

Additional keywords. American Pacific Islanders

Duke Kahanamoku - Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame Tile image. Click for full size.

May 23, 2011

2. Duke Kahanamoku - Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame Tile

Just a short walk nearby is the Huntington Beach Surfing Walk of Fame, with tiles embedded in the sidewalk honoring famous surfers, including Duke, the "Father of Surfing".

Duke Kahanamoku Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, January 25, 2012

3. Duke Kahanamoku Marker and Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 3,277 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2. submitted on January 31, 2012. 3. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.