Alex Gugushev traveled all the way from Bulgaria to work at the Boardwalk this season and makes the most of his time off to check out the action at Steamer Lane Tuesday. Even in smaller summer waves, Santa Cruz surfers give their best to maintain the spot's world class reputation. Romain Fonsegrives/Sentinel

Boulder Creek resident Brahm Sibley uses 25 years of riding experience to take off barefoot under the sun at Derby Skate Park Monday. Completed in 1976 and recognized as the world's oldest public skatepark, Derby's steep banks have forged generations of Santa Cruz skaters. Romain Fonsegrives/Sentinel