$ 29.95
There really is comfort in daily rituals. One of our favorite rituals is the morning surf check: a little chill in the air, warm cup of coffee in hand, watching the sun come up and the swell fill in, catching up with the dawn patrol crew.
Why We Love The Octo Aviator Mug:
We appreciate fine craftsmanship and love to support small businesses - this mug does both! These mugs are unique: color and leather texture varies from one mug to the next.
View full product details$ 29.95
We realize there are a lot of different ways to enjoy the ocean. But we're slightly biased. We think that downwinding is probably the best way. It's a raw, intimate experience. We're fortunate to live near some great runs that have endless glides and stunning views. Our Downwinder’s Shirt expresses our love of the ocean and our love of experiencing things a little out of the ordinary.
Why We Love Our Downwinders Shirt:
Sizing: Men's sizing. These are running true to size.
Designed in Aptos, printed in Santa Cruz on USA made shirt that is 50% organic cotton and 50% recycled polyester. Printed Color: Heather Coal View full product details$ 29.95
We realize there are a lot of different ways to enjoy the ocean. But we're slightly biased. We think that downwinding is probably the best way. It's a raw, intimate experience. We're fortunate to live near some great runs that have endless glides and stunning views. Our Downwinder’s Shirt expresses our love of the ocean and our love of experiencing things a little out of the ordinary.
Why We Love Our Downwinders Shirt:
Sizing: Women's sizing. These are slim fit and run slightly on the small side, so please size up if between sizes.
Designed in Aptos, printed in Santa Cruz on USA made shirt that is 50% organic cotton and 50% recycled polyester. Printed Color: Heather Tomato
View full product details$ 35.00
The world famous Post Office Jumps taught us a lot about what we can do to live our dreams. Barry Swensen Builder partnered with Santa Cruz County to allow an undeveloped and dormant lot in Aptos, California to be transformed into life with ambitiously large bike jumps. This seemingly small act led to the development of international careers and the a place for local kids to push boundaries with the support of a healthy, athletic community. While those jumps are now gone, we are actively supporting the efforts to replace these lost opportunities by donating 100% of profits from sale of this shirt to the Post Office Jumps relocation efforts.
Why We Love the Post Office Lightweight Hoodie:
100% cotton, printed locally in Aptos, CA. Color: Heather Gray
$ 20.00
The world famous Post Office Jumps taught us a lot about what we can do to live our dreams. Barry Swensen Builder partnered with Santa Cruz County to allow an undeveloped and dormant lot in Aptos, California to be transformed into life with ambitiously large bike jumps. This seemingly small act led to the development of international careers and the a place for local kids to push boundaries with the support of a healthy, athletic community. While those jumps are now gone, we are actively supporting the efforts to replace these lost opportunities by donating 100% of profits from sale of this shirt to the Post Office Jumps relocation efforts.
Why We Love the Post Office T-Shirt:
90% combed ring spun cotton/10% polyester, printed locally in Aptos, CA. Color: Heather Gray
View full product details$ 20.00
The world famous Post Office Jumps taught us a lot about what we can do to live our dreams. Barry Swensen Builder partnered with Santa Cruz County to allow an undeveloped and dormant lot in Aptos, California to be transformed into life with ambitiously large bike jumps. This seemingly small act led to the development of international careers and the a place for local kids to push boundaries with the support of a healthy, athletic community. While those jumps are now gone, we are actively supporting the efforts to replace these lost opportunities by donating 100% of profits from sale of this shirt to the Post Office Jumps relocation efforts.
Why We Love the Post Office T-Shirt:
100% combed ring spun cotton, printed locally in Aptos, CA. Color: Banana Cream
View full product details$ 24.00
After a day spent playing outside, nothing beats coming home to a cozy home to recover. Candles help set that relaxing mood and fill the air with memorable scents.
Why We Love These Hand Poured Sea Animal Candles:
Handmade in Aptos, CA
Scents:
Shark is Saltwater: Sea Salt + Sea Moss + Green Vetiver
Starfish is Satsuma: Mandarin Orange + Orange Peel + Orange Blossom
Blowfish is Beach Bonfire: Sand + Sea Spray + Jasmine + Smokey Firewood
Octopus is Mermaid: Daylily + Sea Spray + Watery Florals
$ 8.95
It happens everywhere. Could be a day out in the windy ocean surfing, paddling, or fishing. Or up at altitude putting in the miles on the high alpine single track. No matter where, you come home and you've got big, puffy, chapped, dried out lips. We've got the ultimate solution. Pucker up!
Why We Love Smack Wax Lip Therapy:
Eastside Essentials Skincare is formulated for us by an esthetician to address the unique skincare needs of those who exercise in sun, wind and water. All products are hand crafted in small batches using the highest quality organic ingredients and carefully selected essential oils. Our products are always packaged in a way that minimizes single use plastics.
Ingredients: ORGANIC (ALL) Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) Fruit, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Beeswax, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Tocopherol, Essential Oil(s)
View full product details$ 5.95
If you're a cyclist, you use these all the time and you know they are a critical part of your kit. If you're not a cyclist, these are handy bottles to keep you hydrated on the commute, or at the gym, or on that walk. We've used a lot of different water bottles throughout our cycling lifetimes, and we are really digging these.
Why We Love These Bottles:
Made in the USA, 21 oz capacity. Colors: Black/White, Smoke/Black, Smoke/Red
View full product details$ 14.95
Paul is fond of saying "Fancy play brings ridicule." Nothing fancy here, just a classic hat with the soon to be classic octopus logo.
Why We Love The Octo Trucker:
Printed in Santa Cruz. One size fits most.
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The beach day. Sun, sand, waves, friends, a beverage or two. We get those days throughout the year here in Santa Cruz. We keep our Bag Towel packed and ready to go at a moments notice. Suns out, tide is low? We'll see you at the beach.
Why We Love The Bag Towel:
The colors and patterns vary from bag to bag. That's because each is made using recycled and repurposed sail cloth and each run is a limited production. That means that you're getting a unique product! Made in California and machine washable.
View full product details$ 9.95
Showing up to the swim workout without a swim cap is sort of like showing up for the local criterium with hairy legs.
Why We Love The Classic Octo Swimcap:
100% Silicon swim cap. One size fits most.
View full product details$ 24.95
There are those people out there who are passionate about what they do, enjoy life to the fullest, appreciate what they have, and don't take themselves too seriously. That describes Paul, the man behind Blank Plank Glassing. If you get a board from him, you know you've got something special.
Why We Love The Blank Plank T-Shirt:
Sizing: Men's sizing. These shirts are running true to size.
Made from 100% combed ring spun cotton, in the USA, printed locally in Santa Cruz, CA. Color: Slate Grey (Size L printed on Tan).
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$ 14.95
There are those people out there who are passionate about what they do, enjoy life to the fullest, appreciate what they have, and don't take themselves too seriously. That describes Paul, the man behind Blank Plank Glassing. If you get a board from him, you know you've got something special.
Why We Love The Blank Plank Trucker Hat:
Printed in Santa Cruz on a black and grey hat. One size fits most.
View full product details$ 49.95
The swell is pumping. It's been three weeks of doldrums. You load up the car and get down to your favorite break. Fortunately your remembered your wetsuit and board and that new set of fins. You get suited up and ready to put those fins in. But wait, you're missing a fin screw. And a fin key. Ugh. What was going to be a great session is now ruined. Keep a Save-A-Surf box in your gear bag and never lose another session!
Why We Love The Save-A-Surf Box:
Made in Santa Cruz from sustainable and repurposed materials. Each box is unique, some are darker, some are lighter.
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We have a bag problem. We're always on the search for the perfect one. You know, something well made, with thoughtful features, but not too many. We may have found the perfect every day riding and day pack with this one. Made for us in Berkeley by Inside Line Equipment. Heavy duty, and just enough space inside. And it looks good too. We're super excited about this bag.
Why We Love The Classic Octo Apex Backpack:
Handmade in Berkeley California. Bag does not include hydration bladder shown in photos.
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5'10" x 21" x 2.75" (approximately 39 liters) performance quad fish. Great board for waves knee to head high. EPS blank and epoxy resin. $660 with a set of Futures FEA Quad fins included.
Surfboards are for sale for local pick up in Santa Cruz, CA only. Contact us if shipping is needed.
$ 29.95
Bed head, helmet hair, salty surf hair. These are just three of the things that this hat will help cover up.
Why We Love the ESI Logo Cap:
Current stock is grey and navy blue.
View full product details$ 29.95
The mid day session, it's sneaking out and hammering 25 miles with the peloton, then back for that conference call. For others, it's getting that surf in on the right tide, then back to the office to meet with a client. Problem is, to maximize the time on the bike or in the surf, there is no time for a shower. Try this refreshing spray - it's like a recovery drink for your skin. Use it on your face, chest, back, anywhere. And get sunburned? Try this mist followed by our Recovery Creme.
Why We Love Recovery Mist:
Eastside Essentials Skincare is formulated for us by an esthetician to address the unique skincare needs of those who exercise in sun, wind and water. All products are hand crafted in small batches using the highest quality organic ingredients and carefully selected essential oils. Our products are always packaged in a way that minimizes single use plastics.
Ingredients: Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate*, Calming Infusion* (Distilled Water, Chamomilla Recutita Matricaria Flowers), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Camella Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract*, Glycerite (Glycerine, Calendula Officinalis Flowers*), Essential Oils*.
View full product details$ 29.95
Our roots are firmly planted in the DIY ethic. There is something satisfying about helping craft the world you live and play in. We also firmly believe in being involved and giving back to the community. When it comes to trails, and dirt jumps, can there be any other way? It might be meeting with county supervisors to get trail access, or a new dirt jump spot. It might be raising money to help fund a new segment of trail. Or it might be actually getting out there and putting the shovel to the ground. No matter what, it comes down to the simple philosophy - No Dig No Ride. Do it yourself. Don't wait for someone to do it for you. Get involved.
Why We Love The No Dig No Ride T-Shirt:
Made in the USA, printed in Santa Cruz. Made of 50% recycled rpet (plastic bottles), 37% organic cotton 13% rayon.
Simon Silver reaping the benefits of his trail work. Photo by Aaron Bowles.
View full product details$ 29.95
Our roots are firmly planted in the DIY ethic. There is something satisfying about helping craft the world you live and play in. We also firmly believe in being involved and giving back to the community. When it comes to trails, and dirt jumps, can there be any other way? It might be meeting with county supervisors to get trail access, or a new dirt jump spot. It might be raising money to help fund a new segment of trail. Or it might be actually getting out there and putting the shovel to the ground. No matter what, it comes down to the simple philosophy - No Dig No Ride. Do it yourself. Don't wait for someone to do it for you. Get involved.
Why We Love The No Dig No Ride T-Shirt:
Made in the USA, printed in Santa Cruz. Made of 50% recycled rpet (plastic bottles), 37% organic cotton 13% rayon, color: Avocado.
Simon Silver reaping the benefits of his trail work. Photo by Aaron Bowles.
View full product details$ 29.95
Paul is fond of saying "Fancy play brings ridicule." Nothing fancy here, just a classic tee with the soon to be classic octopus logo.
Why We Love The Octo T-Shirt:
Sizing: Men's sizing. These shirts are running true to size.
Made from 100% combed ring spun cotton, in the USA, printed locally in Santa Cruz, CA.
View full product details$ 29.95
Paul is fond of saying "Fancy play brings ridicule." Nothing fancy here, just a classic tee with the soon to be classic octopus logo.
Why We Love The Octo T-Shirt:
Sizing: Women's sizing. These shirts are designed to have a casual, loose fit. Size down if you prefer something slimmer.
Made from combed ring spun 50% recycled RPET polyester 37% ORGANIC cotton 13% rayon, in the USA, printed locally in Santa Cruz, CA.
View full product details$ 44.95
Hoodies. We wear them year round in Santa Cruz. In the summer, it's cold, it's foggy, and everyone is huddled on the stairs over looking the beach, checking for those elusive south swells. In the fall, the air at the trail head in the middle of the redwoods is crisp and you need to throw one on after the mountain bike ride. Winter? Yep, a warm hoody is required "stair wear" for those cliff top surf checks. We put one on after downwinding in the spring to warm up.
These are running slightly on the small side, so please size up if between sizes.
Why We Love Our ESI/Octo Fleece Hoodie:
Printed in Santa Cruz and proudly made in the USA of 50% organic combed ring spun cotton and 50% recycled polyester.
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The GT. It's the board you'll ride the most. Your go to. Equally at home at the beaches and the point breaks. 6'3" x 20.0" x 2 5/8". 36.5 liters. Comes with Futures F6 thruster fin set. 5 fin boxes so you can run it as a quad.
Surfboards are for sale for local pick up in Santa Cruz, CA only. Contact us if shipping is needed or if you are interested in custom boards.
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$ 34.95
You only need two things for a good winter surf check: warm coffee and an even warmer beanie. We've got you and your head covered in this classic thick watch cap.
Why We Love the Classic Octo Whistle Punk Beanie:
Recycled Eco-Cotton. One size fits all. Made in USA.
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You only need two things for a good winter surf check: warm coffee and an even warmer beanie. We've got you and your head covered in this classic thick watch cap.
Why We Love the Classic Octo Lint Head Beanie:
One size fits all. Made in USA.
View full product details$ 25.00
"Blue Point" represents those moments of staring out to sea and enjoying the minimalism of a clean horizon.
Original Photography by Sabine Dukes. Printed on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper with archival inks.
Photographs are not sent to a lab and are instead printed directly by the artist to exacting standards and signed in pencil on the back of the print. Custom archival quality framing is available for pick up only. Contact us for a quote.
View full product details$ 25.00
"Pleasure Point Sunset" represents those rare quiet and stunning sunset sessions.
Original Photography by Sabine Dukes. Printed on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper with archival inks.
Photographs are not sent to a lab and are instead printed directly by the artist to exacting standards and signed in pencil on the back of the print. Custom archival quality framing is available for pick up only. Contact us for a quote if interested in framing.
View full product details$ 25.00
"Green Dawn" represents the patience we learn sitting in the ocean between sets.
Original Photography by Sabine Dukes. Printed on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper with archival inks.
Photographs are not sent to a lab and are instead printed directly by the artist to exacting standards and signed in pencil on the back of the print. Custom archival quality framing is available for pick up only. Contact us for a quote.
Due to the source camera for this image (Go Pro), this photo is only available in smaller sizes.
$ 15.00
"Seaweed Sunset" is how it feels to watch the surf at low tide at the end of the day.
Original Photography by Sabine Dukes. Printed on Epson Exhibition Fiber paper with archival inks.
Photographs are not sent to a lab and are instead printed directly by the artist to exacting standards and signed in pencil on the back of the print. Custom archival quality framing is available for pick up only. Contact us for a quote if interested in framing.
Due to the source camera of this image, it is only available in smaller sizes.
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That workout, the one where you went just a little too hard, and you need to be up early in the morning for a surf. You down a recovery drink to help relieve a bad episode of DOMS. We developed a special massage oil to accomplish the same thing for your overworked muscles. Formulated with arnica and chili oils to speed healing. We also added essential oils that help open and soothe tired muscles without the medicine smell of traditional muscle balms.
Why We Love Recovery Creme:
Contains arnica: Do not use on broken skin, not intended for daily use over long periods of time.
Eastside Essentials Skincare is formulated for us by an esthetician to address the unique skincare needs of those who exercise in sun, wind and water. All products are hand crafted in small batches using the highest quality organic ingredients and carefully selected essential oils. Our products are always packaged in a way that minimizes single use plastics.
Ingredients, All items are Organic:
Arnica Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Arnica Montana Flower, St. Johns Wort Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Hypericum Perforatum (St. Johns Wort) Flowers & Leaves, NM Chili Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (fr. Coconut oil), Capsicum Annuum, Tocopherol, Essential Oils.
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It happens all the time to us. We spend most of they year in a full wetsuit. Then we get that one sunny warm day, and we go out and paddle in just a tank top. And forget the sunscreen. The next day, well, it's not a pretty shade of red that covers our previously pale white skin. Fortunately we've formulated Recovery Creme. This lightweight lotion really soothes irritated skin. It feels soothing and cool, spreads easily, and helps rehydrate that damaged skin. We've found that after a real good burn, a little spray of our Recovery Mist followed by this cream really helps.
Why We Love Recovery Creme:
Eastside Essentials Skincare is formulated for us by an esthetician to address the unique skincare needs of those who exercise in sun, wind and water. All products are hand crafted in small batches using the highest quality organic ingredients and carefully selected essential oils. Our products are always packaged in a way that minimizes single use plastics.
Ingredients:
Green Tea Infusion (Water, Camella Sinensis Leaf*), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) oil*, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Oil*, Vegetable Emulsifying Wax, Steric Acid, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract* (Calendula Officinalis Flower, Glycerin), Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Oil*, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate*, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract*, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract*, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract*, Gluconolactone. Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Seed Oil*, Rosemary Anti Oxidant.
*organic
View full product details$ 30.00
You only need two things for a good winter surf check: warm coffee and an even warmer beanie. We've got you and your head covered in this classic stretch watch cap.
Why We Love the Classic Octo Gaffer Beanie:
One size fits all. Made in USA.
View full product details$ 65.00
There are a lot of unwritten rules in cycling, and it's hard to know what they are until it's too late. Don't worry, this jersey has you covered: literally, because you won't be bare chested, and figuratively because it will help keep you in line with the rules.
Why We Love the Mountain Bike Jersey:
Made in California, using 95% recycled materials and using 60% solar energy to produce.
View full product details$ 28.00
After a day spent playing outside, nothing beats coming home to a cozy home to recover. Candles help set that relaxing mood and fill the air with memorable scents.
Why We Love These Hand Poured Apricot Wax Candles:
Handmade in Aptos, CA
Scents:
i f*cking love you: Blue Sage + Lemongrass
i like your butt: Teakwood + Bamboo
you + me are magic: Mermaid - Also features color splattered lid topped with a narhwal
i love you more than coffee: Coffee Ice Cream
f*ck off: Essential oils of Citronella, Lavender + Cedar, great for their natural bug repelling properties.
$ 240.00
We have a bag problem. We're always on the search for the perfect one. You know, something well made, with thoughtful features, but not too many. We may have found the perfect race day bag. Not just for racing, this backpack is great for carrying all your gear to the trailhead or through the airport. Made for us in Berkeley by Inside Line Equipment. Heavy duty, and just enough space inside. And it looks good too. We love this bag!
Why We Love The Classic Octo Raceday Bag:
Handmade in Berkeley California.
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$ 4.95
The world famous Post Office Jumps taught us a lot about what we can do to live our dreams. Barry Swensen Builder partnered with Santa Cruz County to allow an undeveloped and dormant lot in Aptos, California to be transformed into life with ambitiously large bike jumps. This seemingly small act led to the development of international careers and a place for local kids to push boundaries with the support of a healthy, athletic community. While those jumps are now gone, we are actively supporting the efforts to replace these lost opportunities by donating 100% of profits from sale of these stickers to the Post Office Jumps relocation efforts.
Why We Love the Spirit of Post Office Sticker Pack:
$ 19.95
Nothing says summer like tank tops in bright colors. We love the look of our dark Octo logo contrasted against these vibrant shades.
Why We Love The Octo Tank Top:
Sizing: Women's sizing. These are slim fit and run slightly on the small side, so please size up if between sizes.
Made from 2x1 rib 30/1 combed ring spun 100% cotton, in the USA, printed locally in Santa Cruz, CA.
View full product details$ 24.95
Paddling out to, or swimming from, the Mile Buoy is a rite of passage in Santa Cruz. There is nothing like the sight of that buoy rising in the swells with sea lions hanging on for the ride. The mile buoy is the watermark for swimmers, paddlers and boaters in Santa Cruz. Officially known as the Santa Cruz Lighted Whistle Buoy, it sits about a mile and a half south of the harbor. At 36o 56.3’ N and 122o 00.6’ W the soft moan of the Mile Buoy is a reminder that you’re safe at home, or heading out to sea.
We choose this bamboo tank top for its soft feel and great drape. Its the coolest tank for hot summer days or for layering.
Why We Love Our Mile Buoy Bamboo Tank top
Printed in Santa Cruz and proudly made in the USA of 70% Viscose Bamboo 30% Organic cotton.
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$ 65.00
Looking for a jersey that will be strong enough to survive a run down rough terrain, but still breath so you don't overheat on the climb? We've found this jersey to be the perfect solution. It also works well for morning fog that gives way to afternoon sun in that the material is thick enough to keep you warm, but breathes well for when it heats up.
Why We Love the Mountain Bike Jersey:
Made in California, using 95% recycled materials and using 60% solar energy to produce.
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