This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard is infused with incredible history and is made from offcuts from other Ventana surfboards. Free U.S. Shipping! Learn more about Ventana surfboards and custom orders The bottom and top decks include wood from the original Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and...

This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard is infused with incredible history and is made from offcuts from other Ventana surfboards. Learn more about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! This board was created to match the Ventana snowboard collaboration with Haven Skis and Reason Board Co.  The bottom deck of the surfboard and the top deck of the snowboard incorporate the Ventana Treefish...

Free U.S. Shipping ... like everything from Ventana! Artisanship These 18 inch (46 cm) tall mini surfboards are replicas of some of our most popular designs. They are framed behind high quality acrylic in three sizes: Three boards in a 24in x 24in (60cm x 60cm) frame = $950 Two boards in a 16in x 24in (20cm x 61cm) frame = $750...

Sold! Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! The Hodgepodge Longboard is a performance work of nose-riding art. This gorgeous board was a special commission for a customer in West Palm Beach, Florida. We incorporated more species and sources of reclaimed and salvaged woods from the Ventana Upcycle Partners than any Ventana board to date. Wood sources include: Santa Cruz Guitar Company...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This custom, kelp forest surfboard was created for Brian as a surfable work of art. It's a sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard that pays homage to an original Lightning Bolt shape created by Jack Shipley and Gerry Lopez. The bottom deck uses redwood burl driftwood collected in Big Sur as the holdfast for the...

This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard is infused with incredible history. Learn more about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! The bottom deck's sun rays are made from 120 year old salvaged redwood from Cabernet Sauvignon tanks by way of Alibi Interiors and redwood from the original planks of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk that came to us by way of Mission Bell Manufacturing. The...

This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard is infused with incredible history. Free U.S. Shipping! Learn more about Ventana surfboards and custom orders The bottom and top decks are made of Douglas fir from the hull of the original Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew chartered this 77-foot sardine...

Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard pays homage to an original Lightning Bolt shape created by Jack Shipley and Gerry Lopez. The top deck is made from a salvaged, redwood hot tub found in Aptos, California. The scalloped lines are made for maple offcuts from Thamer Design & Woodworking in Santa Cruz, California. The...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This custom, kelp forest surfboard was created for Sam as a surfable work of art. The kelp forest bottom deck is made of apple and cherry wood donated by Sam's uncle. We've incorporated a bat star made of cocobolo from Santa Cruz Guitar Company offcuts and three sea urchins made of purple heart donated...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This very special fish is our 100th surfboard! We worked for many months with a host of collaborators to complete this performance work of art and the fish-themed art pieces that accompany it. The actual barred surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus) lives in the Monterey Bay and is a favorite of our master...

Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! This hollow-framed, wooden surfboard created for Pebble Beach Company and in turn was purchased by one of their customers. It is built to surf smooth and fast in any sized wave. The bottom deck is made from redwood salvaged from the wall joist framing around the medicine cabinet in John Steinbeck's first house in Pacific...

Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard created for Pebble Beach Company pays homage to an original Lightning Bolt shape created by Jack Shipley and Gerry Lopez. The board is available at a boutique store at Pebble Beach resort. The bottom deck's "sun rays" are made from salvaged redwood and Doug fir from the original...

Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! Free US Shipping This short, longboard is built to ride smooth and fast in any sized wave. It's built mostly with leftover pieces from other Ventana surfboards. So, we've reclaimed our own pieces of reclaimed wood, as well! The top deck is made from salvaged redwood from an Edwardian mansion built in San...

This very special fish surfboard is sold, but the matching ukulele from our friends at Tyde Music is still available! The ukulele can be purchased here or on the Tyde website.  The bottom deck of this board is made of more than 1400, laser-cut "fish scales" created from spruce, Honduras mahogany, and flame maple offcuts from Santa Cruz Guitar Company, quilted maple from Meier Brothers Furniture, and...

Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! The Ghost Trees Tanker is a performance work of art. It is quick to turn and a terrific nose rider.  Bottom Deck The bottom deck is made of reclaimed redwood siding, redwood from John Steinbeck's first house in Pacific Grove, Alaskan yellow cedar from the Western Flyer boat rebuild project, redwood floorboards from the late 1800s from...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This custom, kelp forest surfboard was created for the Vassallo Family as a surfable work of art. The bottom deck includes redwood burl driftwood collected in Big Sur as the rocks for the kelp holdfast. The kelp blades are made of black walnut from Trae Vassallo's family property in Minnesota. The kelp stalks...

Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard created for the new, Poke House Santa Clara, CA location pays homage to an original Lightning Bolt shape created by Jack Shipley and Gerry Lopez. It was created in collaboration with Jessica Kendall-Bar who wood-burned incredible detail into the salvaged redwood octopus. The bottom deck's octopus is made of redwood...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This one-of-a-kind, performance fish is a collaboration with Upcycled Skate Art.  The top and bottom decks are made from redwood offcuts provided by Uncommon Brewer, makers of Ventana Special Bitter and other classic beers. Upcycled Skate Art created a beautiful pour of EcoPoxy with wine-colored, Black Diamond Pigments and glitter that looks...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This stunning, custom board was created in honor of our upcycle partnership with Mission Bell Reclaimed. This shape harkens back to an original Lightning Bolt shape created by Jack Shipley and Gerry Lopez. The sun rays, water and top deck are from Mission Bell's stock of reclaimed Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk wood. The boardwalk...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! The Double Helix Flyer is a sleek and stunning performance longboard. This gorgeous board was crafted by Amaya Dennis with lessons and guidance by Martijn Stiphout. Amaya built the board for her senior capstone graduation project at Pacific Collegiate School in Santa Cruz, California. The bottom deck's double helix representation of DNA...

Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This stunning longboard will look great on any wall and rides smooth and fast on any sized wave.The bottom and top decks are made of reclaimed, old growth redwood from a Bocce Ball court trellis built in the 1960s and spruce offcuts from the Santa Cruz Guitar Company. The center piece on both sides...

This one-of-kind, performance art-piece is a stunner. A hull surfboard has a convex bottom shape and planing surface. A traditional displacement board plows through and parts the water, but a planing hull is different. It essentially skims across the surface creating a fast and loose ride.  Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders!Free U.S. Shipping The decks of this board are made from a redwood hot tub...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! The Redwood Treefish Longboard is a performance work of nose-riding art. This gorgeous board was a special commission by a loving girlfriend as a gift to her partner, Ventana Adventurer Liz Stewart. The bottom deck represents The Ventana Treefish Logo, which is laden with hidden meaning. The stunning surface is made from old growth redwood used...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! The Willis Hodgepodge Flying Pig is a performance work of art custom made for one of our favorite customers, Chris Willis. We incorporated a broad sampling of species and sources of reclaimed and salvaged woods from the Ventana Upcycle Partners. The wood-burned octopus featuring the cephalopod's nervous system was created by the talented,...

Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! The Tijny Tanker Longboard is a performance work of art. It is quick to turn and a terrific nose rider. This board was created as Martijn Stiphout's personal board and is available for demo by prospective customers.  The top deck is made of reclaimed yellow cedar with redwood stripes from a salvaged hot tub. The center...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This stunning, custom board was created for Sotola Bar & Grill in Capitola Village, California. Head over to Sotola for farm fresh food and tasty beverages...and to admire this beautiful board.The bottom deck's sun rays are made from reclaimed, local redwood and cypress from Thamer Design to match Sotola's tables. The water is reclaimed...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This very special fish was created for a very special customer as a surfable work of art. The bottom deck of this board is made of more than 1400, laser-cut "fish scales" created from spruce, Honduras mahogany, and flame maple offcuts from Santa Cruz Guitar Company, quilted maple from Meier Brothers Furniture, and bay...

This one's sold! Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard pays homage to an original Lightning Bolt shape created by Jack Shipley and Gerry Lopez. The top deck and bottom decks are made from offcuts of quilted maple and spalted sycamore donated to us by Meier Brothers Furniture and Design in Aptos, California. We've also...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This gorgeous, sunburst/moon burst longboard with infinity swirl top deck is a performance work of art and was a special commission for an upcoming feature film. The bottom deck is designed to represent the sun and the moon. The moon itself is an unknown species of burl driftwood found at Andrew Molera State...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This performance, sleek thruster has bottom and top decks made from redwood offcuts provided by Uncommon Brewers, makers of Ventana Special Bitter and other classic beers.  The butterfly keys are made of flame maple and Brazilian rosewood offcuts from Santa Cruz Guitar Company production. Founded in 1976, the Santa Cruz Guitar Company brought boutique...

Learn about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! This 6'6" down rail shape is a custom commission and is built to ride smooth and fast in any sized wave. The top and bottom decks are made from quilted maple and spalted sycamore from Meier Brothers Furniture. The center of the stringer is Doug fir from the hull of Western Flyer, considered...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This bold, redwood, down rail board rides smooth and fast on any sized wave, and it'll look great on any wall. The bottom and top decks are made from clean grain, old growth redwood from a hot tub found in Aptos, California. The twin fins and small trailer fin are glassed on and crafted from...

This one’s sold! Learn more about Ventana custom wooden surfboards.  This performance, sleek thruster was created for Custom Tattoo Design. You dream it, they draw it. They work with you one-on-one from anywhere in the world to turn your ideas into beautifully drawn custom tattoo designs like the on the bottom deck of this board. The tattoo design was printed on...

This little redwood grom board is a beauty. The glow of the wood grain is absolutely beautiful, almost surreal looking. The dark, old growth redwood is salvaged from floorboards that were laid in the 1880s in the Schwan Mansion in Santa Cruz, California. The lighter redwood was salvaged locally. Both woods are used in the vent plug and thruster fins...

This sleek, hollow-framed, wooden surfboard is infused with incredible history and is based on an original Lightning Bolt shape created by Jack Shipley and Gerry Lopez. Learn more about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! The bottom deck's sun rays are made from 120 year old salvaged redwood from Cabernet Sauvignon tanks by way of Alibi Interiors and redwood from the original planks of the Santa Cruz...

Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This 7'0" disc with a rounded pin tail is a performance beauty. The top and bottom are totally distinct, creating two art pieces for conversation in the line up and/or the home. The top deck is made of redwood floorboards from the Schwan Victorian mansion in Santa Cruz, California. The house was built of locally milled, old growth wood in the 1890's....

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This stunning, custom board was commissioned for a customer in Kona, Hawaii. It's a stunning work of art and will ride smooth and fast in chest high to overhead waves. The subtle, sun rays on the bottom deck are made of reclaimed redwood from a historic house in the Beach Hill neighborhood in Santa Cruz, CA. The "water"...

This hollow-framed, wooden paddle board is infused with incredible history. Learn more about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! The bottom deck's sun rays are made from two sources of salvaged redwood by way of Alibi Interiors including a stave from a 120 year old Cabernet Sauvignon tank. The light colored rays are Alaskan yellow cedar offcuts from the Western Flyer boat restoration project....

This hollow-framed, wooden paddle board is infused with incredible history. Learn more about Ventana surfboards and custom orders! The top deck "treefish" includes Doug fir hull wood and from the original Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew chartered this 77-foot sardine boat into the Sea...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This stunning, custom fish is a stunning piece of craftsmanship and rides fast and clean in knee high to overhead waves.The top and bottom decks are made of old growth, reclaimed redwood from a home in Live Oak, California. The stringers are made of claro walnut offcuts from Thamer Design cabinet shop.  The nose block is...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This stunning, custom board was a commission from a loving wife to her husband. It’s as beautiful as they come and rides smooth and fast in chest high to overhead waves. The subtle, sun rays on the bottom deck are made of reclaimed redwood floorboards from the historic, Schwan mansion in Santa Cruz, California. They...

Sold! Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This stunning, custom board was created for Greg Ranieri, who will be surfing it at his home breaks on the shores of New Jersey. The tail block and stringers were inspired by Greg's very first surfboard in 1963, a brand new Morey Pope Peck Penetrator. It was a 10' board with dual redwood stringers and...

This 6'0' hull is a beauty. The top and bottom are unique, creating two art pieces for conversation in the wave line up and/or the home.  A hull surfboard has a convex bottom shape and planing surface. A traditional displacement board plows through and parts the water, but a planing hull is different. It essentially skims across the surface creating a fast and loose ride. The primary wood on...

This is first surfboard from Ventana that incorporates the unique Ventana Treefish Logo. The bottom deck is made of reclaimed redwood from floorboards that were in the historic, Schwann mansion in Santa Cruz, California and ash offcuts from a local cabinet shop. The redwood is old growth from the late 1800s. The fisheye/full moon is made from a piece of redwood burl driftwood found in Big Sur as...

This hollow-framed, wooden longboard is built to ride smooth and fast in any sized wave. It was created as a surprise wedding gift from Marilynn to her husband, Chris. It was unveiled at their wedding in Santa Cruz, California on September 28, 2019. The top deck is made from salvaged redwood from the floorboards of the Schwan mansion built in...

This 6'6' Down Rail surfs fast and smooth on any sized wave. It's our most popular shape, and you'll want to keep this beauty indoors to display after each session.. The redwood is old growth from floorboards reclaimed from the historic Schwan mansion in Santa Cruz, California. The wood was milled here in the late 1800s and is over 1000 years old. The lighter...

This 7'0' sunburst disc with a rounded pin tail is a stunning, performance work of art. The top and bottom are totally distinct, creating two art pieces for conversation in the line up and/or the home. The primary wood on the gorgeous top deck is Bay laurel reclaimed during the preservation project of the historic cooperage building on the University of California, Santa Cruz campus. The long,...

The initial construction phases of this board was featured on April 26, 2016 on the TV show, Handcrafted America, with Jill Wagner.        This 6'0" hull has a simple elegance. The top and bottom have similar patterns and will look great on the wall and in the waves. The less complex design allows us to bring this to you at a lower price...

Learn about our surfboards and custom orders! This 7'0" disc with a rounded pin tail is a performance beauty. This is a rare, certified pre-owned Ventana surfboard! We call it two-faced because of the apparent faces created by the knots. It was only ridden a few times and has been re-sanded, coated, and polished. The redwood has a wild backstory which ended in jail...

This gorgeous, sunburst longboard was a special commission for Lucky Brand. It is displayed in their flagship store at The Point near Manhattan Beach, CA. A selection of Ventana apparel and supplies along with the Tanker Luthier Longboard are available at the store, as well. The fin has a special touch. It is inlaid with crushed turquoise in the shape of Lucky Brand's clover logo....

Free U.S. Shipping ... like everything from Ventana! Free message engraving of up to three lines on the back. Add a note to your order with your message or email us at craftspeople@ventanasurfboards.com after you place it. And, if you would like to have the sundial calibrated for your latitude, let us know. There's an additional $15 fee to create a...

Free U.S. Shipping ... like everything from Ventana! Artisanship These 18 inch (46 cm) tall mini surfboards are replicas of some of our most popular designs. They are framed behind high quality acrylic in three sizes: Three boards in a 24in x 24in (60cm x 60cm) frame = $950 Two boards in a 16in x 24in (20cm x 61cm) frame = $750...

Free U.S. Shipping ... like everything from Ventana! Artisanship This bookmark is made from Douglas fir from the hull of the Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed this 77-foot sardine boat into the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Mexico in 1940. The following year, Steinbeck published...

Artisanship This Ventana package with Peel Surf Co. includes the innovative Orange Peel. It fits perfectly in your car's cupholder, and let's you store those extra bits of wax left over from each surf session. As your car heats up in the sun, the wax melts into the Orange Peel mold and can be peeled out and re-used as a new bar! Sand and debris sink to...

Artisanship We're not into those little slivers that are left after waxing a board or two, so we set out to fix the problem. We believe these bars of cold water wax (50-69 F / 10-20 C) are the largest on the market. They fit well in your hand, and they were specially blended for Ventana to have just the...

We have more colors! Order online, and we'll email you to let you know the available colors. Artisanship Ventana Khordz mugs are made from 16 ounce glass jars and 25 feet of super strong, 550lb Paracord. These jars have hand-wrapped sleeves with an integrated, hand-tied handle and a metal lid that stays sealed. They can go in the dishwasher and the microwave (sans lid). The ergonomic...

Artisanship The Ventana Bow & Harrow Pens and boxes are a collaboration with Kate Harrow. Kate makes heirloom-quality pens, custom furniture, small household items, and more in her Los Angeles studio. Like Ventana, she specializes in using wood with a story. We provided Kate with pieces of wood and resin that have deep backstories to use in the creation of these extremely...

Artisanship Ventana Dawn Patrol Shave Gel is handmade from the finest ingredients by Uncut Standards, a Santa Cruz-based company co-founded by fellow surfer Clint Gorman. We chose an incredible, sandalwood + cedarwood scent inspired by woods used in our surfboards. This quality shave gel will give you a close, moisturizing shave every time.   Responsibility All Uncut Standards products are...

Artisanship The Ventana fin keys are made by master artisan, Martijn Stiphout using the reclaimed wood from our surfboard production. They include a high quality Allen wrench firmly embedded and glued into the wood. The handle is the perfect size for grasping when turning the screws for your fins. We've also included a 500lb paracord leash cord on a metal...

Artisanship The Ventana Bottle Openers are made from strong, stainless steel with a hand-crafted, reclaimed wood surface on one side and laser etched Ventana logo on the other. Each one includes a leash cord and key ring. Order online then we'll contact you right away so you can select your wood species and style.    Responsibility The wood comes from one of...

Artisanship This is a totally unique tool for surfers! With four integrated fin screws, an Allen wrench secured with tiny magnets, a leash cord, a wax comb/scraper and a stainless steel ring bottle opener, this all-in-one tool is perfect for saving your session. It's a usable piece of art designed and produced by master artisan Martijn Stiphout in Santa Cruz, California. They are laser cut...

Free U.S. Shipping ... like everything from Ventana! Artisanship This small, wooden whistle is made from Douglas fir from the hull of the Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed this 77-foot sardine boat into the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Mexico in 1940. The following year,...

These air plants are elevated with copper wire in Ventana handmade holders created by our own master artisan, Martijn Stiphout, from the woods and resins used in our surfboards. Each has a name, and we think the leaves look like waves! Each comes with a Ventana leash cord key chain made from 550lb Paracord offcuts from Khordz Handmade Mugs and Honduras...

Craftsmanship The Ventana Sea Salt collection was created and packaged by Salt Saloon, a small business in Capitola, California. Salt Saloon used only natural, unrefined, organic sea salt from Northern California. Salt Saloon's owner, Beverly Connelly, created the Ventana blends and the beautiful labels. There are three, Ventana surf-themed flavors of Northern California sea salt in 2 ounce jars:  So...

Use the Customize Your Order pull-down menu to select the amount. Gift cards are delivered same day by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees nor taxes. We'll email the gift card code to you after checkout. Then, you can print it or forward it to gift it to a friend or...

Artisanship This extra soft, tagless shirt is a 100% organic cotton sports a hand-drawn "Ventangle" Hammerhead that incorporates design elements and inlays from Ventana surfboards and handplanes. These are printed in white ink on a Pacific Blue tee. Responsibility The silk-screening is done in Santa Cruz, California, and 100% of the profits from the screening goes to fund the local youth outreach and education programs...

Artisanship This soft, t-shirt material hoodie features a unique design by Rachel Breeden of Circa 78 Designs. Circa 78 Designs is a Philadelphia-area design studio created by artist Rachel Breeden. Creating work that is nostalgic, harmonious, and playful.  Raised on a steady TV diet of Children's Television Workshop programming Rachel developed an early affection for bold graphics, bright colors, and super-graphic...

Pull-overs or zip fronts! Select which one you’d like using the “Style” menu. Artisanship This soft, Ventana Treefish Logo, zip or pullover hoodie comes in three, Ventana-inspired colors and is super comfortable. It has thick hood strings and will last for the long haul. It includes the Ventana Treefish Logo on front and the Ventana three surfboards design on the back. The logo...

Artisanship This extra soft, tag less, shirt is 100% organic cotton (unisex - Pacific blue) and 70% bamboo + 30% organic cotton (women's - navy). The logo graphic was created by the incredibly talented, Thiago Bianchini. It features marine life found in the Monterey Bay surrounding a Ventana Treefish Bolt surfboard.   Based in São Paulo, Brazil. All of Thiago's illustrations feature...

Artisanship These organic, extra soft, tagless tees feature art by Swiss surfer, artist, and environmentalist Fabian Lavater of a California Grizzly Bear carrying the Ventana Treefish surfboard. Prints of this design are available on Fabian's website.  There are two styles: Unisex 100% Organic Cotton Tee - Mushroom Women's Bamboo (70%) + Organic Cotton (30%) Swoop Neck Tee - Canvas Responsibility     The cloth is made...

Artisanship This is a great hat, plain and simple. It's very well constructed and comes in ocean navy with a one-size-fits-all adjustable fit. Responsibility These are made from 100% organic cotton. And, while they are manufactured overseas, the come from a Northern California company, and the printing is done in Santa Cruz by Barrios Unidos. Each hat comes with our upcycled, 550...

Artisanship This extra soft, unisex, one-size-fits-all beanie is made of double thick t-shirt material so it's warm but packs small and weighs little. It comes in two different colors and can be worn cuffed or as a slouchy beanie. There's a small, Ventana Treefish Logo toward the crown that can be worn facing front or back.  Responsibility We're very proud of these beanies....

Artisanship This extra soft, tag less, tie dye shirt is 100% organic cotton (unisex). It features the Ventana Treefish Logo which has hidden meaning infused throughout.  Responsibility We're proud of these shirts. The cloth is made from 100% organic cotton, and the shirts are Made in the USA. The silk-screening is done in Santa Cruz, California, and 100% of the profits from...

Artisanship This extra soft, tagless shirt is 100% organic cotton. It's a terrific every day tee, and the graphic mirrors three of our most beautiful surfboard designs. Responsibility We're very proud of these shirts. The cloth is made from 100% organic cotton, and the shirts are Made in the USA. The silk-screening is done in Santa Cruz, California, and 100% of the profits from the...

Artisanship This extra soft, tagless, eco thermal is warm and classy.  It comes in heather grey and heather charcoal and feels great on the skin. The graphic mirrors three of our most beautiful surfboard designs. It's very well made and fits great. Responsibility We're very proud of these shirts. The cloth is made from recycled plastic bottle polyester, organic cotton and...

Use the Customize Your Order pull-down menu to select the amount. Gift cards are delivered same day by email and contain instructions to redeem them at checkout. Our gift cards have no additional processing fees nor taxes. We'll email the gift card code to you after checkout. Then, you can print it or forward it to gift it to a friend or...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by San Diego-based artist Mel Patterson as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Mel’s love for the ocean and beach-culture inspires her vibrant work. Her art is created using Posca acrylic pens and includes anything from canvas to wooden mini surfboards. The fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat,...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by Hawai'i-based artist Eduardo Bolioli as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project.  Born in Montevideo, Uruguay in 1961, Eduardo Bolioli migrated to New York with his family in the late seventies, where he studied at the prestigious School of Visual Arts. He moved to Honolulu in the mid-eighties, and made a living painting surfboards for pro surfers, including world...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand-drawn and wood-burned by Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania-based artist Betsy Bodamer as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Betsy is an aquatic ecologist by trade, and an artist (working primarily with pyrography), mom, homesteader, and beekeeper. Her art is inspired by nature, Celtic/nordic folklore, and other folktales. She loves using art to help spread the word about...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by Florida Keys-based artist Jessica Ann Cecil as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Jessica is a marine life artist who loves creating bright and vibrant artwork that inspires people to protect and love our beautiful oceans and shorelines. The fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat,...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand-drawn with Posca paint pens by 14-year-old Kirkland, Washington-based artist Ryan Bikdash as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Ryan started drawing during Covid lockdown to overcome boredom. He enjoys making art and developing a presence on Instagram in his free time. Give @ryzzrt a follow, and help this young artist go big The fin...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand drawn with Copic alcohol markers by Chris Adams as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Chris is a designer and illustrator working in the Dallas area and is the creative director of Octonation, the world's largest octopus fan club. The fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat, considered by...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted after stamping with a custom linocut block print by Santa Cruz-based artist Tina Fuller Somers as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Tina is an artist, mother, and nature lover born and raised in Santa Cruz. With formal training in painting and scientific illustration, she works on a wide variety of projects from...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was wood-burned by Pacific Grove-based artist Alexander Norton as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Alexander grew up fishing and diving in the cold, biodiverse waters of Pacific Grove, California. His early love for nature inspired him to pursue a degree in marine biology in Santa Barbara, while simultaneously continuing his study of fine art. He...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin representing Giant kelp was laser etched and hand-painted by 17-year-old, Romeo, Colorado-based artist Skye Riccatone as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. This fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand drawn by Santa Cruz-based artist Mark Harris as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. For this piece, Mark created a bold and colorful fin design using computer drawing tools and POSCA acrylic markers. The fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat, considered by many to be the most...

Titled “Self Kelp,” this one-of-a-kind longboard fin was wood burned by Santa Cruz-based artist Jessica Kendall-Bar as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project.  Jessica is a scientist by training, in her fourth year of a PhD program at UC Santa Cruz, where she studies the neuroscience of sleep in marine mammals. She attended UC Berkeley, where she studied Marine Science and Integrative Biology. She...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by Santa Cruz-based artist Anastasiya Bachmanova. Her beautiful fin represents the marine creatures of the Sea of Cortez, celebrating the history of the Western Flyer boat and the diversity of sea life in Baja California, Mexico. Ana is an artist, environmentalist, adventure seeker, and mom living in Santa Cruz, California. She was raised...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin representing was hand-painted by Costa Mesa-based artist Matthew Allen as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Matthew Allen is a former Surfer Magazine Art Director who has also moonlighted as a clothing designer and photographer. Much of his fine art and photography revolves around beach and surf culture. Matthew works in a variety of mediums including...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin representing Monterey Bay sea life was hand-painted by Santa Cruz-based artist Dennis Scott as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. This fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by Tampa-based artist Michelle Sawyer as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Michelle is a visual artist creating works in a variety of media, from acrylic to embroidery. She is also a muralist and works as half of the duo Ilsol over the past six years. Her solo works are typically inspired by nature and...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by Santa Cruz-based artist Peter Hester as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Peter is a graphic designer, illustrator, and animator, and we're excited to be collaborating with him! The fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin representing a humpback whale and a pair of sea lions from the Monterey Bay was hand-painted by the inimitable Langley, an 11-year-old, California-based artist, as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. This fin is made of Alaska yellow cedar used in the reconstruction of the Western Flyer boat, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by Austin, Texas-based artist Drew Graves as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Drew grew up around rivers, lakes, and the ocean. Drew has always had a deep respect for the water, and he emphasizes that through his art. He helps others see beauty and simplicity in nature. The fin is made of Alaska...

This one-of-a-kind longboard fin was hand painted by Watsonville-based artist Paul Dee as part of the Ventana Fin Artist Project. Paul is an art teacher and the driving force behind Monterey Bay Murals, a small group of artists committed to bring style, art, and good vibes to the communities in the Monterey Bay Area. The fin is made of Alaska yellow...

This leaf-shaped longboard fin is handcrafted of Alaskan yellow cedar from Monterey Bay Aquarium benches. The flowers were inspired by designs from Copper Pig Woodworking. They're made of cocobolo, purple heart, Indian rosewood, and Brazilian mahogany from Santa Cruz Guitar Company production. The base is made of Indian rosewood from the Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Length: 9 inches All Ventana Fins...

This longboard fin is handcrafted of Douglas fir from the hull of the Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed this 77-foot sardine boat into the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Mexico in 1940. The following year, Steinbeck published his book, The Log from...

This longboard fin is handcrafted from the epoxy drippings left by Ashley Lloyd Thompson during the glassing of her beautiful, performance surfboards.  Like Ventana, Ashley uses Entropy Resins, a bio-based epoxy. All of Ashley's boards are ECOBOARD project certified by SustainableSurf.org.  Fin Length: 9 inches Ashley's love for the ocean started at a young age in Malibu. A life evolved around riding California peelers...

Every year, Santa Cruz Works honors Titans of Tech, persons in our community who have contributed to the growth of technology and entrepreneurship in Santa Cruz County. Ventana created special awards for each of the 2022 Titans this year. Tickets to the March 2 in-person and online event are available here! The Titans of Tech for 2022 are: Alex Gershenson /...

This longboard fin is handcrafted of small strips of Indian rosewood, spruce, and Honduras mahogany offcuts from Santa Cruz Guitar Company production. The base is made of Indian rosewood from the Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Length: 9 inches All Ventana Fins are ECOBOARD Project Gold Level Verified by SustainableSurf.org!

This commissioned fin for a customer in Pacifica, California is made of Indian rosewood from Santa Cruz Guitar Company offcuts, reclaimed Birdseye maple, salvaged monkeypod, and bubinga from Meier Brothers Furniture.  We used Aerialite Surf Glass and bio-based epoxy from Entropy Resins for the fiberglassing process. This fin is handcrafted in Santa Cruz, California by Master Artisan, Martijn Stiphout.

This longboard fin is handcrafted of Douglas fir from the hull of the Western Flyer, considered by many to be the most famous fishing boat in the world. John Steinbeck, Ed "Doc" Ricketts and crew sailed this 77-foot sardine boat into the Sea of Cortez in Baja California, Mexico in 1940. The following year, Steinbeck published his book, The Log from...

This hatchet-shaped longboard fin is handcrafted of small strips of Indian rosewood, spruce, and Honduras mahogany offcuts from Santa Cruz Guitar Company production. The base is made of Indian rosewood from the Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Length: 9 inches All Ventana Fins are ECOBOARD Project Gold Level Verified by SustainableSurf.org!

This hatchet-shaped longboard fin is handcrafted of small strips of spruce and Honduras mahogany offcuts from Santa Cruz Guitar Company production. The base is made of Indian rosewood from the Santa Cruz Guitar Company. Length: 9 inches All Ventana Fins are ECOBOARD Project Gold Level Verified by SustainableSurf.org!

This hatchet shaped longboard fin is handcrafted of Alaskan yellow cedar from Monterey Bay Aquarium benches and cedar offcuts from a cabinet shop in Santa Cruz, California. It is glassed with Entropy Resins, bio-based epoxy and a sheet of 4 ounce Aerialite fiberglass. It was purposely left unsanded and without a base so that it could be glassed onto an existing...

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