CARPINTERIA, Calif. – The Rincon Classic takes place at a location considered a local gem. Some call it the "Queen of the Coast" as it is regarded as one of the best and most beautiful surf ...

I started surfing when I was 11 years old in Carpinteria, and I’m 72 now,” said attendee Steve Wright. The Rincon Classic is known as a locals-only event and serves as a gathering every winter.