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A Sunset At The Walton Lighthouse

Surfing's origins can be traced back to ancient Polynesian cultures, with evidence of wave riding in Peru dating back to 200 CE. The Polynesians brought surfing to Hawaii, where it became a central part of their culture and religion. Surfing was practiced by everyone, from kings to children, but strict rules dictated who could surf where.
12th century: Cave paintings depict people riding waves.
18th century: Surfing is well established in Polynesian culture.
1767: British explorers may have observed surfing in Tahiti.
1769: Botanist Joseph Banks visits Tahiti.
1779: Lieutenant James King writes about surfing in Hawaii in Captain Cook's journals.
19th century: Christian missionaries colonize Hawaii, and surfing's influence declines.
Early 1900s: Surfing experiences a rebirth in California.
1920s: Surfing spreads to Australia.
1930s–1950s: Technological advancements in surfing equipment.
1960s: Surfing gains the spotlight.
1970s: World tours and commercialization begin.
1980s: Neon, thrusters, and tour evolution.
1990s–2000s: The era of the GOAT.
2010s: WSL and the Olympic journey.

The lighthouse is known as Walton Lighthouse because Charles Walton, a local businessman, contributed a significant part of the construction cost in memory of his late brother Derek Walton, who was a merchant seaman. The Walton lighthouse was built in 2001 with donations including $60,000 from Charles Walton.[4]
The Santa Cruz Breakwater Lighthouse is not to be confused with the Santa Cruz Light about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the west above Steamer Lane.

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