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  • Meet Textured Waves
    Meet Textured Waves

    We were beyond stoked to get the chance to catch up with the amazing women of Textured Waves the other day. It was an honor to learn more about their roots, both as friends and as leaders within the ocean community, and to hear about some of the things keeping them inspired both in and out of the water. 

  • DIY Surfboard Bag
    DIY: Surfboard Bag
    When it comes to protecting our surfboards, we don’t mess around. Even though we do our best to prevent dings and UV sun damage (which causes that nasty yellowing), a good surfboard bag can help make things a whole lot easier on us (and on our boards). 
  • How to Tame Quarantine Hair: 101
    How to Tame Quarantine Hair: 101
    The phrase ‘you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone’ really rings true on this one.
  • The Sun Bum Crew: Meet Eryn Krouse
    The Sun Bum Crew: Meet Eryn Krouse
    Meet our girl, who we seem to always be living vicariously through, Eryn Krouse. 
  • Does Sunscreen Expire
    Does Sunscreen Expire? Expired Sunscreen Explained
    It’s an age-old question every time summer comes around as you’re pulling your beach gear out of storage: “Does sunscreen expire?” The answer, in short, is yes. In this guide, you’ll learn all you need to know about that half-empty bottle of SPF 50 buried in the bottom your tote bag and whether to toss it or lather up.
  • Sunscreen Spray vs. Lotion: Which Is Best?
    Sunscreen Spray vs. Lotion: Which Is Best?

    When it comes to sun protection, a lot of people wonder about sunscreen spray vs. lotion, and which one actually works better. Spoiler: both get the job done, just in slightly different ways.

  • DIY Duke Mobile
    DIY Duke Mobile
    Callin’ on aunties and uncles, we’ve got the perfect DIY gift for you to make your soon-to-be parent friends.
  • Support Your Local Surf Shop
    Support Your Local Surf Shop
    We know it’s going to take a little extra love from our community to really get these shops up and runnin’ again—and we want to do what we can to help.
  • Sun Bum Printable Coloring Pages
    Sun Bum Printable Coloring Pages
    Sonny and the ambassador crew are here. Time to break out the crayons.
  • Carissa Moore Limited Edition Collectible Vinyl
    Carissa Moore Limited Edition Collectible Vinyl
    To celebrate our 10-year anniversary and latest addition to the family, we’re coming out with a limited-edition collectible vinyl of 4-time world champion Carissa Moore.
  • DIY Drum Set
    DIY Drum Set
    In true kid fashion, this DIY needs quite a bit… but you probably have it around the house! So don’t give up! 
  • DIY: Hair Accessories
    DIY: Hair Accessories
    Took some time away to get crafty with the girls in the office last week & upcycled some of our favorite hair must haves. 
  • Baby Massage? Yep, that’s a Real Thing
    Baby Massage? Yep, that’s a Real Thing
    We’re all about keeping our babies stoked, happy and healthy - and sometimes they need a little extra lovin’.  
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    Sun Bum Hair Care
    Introducing three new hair care products to protect and nourish those sun drenched locks of yours.
  • From Trash To Treasure
    From Trash To Treasure
    Our Encinitas concept shop is pretty much a museum of "one of a kind" Sun Bum items. 
  • 7th Annual #ShowUsYourBum Photo Contest
    7th Annual #ShowUsYourBum Photo Contest
    From day one we’ve had this running challenge with our friends to see who can tag and snag the craziest or coolest or most hilarious photo using our logo, stickers or products.