Hawaiian Teen Princes Who Introduced Surfing to the Mainland
In 1885, Hawaiian royal siblings David Kawānanakoa, Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole, and Edward Keliʻiahonui introduced surfing to mainland U.S. during their visit to Santa Cruz, California, using traditional Hawaiian surfboards made of native woods, which left a lasting cultural impact and helped popularize the sport in America.