Hawaii

It has been said that one day something terrible will happen California will be separated from America and will end up near Hawaii. Now I don't know if these are just old wise man stories or what, but I do know that if we will get the same weather I am all down for it! Hawaii is a beautiful place, filled with tropical islands, sandy beaches, and some of the most beautiful landscapes one could see. The Hawaiian Islands are made up of eight islands of varying size. The largest of the group, commonly called “The Big Island”, is over 4,000 square miles. The smallest of the islands is about the same size as Simi Valley! Kaho’olawe is about 44 square miles. Simi Valley is approximately 40 square miles.

As Simi Valley is close to the beach, about 30 miles, many residents of the city surf. I don't personally, although I do wish to learn, but many of my friends and acquaintances do. The origin of surfing is an unclear one, however it is clear how it became popular.  Duke Kahanamoku is the man who has been credited with spreading the sport of Hawaii. While living in Southern California, near Simi Valley, the Duke made many connections especially in the movie industry, which helped him to spread the sport of surfing. A restaurant named Dukes has been opened in California as well as Hawaii. It is delicious restaurant that I try to visit a couple times a year. The nearest one to Simi Valley is about 30 miles away in Malibu.

The sign for Duke's Malibu

Credit:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_Kahanamoku
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfing
  Regional Landscapes of the United States and Canada by Birdsall, 2009