Steamer Lane
Surf break at Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz, California.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Feisty’ Otters Are Once Again Hijacking Surfboards in Santa Cruz | Margherita Bassi | setting | Otter steals a surfer’s board. |
‘Feisty’ Otters Are Once Again Hijacking Surfboards in Santa Cruz — Margherita Bassi (2025)
Source: Readwise highlight
While surfing at Steamer Lane, a popular surf spot, 21-year-old Isabella Orduna felt a “nip” on her foot.
- Role: setting
- In the article: A surfer at Steamer Lane feels a nip, finds a sea otter on her board and is helped ashore by a marine safety officer who retrieves the board; signs at the spot warn about otters.
- Why it matters: The named site of the central incident, and a recurring otter hot spot.