Seascapes Blog

Stories Beneath the Surface

Take a deep dive into our salt-watery world, with inspiring interviews and surfer profiles, behind-the-scenes inspo from our latest swimwear collections, and travel stories from our surf trips in the tropics.    

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Surfer profile: Life in Pavones, Costa Rica with Marin Gerrish

Surfer profile: Life in Pavones, Costa Rica with Marin Gerrish

Between her recent travels abroad and surf camp coaching at home, we finally had a chance to catch up with local surfer, surf instructor and style queen, Marin Gerrish. Here she shares insight into life as a female surfer in her hometown of Pavones, Costa Rica and relays a few hot tips for new surfers and Dkoko girlies around the world.  

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Air view from Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica from Costas Verdes

Dkoko Gives Back to a Greener Costa Rica

At Dkoko, we believe in doing our part to protect the planet. That's why we've been a proud member of 1% for the Planet since 2020. This means we donate at least 1% of our yearly revenue to incredible environmental organizations in Costa Rica. As passionate nature lovers, we've contributed over $17,000 to help keep our beautiful green country lush and vibrant.

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Coastal Conservation on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific: An Interview with Laura Zumbado

Coastal Conservation on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific: An Interview with Laura Zumbado

As a Costa Rican surfer, environmental engineer, coastal conservation activist and mother, Laura Zumbado inspires us in and out of the water. We had the chance to ask Laura a few questions about her work directing the Playa Hermosa World Surfing Reserve and other sustainable urban development projects she’s passionate about. Read on to learn more about Laura’s work and get inspired to help protect the coastlands you love.
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Andrea Díaz Dkoko

Surfer Profile with Andrea Diaz: Trailblazing women’s surfing in Costa Rica - then and now

Yes! We finally had a chance to interview Dkoko brand ambassador and pioneering Costa Rican female surfer, Andrea Díaz. As a former Roxy girl turned entrepreneurial surf coach and surf mom-of-three, Andrea has been on the international surf scene for decades. Here she shares some behind-the-scenes details of her life story, the evolution of women’s surfing in Costa Rica, and the blessings and challenges that come with living the surfing lifestyle dream.   
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Dkoko Gals A Weekend-in-the-Life on Retreat

Simply Wild and Free: A Weekend-in-the-Life on Retreat - UNTAMED 2024

A week on retreat full of coconuts, turquoise waters, breezy palm trees, and rice & beans, in the magical caribbean of Costa Rica. The girls from our Dkoko Ambassador team travelled from different corners of the country for the photoshoot of our UNTAMED Collection.
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Delilah Hutchins long boarding in Nosara Costa Rica

Surfer Profile: chasing waves with Delilah Hutchins

Delilah Hutchins is a 17 year-old competitive longboard surfer from North Carolina who convinced her mom to move to Costa Rica to chase her surfing dreams. We chatted to Delilah about her plans for the future, what it's like balancing her surf and school schedule in the jungle, and got the inside scoop from her recent experience competing at the Mexi Log Fest
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REFLECTIONS 2022: Liminal Space in the Southlands

REFLECTIONS 2022: Liminal Space in the Southlands

The ocean is our purest source of inspiration. Experience our journey to the southland jungles of Costa Rica in this beautiful story.
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Sands of Self, Sisterhood at Sea

Sands of Self, Sisterhood at Sea

I wasn’t exactly feeling my best self when I joined the other gals in Playa Hermosa, our meetup spot halfway from the dirt roads of Santa Teresa to our filming...
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