What is a Lost Landmark?

What is a “lost landmark” exactly? It’s kind of hard to describe. But you know when you see it. Or feel it. Lost landmarks are those places that you visited long ago in your community that are no longer here. Places where you came of age. A place that touched your heart. Places you miss. But lost landmarks can also be places that were long gone before you were even born; legendary locations that became mythical over time (with stories being passed down even today). When it comes to lost landmarks, we want to commemorate, celebrate, and educate. We want to help stoke the memories and bring the past back to life. We will be adding more lost landmarks as time goes on and we hope you enjoy this initial collection that we have created. And we’ll keep adding information here so that you can learn even more about these lost landmarks. That way, when somebody asks you about that Pav-a-Lon T-shirt or Huntington Beach Speedway coffee mug, you’ll be able to share the information so that these lost landmarks are never forgotten. So then the history may live on even longer. Be sure to check back often because we will be adding more lost landmark merchandise on a regular basis (and of course, many more photos and stories). 

Author/journalist Chris Epting and surfer/artist Dave C Reynolds

Lost Orange County

A curated collection of all things Lost Orange County! Welcome to all!!

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Calling all Pier Rats!

All I need is a pocket full of quarters and some strips and cheese!

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Bolsa Chica Gun Club Collection

A unique collection of merch celebrating the legendary Bolsa Chica Gun Club

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The Lost HB Photo and Map Collection

Some of HB's most iconic photos and maps.

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HB Originals Collection

Historic Huntington Beach logo collection

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Sea Breeze Auto Court

Grab the kids and load up the camping trailer! We are staying at the Sea Breeze Auto Court!

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Golden Summer of 1980 Collection

Our awesome collection celebrating the Golden Summer of 1980!

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Strips and Cheese Collection "It's an HB Thing"

A wild and unique collection of gear dedicated to HB's most famous of all beach snacks!

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Huntington Beach of Yesterday Collection

A unique and eclectic collection of lost businesses and brands from HB's more recent past.

Lost Surf and Skate

This collection is a shout out to all of Southern California's lost surf shops and skateboard parks

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Lost New York

Our first east coast collection. We hope you dig it like we do!

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The Lost Drive-Ins and Theatres

Drive-Ins and theatres were our favorite way to watch the latest movie. These are our first 5 drive-ins and theatres. More to come.

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The Lost Landmarks Maps

What better way to enjoy lost landmarks than with fun, rare, historic maps? We have authentically reproduced a series of local maps, all of which are both artful and educational. For home or office, they are a great way to enjoy the past.

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Founders Chris Epting and Dave C Reynolds

Chris and Dave founded The Lost Landmarks in 2020. We think the things that stoke us will stoke you too! Learn more about each of us here.

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Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds
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Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition" by Dave C Reynolds

$2,000.00
$2,000.00
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Introducing the Surfers' Chess Set "Surf City Edition"! Available only at The Lost Landmarks! Designed and meticulously hand crafted by Huntington Beach surfer/artist Dave C Reynolds. This amazing chess set is a shout out to all the things we love about HB...past and present! Each exact scale surfboard chess piece is built using woods like Hawaiian koa and California redwood. The exact scale miniature surfboards are made using the same templates developed during the last 80 years of surfboard building. The sculpted portions of the chess pieces are cold cast resin with antique brass and pewter tone finishes. Feels and looks like metal casting. Each piece is carefully weighted between 50-80 grams and has its underside lined with black felt. Each Surf City Edition chess set comes with its own signed and dated storage chest.
The pieces:
Our king is the Big Kahuna in this chess set. It’s a 7 inch high 1940’s redwood and pine Hawaiian plank. Just like the board Duke Kahanamoku rode. Stylized Huntington Beach logo on the nose area. The queen is a 6 inch high triple stringer 60’s style longboard. Made from basswood with California redwood stringers. Each queen has a hand painted lei draped around her board. The bishop is a 3 5/8" oil derrick. A shout out to HB's important oil history. Upper platform has Pacific City inscribed on it. No horses here, our knight is a 3” high Surf Woody. The official vehicle of Surf City. Complete with 2 surfboards strapped on top. The rook is the HB Pier's Tower 0. That's the pier lifeguard tower where some of the world's best lifeguards protect both visitor and local. Our pawns are cool little HB skimboards on a rock pile.
The table:
The 22" x 22" playing board is made from sustainable bamboo board. Beautiful and unique edge detail. The mahogany and ash squares are 2" x 2". Matching trim surrounds the squares and keeps the pieces on the table. The 24" hairpin legs are optional, they are $75 extra.

 This could very well be your next family heirloom! If there is a more awesome chess set anywhere in the world we here at The Lost Landmarks have not seen it!

Is it a game? Is it a piece of furniture? Is it a conversation piece? Is it art?

We say YES!

Production time 1-2 weeks.

Available only at The Lost Landmarks!