First kisses, epic storms, night surfing: The stories of San Diego County’s piers (original) (raw)

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First kisses, epic storms, night surfing: The stories of San Diego County’s piers

Amid ongoing uncertainty, local lovers, surfers, anglers and roustabouts share funny, poignant and touching conversations about San Diego County piers

The sun sets behind the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

The sun sets behind the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

For all the uncertainty their piers face, our local lovers, surfers, anglers and roustabouts can’t resist life at the water’s edge. They told us why in funny, poignant and touching conversations.

Originally Published: August 29, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.