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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 613: Sandcastles at Ocean Beach

Since 1983, LEAP has hosted the Sandcastle Classic at Ocean Beach. Nicole chats with Jackie and Rafaella of Youth Arts Exchange who organize this annual epic event, and shares the story of James J. Taylor, sand sculpture artist, who dazzled beachgoers with his work in 1909.
by Nicole Meldahl, Raffaella Falchi Macias, Jackie Haudek Marquez - Oct 5, 2026

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 613: Sandcastles at Ocean Beach Outside Lands Podcast Episode 613: Sandcastles at Ocean Beach

(above) Ocean Beach, Dec 6, 1909

A sand sculpture by James J. Taylor entitled, 'Cast up by the sea' on Ocean Beach.


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