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The Next Wave of Hospitality Benji Weatherley, a beloved and colorful figure in the surfing world, grew up during the '90s on the North Shore of Oahu. His home sat at the foot of the Banzai Pipeline, considered "ground zero" for surfing and a gathering place where surfers would hang out, exchange stories, and "check the surf." Part of surfing's famed "Momentum Generation," Weatherley is as known for his personality and style as he is for his surfing. e restaurant business is in his blood. Weatherley's mother, Barbara, owned Breakers Bar & Grill on the North Shore, a local legend for more than 20 years. She joined Benji to recreate the original when they opened Breakers Hawaiian Restaurant & Bar in Encinitas last summer. e restaurant serves classic "local Hawaii food" including Kalua pork, poke bowls, plate lunches, and tropical cocktails in an eclectic surf- culture atmosphere where ohana takes center stage. Yes, Spam makes an appearance on the menu. Desserts by Isabelle Briens French Pastry Cafe and Mochichis offer a sweet note. Weatherley also honors San Diego surf culture through the restaurant. When he learned the iconic Captain Keno's was closing, he purchased and repurposed the famed booths, bar stools, and the misspelled O'Hurley's cocktail sign as a way of preserving a nostalgic piece of Encinitas history. Don't miss: e Loco Moco — authentic, hearty, and the ultimate Hawaiian comfort food. Breakers Hawaiian Restaurant & Bar Benji Weatherley and Barbara Weatherley RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JUNE 2026 77