Dis ‘n’ Dat at Da Show of Hawaii’s Past

A loha means hello and good buys--well, if $3,200 isn’t too much to pay for a 1940s balsa wood longboard in rough shape. This fourth annual swap meet hosted by Cruz in Hermosa Beach is a must-attend event for anyone who surfs or loves surfing’s Hawaiian roots. The more than 50 dealers on hand have not only collected hundreds of boards to break your bank and your heart (a standout from last year: a 1970s Gerry Lopez Lightning Bolt single-fin shortboard, never mind the dings), but also cover every micro-niche in Polynesia. You’ll find antique rattan furniture and tiki masks, jewelry, hula nodders and ukuleles. Or albums by Cecilio and Kapono, Don Ho and Alfred Apaka, perhaps a rare vinyl copy of the original soundtrack to the epic surf film “Five Summer Stories” by country-rock band Honk. If you want to get real modern, maybe you’ll find an original Logan Earth Ski skateboard or some Hang Ten gear. And yes, there will be lots of Hawaiian shirts. You may find the odd board at other flea markets or longboard-club events up and down the coast, but will they dare to use the word “Hawaiiana”?

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Da Show 2002: the Cruz 4th Annual All-Vintage Surf and Hawaiiana Expo. June 23. The Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club, 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. (310) 379-8481, www.aloha-cruz.com. Early-bird: 6 a.m.-8 a.m., $10. General: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., $5