Bear D'gidio Is Bringing a New Vibe to Costa Mesa

Newport Beach and Costa Mesa are to the action sports industry what Silicon Valley is to Big Tech: a home base for the latest and greatest. Both Vans and Hurley are headquartered in Costa Mesa, but the area is far from just a business hub thanks to a thriving surf and skate culture, plus several boutiques and coffee shops. Now, entrepreneur and action sports OG Bear D'gido -- who counts everyone from Ryan Sheckler and Paul Rodriguez to Chito Vera and Ely De La Cruz as a confidant and is known as...