Episode 29: From Dukes to Surf City Leadership: Brett Barnes
Brett Barnes on Dukes, Surf City Nights, and Huntington Beach community.
Episode Description
In Episode 29 of HB Unplugged, we sit down with Brett Barnes, restaurateur, surf coach, and community leader. Brett shares his journey from moving to Maui at 15 with just $80, to working his way up through Hawaii’s restaurant scene, to opening Dukes Huntington Beach and becoming a cornerstone of Surf City’s downtown revitalization. From creating Surf City Nights to coaching HB’s high school surf team and supporting the Surf Museum, Brett has helped shape Huntington Beach’s identity as Surf City, USA.
