Revel Surf Park Makes Waves at Cannon Beach | Visit Mesa

September 10, 2024

Revel Surf Park Makes Waves at Cannon Beach

Surf’s Up in Mesa, Arizona!

Mesa, Arizona will soon be home to Cannon Beach, a 37-acre multi-use development anchored by Revel Surf, the first surf park in the world to feature both a large traveling wave and a stationary rapid surf wave in one place.

Among the main attractions at Cannon Beach, the 2-acre surfing lagoon called Revel Surf features the world’s first Swell MFG’s Traveling Surf Technology and UNIT Surf Pool's Stationary Rapid Surf Technology together. The surf park also will have a real sand beach, cliff diving and other activities centered around surfing.

Matt Gunn from Swell MFG provides insight into the surf system featured in the expansive 2-acre lagoon, emphasizing its uniqueness as a "natural surfing lineup, complete with a peak wave that offers an array of incredible and varied surfing experiences suitable for all skill levels." As an Arizona resident and a lifelong surfer, he says "we are stoked to offer the many experienced surfers living in the area a wave near their home and to introduce surfing to those interested in learning the sport.”

The collaboration between Swell MFG and UNIT Surf Pool is set to position this surf park as one of the most sought-after surfing destinations in the United States. This partnership promises an ideal surfing experience catering to individuals of all ages and skill levels, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for surf lessons and technical advancement, as conveyed by Tony Finn from UNIT Surf Pool.

OUR WAVE TECHNOLOGY AND VISION FOR THIS PROJECT WILL BE LIKE NOTHING YOU HAVE SEEN IN THE MARKET SHANE BESCHEN, FORMER PRO SURFER AND X GAMES GOLD MEDALIST

In addition to the surf park, Cannon Beach will offer two hotels, event space, a gym, experiential dining, retail shops, and various community spaces such as fire pits, water features, cabanas and splash pads. Additionally, an indoor entertainment “sports playground,” operated by a company called KTR, which will include parkour, trampolines, BMX bikes, scooters and other activities for kids.

THINGS TO DO

In addition to the surfing lagoon, Cannon Beach will be a recreation and entertainment destination for people of all ages and interests, including:
  • Cliff Diving (3 & 7.5 Meters)
  • Beach-Themed Splash Pad
  • Smashball
  • Volleyball
  • Full-Service Cabanas
  • Restaurants & Bars
  • Surf School
  • Athlete Training Area
  • Skate Park
  • Action Sports Playground

DINING

There will be a plethora of dining options including:

  • Moku Hawaiian Grill
  • Live Hydration
  • JL Hot Pot
  • It's Boba Time
  • WOW WOW Hawaiian Lemonade
  • Two Hands Corn Dogs

And more to come.

EVENTS

Cannon Beach will be a vibrant hub for a wide range of beach activities, live music, and events that span the entire year. From exciting surf competitions and movie nights to fashion shows, cozy beachside s'mores gatherings, and hosting local Jam Bands, there will be fun for everyone.

WHERE TO STAY

One of the on-site hotels will be a Cannon Beach-branded boutique hotel with a pool club deck, cabanas, chef-inspired dining, and a speakeasy cocktail bar. The other hotel is planned to be the Aloft Hotel by Marriott.


ABOUT REVEL SURF

Revel Surf was created in collaboration with X Games Gold Medalist, and former World Ranked Pro Surfer, Shane Beschen. The development and wave technology were created by Cole Cannon, Matt Gunn and John Bushey with consultation by Tony Finn, the inventor of the sport of Wakeboarding.

Keep up with the progress at https://revelsurf.com/ and https://cannonbeachaz.com/


City Limitless the Podcast

Listen and learn more about Cole Cannon and the behind the scenes of Arizona's first-ever surf park by listening to Episode 12 of City Limitless the Podcast. See you soon at Revel Surf Park!

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