Joe Santini

Joe Santini writes with the same endearing energy he brings to the surf—bold, unafraid to flail, yet full of heart. Originally from landlocked Colorado, Joe moved to Sri Lanka at twenty-two and is still sandy from its endless shores. He is the founder of Gay Surf Week and travels full-time as a retreat host for digital nomads. A 2024 Art House San Clemente resident, Joe has also released a collection of poetry. He is a 2026 graduate of the Lighthouse Writers Workshop. When he’s not writing or traveling, you can find Joe reviewing milkshakes or blasting Fergie’s “London Bridge” like it never left the charts.