Tommy Tyrrel is a Local Boy. For most of his 38 years, Tommy has followed his passion for skateboarding and surfing. For the last seven years, he’s been in retail sales.Tommy saw his future as a building inspector or contractor. When the economy soured in 2008, Tommy switched gears and changed career paths.“We didn’t have a Boys and Girls Club nor a YMCA back then. We kids used to meet at the old Noll Surf store.#placement_573654_0_i{width:100%;max-width:550px;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid573654 = window.pid573654 || rnd;var plc573654 = window.plc573654 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=573654;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid573654+';place='+(plc573654++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');“I used to envision and dream of having a store to serve local youth in skateboarding and surfing.” Tommy Tyrrel, Local Boys principal owner, shows off one of the surfboards that can be found in his Crescent City store. Photo by Roger Gitlin/The Triplicate Tommy’s vision came into reality a few years later.For the last year, Local Boys has served its public from the bright blue building located at the corner of 2nd Street and 101 South. Apparel and related items to the Local Boys customer is extensive and interesting. Local Boys sells or rents surfboards to this growing and enthusiastic recreational community.The selection of hoodies to sunglasses and everything in between offers a great opportunity to shop for that very special Christmas gift for your spouse, child, grandchild or just good friend.A skateboard will cost the customer about $60. Pre-owned surfboards start at $100.Where did the catchy name Local Boys come from?Tommy credits his mom for the Local Boys moniker.In combination with an active Facebook presence and word of mouth spreading quickly the Local Boys serves a growing sector of out-of area customers in age groups spread over multi- generations.Tommy and staff invite you to stop by and check out Local Boys, 1175 E. 2nd Street.“We owe our success to our supportive community and loyal customers. We thank you,” said Tommy. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('ad-1515727'); });