About Us

Beach Street is North America’s leading investor, developer, and operator of world-class surf destinations featuring perfect man-made waves. With several projects recently opened and others under development, our team is pioneering a new generation of surf-anchored resorts that blend innovation, community, and long-term value.

meet the team

50 years of hands-on experience in real estate, finance, hospitality, operations, and surf.

Doug Sheres

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

John Luff

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Blake Hess

Chief Operating Officer

Larry Caster

Chief Development Officer

Dan Monahan

VP of Brand Partnerships

Niah Andino

Executive Assistant & Media Manager

Marco Gonzalez

Legal
Our story

The Beach Street Story

Our team members have built and operated some of the top surf resorts in the country including Kelly Slater Wave Co. and NLand Surf. We know as much about building stoke as we do about building infrastructure.

Proven Expertise

With decades of combined experience in surf resort development and operations, our team brings unmatched credibility to every project.

Integrated Approach

From planning and design to construction and operations, we manage the entire lifecycle of each destination.

Community Impact

Every project strengthens local economies, creates jobs, and fosters lasting connections within the community.

Sustainable Growth

Our developments prioritize responsible land and water use, ensuring long-term value for both people and the environment.

“The Beach Street team has the experience and embodies the ethos of making non-ocean surf as rich as it can be. This is not easy. Their multi-market strategy uniquely benefits them from one development to the next. We are thrilled to be teamed with Beach Street."

Ryan McCord
President of McCord Development

“Blake is one of the few people in the world to operate multiple types of surf park technologies. He is highly respected by surf tech companies, developers and operators. And today, he is working hard to develop a community of like-minded people around the project who believe in our goals and objectives."

Mike Culpepper
Managing Partner of Venture Realty
Our mission

Surf destinations that embody the essence of stoke.

At Beach Street, our mission is to create destinations where world-class waves, hospitality, and community come together. We believe surfing is more than a sport — it’s a catalyst for connection, growth, and opportunity. That’s why we design, develop, and operate multi-use communities that deliver unforgettable experiences for guests, long-term value for our partners, and lasting impact for the cities we serve.

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Interested in partnering with Beach Street or joining the team? Contact us for more information.