Friends and family congregated at 16th Street in Hermosa Beach on Saturday morning, May 17, to celebrate the life of surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning.
Known for his movie series “Drive Thru,” Browning died from complications related to ALS in April, but Saturday’s paddle out, as well as a celebration of life at Dive N’ Surf in Redondo Beach, was about the man whose favorite saying was, “Be cool to everybody,” according to his brother, Jeff Browning.
The paddle out, which began around 9 a.m., drew about 300 to 400 people. There were also three photos of Browning and one of a memorial at the 16th Street storm basin, which attendees were signing.
Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 16Hundreds gather to honor local surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning, who passed away last month, with a celebration of life paddle-out on May 17th, 2025 at Hermosa Beach, CA. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer) ExpandThe celebration of life at Dive N’ Surf, meanwhile, featured stories about Greg Browning, who grew up around 11th Street in Hermosa Beach, as well as pictures and screenings of some of his films featuring iconic surfers — like himself.
Greg Browning was known not only as a filmmaker and surfer, but also as a family man. He was also known for having a great sense of humor and being a fan of “Star Wars.”
Browning was inducted into the Surfers Walk of Fame in Hermosa Beach in 2024, and was a surfing coach, serving as a beloved mentor to champion surfers like Tatiana Weston-Webb and Carissa Moore.
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Browning was 50 years old at the time of his death.
Freelance photographer Gil Castro-Petres contributed to this report.
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