This is on Highway 101 in Cardiff near the campgrounds. “The Magic Carpet Ride” or better known as the “Cardiff Kook” is a local art exhibit. It depicts a surfer on a wave. The statue was originally intended to depict a surfer doing a backside floater but the Botanical Society ran out of funds. According to the artist and the chairman at the time of construction, the statue was supposed to reflect the joy and awkwardness of a boy learning to surf. Unfortunately, the public thought otherwise. There were many harsh complaints that the surfer looked unnatural and that overall it was an inaccurate portrayal of a surfer. Over time however, the statue has been hailed as a local attraction. It has brought much attention due to the repetitive pranks and temporary installations that were added to it. The Kook has taken on many festive appearances and has become a local business booster as well as a themed charity run.
To see some of the previous pictures and events with the Cardiff Kook, Check out this Website: Cardiff Kook Blog
Please do not climb on or deface the statue in any manner.
In Order to claim this Virtual Cache Please attach a recent photo to your log with one of the following items:
1. Picture of yourself or group with the Cardiff Kook in the background.
2. If camera Shy, please include a picture of your hand or anonymous body part along with the Cardiff Kook in the background. A picture Holding up your GPSr will count!
3. A sign with your Geocaching name and the the Cardiff Kook in the background.
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Virtual Rewards 2.0 - 2019/2020
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between June 4, 2019 and June 4, 2020. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 2.0 on the Geocaching Blog.