Our Story

100% California made. Since 1998.

Born on the beaches of Southern California, our Xelos and Xelosette shorts first shipped through independent surf and resort shops across the U.S., Caribbean, and Europe. In 2005 we launched Board Shorts World, our online store, to ship worldwide from our own warehouses.

Over the years we’ve outfitted everyone from weekend water lovers to well-known names like Google co-founder Larry Page, motivational speaker and best-selling author Tony Robbins, and multi-award-winning actress Sandra Bullock, to name a few.

We've been honored to supply boardies for Nickelodeon (Fresh Beat Band “Pool Party”), Discovery Channel (Shark Week), SeaWorld, Six Flags, Universal Studios, and the Georgia Aquarium (sea lion trainers).

With 25+ years in apparel manufacturing, we handle orders small and large. Whether you need a couple pairs for yourself or a few thousand for an event, every pair embodies the coastal spirit and is individually handmade with pride.

Thanks for supporting U.S. manufacturing—see you on the water.

Steve & Julie — Huntington Beach, CA → Tampa, FL

Hanging out with "Foxy" Callwood at the World Famous "Foxy's" on Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands.

Foxy's Tamarind Bar is often recognized as the birthplace of the BVI's popular yachting tourism industry. Quick with a song, joke or story, Foxy has been welcoming visitors to 'his island' for 5 decades . . .