Benson’s Tropical Sea Imports

Specialties

We are the World’s leader in Tropical, Nautical and Mexican décor, building materials and props. We specialize in Bamboo, Thatch and Matting. We also have full lines of tiki, sea shells and hand carved birds and fish.

History

Established in 1949.

Bensons’ started as a very small company with Howard Benson and his son Frank out of their backyard in south LA county. They eventually moved to a building in Long Beach in the 50’s. There they started to grow with the trend of Hawaiiana in the 50’s. Through the 60’s and 70’s the name of Bensons’ Import grew. In the mid 80’s Howard passed away and Frank took over and the President of the corporation. In 1992 they moved from Long Beach in LA county to Orange county and a 12 000 sf building in Huntington Beach on Container Lane. In 1999 the company was purchased by Matthew and Ruth Sprowls who are the current owners. In 2008 the Sprowls purchased a larger 24,000 sf building and moved across town near the Central Library of Huntington Beach at 7442 Vincent Circle which is their current home.

Meet the Business Owner

Matthew S.

Business Owner

Matthew is the President and Owner of Benson’s Tropical Sea Imports. He purchased Benson’s in 1999. He has a background in accounting and income tax preparation. He is active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His current callings are Sunday School President and Emergency Preparedness Specialist. Matt is a member of the Huntington Beach C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) and is currently the Wolf Den Leader for Pack 226 of the Cub Scout of America. He has been married to his wife since 1989 and they have 3 children 16, 10 and 8.

Matthew enjoys skiing, scuba diving riding his bike on the beach and exotic food. He also enjoys coaching children in sports, scouts and life preparation. His family is very active in genealogy and the community.