Maps and articles about the surfing destinations in California. Learn about top surf spots, surfing museums, our lost surfing breaks, and more.
California is known for surfing and for good reason. It has some of the best surfing areas in the country. Our surfing breaks are varied with some that are perfect for beginners and longboarders and others that are for experts only. One of the infamous waves of California is pretty much insane. We have been […]
Southern California is known for many things, but consistent sunshine (think Endless Summer) and reliable surf breaks stand out above the rest. Surfing is a rite of passage for kids who grow up in Socal. Those who visit the beaches of Southern California need to know where to take their boards to. We wanted to […]
Surfing is big in California to say the least. It’s a way of life for many and a spectator sport for others. Up and down the coast there are worthy surf spots, not just in Southern California (even though they have the best-known breaks). Central and Northern California have several surfing beaches that rival the south, […]
Sign near the gate at Hollister Ranch Over time California has lost access to some of its surf breaks. In most cases it’s because of private land ownership, state park rules, and the worst of all, localism. Technically all of these are still open if you can get to them, but they are difficult now. […]
Inside the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum California has several museums dedicated to the sport of surfing. It seems like surfing has been huge here forever. Some Southern California cities claim to be the birthplace of surfing in the state, but no matter where it started, this state has surf blood running through its veins. Even […]
There’s nothing like surfing in sunny Southern California. The sand, the sea, the warmth and the legendary beaches make for an amazing surfing experience. For the most part, the regular Southern California surfers are a friendly and welcoming bunch as long as you practice a little etiquette. You’ll find surfers at almost every beach in […]
San Diego has the warmest water and several of the best surfing breaks on the California Coast. From the pier in Imperial Beach to the pier in Oceanside there are diverse breaks that can be surfed year-round. The city of San Diego has some of the finest surf spots and also has two piers where […]
California is a surfer’s paradise, and for good reason. Between our laid back surfer culture and our beautiful beaches, we’ve got the perfect environment for catching a wave. But not all breaks are created equal, and some beaches are definitely better than others for learning to surf. If you’re a novice and want to get […]
The Palos Verdes Peninsula isn’t known for it’s surfing outside of local circles and there is a reason for that. It’s called “localism” and this area has a severe case of this disease. With a location between Los Angeles and Long Beach, and possessing some excellent breaks, you’d think this place would be better known. […]
The GoofBoard is a balance board designed for surfers and other board sports, such as paddle boarding. But unlike most other balance products on the market, it rides rail-to-rail, producing a motion similar to the surfing experience. The board comes in two styles, Classic (reviewed here) and Freestyle. First off, the design and construction quality is […]
