Top Surfing Spots

This classic La Jolla reef break solidified its place in wave history in 1937, when surfing pioneer Woody Brown first rode here. Since then, 这个著名的海浪已经成为圣地亚哥县最著名的海浪之一, and even appeared in Andy Warhol’s 1967 film, San Diego Surf. Windansea海浪可能相当大(从2英尺到10英尺不等)，而且情况往往难以预测. 由于它的难度，以及它的竞争氛围，它最适合熟练的冲浪者. Beginners may feel more comfortable at the calmer La Jolla Shores.

Part of Swami’s State Marine Conservation Area, this classic right point break in Encinitas (honored as one of the World’s 20 Best Surf Towns by National Geographic) gets its name from the golden, lotus-shaped towers of the Self-Realization Fellowship high on the bluffs. Swami’s is most suitable for intermediate skill levels and up. 联谊场地提供了一个很好的视角，可以看到下面的海浪, plus the gardens are positively gorgeous. 沿着101号高速公路巡游穿过小镇，体验一下这个以冲浪为中心的社区，你会发现冲浪商店, cafés, yoga studios, and record stores.

以圣马特奥河上的铁路桥命名的一系列断裂点, Trestles proves that when it comes to waves, size isn’t everything. To get here you have to hike from the San Onofre State Beach parking lot, and you’ll be glad you did. 这里的海浪是你在任何地方都能找到的最美丽的海浪，有些人声称这是大陆上最好的海浪. 新手应该呆在岸上，通过观察高手来学习, who are typically found at Lower Trestles, 或者沿着靠近上栈桥的州立海滩寻找更柔和的舒展.

The Wedge should have been named “The Beast.” After all, Newport Beach世界著名的冲浪和冲浪浪潮是绝对的动物. 它是在南方波涛汹涌时形成的，波浪从岩石防波堤上折射出来, then slam into a second incoming wave, 导致30英尺高的突变波最好在安全的岸边观察. Happily, though, 在纽波特海滩长达8英里的海岸线上，任何冲浪者(或身体冲浪者)都有很多其他的选择. Despite its world-class credentials, this Orange County town offers a rather a mellow, welcoming vibe. Indeed, Echo Beach这是一部2009年的纪录片，讲述了纽波特海滩上世纪80年代的冲浪文化 TK Burgers (as in “The Kind”), across from the Newport Pier; you can watch it while enjoying a classic traditional SoCal charbroiled burger. If you need a lesson first, check out local spots like Endless Sun Surf School, Newport Beach Surfing Lessons, or Newport Surf Camp. And certainly, you’ll need some gear. A few blocks north of the pier, visit The Frog House, Newport’s quintessential surf shop, which is chock-a-block with used surfboards, body boards, wetsuits, and surfing DVDs.

No surfing road trip would be complete without a stop in Surf City USA. The pier at Huntington State Beach 也许是南加州最神圣的冲浪圣地，因为它的血统可以追溯到一个世纪前的传奇人物杜克·卡哈纳莫库和乔治·弗里斯. 看看大事记和吉尼斯世界纪录最大的冲浪板 International Surfing Museum. As the site of the Vans US Open of Surfing, Huntington Beach remains a hub for American surfing. Depending on the day, 即使是初学者也能在安迪·艾恩斯和凯利·斯莱特等冠军获胜的地方冲浪. 在太平洋海岸高速公路的东侧，你会发现一对冲浪超市: Jack’s Surfboards (around since 1957) and Huntington Surf & Sport.

If you need evidence of Surfrider Beach’s significance, consider the fact that this right cobblestone point break at Malibu Lagoon State Beach was honored as the first World Surfing Reserve by the Save the Waves Coalition. It’s no wonder. The waves are virtually perfect, the likes of Miki (Da Cat) Dora surfed here, 《bbin游戏官网》在冲浪运动进入主流文化的过程中发挥了关键作用(谢谢, Gidget). 冲浪者并不适合初学者——新手应该在海滩上观看——但这是一个值得向往的海浪.

被称为“海岸女王”，被冲浪历史学家马特·沃肖描述为“美国黄金标准的切入点”,” Rincon straddles the border of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, which are both filled with surf-loving communities. The waves are so good during winter swells that Surfline.网站总结道:“有些景点无可否认地证明了bbin游戏官网的造物主是一个冲浪者.” If you’re driving on U.S. 101 and see a crowded line-up, 停下来观看动作(这是初学者体验休息的最佳方式). And in Carpinteria, Rincon Designs (659 Linden Ave.; 805-684-2413) is worth a stop for its branded clothing and surfboards crafted by master shaper Matt Moore.

A classic beach town needs a classic wave and in Pismo Beach，你会发现地标性码头两侧都有出色的冲浪活动. 很多时候，这里的海浪适合初学者，但质量也足够高，可以举办世界冲浪联盟资格赛 SLOCal Open at Pismo Beach early in the year. (Ed. 注:自2023年12月起，大苏尔1号高速公路部分北行路段将关闭. See this page for details.) 

The cliffs overlooking this Santa Cruz spot, 以曾经沿着海岸线隆隆作响的蒸汽船命名, 形成一个天然的圆形剧场，以捕捉下面四个崩溃上的所有动作. 除非你有高超的技术否则你还是站在悬崖上看吧，那里 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum commemorates local surf history. (The sport debuted on the U.S. 1885年，三位夏威夷王子在当地的红木板上乘风破浪.) Try a lesson with Surf School Santa Cruz该公司在更舒适的快乐点(Pleasure Point)或考威尔海滩(Cowell’s Beach)开设团体和私人课程.

Mavericks in Half Moon Bay 它可能是大陆上最著名的海浪，它的名声是真的吗. Celebrated in books, documentaries, and the feature film Chasing Mavericks条件合适时，这里的海浪可以高达80英尺. (In other words, do not attempt to surf here). 大浪偶像杰夫·克拉克开创了小牛队(以他的名字命名) dog) and you’ll find hoodies and other cool gear at his Mavericks Surf Company.