Archive for the ‘California’ Category

Dec 15 2009

Top Ten Places to Learn to Surf on The West Coast

Posted by Tim at 7:00 am on December 15th, 2009 to California, Surf Trips, Top 10 List.

Surfing on the West Coast of North America goes way back in time. Nowadays everyone on this stretch of coastline seems to be a surfer, or at least know a few. For those of us who are out surfing everyday, we know the thrill that comes from it and the sport really becomes a significant [...]

My coastal playground for surfing runs alongside a peninsula stretching from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. From north to south, here’s a tour.

Fort Point is a punchy left, the only left point break I know of in the Bay Area, so being a goofy-foot I’d love to try it someday. But right now it’s above [...]

Aug 24 2009

The Surfing Blog is making lists, and to start it off, what better than the best Southern California surf spots? Southern California is home of some of the greatest and most surfed spots in the mainland USA.Southern California is home of some of the greatest and most surfed spots in the mainland USA. Growing [...]

Aug 17 2009

Point Mugu Surf Contest: Press Conference

Posted by Tim at 5:20 am on August 17th, 2009 to California, News & Events.

This past Thursday I attended a press conference for the 2009 Point Mugu Surf Contest Presented by Quiksilver. The press conference was held right outside the Ventura County Naval Base, which happens to sit right on one of the best waves in Southern California, Point Mugu. The public is not allowed to surf Point Mugu [...]

Aug 4 2009

Surfing and Camping: San Onofre State Beach

Posted by Tyler at 10:35 am on August 4th, 2009 to California, San Onofre, Surf Accessories, Surf Trips.

Even though it is not that far from my house, I have camped several times at San Onofre and had a blast every time.  It is located just south of San Clemente on Basilone Road on I-5.  During season it is $25 and non-season is $20 per night.  Make reservations and check this place as well [...]