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BEST SURF SPOTS In California
From the gentle beginner-friendly breaks of Cowell’s Beach in Santa Cruz to the adrenaline-pumping big waves of Mavericks in Half Moon Bay, here are the top ten surf spots that every surfer should visit in California.
10. Trestles (San Onofre State Beach, Orange County) 0:21- 1:48
Coming in at number 10 is Trestles Beach, located in San Clemente, California. This beach is one of the most popular and consistent surf spots in Southern California. It is known for its high-performance waves and attractive natural setting. It also has a wide variety of waves that are fun for all skill levels, booth beginners and pro surfers.

Trestles is known best for its large, breakable surf spot. It is a long right-point break as well as a very fast and powerful wave that breaks over a shallow sand bottom. This wave is great for beginners because it has a gentle takeoff zone and there are lots of places to take off on this wave. Trestles is a really fun surf spot. When the swell starts to come from the west, this spot can get really fun. This wave holds good shape when there are offshore winds, but when the wind is light, it can get super fast and turn into a massive wave that requires good technique to ride well. It is a spot suitable for longboarders and shortboarders.

Trestles is a legendary spot for professional surfing, serving as a venue for major competitions like the WSL Championship Tour and the Rip Curl WSL Finals. Many pro surfers have honed their skills here, surfers like Kelly Slater, Filipe Toledo, Carissa Moore, etc.

Whether you’re a beginner exploring Church or an advanced surfer ripping at Lowers, Trestles is a must-visit spot for any surfer.

9. Pleasure Point 0:32-0:48
At number 9, we have one of California’s historic surf spots— Pleasure Point Beach. It’s a chill spot situated on Santa Cruz’s east end. It is also one of the most vibrant surf destinations along the California Coast.

Pleasure Point, with multiple sections peeling along the point, offers something for every possible kind of waverider— from bodyboarders to shortboarders. This spot has produced a fair share of world-class surfers, the likes of Jay Moriarity and Chris Gallagher,

Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz, California has a variety of waves, including big west swells in the winter and south swells in the summer. It is a rough point break with a reef bottom and occasional left waves. The first peak is usually for shortboarders, while the second peak is usually for long boarders.