Best place to surf in southern california?

Question

looking for a beach in the LA-san diego area thats not too crowded and good for learning how to surf!

Answer 1

just surf on a weekday and check surf reports in southern cali because you never really know whats good unless u do ur research

Answer 2

Best place to learn? Doheny in Dana Point. I live in Orange County, so I can't say much for LA and SD, but when I am teaching someone how to surf I always take them to Doheny. The waves are small 90% of the time and really slow. This helps because then they aren't pounding on your head when you are trying to paddle out, or when you are trying to catch a wave.

But wherever you end up going, definitely go during the week. There are five times as many people at the beach on the weekends. Find a place that is a slow, small wave so you don't get frustrated just trying to fight the waves the whole time. Good luck!

Answer 3

Try Faria beach in Ventura, CA.  Good spot for beginners and longboarders. Waves break in shallow water (4 to 5 ft deep) Spot Gets better with more tide, the point can be rocky during low tide so be careful. They do rent surfboards and wetsuits.

Answer 4

Oh I can't remember the name it's in Ventura County, I think it's like Mongo's cove ask the locals.

Answer 5

Venice Beach

Answer 6

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