Suggestions for Surf Spot near Santa Cruz

Annie S. • August 5, 2012Walk the west cliff, beautiful view, dream houses, lighthouses, secluded beaches, if your lucky there will be big waves because it's a great place to surf gaze...

USA TODAY • August 17, 2012Credit for stand-up paddle boarding here goes to local supermodel Marisa Miller who has her own line of boards. Perfect place for getting out on the water and some surf is easy enough for beginners.

Threedukes • August 15, 2016Great spot to learn to surf, or relax in the water. When surf is raging at the lighthouse, it can be calm here. But beware of crowds.

Nico P. • January 7, 2013"In low tide, hunt for sea stars, anemones. Watch for snowy egrets in the surf, pelicans atop the arch. In winter a eucalyptus grove in the park is home to monarch butterflies." http://buff.ly/VL0pCo

Angel J. • February 26, 2013Cute museum in the lighthouse. Also, a great view to watch surfers.

Donna N. • June 19, 2012the pleasure point project is really coming along! New walking paths, new fencing and new plantings!

Marek M. • October 1, 2014Some people prefer the Atlantic coast because it is more pleasant and accommodating but I love the moody, rough Pacific.

CJ L. • August 17, 2011A little bit easier surf than the point and hook and usually a lot more mellow surfers.

Jim S. • April 2, 2011When the the sand bar is good, surfing here is awesome. Catching it when it isn't crowded can be tricky.

David C. • March 16, 2021Surf and sun.

NIC S. • October 26, 2012Check in with Magic Mike and Tyrone Security Pups in Training at this years 2012 Coldwater Classic. Magic Mike has more moves than anaconda, Tyrone smile that melts penitentiary steel!

Camilia • August 21, 2022Beautiful day!!!!!

John D. • July 29, 2013Had an awesome lesson. Fantastic fun and great instructors. Thanks guys, I'm hooked.

Athonia C. • November 5, 2016These are south facing beaches. Sunset is not over the sea until October here. Pedestrians, please stay right on the path so that bikes can pass. Both are allowed on the sidewalk. Best surf 🏄 in CA!

Athonia C. • March 4, 2013Watch surfers in action in the mornings. Check out the surf museum under the lighthouse too!

Nick A. • February 20, 2010Absolutely beautiful hotel right on the ocean, get a cloud level room! Add private surf lessons to your package! Great event space and the Aquarius restaurant us awesome!

Kimberly A. • September 14, 2013Downtown Santa Cruz has a lot of great surf shops. This is where I like to find my bikinis every year......

Kimberly A. • September 14, 2013Great sculpture dedicated to surf city Santa Cruz

Bills W. • January 9, 2013Professional skateboarder Rodney Mullen "The Mutt" from the Bones Brigade does a Swatch demo at Bill's Wheels Skateshop at the Crestview Center in Watsonville mid 80's.

Degree Men • October 11, 2011Santa Cruz may be teaming with amazing surf shops this one in particular truly embodies the Nor-Cal spirit by carrying more locally made surfing products than any other store in the world.

cristina f. • August 27, 2011Love the clothing selections here!!!

Hai L. • June 11, 2017Lots of cool surfing and outdoor gears. You can tell the owner spent a lot of time sourcing the unique and high quality inventories here.

Brendan W. • May 21, 2013Great place for working on surf days and usually has chatty beach-hipster babes. Great coffee.

Tara M. • December 6, 2011Best Surf Shop in all of Santa Cruz. Great customer service and atmosphere.

EDR • August 14, 2016Great spot for surfing, chilled town.