Surfing the California Coast

Want to go surfing in California? There are many places that a person can go and they are just a drive apart from each other.  These beaches are some of the very well known in the surfing world.  All someone has to have is a map and gas for the car.  On the coast of California there is about thousand miles of surfing beaches to go to.

One of the first of the beaches along the coast has mild to gentle waves that most can ride.  This beach is called Capistrano Beach that is near Dana Harbor.  Another of the many beaches is called Dana Point-Doheny Beach.  This one has mild waves that people has to have some experience to ride these.  The biggest of these beaches is called Los Angeles-Dockweiler Beach that has lots of coast to surf.  Yet another of these is Newport Beach that is famous for the wedge surfing and one of the most challenging to date.

There are so many to pick from that it is hard to name all of the beaches.  If the person does not know how to surf it is best to leave the real waves to the pros.  But if someone wants to learn there are many places on the beaches to teach it to anyone.  A new surfer needs to start with a body board to get the hang of the waves. 

It really takes skills to navigate the water so don’t go into the water lightly, make sure that the person knows what they are doing.  It is really dangerous to surf if someone does not know how to do it.  The reason for this is that the waves can get as high as twelve feet and can drown a person in a minute. Have fun surfing!

Exploring the California Coastline

Whether you are driving, hiking, or on a cruise, exploring the California coastline offers beauty, dining, entertainment, and history. You can drive along most of the coast on Highway 1, which runs from San Luis Obispo to Monterey alongside the coast. (Traveling south to north is the safest route because you are always in the inside lane!) The California Coastal Trail allows hikers an amazing vantage point of the coast and the opportunity to witness wildlife firsthand. Cruising is a third option of travel to enjoy the breathtaking scenery and wildlife of the California coastline. However you may get there, the California Coastline has something for everyone.


Of course, there are always the beaches. From the popular, crowded locales to private, more intimate spots, the California coastline has beaches galore. Carlsbad in southern California features seven miles of beaches, known especially for excellent surfing.



For the family, Carlsbad features LEGOLAND® California, the SEALIFE Aquarium, and the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. Four areas comprise the Central Coast—the Channel Islands, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Bay.

The Channel Islands are rugged yet refined, offering vineyards and fine dining. Santa Barbara has beautiful beaches and offers a taste of Europe along with many world-renowned vineyards. San Luis Obispo is home to the famous Hearst Castle and is filled with history. Monterey Bay features Big Sur, Carmel, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Santa Cruz.

You won’t want to miss the cities on the California coastline. The San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and Sea World San Diego are must-sees for the family. The fabulous San Diego beaches, where the climate is always right, are great for everyone. San Francisco is home to the Golden Gate Bridge and the Big Basin Giant Redwoods. Exploring the California coastline is an undertaking of giant proportions, but one well worth it.

Andy Irons RIP

Three-time world champ passes away; surfing world in shock

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Kauai's favorite son and immensely popular three-time world champ Andy Irons just passed away this morning in a Dallas hotel room, reportedly from Dengue Fever. He was 32.

Irons missed his R1 and R2 heats at the Rip Curl Pro Search Puerto Rico earlier this week due to illness. According to a source close to the family, after leaving PR with a serious fever and dehydrated, he was unable to board his plane to Kauai in Dallas, and was found dead in his hotel room this morning.



He leaves behind a pregnant wife, Lyndie, as well as brother Bruce and his parents.

As noted by the ASP, Irons, who began his career with the elite ASP World Tour in 1998, went on to collect 20 elite tour victories, four Triple Crown of Surfing Titles, three consecutive ASP World Titles and change the sport forever with his unparalleled ability and comprehensive approach to surfing.


At this time the family thanks his friends and fans for their support, and asks that the community respect its privacy. The family also asks to not be contacted so their focus can remain on one another during this time of profound loss.

Here is the official Irons Family Statement: "The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss today with the news that Hawaii's Andy Irons has died. Andy was a beloved husband, and a true champion."

"The surfers today lost a brother," says ASP CEO Brodie Carr. "We all lost one of our fellow tribesmen and one of our family we've been traveling with for many years, we lost a world champion; we lost a friend. It's extremely difficult and sad day for all of us."



Wednesday is an official day off competition to pay respect to Andy.

Our hearts and sympathies go out to the Irons' family and friends. Check back for more as the story develops, and please leave condolences below.

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