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The Surfing Bog’s Top 10 So. Cal. Surf Spots
The Surfing Blog list of the top 10 Locals are pretty friendly if you know
Southern California Surfing spots is what you’re doing, so no problem
below. Southern California is home of there. Like most surf spots in South-
some of the greatest and most surfed ern California, your best bet to beat
spots in the mainland USA. the crazy crowds (especially during
10. Malibu - a world-class right the summer months) is to get there
point break in Los Angeles County. really early. Morning sessions are
This is one of the longest waves ideal here.
around, equipped with several points 8. D-Street - located in Encinitas
of take-off that get a little punchier as just north of Swamis in San Diego
you move further north. The biggest County. This sandy beach break is full
downside is the crowd, both in size of both lefts and rights and packed
and in lack of experience of some full of people and fun, especially
of the surfers who frequent Malibu. in the summer time. People at this
There is little wave etiquette out in spot usually know how to surf so the
the surf, so beware. crowds aren’t too frustrating.
9. 56th Street Newport Beach - on
a good day, is one of the best waves
Newport has to offer. There are other
nearby streets that also have some
great breaks including 36th and 40th.
