California has some of the best surf in the world, including numerous amazing surf spots that cater to beginner surfers. This guide focuses on the top 11 beginner surf spots in California, perfect for those looking to catch their first waves, or if you’ve taken a lesson or two, and are still learning the ropes….
One of the biggest misconceptions about travel is that it’s entirely unaffordable. The same goes for surf trips. However, travel, and surf trips don’t have to cost a fortune. You just have to visit some of the best cheap surfing destinations to make it happen. In fact, if you know where to go, you can take…
Santa Cruz, California, is one of the most important surfing destinations in the United States. Home to Jack O’Neill and the rumored birthplace of the wetsuit, the Santa Cruz surf culture runs deep, all the way back to the late 1800s, when three Hawaiian princes came to Santa Cruz and brought surfing with them. And…
Arrifana is a small beach town located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Last year, Rowan and I spent about 6 weeks living, surfing, and working in Arrifana. In my travels, I’ve only been to a handful of places that I can’t NOT see myself returning to. Arrifana is one of those places. This magical,…
Growing up surfing in California, I feel like I heard this phrase over and over and over again: “don’t go surfing in the rain.” The warning “don’t go surfing for at least three days after it rains” also rings pretty loudly in my memory. As a teenager, I didn’t listen to this warning. The warning…
If you’re considering planning a surf trip to the Algarve, you’re in for a real treat. I recently spent a few months surfing, road tripping, and exploring all over the Algarve. Not only are the waves incredible, but the people are also so kind, the views are absolutely breathtaking, and the air is crisp and…
Pacific Beach is one of the most underrated, yet fun surf spots in San Diego. This gorgeous beach is famous for its long, wide stretch of white sand and warm waters, along with the town’s vibrant nightlife. Pacific Beach has two main sections of surf, one that is steeper and more fun for the shortboarders,…
Huntington Beach, aptly nicknamed “Surf City”, has some of the best waves in California. While the Huntington Beach surf at the pier is the most famous, this epic California surf town has more to offer than epic waves under what was once the historic Ruby’s Diner. Huntington Beach has approximately several miles of surf, stretching…
Are you in the process of deciding where you want to go to college? Well, you definitely should not be deciding where to go to college based on surfing. However…. College is pretty tough, and having easy access to the ocean and some of the best surf in the US, does make it a little…
Portugal has some of the best surfing in the world, for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers alike. I recently spent a few months traveling and surfing all over Portugal, and scouting all the amazing surf spots, including the best beaches for beginner surfers in Portugal. While I’m not a beginner surfer myself, I have spent over…