These days, Laguna Beach may be best known for the TV show filmed there, but Laguna Beach has been a popular surfing spot for years. The main beach is on the small side, which offers guests a more intimate experience on the water. Beyond that, the rest of Laguna Beach has unique inlets and unexpected patches of sand. This makes Laguna Beach a great place to explore, and the rocky inlets provide some great opportunities to surf. Some of the most common spots include Agate, St. Ann's, Rockpile and Thalia Street. There are also opportunities for surf lessons available for those who may not be familiar with the sport.
Laguna Beach is 27 miles from Anaheim, which makes it accessible for a day trip. Although the area is popular, it still retains its low-key vibe, and the nearby town has a strong connection with the arts. Over the summer, Laguna Beach is home to a number of art festivals. The secluded beaches and coves are also well suited for walking, tide pooling, diving and more. There is also plenty of trendy shopping, upscale eating and other amenities to enjoy while visiting Laguna Beach.
While many guests take a day to frolic on the sands while visiting Anaheim, few understand the real appeal of the water. For many people in California, the beach is not simply an attraction. Rather, it is a way of life. Discover it for yourself on your next trip to Anaheim.
Surfing is and extremely fun and healthy activity that just about anybody can enjoy. However, if you're a beginner, the learning to surf can present a challenge. This is especially true if you don't learn at the right spots. Fortunately, San Diego County has plenty of beaches suited for beginners, as well as rental shops, surf lessons-camps, and even warm water in late summer-early fall. San Diego also has a lot of other recreational activities.
When learning to surf it's extremely important to choose the right location. The learning curve can be steep enough, so gentle waves are mandatory for the learning process. They are also just plain safer, you want to leave the harder breaking waves to the more advanced surfers. This is important because even after your lessons since you want to spend a lot of time in the water practicing. Some beginner surf spots that come to mind are La Jolla Shores, Tourmaline, and San Onofre. It is highly recommended that you take a lesson from a professional instructor. Not only will the instructor show you proper technique, but will also show you proper etiquette and will have the right surfboard (and wetsuit if needed) for you to learn on. Professional instructors also know what beach to go to, as well as the right time to go.
Better than just lessons are the all surf camps on the coast of San Diego County. These usually range from one full day to a full week of instruction. Surf camps are best for a learning Blitz before your start to head out on your own. They will definitely shorten the learning curve for you.
Some Popular Surf Camps
- Pacific Surf School - Mission Beach
- Surf Diva Surf School - La Jolla
- SoCal Surf School - Oceanside
- SoCal Surf Lessons - Carlsbad
Odysseys have a reputation for a fun and friendly atmosphere and is located on Kuta Beach.
