Basics Before You Start Your Surfing Lessons

Reservations are recommended for scheduling surf lessons although it is possible to find a willing instructor just about any day of the week. Before deciding on a surf instructor, talk to them and ask about their training methods and experience to make sure that they're qualified to teach safely and correctly. Sayulita has several places near the beach that offer inclusive surf lesson packages with board rentals and rash guards.

Today, the surf breaks and tall waves of Sayulita continue to live up to their excellent reputation for surfers, whether beginning or advanced, enticing them to its shores from all over the world.

Anaheim, California, is home to the happiest place on Earth. This slogan is attributed to the wonders of Disneyland, and tourists who visit Anaheim know about the countless other attractions that make this city uniquely appealing. However, for many of the locals, true happiness can only be found on the beach.

Surfing is almost an addiction, and those who discover it often find that there is no turning back. True surfers will get up at dawn, hitting the waves at 6 AM before work and planning weekends around the best surfing spots. While such fanatics have usually already scouted and tried all the popular surfing breaks in Southern California, guests may have a harder time knowing where to start.

Anaheim itself does not have any direct access to the coast. However, this thriving tourist getaway is a short distance from many prominent beaches in the area. To give this classic Californian pastime a try, consider these four surfing spots during a trip to Anaheim.

1. Huntington Beach. When it comes to surfing, there is never a better place to start than Huntington Beach. In fact, the sport is so popular here that the beach is actually known as Surf City USA. This beach is perfectly tailored for surf culture and has numerous surf shops near the coast to support surfers of all skill levels. Novices can enjoy surf lessons while experts flock to Huntington Beach every July for the U.S. Open of surfing. Off the beach, guests can learn more about the sport and its distinctive history at the International Surfing Museum or the Surfers' Hall of Fame. There is even a Surfing Walk of Fame to commemorate the best of the sport.

Huntington Beach is about 20 miles from Anaheim, making it easily accessible for a day trip. The beach stretches for 3.5 miles and features the longest concrete pier for public use in California. While it is a surfing hot spot, the beach is popular for many other reasons as well. There are often concerts on the sand, and the city nearby has numerous shops and restaurants. All in all, Huntington Beach is a great choice for a day on the water while visiting Anaheim.

2. Seal Beach. While many of the beaches near Anaheim are bustling with crowds, Seal Beach is a bit quieter. This beach is much less developed for tourism than other coastal areas, making the beach quainter. In all, Seal Beach is also much smaller with only one mile of coastline to enjoy, but the water is still a great place to give surfing a try. This quieter atmosphere makes Seal Beach especially popular with locals, and avid surfers enjoy the waves best with a south swell.