Five best spots to surf in Los Angeles

Surfing in Los Angeles is a popular activity enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. While there are dozens of great surf spots located throughout L.A. county, I’ve composed a list of what I believe to be are the top five.

1.   El Porto – Located in Manhattan Beach, this place is ideal for individuals that are just beginning to surf.  If you are new to surfing, consider taking surf lessons in Manhattan Beach since you will not only learn the techniques of surfing, you will also be fully enthralled in the surfing lifestyle.

2.    Zuma – To the north of Mailbu is Zuma Beach, which offers perfect waves for both beginning and advanced surfers. The water can get pretty cold during the winter season so it’s best to wear a wetsuit during these months. A little fun fact: Zuma beach is where they filmed the hit TV show, Baywatch!

3.     Venice Beach – Probably one of the most popular beaches in L.A. is Venice Beach. Not only can you find great waves here, you can enjoy the beautiful boardwalk, go rollerblading, or ride a bike. This is a major tourist spot so expect a bit of a crowd in the ocean. 

4.     Topanga Point – Its rocky and sandy terrain makes this spot popular among experienced surfers. Expect to see consistent, sizeable waves throughout the year.

5.     Hermosa Beach – Perhaps one of Los Angeles’ trendiest beaches is Hermosa Beach. This place offers some of the best waves year around. The water can get colder than what is normally expected in California, so make sure to wear a wetsuit during the fall and winter seasons.

International Surfing Day in California

Californians can now officially call June 20th International Surfing Day. The California Assembly approved House Resolution No. 30 this past Monday to make June 20th an annual summer surf holiday. In the spirit of this announcement, the Chief Executive of Surfrider Foundation, Jim Moriatry wrote an official “sick note” for Californians to use to take the day off work. Although it’s ultimately up to your boss to decide whether International Surfing Day is a legitimate excuse to take the day off and hit the beach, the official-looking note is worth a try.

International Surfing Day is not all fun and games. The day is primarily intended to “raise awareness about the need to protect our oceans, waves and beaches,” according to the Surfrider press release. In order to celebrate California’s rich history when it comes to surfing, there are numerous International Surf Day events taking place across the state. Surfing lessons for beginners and children, beach yoga, and beach cleanups are among some of the activities planned to celebrate this nifty holiday.

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Surfing in Los Angeles

While there are countless things to do in Los Angeles and the large sprawling, surrounding area, it's geography sets it apart from many other major cities.  Namely these are 1- the hilly terrain and 2- it's beaches.  But unlike the east coast, the west coast is known for its surf-friendly beaches.  This makes Los Angeles a highly popular area for surfing, and perfect place to find valuable surfing lessons!