California Surfing Travel Guide

Other Guides for California

Top Surfing Destinations In California

Travel Guides In California

Pacific Coast Surfing States/Provinces

Beach Travel Destinations

Lone surfer at Half Moon Bay, California

Half Moon Bay (Kim Steele/Digital Vision/Getty)

Ask a Question

Do you have a travel question about this destination or can you provide a tip to a fellow traveler?

Join the discussion with Away.com's in-house experts in our travel Q&A.

12 Questions | 10 Answers

When I saw young I visited an underground mall that had many shops. It was two or three levels of stores below ground, and I was amazed at how large the underground mall was. It was faily new in the late 60's. Would anyone know where such a mall might be found in California?
Know the answer? Answer this question
My husband is working in Los Angeles and I'm in Chicago. I'm flying out in a couple weeks to see him and he is going to be busy and I want to see as much as I can while I'm there. I will be there for 5 days. I never been there and this gives me a chance to see Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. How is Catalina and how far is it for Los Angeles?
Read 1 answer or Answer this question
My wife, my two daughters (9 and 12), and I will travel to Los Angeles during the Thanksgiving week. We'll arrive to Los Angeles and we'll return from San Francisco a week after. I'm looking for books about things to do in California, and I found thousands of them. May you recommend a site or book to recommend how to know and to enjoy (with kids) this week? Our idea is to rent a car in Los Angeles and know the near important places before to go to San Francisco. Any recommendation would be welcome. Thanks in advance.
Read 1 answer or Answer this question
Read all questions and answers »

Photos

Photo Galleries

California: The Otter Bar Lodge Kayak School

Screensavers

California Travel

Feature Articles

The Lip Comes Down
outside
Wipe out trying to bodysurf the Newport Wedge and you'll burst an eardrum, yank out a shoulder, or snap a few ribs. Daniel Duane tackles the mean blue beast and meets the elite riders who court her lash.
Surf & Destroy
outside
Can a monster swell be tracked down and hunted like some great beast? That's the mad mission of the $3 million Billabong Odyssey, surfing's rapid-response quest to find and ride the biggest wave in history?
Epic: The Dawn of Expedition Surfing
outside
The Original Ride
outside
A Guide to Surfing's Hallowed Hot Spots
Top Ten Surfing Destinations
From classic longboard waves to get-tubed-every-time surf spots, we bring you ten timeless surf locales.

More California Surfing Feature Articles (14) »

See All Feature Articles on California »

Gear

Check Out My Wood!
outside
How a carpentry-challenged nonsurfer built a classic wooden longboard with his own kook hands.
Women's Surfing
outside
Surfing
outside
Get dialed for summer's coolest sport
Complete Gear Archives: Surfing
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things surfing.
Women’s Beach Gear Essentials
outside

More (16) »

Fitness

Icons
outside
Fittest Real Athletes – Kyle Daniels
outside
Win
outside
Wellness 2009
The Move
outside
Catch a wave with tips from pro surfer Damien Hobgood
Fit to Surf
outside

More (1) »

Attractions

Silver Strand State Beach

Good For Surfing

Coronado
5000 Highway 75
San Diego, California

Description: Silver Strand State Beach is a popular spot for camping, swimming, surfing, boating, water-skiing, fishing, and picnicking. There are 130 campsites and fire rings for cookouts.... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Stinson Beach

Good For Surfing

located on Highway One, 20 miles from San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Description: Get the best surf in the spring and fall. Because the size, direction, and shape of the swells... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Ocean Beach

Good For Surfing

1950 Abbott Street
San Diego, California

Description: Ocean Beach is a beachfront neighborhood located on the California Coast near San Diego, known for its eclectic assortment of antique stores, bars, restaurants, and various other attractions. ... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended