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Question, if you are new to surfing, where to do you go in Southern California without the threat of bullying by locals?

magic_beans 11y ago
Manhattan beach is pretty low-key.
myared 11y ago
Almost anywhere in San Diego.
myared 11y ago
Almost anywhere in San Diego.
matwood 11y ago
Also, learn surfing etiquette first. Sit on the beach and really watch what is going on. Waves are typically surfed a single person at a time, so there is an entire unsaid process going on out in the water. Experienced surfers can never meet, yet get along in the water without ever speaking. While some of the process is a bit of peacocking it is mainly being in the best spot for the wave. Rule 1, don't get in the way.
jmspring 11y ago
I never had problems at San Onofre, but it's been a few years since I spent any time there (used to drive down the coast for meetings and would stop in). This site seems to have some decent notes: http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Southern-California.html http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Southern-California... One thought - if you are a beginner or just starting out, don't paddle in with where the crowds are if you can help it. Find a spot a bit away that has waves suitable for the type of surfing you are trying (long board, short board). A long board will let you catch smaller (even junkier) waves easier.
rcurry 11y ago
I've surfed a lot of the spots around SoCal and never had a problem with any kind of aggression. There are plenty of guides to surfing etiquette out on the 'net and if you read them and take the lessons to heart, the odds of you having a real problem with anyone (at least here in SoCal) are slim to none. Basically, don't be a kook - be respectful and friendly, and you'll find the surfing community out here is a lot more welcoming than you might think.
kin 11y ago
Bullying by locals doesn't really happen and if you've experienced it, it's most likely a safety issue or you're violating some surfing etiquette. Head over to Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/surfing/wiki/index https://www.reddit.com/r/surfing/wiki/index for their detailed beginner's guide.
robotresearcher 11y ago
Go with a friend who knows the ropes. They'll take you to the right spot. I started at Sunset, just up from Santa Monica. With an experienced buddy. Good times.
leroy_masochist 11y ago
Military installations, if you can get on one. Trestles being the best example. Although that is not a beginner spot.

magic_beans 11y ago

Manhattan beach is pretty low-key.

myared 11y ago

Almost anywhere in San Diego.

myared 11y ago

Almost anywhere in San Diego.

matwood 11y ago

Also, learn surfing etiquette first. Sit on the beach and really watch what is going on. Waves are typically surfed a single person at a time, so there is an entire unsaid process going on out in the water. Experienced surfers can never meet, yet get along in the water without ever speaking. While some of the process is a bit of peacocking it is mainly being in the best spot for the wave. Rule 1, don't get in the way.

jmspring 11y ago

I never had problems at San Onofre, but it's been a few years since I spent any time there (used to drive down the coast for meetings and would stop in). This site seems to have some decent notes: http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Southern-California.html http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Southern-California... One thought - if you are a beginner or just starting out, don't paddle in with where the crowds are if you can help it. Find a spot a bit away that has waves suitable for the type of surfing you are trying (long board, short board). A long board will let you catch smaller (even junkier) waves easier.

rcurry 11y ago

I've surfed a lot of the spots around SoCal and never had a problem with any kind of aggression. There are plenty of guides to surfing etiquette out on the 'net and if you read them and take the lessons to heart, the odds of you having a real problem with anyone (at least here in SoCal) are slim to none. Basically, don't be a kook - be respectful and friendly, and you'll find the surfing community out here is a lot more welcoming than you might think.

kin 11y ago

Bullying by locals doesn't really happen and if you've experienced it, it's most likely a safety issue or you're violating some surfing etiquette. Head over to Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/surfing/wiki/index https://www.reddit.com/r/surfing/wiki/index for their detailed beginner's guide.

robotresearcher 11y ago

Go with a friend who knows the ropes. They'll take you to the right spot. I started at Sunset, just up from Santa Monica. With an experienced buddy. Good times.

leroy_masochist 11y ago

Military installations, if you can get on one. Trestles being the best example. Although that is not a beginner spot.