In 2012, National Geographic named Encinitas as one of the World’s 20 Best Surf Towns – the only Southern California town to make it onto the list. Sure, the city lures many because it’s home to the legendary Swami’s, but it’s not the only place in and around San Diego to catch a wave.
We’ve put together a list for you. Feel free to click on the links to learn more about each spot.
1. Beacon’s Beach – 948 Neptune Ave.
2. D Street – 450 D St. (Between Moonlight Beach and Swami’s)
3. Grandview Beach – 1700 Neptune Ave.
4. Moonlight Beach – 400 B St.
5. Ponto – Carlsbad Blvd.
6. Seaside – 2504 S Coast Hwy 101
7. Swami’s – 1298 S Coast Hwy 101
8. Cardiff Reef/Suckouts – In front of the river mouth that leads into the San Elijo Lagoon
9. Pipes – San Elijo State Beach
10. Tabletops – South of Suckouts
11. Tamarack – At the foot of Tamarack Avenue
12. Outlet – Near the North Island Naval Air Base
12. Outlet – Near the North Island Naval Air Base
14. IB Pier – 10 Evergreen Ave.
15. La Jolla Shores Beach – Camino del Oro
16. Windansea Beach – Below Neptune Pl.
17. Scripps Pier – Adjacent to UCSD Scripps Institution of Oceanography
18. Ocean Beach Pier – 5078 Niagara Ave.
19. Oceanside Pier – The Strand N.
20. Tourmaline Surfing Park – 600 Tourmaline St.
21. Pacific Beach Boardwalk – End of the boardwalk at 974 Thomas Ave.
22. Law Street – 601 – 671 Ocean Blvd.
23. Sunset Cliffs – Sunset Cliffs Blvd, South till the end
24. Trestles – San Onofre State Beach
25. Cottons – North of upper Trestles
26. Old Man’s – The southern end of San Onofre State Beach
27. Black’s Beach – Southwest of Torrey Pines Gliderport