Surfing

With its endless sunshine, temperate water, and magnificent breaks, San Diego [1] offers some of the best surfing in California. You can surf year-round down here, though San Diego is not the South Pacific and wet suits can be a good idea in winter.

If you’re already an experienced surfer, head straight for San Diego’s best breaks. [2] If you’re looking to paddle out for your first time, check into one of these surf schools [3].

Most of the surf schools, including Surfari and Surf Diva, rent and sell boards, leashes, wetsuits, and board care equipment—everything you need for your first surf set-up, and repair and replacement equipment if you’re an expert.