Thats Awesome! Thanks. I've been surfing santa cruz my whole life. It's an amazing place with so many great, consistent breaks. Good luck!

Thanks for the comment. I goofed on a few facts like I went from west coast to east coast, I misnamed a beach...lol. but the surf stuff is good. Thanks for the comment. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks! Amazing place to surf. From beginner to advanced. 🙂

That's awesome! I too was lucky to talk with him a few times. Great memories, thanks for sharing. Awesome you got to surf with him!

Thank you 😊

Thank you 🙂

Hey Johnny! Thank you. That's a great time of year to surf. I personally like SC the best. Down south is super fun and I go a few times a year. My favorite spots down south is Doheny, swamis, and of course surf rider Beach (malibu). SC has the most amount of surfing options in such a small area, that is consistently good. The options are vast. From Cowells; one of the best places to learn how to surf to Steamer Lane and everything in between. Going early is your best bet, later in the day it can get busy. My favorite spots in SC and would be great for you is 38ths or now called Jack's (located in front of the green house which was Jack's). Capitola, privates... either way, SC or down south you'll have a blast! Hope you have a great trip!

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle thanks! Super helpful. Keep up the great work.

He was so kind and friendly; he had zero ego. I do the Jay race when I can in honor of him. He was one of a kind. It didn't matter if you were an out of towner or local; he treated everyone the same. Just a rad guy I always looked up too.

You'll love Santa Cruz! Have an awesome trip. A fun, unique place to have dinner is The Shadowbrook in Capitola.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Thanks, we’ll check it for sure…

I believe there is, but I've never surfed it. It's more of a short board wave, I think.

Santa Cruz and most anywhere on the California coast are no Drone zones. You can download free maps showing where you can and cannot fly. If your looking to get your Part 107 check out my channel; I did a video on how to get it.

Dang! Some informative guide. Lol. You're right I miss spoke. Oops.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Us Santa Cruz locals appreciate your interest in showcasing our great city.

@@BCBlue I've got a little vacation spot in the area. To me Santa Cruz is paradise. Full of good vibes.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I love Santa Cruz too. Am new to the sport but haven't met any aggros yet and generally people are friendly.. especially around the harbor.

Right on!

Privates is located along East Cliff Dr road. This is leaving the Hook and heading towards Capitola. There is a gate with a few parking spots. You used to have to buy a key however now the gate Is supposed to be always unlocked; as all beaches should be public.

Awesome! Thank you for letting us know :)

Don’t go please

I'd check out the website/app surfline. I do not live near the ocean but I go there often. I can say this though...wherever there is waves, even small, it's better than a swimming pool and better than nothing at all. Good luck!

Glad you liked it.

Yes!!

Friendly. The only spots that can get territorial is steamer lane, outside pleasure point, and the hook. All other spots are very friendly and welcoming.

Choose Adventure California Style I have never seen bad vibes at The Hook. Sewer’s? Yes.

@@BCBlue guess bad timing. Worst one was, I was hanging heels across a clean up set. After I had a group of guys splashing water at me yelling at me to leave.

Choose Adventure California Style Sorry about that. Nobody deserves to be mistreated in the water. Some surfers are real dicks. I almost went to blows with some prick at Big Dune in L.A. once. Enjoy your next trip to Santa Cruz.

@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle 1st peak at the hook is never welcoming to a unfamiliar face paddling out with a lot of board under them. ive seen them shoed down to seconds and sharks a lot.

Cause I brought 30 people on wavestorms out on an overhead day and they're emotionally scarred.

@Morgan Crahen Real talk tho a longboard is danger to everyone else at 1st peak hook unless you are an expert

Take a look at the crowd in this video at Jacks and 1st peak. It's flat with 50 people out. The local shortboarders at The Hook are making a "last stand" at this one break. Localism sucks but I understand the desperation mentality.

Too many rats in the cage! It didn't used to be like that 20 years ago.

he mentioned sewers, 1st peak, and second peak. unless there's another "the point" you're referring to?

Thanks for the comment! I was in the area recently wanting to do a surf video with me surfing with my gopro. The wildfire smoke made it so dark you wouldn't have seen anything on camera. Once the smoke clears im doing a surfing video. So stay tuned!