Southern California is home to many infamous beaches known to be the best surfing spots in North America. Many of them are within a 1-2 hour drive from La Mirada. From Zuma Beach in Malibu to Lower Trestles in San Clemente, there are world-class beach breaks for all levels of surfing that can be ridden along the beautiful Southern California coastline.
Huntington Beach, also affectionately known as Surf City USA, is straight south down Beach Boulevard. It offers 10 miles of sandy beaches which hold more than 50 surf contests each year, including the legendary US Open of Surfing. HB offers some of the most consistent breaks in Southern California, including the iconic Southside and Northside Piers. Thousands of national and international champions have been crowned here over the decades.
Huntington Beach is also home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfers’ Hall of Fame, and the Surfing Walk of Fame, where Duke Kahanamoku, the father of modern surfing, was inducted in 1994. According to surf historians, Huntington Beach was first surfed in 1907 by Hawaiian waterman and surfing pioneer George Freeth.
Southern California offers an abundance of waves to ride for days. Click here to experience the Pacific like a local with these top beaches within your reach.
Source: Visit Huntington Beach