surfing - long board - beach vibes
San Onofre Beach - San Diego County
getting there
Directions: Drive to the State Park entrance & pay station at San Onofre State Beach Access
Time from LA to beach entrance: 1-2 hours drive. If you arrive after sunrise (when it opens), you can end up waiting in line (they have a car limit on the beach). The wait is always worth it!
When to go: All year just check the weather in case of windy or rain in winter.
Full adventure time: Half day or full day. It depends on how long you want to chill on the beach and surf.
We prefer to arrive at sunrise (depart LA 1 hour before sunrise) and then catch an early surf before taking it easy on the beach for the day.
Kit list
Surf wear:
Surfboard
Car roof rack & surfboard strap
Wax
Ankle cord
Wetsuit
Beach wear:
Swimsuit
Towel
Sun lotion
Fleece (in case of a chilly morning)
Other (there are no shops down there):
Water: 1 ltr per person minimum
Picnic food
A good book
The SURF BREAK
Old Man’s is a classic and historic Californian surf break with crumbling longboard waves rolling in all day long.
Find info on current surf conditions on Surfline
POST-beach
San Clemente
Beach town located 3 miles North of San Onofre with a bevy of decent restaurants, cafes, and bars for ideal for any time of day
