It's been a long time since we last visited Santa Barbara (September 1, 2012), and we decided to revisit the beautiful city during the July 4 Independence Day weekend.
Since I loaded the car the previous day, we could depart early (before 08:00), avoiding the usually heavy holiday traffic.
On the way there, we plan to stop by various scenic places on Highway 1 and Pismo Beach. The California coast is magnificent, with beautiful turquoise lagoons and steep rising cliffs.
Our first planned stop was on beautiful U.S. Highway 1 - at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. On the way there, we stopped at multiple vistas to marvel at the gorgeous cliffs and rocks of the rugged California coast. At Julia Burns State Park, we self-registered our car( $10/day) and parked nearby. We had plans for two hikes. The first short hike was to see McWay Waterfalls. The second hike was to be on the Ewoldsen Trail. However, it turned out that the Ewoldesen trail was closed for repairs, and we could only hike the short route to McWay Falls. While the waterfalls were beautiful, and the turquoise ocean was stunning, there was not much for us to do there.
We decided to continue our drive south, along U.S. Highway 1, to see if we could hike the Limekiln trails. Since our AT&T mobile phone was not working, we had to use my Toyota's ancient navigation system, which worked fine.
We were told no parking was left when we arrived at Limekiln State Park. However, we managed to find a spot on the road nearby. We hiked the main Limekiln Trail, which was beautiful and scenic, with views of tall redwoods and multiple waterfalls. It wasn't a long trail, and we completed the short hike in under one hour.
Hunger after hiking, we decided to eat lunch with a view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean nearby. Inna-packed pastrami, Havarti cheese, mayonnaise, goat cheese, avocados, and tomatoes. We made multiple sandwiches and enjoyed eating them with squirrels chirping around us.
After lunch, we continued our drive to Santa Barbara, stopping to see several windsurfers and kiteboarders zipping along near San Simeon. I was not aware of this particular windsurfing spot.
Alex reminded me that I should have brought my windsurfing gear (board, sails, masts, booms), though I did not have space in the van for the existing surfboards and other beach items.
As we continued our drive toward Pismo Beach, Alex discovered a famous surfing beach near Pismo Beach called Shell Beach in Palisades Park (very close to Pismo Beach). He saw a few surfers ripping it up and wanted to join them.
He quickly changed into his Ripcurl 4/3 wetsuit and got into the water. Since I had a lingering headache, I decided to stay on the beach with Inna.
We really enjoyed the beautiful sandy beach at Palisades Park. After surfing, we ate an early dinner at Ventana Grill near Pismo Beach.
Our dinner at Ventana Grill was outstanding, with freshly made entrees and fast service. We especially enjoyed the Clam Chowder, the pasta, and the delicious dessert.
Since we wanted to see the fireworks in Santa Barbara, we paid our bill and quickly drove there. We arrived a bit later than hoped. The July 4th fireworks celebration started at 21:00. However, we still saw some explosive highlights.
Here is a short video I recorded on my Canon G7x Mark II camera:
After the firing ceased, there was a long traffic jam, and it took us 45 minutes to drive to our Lemon Tree Inn. Inna booked 3-nights at this hotel (which used to be a motel). Hotels in Santa Barbara are pretty expensive; even this 1-2 start establishment costs $300/night (with taxes). Despite the high price, it lacks a refrigerator, quality curtains (the ones in our room had many holes), and other standard amenities. Next time, we will stay in either Pismo Beach or Ventura.
A large earthquake was reported in Ridgecrest, CA, but we did not feel anything from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara.
Friday, July 5, 2019
After getting up in the morning, we dressed and drove to Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro in Santa Barbara. While I enjoyed a delicious apple strudel, Alex and Inna enjoyed the Eggs, Ham, and Cheese Croissants. They liked their pastries and thought they were even better than the ones at Paul in Kyoto, Japan.
After breakfast, we drove to Ventura, CA, where we parked at Surfers Point at Seaside Park (aka Ventura Point) for $4/day.
Alex and I went out surfing, with Alex on his Kym Thompson shortboard and me on the Firewire Spitfire 6'6" for the first time. Alex helped to teach me how to position myself correctly on the board and paddle more efficiently.
There were many nice waves, and Alex took a few nice rides. I could only catch one way and did not stand up. After an hour and a half, I returned to the van to hang out with Inna while Alex continued surfing until 14:00.
Alex's Surf Pointers for Shortboarding
We returned to our van at about 13:30 and tried to record Alex's surfing using the Nikon P900 camera. However, with so many surfers everywhere, I struggled to identify Alex. When Alex returned at 14:00, he changed into regular clothes, and we decided to stop by Ripcurl (to purchase our surfboards) and then eat lunch at the highly-rated Paradise Pantry.
After finding parking a few blocks away, we sat at Paradise Pantry for lunch. I selected the Pantry Flatbread, while Inna chose the Pantry Tomato Salad. Alex ate the Tri-tip sandwich. We loved our lunch selections and would like to return for more help.
We tried the highly recommended cheesecake for dessert, which was scrumptious.
After lunch, we returned to Santa Barbara, stopping by the Big 5 Sporting Goods store to purchase a swimwear set for Alex to use during surfing or swimming. Afterward, we decided to visit the U.C. Santa Barbara campus to get a better feel for this prestigious university (to which Alex may apply).
Saturday, July 6, 2019
We decided to split our day after waking up at our usual time; around 08:00, Alex and I would drive to Ventura to surf at Surfers Point at Seaside Park in the morning. At the same time, Inna would explore Santa Barbara, including the famous Santa Barbara Courthouse and the Santa Barbara Art Museum.
First, however, we stopped for our usual breakfast at Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro. I enjoyed my typical apricot pastry with hot coffee while Inna and Alex munched on Ham and Cheese Croissants. After breakfast, Alex and I drove for 40 minutes to Ventura.
The waves looked very similar, if a bit smaller, and we quickly waxed our surfboards and ran out to meet the 4-foot high surf.
From about 10:30 till noon, Alex surfed with me, catching multiple waves, while I struggled to become more familiar with my 6'6" Firewire Spitfire surfboard. I had improved my balance on it and even tried to surf a couple of waves. Unfortunately, I could not surf a clean wave (like Alex).
Since I loaded the car the previous day, we could depart early (before 08:00), avoiding the usually heavy holiday traffic.
On the way there, we plan to stop by various scenic places on Highway 1 and Pismo Beach. The California coast is magnificent, with beautiful turquoise lagoons and steep rising cliffs.
Our first planned stop was on beautiful U.S. Highway 1 - at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park. On the way there, we stopped at multiple vistas to marvel at the gorgeous cliffs and rocks of the rugged California coast. At Julia Burns State Park, we self-registered our car( $10/day) and parked nearby. We had plans for two hikes. The first short hike was to see McWay Waterfalls. The second hike was to be on the Ewoldsen Trail. However, it turned out that the Ewoldesen trail was closed for repairs, and we could only hike the short route to McWay Falls. While the waterfalls were beautiful, and the turquoise ocean was stunning, there was not much for us to do there.
We decided to continue our drive south, along U.S. Highway 1, to see if we could hike the Limekiln trails. Since our AT&T mobile phone was not working, we had to use my Toyota's ancient navigation system, which worked fine.
We were told no parking was left when we arrived at Limekiln State Park. However, we managed to find a spot on the road nearby. We hiked the main Limekiln Trail, which was beautiful and scenic, with views of tall redwoods and multiple waterfalls. It wasn't a long trail, and we completed the short hike in under one hour.
Hunger after hiking, we decided to eat lunch with a view of the beautiful Pacific Ocean nearby. Inna-packed pastrami, Havarti cheese, mayonnaise, goat cheese, avocados, and tomatoes. We made multiple sandwiches and enjoyed eating them with squirrels chirping around us.
After lunch, we continued our drive to Santa Barbara, stopping to see several windsurfers and kiteboarders zipping along near San Simeon. I was not aware of this particular windsurfing spot.
Alex reminded me that I should have brought my windsurfing gear (board, sails, masts, booms), though I did not have space in the van for the existing surfboards and other beach items.
As we continued our drive toward Pismo Beach, Alex discovered a famous surfing beach near Pismo Beach called Shell Beach in Palisades Park (very close to Pismo Beach). He saw a few surfers ripping it up and wanted to join them.
He quickly changed into his Ripcurl 4/3 wetsuit and got into the water. Since I had a lingering headache, I decided to stay on the beach with Inna.
We really enjoyed the beautiful sandy beach at Palisades Park. After surfing, we ate an early dinner at Ventana Grill near Pismo Beach.
Our dinner at Ventana Grill was outstanding, with freshly made entrees and fast service. We especially enjoyed the Clam Chowder, the pasta, and the delicious dessert.
Since we wanted to see the fireworks in Santa Barbara, we paid our bill and quickly drove there. We arrived a bit later than hoped. The July 4th fireworks celebration started at 21:00. However, we still saw some explosive highlights.
Here is a short video I recorded on my Canon G7x Mark II camera:
After the firing ceased, there was a long traffic jam, and it took us 45 minutes to drive to our Lemon Tree Inn. Inna booked 3-nights at this hotel (which used to be a motel). Hotels in Santa Barbara are pretty expensive; even this 1-2 start establishment costs $300/night (with taxes). Despite the high price, it lacks a refrigerator, quality curtains (the ones in our room had many holes), and other standard amenities. Next time, we will stay in either Pismo Beach or Ventura.
A large earthquake was reported in Ridgecrest, CA, but we did not feel anything from Pismo Beach to Santa Barbara.
Friday, July 5, 2019
After getting up in the morning, we dressed and drove to Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro in Santa Barbara. While I enjoyed a delicious apple strudel, Alex and Inna enjoyed the Eggs, Ham, and Cheese Croissants. They liked their pastries and thought they were even better than the ones at Paul in Kyoto, Japan.
After breakfast, we drove to Ventura, CA, where we parked at Surfers Point at Seaside Park (aka Ventura Point) for $4/day.
Alex and I went out surfing, with Alex on his Kym Thompson shortboard and me on the Firewire Spitfire 6'6" for the first time. Alex helped to teach me how to position myself correctly on the board and paddle more efficiently.
There were many nice waves, and Alex took a few nice rides. I could only catch one way and did not stand up. After an hour and a half, I returned to the van to hang out with Inna while Alex continued surfing until 14:00.
Alex's Surf Pointers for Shortboarding
- The tip of the board should be just sinking so that when paddling, it rises just above the water
- It helps to have the back bent as far as possible before the actual pop-up
- When swimming, the back should be up
- When doing a duck dive, push the board down with your knees
We returned to our van at about 13:30 and tried to record Alex's surfing using the Nikon P900 camera. However, with so many surfers everywhere, I struggled to identify Alex. When Alex returned at 14:00, he changed into regular clothes, and we decided to stop by Ripcurl (to purchase our surfboards) and then eat lunch at the highly-rated Paradise Pantry.
After finding parking a few blocks away, we sat at Paradise Pantry for lunch. I selected the Pantry Flatbread, while Inna chose the Pantry Tomato Salad. Alex ate the Tri-tip sandwich. We loved our lunch selections and would like to return for more help.
We tried the highly recommended cheesecake for dessert, which was scrumptious.
Pantry FlatbreadMadeira soaked Wagyu flat iron steak, roasted garlic herb ricotta, Manchego cheese, organic zucchini, McGrath Farm oyster mushrooms, shallots & arugula with lemon vinaigrette.
Pantry Tomato SaladLocal tomato, multi colored quinoa, farm basil, & fresh Burrata cheese over Rio Gozo lettuces tossed with lemon sumac dressing topped with toasted pine nut, pea tendrils & balsamic glaze. 18
After lunch, we returned to Santa Barbara, stopping by the Big 5 Sporting Goods store to purchase a swimwear set for Alex to use during surfing or swimming. Afterward, we decided to visit the U.C. Santa Barbara campus to get a better feel for this prestigious university (to which Alex may apply).
We parked at the faculty parking lot - as the campus was practically empty of students - and walked around. The campus was clean, and the grass and shrubs were nicely trimmed. We stopped by the Davidson Library and were impressed by the size and the collection of books.
After finishing the impromptu tour, we decided to drive to Shoreline Park for a long walk on the beach.
Although the walk to Stearns Wharf was long, we enjoyed walking on the beautiful sandy beach.
Eventually, we decided to return back to our van so that we could eat dinner in town. Initially, we decided to eat at Andersen's downtown, but when we arrived, we discovered that the establishment was no longer serving dinner. Luckily, a nearby restaurant - Mizza - served dinner, and we were quickly seated there.
At Mizza, Alex ordered the "Margherita Pizza," Inna selected the "Butternut Squash Ravioli," while I liked the special "Cab & Shrimp Fettucine." For dessert, we shared the "Tiramisu." Although the service was fast and efficient, the quality of the entrees was decidedly average.
Eventually, we decided to return back to our van so that we could eat dinner in town. Initially, we decided to eat at Andersen's downtown, but when we arrived, we discovered that the establishment was no longer serving dinner. Luckily, a nearby restaurant - Mizza - served dinner, and we were quickly seated there.
At Mizza, Alex ordered the "Margherita Pizza," Inna selected the "Butternut Squash Ravioli," while I liked the special "Cab & Shrimp Fettucine." For dessert, we shared the "Tiramisu." Although the service was fast and efficient, the quality of the entrees was decidedly average.
Saturday, July 6, 2019
We decided to split our day after waking up at our usual time; around 08:00, Alex and I would drive to Ventura to surf at Surfers Point at Seaside Park in the morning. At the same time, Inna would explore Santa Barbara, including the famous Santa Barbara Courthouse and the Santa Barbara Art Museum.
First, however, we stopped for our usual breakfast at Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro. I enjoyed my typical apricot pastry with hot coffee while Inna and Alex munched on Ham and Cheese Croissants. After breakfast, Alex and I drove for 40 minutes to Ventura.
The waves looked very similar, if a bit smaller, and we quickly waxed our surfboards and ran out to meet the 4-foot high surf.
From about 10:30 till noon, Alex surfed with me, catching multiple waves, while I struggled to become more familiar with my 6'6" Firewire Spitfire surfboard. I had improved my balance on it and even tried to surf a couple of waves. Unfortunately, I could not surf a clean wave (like Alex).
Over time, we somehow drifted west to a shallow beach region. Eventually, I was too tired to continue and headed back to shore. I didn't enjoy walking on the submerged rocks there.
While Alex continued surfing, I washed my wetsuit and changed into dry clothes. I took out my Nikon P900 superzoom, hoping to catch Alex riding the waves.
Here is a short video clip I recorded:
Identifying Alex with so many surfers out there was very hard for me. I managed to photograph him but missed his best rides.
After Alex finished, he changed into drier clothes, and we headed to The Habit for a quick lunch. Alex enjoyed his burger, fries, and shake while I munched on the chicken sandwich. Afterward, we headed to Santa Barbara to reunite with Inna, who was having tea at Andersen's.
We enjoyed a delicious piece of chocolate cake and then headed for the Santa Barbara Courthouse to get a quick view of the beautiful Santa Barbara surroundings.
While surfing, Inna visited a Cat Therapy Cafe, where she played with many cute cats.
Afterward, she also visited the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. She only needed about 15 minutes to tour the entire museum, where she saw paintings by Monet and a few by famous Russian painters.
We could board the last elevator to the top for a magnificent view. After we returned downstairs, we took a few photos and decided to drive to Stearns Wharf to walk on the beautiful, sandy Santa Barbara beach. We parked our van there and headed for a long walk east toward the Four Seasons Hotel. Eventually, we reached a point on the beach covered with rocks and decided to turn back. The walk was very refreshing.
For a light dinner, we decided to stop by Mosto Crudo, a highly rated Tapa restaurant. When we arrived (after finally finding parking), we sat down in a tiny little place. A guitar player played a few jazz tunes ("Just the Two of Us" by Bill Withers), and we sat down to order a couple of tapas. Inna hoped for hot tea and dessert, but this establishment only served tapas. I ordered a sangria for $10 and a few tapas. The sangria had natural fruit but was no match for the magnificent sangrias in El Pinton in Seville. We ordered a "Duck" and a "Burrata" crostini; they were small but delicious.
Although we enjoyed our tapas, we hoped for small desserts with hot tea, and Mosto Crudo did not meet our requirements.
After dinner, we drove back to our Lemontree Inn to pack and sleep.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
After getting up in the morning, we dressed and drove to Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro. Somehow, Google Maps selected a closer Renaud's Patisserie, and we ate at a different location (on 3315 State Street).
While I enjoyed a delicious apple strudel, Alex and Inna enjoyed the usual Eggs, Ham, and Cheese Croissants. As I had a bit of a headache, I let Inna drive the Sienna to Pismo Beach, where we wanted to spend the day (closer to San Jose).
When we arrived at Pismo Beach, it was pretty crowded, but we found parking (luckily) very close to the Pismo Beach Pier. It was pretty cold outside (and a bit cloudy), but Alex put on his wetsuit and eagerly ran into the freezing surf near the pier.
The Pismo Beach Pier offers an excellent view of the surfers below, and I observed many local surfers catching and riding unending sets of waves. One of the surfers, in a red wetsuit, was exceptionally talented and could see and ride almost every wave he attempted.
Here is a Nikon P900 video of Alex catching a wave at Pismo Beach Pier:
Being in a less-than-ideal position, Alex attempted many of the same waves but with less success. He could catch a few rides but was less successful than the locals. After taking a few photos and videos of Alex with my Nikon P900 camera, Inna and I decided to walk on the beautiful, sandy Pismo Beach, heading southeast.
The beach was extremely sandy, with very little seaweed, and the water felt surprisingly warm. We walked a long way before turning around and returning to watch Alex continue his surfing session.
After he finished, he changed back into dry clothes, and we decided to drive to the nearby Ventana Grill restaurant for a late lunch/early dinner. We started our late lunch with cups of delicious clam chowder and a "Carne Asada Nachos" plate. They were pretty tasty!
I ordered my usual "Seafood Pasta," while Inna selected her "Chicken Enchilada." The "Seafood Pasta" was a much more delicious dish.
After our late lunch, we explored the nearby Dinosaur Caves Park before returning to San Jose.
The Dinosaur Caves Park has many scenic views of cliffs and rocks below. We saw a few kayakers paddling around jagged rocks, looking at the tidepools and multiple birds.
We really enjoyed our time in Pismo Beach and hope to return again. It's only a 3-hour drive from San Jose, so it can be easily visited on weekends.
While Alex surfed at multiple spots, ie. Pismo Beach Pier, Ventura Point, and Shell Beach, there were many surfing spots that he missed.
According to Surf's Up, these are the best places to surf in the Santa Barbara area:
For beginner surfers, the following surf spots are recommended:
While Alex continued surfing, I washed my wetsuit and changed into dry clothes. I took out my Nikon P900 superzoom, hoping to catch Alex riding the waves.
Here is a short video clip I recorded:
Identifying Alex with so many surfers out there was very hard for me. I managed to photograph him but missed his best rides.
After Alex finished, he changed into drier clothes, and we headed to The Habit for a quick lunch. Alex enjoyed his burger, fries, and shake while I munched on the chicken sandwich. Afterward, we headed to Santa Barbara to reunite with Inna, who was having tea at Andersen's.
We enjoyed a delicious piece of chocolate cake and then headed for the Santa Barbara Courthouse to get a quick view of the beautiful Santa Barbara surroundings.
While surfing, Inna visited a Cat Therapy Cafe, where she played with many cute cats.
Afterward, she also visited the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. She only needed about 15 minutes to tour the entire museum, where she saw paintings by Monet and a few by famous Russian painters.
We could board the last elevator to the top for a magnificent view. After we returned downstairs, we took a few photos and decided to drive to Stearns Wharf to walk on the beautiful, sandy Santa Barbara beach. We parked our van there and headed for a long walk east toward the Four Seasons Hotel. Eventually, we reached a point on the beach covered with rocks and decided to turn back. The walk was very refreshing.
For a light dinner, we decided to stop by Mosto Crudo, a highly rated Tapa restaurant. When we arrived (after finally finding parking), we sat down in a tiny little place. A guitar player played a few jazz tunes ("Just the Two of Us" by Bill Withers), and we sat down to order a couple of tapas. Inna hoped for hot tea and dessert, but this establishment only served tapas. I ordered a sangria for $10 and a few tapas. The sangria had natural fruit but was no match for the magnificent sangrias in El Pinton in Seville. We ordered a "Duck" and a "Burrata" crostini; they were small but delicious.
Although we enjoyed our tapas, we hoped for small desserts with hot tea, and Mosto Crudo did not meet our requirements.
After dinner, we drove back to our Lemontree Inn to pack and sleep.
Sunday, July 7, 2019
After getting up in the morning, we dressed and drove to Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro. Somehow, Google Maps selected a closer Renaud's Patisserie, and we ate at a different location (on 3315 State Street).
While I enjoyed a delicious apple strudel, Alex and Inna enjoyed the usual Eggs, Ham, and Cheese Croissants. As I had a bit of a headache, I let Inna drive the Sienna to Pismo Beach, where we wanted to spend the day (closer to San Jose).
When we arrived at Pismo Beach, it was pretty crowded, but we found parking (luckily) very close to the Pismo Beach Pier. It was pretty cold outside (and a bit cloudy), but Alex put on his wetsuit and eagerly ran into the freezing surf near the pier.
The Pismo Beach Pier offers an excellent view of the surfers below, and I observed many local surfers catching and riding unending sets of waves. One of the surfers, in a red wetsuit, was exceptionally talented and could see and ride almost every wave he attempted.
Here is a Nikon P900 video of Alex catching a wave at Pismo Beach Pier:
Being in a less-than-ideal position, Alex attempted many of the same waves but with less success. He could catch a few rides but was less successful than the locals. After taking a few photos and videos of Alex with my Nikon P900 camera, Inna and I decided to walk on the beautiful, sandy Pismo Beach, heading southeast.
The beach was extremely sandy, with very little seaweed, and the water felt surprisingly warm. We walked a long way before turning around and returning to watch Alex continue his surfing session.
After he finished, he changed back into dry clothes, and we decided to drive to the nearby Ventana Grill restaurant for a late lunch/early dinner. We started our late lunch with cups of delicious clam chowder and a "Carne Asada Nachos" plate. They were pretty tasty!
I ordered my usual "Seafood Pasta," while Inna selected her "Chicken Enchilada." The "Seafood Pasta" was a much more delicious dish.
After our late lunch, we explored the nearby Dinosaur Caves Park before returning to San Jose.
The Dinosaur Caves Park has many scenic views of cliffs and rocks below. We saw a few kayakers paddling around jagged rocks, looking at the tidepools and multiple birds.
We really enjoyed our time in Pismo Beach and hope to return again. It's only a 3-hour drive from San Jose, so it can be easily visited on weekends.
While Alex surfed at multiple spots, ie. Pismo Beach Pier, Ventura Point, and Shell Beach, there were many surfing spots that he missed.
According to Surf's Up, these are the best places to surf in the Santa Barbara area:
THESE POPULAR BREAKS OFFER UP A SWELL TIME:
Rincon Point: If you've wandered into a California surf shop, you've most likely seen a picture of this famous break, known among surfers as "The Queen of the Coast." At Rincon Point, waves peel flawlessly for up to half a mile and have long been a testing ground for surfboard technology and design by Santa Barbara's most famous surfers and shapers.
Leadbetter Point: Looking to find beginner breaks? Leadbetter Point is a great place to steady your surf legs. This downtown location provides miniature breakers just west of Santa Barbara Harbor, across the street from Santa Barbara City College.
Campus Point: Located at the University of California, this aptly named surf spot has an excellent break for novices. Although a relatively mellow surf spot, winter swells can produce classic top-to-bottom barrels (perfect waves) off this shale-layered point.
Sandspit: This surf spot is best in winter but is not a location for novices. Ideally situated at the Santa Barbara Harbor, Sandspit waves break with heavy backwash and long-spinning tubes.
Santa Claus Lane Santa Barbara has several phenomenal beaches that are ideal for learning to surf. One of our favorites is Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria about 10 minutes south of Santa Barbara. It’s an all sand beach with low currents and perfect rolling waves. The beach is also very large which gives us the ability to spread out and find our own spots to surf thataren’t crowded. It’s also one of the most consistent breaks in the area. If you don’t see waves in Santa Barbara don’t worry! There are usually waves at Santa Claus.
Mondo’s This is our closest resemblance of Waikiki. If the waves are too small for Santa Claus we often move here. It’s about 20 minutes South of Santa Barbara and is by far the most consistent surf break. If Mondos is working we love teaching here. The waves hit the beach at an angle allowing you to get an extra long ride.
Leadbetter Leadbetter is the only true point break that is beginner friendly in Santa Barbara. It’s also one of the few surf spots that are actually in Santa Barbara proper.However due to the position of the Channel Islands Santa Barbara stays very shadowed from the summer surf and it doesn’t always break. Often we teach here when the surf is too large at our other locations. If you happen to be in town during a swell and get to surf Leadbetter you’re in for a real treat,its by far the longest ride around.
Gold Coast Beaches
This is the beginning of a 3 mile stretch of beach from Solimar to Emma Wood. We’ll be at Solimar when we surf this area!
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