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    Looking for the best surfing in United States? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around United States. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

    Top Surfing Spots in and near United States

    • Brookings, Oregon

      Secret Beach

      0.4 mi / 100 ft gain
      The main parking for Secret Beach is a nondescript, unlabeled pull out on Hwy 101, between mile posts 254 and 255, as you are traveling north on the west side there will be a guardrail. Pull off the road where the guardrail ends and you can park behind it. About 6 cars can fit there. Super short ...
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    • Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

      Surf Carmel River State Beach

      5.0
      Carmel State beach is located in Monterey county.  It's your typical beach break with both lefts and rights.  One thing that is super unique about Carmel is that the water is some of the clearest in all of California.  Depending on the sandbars, this can be a really fun wave!  It's also a great p...
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    • Bodega Bay, California

      Doran Beach

      5.0
      4.02 mi / 75 ft gain
      Doran Beach is nestled within the picturesque landscape of Doran Regional Park near Bodega Bay, California. Offering pristine shores and captivating vistas, this is a coastal gem that allows visitors a more protected coastal landscape than nearby Salmon Creek State Beach. Explore sandy beaches ...
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    • Santa Cruz, California

      Surf Four Mile Beach

      4.0
      Four Mile is a reef/point break that is a couple of miles north of town. This spot usually picks up more swell than in town so it is a popular spot for many locals to surf. When the swell picks up, it offers long rights towards the beach. The current can be strong when there is a lot of swell in ...
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    • Big Sur, California

      Surf Willow Creek

      4.0
      Willow Creek is a couple of miles south of Sand Dollar Beach. Sand Dollar is generally a mushier wave that is more welcoming. Willow Creek on the other hand, has more power and offers punchier waves for the more experienced. However, it is more fickle than Sand Dollar Beach. There are loads of ke...
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    • Coronado, California

      Coronado Central Beach

      5.0
      Coronado Central Beach in San Diego is a 1.5-mile-long, wide sandy beach set against the backdrop of the iconic Hotel del Coronado. It’s popular for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, and beachcombing. The flat terrain is ideal for skimboarding and walking, attracting families who often spend the ent...
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    • Cayucos, California

      Cayucos Pier Trail

      5.0
      0.35 mi / 30 ft gain
      Cayucos Pier Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cayucos, California.
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    • Koloa, Hawaii

      Brennecke Beach Trail

      0.44 mi / 3 ft gain
      Tucked at the east end of Poʻipū Beach Park on Kauai’s sunny south shore, Brennecke’s Beach is beloved by locals and visitors for its consistent waves, fun boogie-boarding, body surfing, and picturesque coastal vibe. Unlike a forested trail, the “trail” to Brennecke’s is a short walkway or...
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    • Hermosa Beach, California

      Surf at El Porto

      4.0
      The South Bay of LA has plenty of good surf. Sand bars are back and its fun...watch out for the sharks.
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    • Koloa, Hawaii

      Kiahuna Beach

      5.0
      The outer reef at Kiahuna provides opportunities for advanced surfing. For a beginner-friendly experience, head east down the beach towards Kala Kai Point and you’ll see a mellow stretch of reef and sand on the inside. Chances are you'll see a bunch of longboards in the water - that's where you'l...
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    • Waialua, Hawaii

      Ka'ena Point via Farrington Highway

      4.0
      Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Kaʻena Point, the westernmost tip of Oahu, Hawaii. This scenic hike along the Farrington Highway offers a stunning coastal experience, leading you to the Kaʻena Point Natural Area Reserve. Known for its rugged beauty, dramatic cliffs, and abundant wildlif...
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    • Encinitas, California

      Stonesteps Beach

      Stonesteps Beach is incredibly scenic during every season. In the winter this beach is usually fairly rocky, and in the spring/summer the sand returns.  If you're looking to hang out on this beach just be sure to set up your towel or chair a good ways away from the cliffside as there is a lot of...
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    • Bodega Bay, California

      Bodega Dunes Beach

      4.0
      Bodega Dunes Beach is located through the same entrance as Bodega Dunes Campground. There is a fee to enter the parking area for day use, but you can also access it without payment if you have a CA State Parks Pass. From the parking area heading toward the beach, you will see two picnic areas wi...
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    • Sonoma County, California

      Salmon Creek State Beach

      4.0
      Salmon Creek State Beach located is located just off Highway 1, north of Bodega, California. This beach has a parking lot and restroom on the cliff side, just a short walk down to the beach. DogsBoth North and South Salmon Creek sections of the state beach are not dog friendly due to the Federa...
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    • San Clemente, California

      San Clemente State Beach

      4.5
      4.58 mi / 26 ft gain
      San Clemente State Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes past scenic surroundings located near San Clemente, California.
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