Santa Cruz Vacation

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Kahuna Kai, Apr 4, 2018.

  1. Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    Me and my lady got a VRBO a couple blocks off the beach in Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz for a week. We leave this Friday and will return the following Friday. Any recommendations from ye brethren and sisters of the Sea on where to surf, restaurants, parks, or anything else groovy about the place would be most righteously appreciated.

    As far as surfing, I'm familiar with the Hook, Steamer Lane, and some other popular spots. Hope to find some less down fun waves while there, any advise would be grand. I surf in Florida so it doesn't take much for me to be impressed by waves in other lands. I'll be bringing a propper shortboart and a groveler as the airline alloweth me two boards under the board fee policy.
     
  2. Bukake

    Bukake Member

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    Feb 14, 2016
    check out the area of moss landing. Really good beach breaks. There is also an inlet right there.
     
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  3. Edgar_Phriendly

    Edgar_Phriendly Well-Known Member

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    Mar 27, 2018
    moss landing is heavy and sharky af
    the locals at the jetty are inbred dipsherts huffing artichoke pesticides while smoking mids rolled up in Steinbeck pages

    surf the dune with the real bros if you go.
     
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  4. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    Kai,
    listen and listen well to Edgar. Enuff said.
     
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  5. Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    Much obliged homies. Is there any parks offering tasty waves? I enjoy some nice vistas when I shred brah
     
  6. Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    That’s some funny poop right there
     
  7. surfsolo

    surfsolo Well-Known Member

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    Apr 1, 2009
    post pics of wife/gf thx
     
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  8. mop

    mop Well-Known Member

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    Jul 24, 2010
    4 mile, Waddell creek, and Scott creek for surf. Big basin redwood park, natural bridges state park, and Butano state park.
     
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  9. Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    I’m not new here, so no.
     
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  10. Kahuna Kai

    Kahuna Kai Well-Known Member

    Dec 13, 2010
    So stoked. I’ll be sure to post evidence of the trip and pics of me kooking it up
     
  11. eatswell

    eatswell Well-Known Member

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    Jul 14, 2009
    Steamer Lane is pretty suite, but not all that close to Pleasure Point. Probably what, 10-15 minutes by car? I was just in Santa Cruz about two weeks ago when I was on business. My best friend surfs Santa Cruz frequently, as he lives out there.

    I've surfed there quite a bit over the years, but don't know the area too, too well. I usually go once a year when I'm there on business.
     
  12. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
    Yeah it’s a short drive to the Lane from there. Some spots in between though. When I was there they had a SUP and kayak contest going on, which surprised me, so I ended up at The Hook which has a nice wave.
     
  13. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    Dammit, I clicked on the Sponsored Content ad for the Long Distance Friendship Lamp.
     
  14. World B Free

    World B Free Well-Known Member

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    Feb 7, 2013
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  15. Edgar_Phriendly

    Edgar_Phriendly Well-Known Member

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    Mar 27, 2018
  16. soulrider

    soulrider Well-Known Member

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    Jul 19, 2010
    Go check out Davenport... couple miles north with cool breaks that are not nearly as crowded as Santa Cruz.. also avoid the lane. It’s a waste of your time dealing with locals. It’s a fun wave but you better be ready to get down.
     
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  17. SkegLegs

    SkegLegs Well-Known Member

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    Feb 8, 2009
    Lol about Moss Landing. Still one of my favorite west coast waves.
     
  18. DawnPatrol321

    DawnPatrol321 Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2012
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  19. Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

    Jan 5, 2009
    26th Ave. Its kind of tucked halfway between the Steamer Lane and Pleasure Point side of town right where a creek drains out into the ocean. Less crowded because its not a pointbreak setup and for that area would be considered a mediocre wave. But it picks up swell and has nice sandbar and rock bottom peaks. It will remind you of a very good east coast beachbreak. Very kelpy.
     
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  20. Mitchell

    Mitchell Well-Known Member

    Jan 5, 2009
    Guess What? haha... i've got some pictures. From a trip about 15 years ago:
    This was in Late May....water temps were around 60. 3/2 and optional light boots.

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