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  • Surfline'sNorth Orange County

    Surf Guide

    Purchased: 10/28/11

  • Table Of ContentsRegional Surf Overview

    Regional Map

    Surf Spots

    Seal Beach

    South Side/13th Street

    Surfside

    Anderson Street

    Bolsa Chica

    Goldenwest

    17th Street

    HB Pier, Northside

    HB Pier, Southside

    HB Waterfront Overview

    Santa Ana River Jetties

    West Newport

    54th/56th St. Newport

    40 St. Newport

    36th St. Newport

    Blackies

    Newport Pier

    Newport Point

    The Wedge

    Corona del Mar

    Crystal Cove

    Current Forecast

    Travel Info

    Local Surf Shops And Schools

    Surfline Tips and Tricks

    Related Content

    The Bill Of Lefts And Rights

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  • North Orange County Map

    A - Seal Beach

    B - South Side/13th Street

    C - Surfside

    D - Anderson Street

    E - Bolsa Chica

    F - Goldenwest

    G - 17th Street

    H - HB Pier, Northside

    I - HB Pier, Southside

    J - HB Waterfront Overview

    K - Santa Ana River Jetties

    L - West Newport

    M - 54th/56th St. Newport

    N - 40 St. Newport

    O - 36th St. Newport

    P - Blackies

    Q - Newport Pier

    R - Newport Point

    S - The Wedge

    T - Corona del Mar

    U - Crystal Cove

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  • Seal Beach

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    DescriptionSeal Beach Pier takes what is big and walled up at Huntington Pier andgrooms it into nice, snappy little peaks. The most consistent spot tosurf is on the north side of the pier, where you get all kinds of surfersranging from the clueless to the talented. North Side of the Pier is alsoa great place to learn how to surf with good surf school instructionand small, gentle waves on most days. South side only works onwinter swells from the WNW -- the bigger the better -- and is a hotspot for bodyboarding and skimboarding with steep bowly shorebreak.

    On a large WNW swell North Side becomes a very demanding wave withsteep "pier bowls" that are reflected off the Anaheim Jetty to the southand sweep through the pier. South Side begins to imitate Hawaii withpowerful thick bowls that break countless boards each day it pumps.

    At the north end of the beach is Ray Bay at the mouth of the SanGabriel River, where you can sometimes find long fun rights on bigsouth swells -- but may actually be best on huge west swells. Thesandbars in the San Gabriel river are currently very good with steephollow sections beginning at the end of the jetty -- especially onbigger swells and lower tides. Most of the time the River is best for alongboard and beginners. Warm water from the Edison Plant inlandkeeps the water temps in the high 70's, which also attracts thousandsof stingrays so stay off the bottom or do the shuffle.

    Seal Beach is in a wind tunnel due to its location below the PalosVerdes Peninsula, and the place is a favorite for kite boarders on windydays. Seal Beach may also be one of the cleanest spots around whenthe wind is strong out of the northwest due to the south facingcoastline and protection from the jetties.

    More Seal Beach Travel Info:Places To Eat, Places To Stay, Things To Do

    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, WSW; W prefers mid andlong-period 16sec+

    Best Size:River 3-8ft; NS Pier; 3-7ft, SS Pier 3-8ft;Cloudbreak 10-25ft

    Best Wind:Glassy, E, or NE Santa Anas

    Perfect-O-Meter:4 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand, pier, jetty

    Ability Level:toddler to thrasher to old longboarders toheavy barrel rider

    Bring Your:skimboard, bodyboard, longboard,shortboard, kite board, 10' deepwater gunsfor Cloudbreak

    Best Season:winter, summer, fall

    Access:Off PCH, take Main Street and when youget into Seal Beach, a parking spot is $5 aday. Free 1 hour spots on side streets.

    Crowd Factor:Usually crowded with beginners andlongboarders, or rippers when it's on. Rivercan be an obstacle course on good swellsduring the summer.

    Local Vibe:Usually mellow although the Northside packand the Southside bodyboarding pack canbe brutal on good swells

    Bicep Burn:1-5, if Cloudbreak is on it's an 8. (1=1f tWaikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:Usually clean, unless it rains and the SanGabriel River is flowing, then it's an 11 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:

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  • stingrays, beginners, old grumps on theNorthside, stingrays, sand implants on theSouthside, did we say stingrays?

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  • South Side/13th Street

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    DescriptionSouth Side/13th Street

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  • Surfside

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    DescriptionSurfside is a private beach colony located in the northern portion ofOrange County adjacent to the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station andthe Anaheim Bay harbor entrance, which provides ocean access fromHuntington Harbor. Surfers can catch a quick glimpse of the surf whendriving over the Anaheim Bay bridge on PCH. The Seal Beach NavalWeapons Station and Anaheim Bay jetties were built around the end ofWorld War II by the Army Corps of Engineers for the loading ofweapons on Navy ships. The old beach cottages at Surfside Colonywere originally officer barracks for Navy personnel. Unfortunately, thejetties created a tremendous amount of sand erosion in both Seal Beachand Surfside, so there are continuous ongoing sand replenishmentprograms in place. The Surfside beach is replenished every 6-10 years.The sand replenishment project destroys the surf for about a yearbefore the sand bars have a chance to redevelop, and this cycle repeatseach time.

    Access can be an issue as there is no parking inside the colony fornon-residents, and there is limited parking outside of the gatedentrance. Parking is strictly enforced and the towing of illegally parkedcars seems to increase on good swells. The local vibe is much betternow than it was during the '70s when Surfside resembled many otherheavily localized places with quite a few beat downs and vandalizedcars. That being said, the local pecking order still exists in the water,as well as serious anti-photo/video vibe toward non-local shooters onthe beach.

    Good surf at Surfside is incredibly fickle. Swell exposure is naturallylimited to the straight west and south due to shadowing from the PalosVerdes peninsula, Catalina, and the other offshore islands. As a result,the waves are small most of the time - typically about half the size ofnearby Huntington. Although the jetties do create erosion problemsalong the beach, they are the secret to the good waves at Surfsidewhen a solid swell is able to hit this stretch of coast. The best swellsbounce off the rocks as a reflected wave before traveling back andcrossing up against the original swell direction, creating powerful thickwedges along the beach.

    Strong long period west-northwest swells will often create a coupleheavy wedging bowls near the jetty that are often visible from thehighway, while the rest of the beach and all of Huntington might behopelessly closed out. Surfside jetties resembles a Sebastian Inlet onsteroids when it is firing on a big west swell. Strong South swells alsobounce off the jetty and travel all the way back up the beach to wedgeagainst the original swell direction with thick bowls and peaks alongthe beach. The main spot is called "The Hole" near the main entrance tothe colony, appropriately named for the heavy barrels over the shallowsandbar there in the '70s.

    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, WSW; W prefers mid andlong-period 16sec+

    Best Size:three- to eight-foot faces, the jetty up to20-foot faces

    Best Wind:Glassy, E, or NE Santa Anas

    Perfect-O-Meter:4 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:Intermediate to advanced when there's aswell with heavy bowls and shallowsandbars

    Bring Your:longboard, shortboard, 10-foot deepwaterguns for big outside jetty

    Best Season:winter, summer, fall

    Access:Off PCH, park in limited parking areaoutside the gate and the main entrance.Observe the parking signs. If full, go downto Anderson Street and walk all the wayback up.

    Crowd Factor:Usually uncrowded when it's small but verycrowded in tight takeoff areas during goodswells.

    Local Vibe:Usually mellow but heavy local vibe duringgood swells

    Bicep Burn:1-5, if outside Surfside Jetty is on it's an 8. (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:Usually clean, but strong south swells canpush up a lot of misc debris that is trappednear the jetty. (1=clean; 10=turds in thelineup)

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  • sandbar there in the '70s.

    Most of the time the waves at Surfside will be bad, but when it's good,it's really good, and everyone will want a piece of it - especially thelocals. Like most spots, respect and a good attitude go a long way tohaving a great time and scoring lots of waves.

    More Surfside Travel Info:Places To Eat, Places To Stay, Things To Do

    Hazards:Shallow sandbars, suck out bowls that areunmakeable, stingrays in summer,dropping in on a local

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  • Anderson Street

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    DescriptionAnderson Street

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  • Bolsa Chica

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    DescriptionHuntington Beach is the alleged Surf City: a land of palm trees, riots,reform madness, body art, heat sheets, pink stucco, and a surfingWalk of Fame. Huntington, like many of Hollywood's sagging heroes ofyesteryear, has undergone some major cosmetic surgery over the pastfew years. The Pier alone has been reconstructed some half dozentimes. Mom-and-pop liquor stores and surf shops have transformedinto block-sized palaces equipped with movie theaters, health foodand top-rate surf goods. Like it or not, the days of Huntington as amellow little surf town are over.

    Despite all the surrounding changes, the waves remain unchanged.Diehards swear by the break, claiming it's the ultimate surfer's wave,and others just laugh and say that contest organizers can have it everyday of the year, for all they care. Whatever the case, there are stillclassic California days to be had at the Pier. Just wake up early onemorning and if it's a peaky swell with Santa Ana winds, you'll side withthe diehards. The division between the two main breaks is a logicalone.

    More Bolsa Chica Travel Info:Places To Eat, Places To Stay, Things To Do

    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:Combo of swells SSE, S, SW with WSW, W,WNW

    Best Size:shoulder- to 3 feet overhead

    Best Wind:NE, Santa Anas

    Perfect-O-Meter:7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:beginner to advanced

    Bring Your:shortboard, longboard, fish, funboard

    Best Season:year-round, but fall can be epic

    Access:free parking on side streets and meters

    Crowd Factor:zoo at the pier and Cliffs, everyone isspread out elsewhere

    Local Vibe:Can be heavy at the pier, a few grumps atCliffs, otherwise mild

    Bicep Burn:6, but can be a 10 on a south swell current (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:6, and State Beach can be a 10 near theSanta Ana River if it's flowing. (1=clean;10=turds in the lineup)

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  • Goldenwest

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    DescriptionHuntington Beach is the alleged Surf City: a land of palm trees, riots,reform madness, body art, heat sheets, pink stucco, and a surfingWalk of Fame. Huntington, like many of Hollywood's sagging heroes ofyesteryear, has undergone some major cosmetic surgery over the pastfew years. The Pier alone has been reconstructed some half dozentimes. Mom-and-pop liquor stores and surf shops have transformedinto block-sized palaces equipped with movie theaters, health foodand top-rate surf goods. Like it or not, the days of Huntington as amellow little surf town are over.

    Despite all the surrounding changes, the waves remain unchanged.Diehards swear by the break, claiming it's the ultimate surfer's wave,and others just laugh and say that contest organizers can have it everyday of the year, for all they care. Whatever the case, there are stillclassic California days to be had at the Pier. Just wake up early onemorning and if it's a peaky swell with Santa Ana winds, you'll side withthe diehards. The division between the two main breaks is a logicalone.

    More Goldenwest Travel Info:Places To Eat, Places To Stay, Things To Do

    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:Combo of swells SSE, S, SW with WSW, W,WNW

    Best Size:shoulder- to 3 feet overhead

    Best Wind:NE, Santa Anas

    Perfect-O-Meter:7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:beginner to advanced

    Bring Your:shortboard, longboard, fish, funboard

    Best Season:year-round, but fall can be epic

    Access:free parking on side streets and meters

    Crowd Factor:zoo at the pier and Cliffs, everyone isspread out elsewhere

    Local Vibe:Can be heavy at the pier, a few grumps atCliffs, otherwise mild

    Bicep Burn:6, but can be a 10 on a south swell current (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:6, and State Beach can be a 10 near theSanta Ana River if it's flowing. (1=clean;10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Locals at the pier, pier pilings, car rip-offsat Cliffs, Southerly current, looselongboards at South Bolsa, baby whitesharks at the Huntington Flats.

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  • 17th Street

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    DescriptionHuntington Beach is the alleged Surf City: a land of palm trees, riots,reform madness, body art, heat sheets, pink stucco, and a surfingWalk of Fame. Huntington, like many of Hollywood's sagging heroes ofyesteryear, has undergone some major cosmetic surgery over the pastfew years. The Pier alone has been reconstructed some half dozentimes. Mom-and-pop liquor stores and surf shops have transformedinto block-sized palaces equipped with movie theaters, health foodand top-rate surf goods. Like it or not, the days of Huntington as amellow little surf town are over.

    Despite all the surrounding changes, the waves remain unchanged.Diehards swear by the break, claiming it's the ultimate surfer's wave,and others just laugh and say that contest organizers can have it everyday of the year, for all they care. Whatever the case, there are stillclassic California days to be had at the Pier. Just wake up early onemorning and if it's a peaky swell with Santa Ana winds, you'll side withthe diehards. The division between the two main breaks is a logicalone.

    More 17th Street Travel Info:Places To Eat, Places To Stay, Things To Do

    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:Combo of swells SSE, S, SW with WSW, W,WNW

    Best Size:shoulder- to 3 feet overhead

    Best Wind:NE, Santa Anas

    Perfect-O-Meter:7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:beginner to advanced

    Bring Your:shortboard, longboard, fish, funboard

    Best Season:year-round, but fall can be epic

    Access:free parking on side streets and meters

    Crowd Factor:zoo at the pier and Cliffs, everyone isspread out elsewhere

    Local Vibe:Can be heavy at the pier, a few grumps atCliffs, otherwise mild

    Bicep Burn:6, but can be a 10 on a south swell current (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:6, and State Beach can be a 10 near theSanta Ana River if it's flowing. (1=clean;10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Locals at the pier, pier pilings, car rip-offsat Cliffs, Southerly current, looselongboards at South Bolsa, baby whitesharks at the Huntington Flats.

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  • HB Pier, Northside

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    DescriptionHuntington Beach is the alleged Surf City: a land of palm trees, riots,reform madness, body art, heat sheets, pink stucco, and a surfingWalk of Fame. Huntington, like many of Hollywood's sagging heroes ofyesteryear, has undergone some major cosmetic surgery over the pastfew years. The Pier alone has been reconstructed some half dozentimes. Mom-and-pop liquor stores and surf shops have transformedinto block-sized palaces equipped with movie theaters, health food andtop-rate surf goods. Like it or not, the days of Huntington as a mellowlittle surf town are over.

    Despite all the surrounding changes, the waves remain unchanged.Diehards swear by the break, claiming it's the ultimate surfer's wave,and others just laugh and say that contest organizers can have it everyday of the year, for all they care. Whatever the case, there are stillclassic California days to be had at the Pier. Just wake up early onemorning and if it's a peaky swell with Santa Ana winds, you'll side withthe diehards. The division between the two main breaks is a logicalone.

    More HB Pier, Northside Travel Info:Places To Eat, Places To Stay, Things To Do

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    HUNTINGTON BEACH SPOT CHECK

    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:Combo of swells SSE, S, SW with WSW, W,WNW

    Best Size:shoulder- to 3 feet overhead

    Best Wind:NE, Santa Anas, Northside of pier offerssome protection from SE wind

    Perfect-O-Meter:7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:beginner to advanced, above average at thepier

    Bring Your:shortboard, longboard, fish, funboard,pier-shooting abilities

    Best Season:year-round, but fall can be epic

    Access:free parking on side streets and meters

    Crowd Factor:zoo at the pier and Cliffs, everyone isspread out elsewhere

    Local Vibe:Can be heavy at the pier, a few grumps atCliffs, otherwise mild

    Bicep Burn:6, but can be a 10 on a south swellcurrent (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft OceanBeach)

    Poo Patrol:6, and State Beach can be a 10 near theSanta Ana River if it's flowing. (1=clean;10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Locals at the pier, pier pilings, car rip-offsat Cliffs, Southerly current, looselongboards at South Bolsa, baby whitesharks at the Huntington Flats.

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  • HB Pier, Southside

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    DescriptionHuntington Beach is the alleged Surf City: a land of palm trees, riots,reform madness, body art, heat sheets, pink stucco, and a surfingWalk of Fame. Huntington, like many of Hollywood's sagging heroes ofyesteryear, has undergone some major cosmetic surgery over the pastfew years. The Pier alone has been reconstructed some half dozentimes. Mom-and-pop liquor stores and surf shops have transformedinto block-sized palaces equipped with movie theaters, health food andtop-rate surf goods. Like it or not, the days of Huntington as a mellowlittle surf town are over.

    Despite all the surrounding changes, the waves remain unchanged.Diehards swear by the break, claiming it's the ultimate surfer's wave,and others just laugh and say that contest organizers can have it everyday of the year, for all they care. Whatever the case, there are stillclassic California days to be had at the Pier. Just wake up early onemorning and if it's a peaky swell with Santa Ana winds, you'll side withthe diehards. The division between the two main breaks is a logical one.

    SOUTH SIDEWhile most outsiders think of the south side as a summer hot spot, it'snot always the case. Locals say it works better during winter, whennorthwest swells wrap around the Pier to create peaky rights.

    If you watch any of the ASP events over the last few years, you'll seethat the south side can be less than ideal during summer. It blows outeasily with prevailing south or westerly winds arriving from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. The wave lacks gusto at high tide, producing the famous deathtrench between the outside bar and the shorebreak. And during largerswells, you're dealing with a 200-yard-long closeout. You're lucky ifyou squeeze in more than a couple of maneuvers out the back.

    That said, it still does get good. With the right bars, right winds, righttide and right swell, you'll want to make out with the pilings.

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    HUNTINGTON BEACH SPOT CHECK

    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:Combo of swells SSE, S, SW with WSW, W,WNW

    Best Size:shoulder- to 3 feet overhead

    Best Wind:NE, Santa Anas, Southside of pier offerssome protection from WNW wind andNorthside from SE wind

    Perfect-O-Meter:7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:beginner to advanced, above average at thepier

    Bring Your:shortboard, longboard, fish, funboard,pier-shooting abilities

    Best Season:year-round, but fall can be epic

    Access:free parking on side streets and meters

    Crowd Factor:zoo at the pier and Cliffs, everyone isspread out elsewhere

    Local Vibe:Can be heavy at the pier, a few grumps atCliffs, otherwise mild

    Bicep Burn:6, but can be a 10 on a south swellcurrent (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft OceanBeach)

    Poo Patrol:6, and State Beach can be a 10 near theSanta Ana River if it's flowing. (1=clean;10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Locals at the pier, pier pilings, car rip-offsat Cliffs, Southerly current, looselongboards at South Bolsa, baby whitesharks at the Huntington Flats.

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  • HB Waterfront Overview

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    DescriptionHuntington Beach is the alleged Surf City: a land of palm trees, riots,reform madness, body art, heat sheets, pink stucco, and a surfingWalk of Fame. Huntington, like many of Hollywood's sagging heroes ofyesteryear, has undergone some major cosmetic surgery over the pastfew years. The Pier alone has been reconstructed some half dozentimes. Mom-and-pop liquor stores and surf shops have transformedinto block-sized palaces equipped with movie theaters, health foodand top-rate surf goods. Like it or not, the days of Huntington as amellow little surf town are over.

    Despite all the surrounding changes, the waves remain unchanged.Diehards swear by the break, claiming it's the ultimate surfer's wave,and others just laugh and say that contest organizers can have it everyday of the year, for all they care. Whatever the case, there are stillclassic California days to be had at the Pier. Just wake up early onemorning and if it's a peaky swell with Santa Ana winds, you'll side withthe diehards. The division between the two main breaks is a logical one.

    SOUTH SIDEWhile most outsiders think of the south side as a summer hot spot,it's not always the case. Locals say it works better during winter, whennorthwest swells wrap around the Pier to create peaky rights.

    If you watch any of the ASP events over the last few years, you'll seethat the south side can be less than ideal during summer. It blows outeasily with prevailing south or westerly winds arriving from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. The wave lacks gusto at high tide, producing the famous deathtrench between the outside bar and the shorebreak. And during largerswells, you're dealing with a 200-yard-long closeout. You're lucky ifyou squeeze in more than a couple of maneuvers out the back.

    That said, it still does get good. With the right bars, right winds, righttide and right swell, you'll want to make out with the pilings.

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    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:Combo of swells SSE, S, SW with WSW, W,WNW

    Best Size:shoulder- to 3 feet overhead

    Best Wind:NE, Santa Anas, Southside of pier offerssome protection from WNW wind andNorthside from SE wind

    Perfect-O-Meter:7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:beginner to advanced, above average at thepier

    Bring Your:shortboard, longboard, fish, funboard,pier-shooting abilities

    Best Season:year-round, but fall can be epic

    Access:free parking on side streets and meters

    Crowd Factor:zoo at the pier and Cliffs, everyone isspread out elsewhere

    Local Vibe:Can be heavy at the pier, a few grumps atCliffs, otherwise mild

    Bicep Burn:6, but can be a 10 on a south swell current (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:6, and State Beach can be a 10 near theSanta Ana River if it's flowing. (1=clean;10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Locals at the pier, pier pilings, car rip-offsat Cliffs, Southerly current, looselongboards at South Bolsa, baby whitesharks at the Huntington Flats.

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  • Santa Ana River Jetties

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    DescriptionSanta Ana River Jetties is the most consistent spot in Newport. IfHuntington looks flat, go check River Jetties because there's almostalways something to ride. River Jetties is, however, extremely varied inshape and depends on the contour of the sandbars. Lefts tend to befast and predominant during south swells and can turn hollow on alight offshore wind. Westerly winds easily blow out the spot. In winter,the break is far peakier. Steep peaks are found on the right tide, but ifyou don't surf the spot regularly, the chances of a great day are slim.

    Because River Jetties is a fast shortboard wave, you tend to getaggressive crowds. It's one of the few breaks in the city where youdon't have hoards of beginners swarming the peaks. If you can laydown a solid turn, you're welcome out there.

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    SPOT CHECK: NEWPORT BEACH

    Best Tide:all tides

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, SW; also short period W, WNW;combo of North and South Hemi swells

    Best Size:Chest-overhead

    Best Wind:NE, Santa Anas

    Perfect-O-Meter:4-10 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:above average

    Bring Your:shortboard, fish, strong immune system

    Best Season:Year round, but summer rocks, and fall canbe epic

    Access:Slim parking is available on side streets.Best bet is to lock up at the state parknorth of the jetty for 10 bucks a day.

    Crowd Factor:moderate to heavy

    Local Vibe:tolerant

    Bicep Burn:4, 10 if the south current is strong (1=1f tWaikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:8 Remember: it's at the mouth of an ugly,urban "river" that barely deserves to go bythe name. Stinky, mud-colored water is thenorm after a big rain. (1=clean; 10=turdsin the lineup)

    Hazards:Too many people in the way, getting sickor infections

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  • West Newport

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    DescriptionWest Newport is very similar to River Jetties. It's best on combo swellsso just find a corner. It can also be less crowded than 56th Street tothe south.

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    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, SW; also short period W, WNW;combo of North and South Hemi swells

    Best Size:chest-overhead

    Best Wind:E, NE

    Perfect-O-Meter:4-10 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:less intense than 56th St.

    Bring Your:sea legs, anti-gravitational pill, power packy

    Best Season:summer and fall

    Access:meters abound

    Crowd Factor:More often than not, you won't be happywith the crowds.

    Local Vibe:precious

    Bicep Burn:6 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:7 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:steep sand-sucking drop-ins, no parking

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  • 54th/56th St. Newport

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    DescriptionFrom checkerboard 5'2" twin-fins to break dancing on the beach tothe latest variation of an alley-oop, this "hottest 100 yards" of Newportis traditionally known for defying surfing tradition. Jeff Parker, PrestonMurray and Danny Kwock got the ball rolling back in the early '80swith their New Wave approach, setting the stage for the modernVolcom movement (and their annual VQS event). Needless to say, ifyou've got an affinity for the clean lines of yesteryear, you won't fit inhere. 54th and 56th Street is all about the rock 'n' roll, and lucky forthem, the crossed-up peaks offer plenty of ramps for solos.

    Thanks to the string of jetties that break up the sand flow, the shapeof the waves -- particularly in front of these two streets -- tends tobe favorable for high-speed surfing. There are three main peaks thatpeel inside the 54th Street jetty that take both south and north swells,making it consistent surfable throughout the year, but alsoconsistently smaller than Huntington Beach, just a couple of milesnorth. On the north side of the jetty, 56th Street produces zippy,sometimes world-class lefts on a south swell.

    This probably won't come as a surprise, but the crowds are heavy. Acouple of locals at neighboring surf shops have reported seeing fightsbreak out in the water in the last year. But, like any high-performancehotbed, if you prove you can fly with the best of them, chances areyou'll be given plenty of clearance.

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    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, SW; also short period W, WNW;combo of North and South Hemi swells

    Best Size:chest-overhead

    Best Wind:E, NE

    Perfect-O-Meter:4-10 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:from sponsored to soon-to-be sponsored

    Bring Your:sea legs, anti-gravitational pill, powerpacky

    Best Season:summer and fall

    Access:meters abound

    Crowd Factor:More often than not, you won't be happywith the crowds.

    Local Vibe:precious

    Bicep Burn:6 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:7 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Falling into the jetty, steep sand-suckingdrop-ins, no parking

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  • 40 St. Newport

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    Description40th Street, aka 'Boogie Jetty', is blackballed to surfing from Maythrough October. However, it's actually one of the most rippable waveson the jetty stretch. Best on south swells. And since it's usually halfthe size as West Newport, it will hold the biggest souths of the year.

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    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, SSW; short-mid periods

    Best Size:head-double overhead+

    Best Wind:E, NE

    Perfect-O-Meter:5-10 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:average

    Bring Your:black ball beater, swim fins, shortboard

    Best Season:summer, hurricane season

    Access:meters abound

    Crowd Factor:not empty

    Local Vibe:show respect, get respect

    Hazards:parking, black ball, boogies

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  • 36th St. Newport

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    Description36th is a great place for kids and average surfers in the summer. Onbig, closeout south swells, you can find fun peaks/left walls in thatarea. However, the closer you get to the pier the smaller the waves willbe. The waves are more forgiving and mellower than the upper jetties.36th can be fun with the winter's west swells too. Plus there's lesscrowd and it's less competitive than 28th Street and Blackies. (Hint:It's worth a check on big closeout south swells when the south windis blowing.)

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    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, SSW

    Best Size:head-high-plus

    Best Wind:E, NE

    Perfect-O-Meter:5 - 7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:beginner-intermediate

    Bring Your:shortboard, groveler, patience

    Best Season:summer, fall

    Access:meters abound

    Crowd Factor:not as bad as surrounding breaks

    Local Vibe:mostly cordial

    Bicep Burn:5 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:3 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)

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  • Newport Pier

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    DescriptionNewport Pier

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  • Newport Point

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    DescriptionDuring the El Nino season of 1998, Pipeline came to Newport Pointwhen Hurricane Linda pumped an enormous south swell toward theWest Coast. They were easily the most memorable days in years,featuring rows of spitting left-hand barrels. Drive to Newport Pointright now, though, and we're 99 percent sure you'll find Erie-likeconditions.

    Newport Point is a very fickle spot, breaking only on hurricane swellsfrom a specific direction with a specific wave-period. It's best on swellsthat actually have a little east, if that makes any sense. When this rareevent occurs, it's a hellfire right-and-left barrel that tops any otherbreak in the county. The downside to this barrel is that Newport Pointis no secret. When it's on, you'll be sharing the wave with a crowd thatmakes Lowers look mellow. It's not necessarily a territorial thing, it'ssimply a frenzy for a scarce natural resource. If you are tempted to goafter one of these Indonesian-style tubes, remember to spike yourchariot.

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    Best Tide:low

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S, SSW; short-mid periods

    Best Size:head-double overhead+

    Best Wind:E, NE

    Perfect-O-Meter:5-10 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:average to Pipe Master

    Bring Your:shortboard, 7'2" pintail

    Best Season:summer, hurricane season

    Access:park at 17th street (if you can find a spot)

    Crowd Factor:think annual pilgrimage to Mecca

    Local Vibe:The buddy system does not exist here: it'severy man for himself.

    Bicep Burn:7 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:3 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:When it's big

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  • The Wedge

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    DescriptionThe Wedge is not a wave -- it's a 20-foot-plus meat grinder dreamedup by the devil himself. It heaves, bends and pulverizes in ways thatgood little waves aren't supposed to act. The first time you swim orpaddle out on a solid day, a typical thought might be, "Dang, is mychiropractor covered in my medical plan?"

    The Wedge is a combination of two waves that merge together,thrusting into a titanic slingshot that breaks with enough pounds persquare inch to send Stone Cold Steve Austin to the mat. It takes asouth swell only, refracting the swell energy off the jetty and creating asideways wave that slings across the beach and mates with the nextwave in the set. The result is what locals fittingly call a "humpingeffect," where the set waves jack, expand and release in unimaginableways.

    The key to a good Wedge wave is the right swell interval. If the intervalis just right, the side wave will hit the main swell at the perfectmoment, causing it to "wedge." Too short or too long an interval andthe side wave will miss hitting the main peak. It's not uncommon tosee skimboarders, spongers and bodysurfers catching the side wavebefore it collides, resulting in ozone-depleting aerials, monstroustubes and insane wipeouts.

    Although the Wedge is perhaps the best-known bodysurfing spot inthe world, in recent years there's been an influx of stand-up surfers.What was once a novelty for guys like Danny Kwock back in the '80s isnow serious business for pros like Strider Wasilewski, the Hobgoodtwins and a long list of other challengers. Part of the reason for theinflux of hard goods is that the media -- both surf and mainstream --have been persistent in recording all the action. Every summer, there'sguaranteed to be a center spread of some hapless fool gettinglaunched or a front-page shot on the Los Angeles Times of the Wedgeat its nastiest. Despite the increased presence of fiberglass and foam,an alternative wave is best suited to an alternative approach, which iswhy bodysurfers still rule the place. In fact, they literally rule the place-- thanks to a serious lobbying effort by the local skull-cap crew,throughout the summer, no boards of any kind are allowed in thewater except in the early morning and late evening. So if you're feelingsuicidal, or just want to watch stand-up surfers and bodyboarders playdemolition derby at one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles inSouthern California, it's best to show up in the morning or lateafternoon.

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    Best Tide:deadly at all tides

    Best Swell Direction:S, SW

    Best Size:6 to 20 feet

    Best Wind:E, NE

    Perfect-O-Meter:9 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand

    Ability Level:advanced to psychotic

    Bring Your:camera and beach chair; or swim fins,Speedos and insurance card

    Best Season:summer

    Access:free street parking, but if it's pumping,plan to walk

    Crowd Factor:moderate

    Local Vibe:quietly thuggish

    Bicep Burn:2 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:10, if you include your own (1=clean;10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Broken body and board, death from impactinto the shallow bottom or on someoneelse

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  • Corona del Mar

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    DescriptionWhen planning a surf trip to Orange County, the last spot anyonethinks of is the Corona Del Mar Jetty, just south of the NewportHarbor entrance. And for a good reason: the place hardly ever breaks.But when it does, it's second only to Newport Point on theperfect-o-meter.

    Three critical elements are necessary for the Corona Del Mar Jetty towork well. First, you need a massive southwest swell -- at least doubleoverhead at Newport. Second, a prevailing offshore wind is needed tohold up the wave. Finally, a medium tide helps for length of ride.

    During the El Nino year, the jetty broke during some of the pulsatinghurricane swells. On southwesterly mackers, the tip of the jetty createslong a right-hand wave that is carvable while the rest of the coastlinecloses out. On gargantuan northwest swells, the opposite occurs on aninside finger jetty called "Foamers." One local who spoke to us underconfidentiality swears that Foamers is the best wave in Orange Countywhen it's on. "It's a freak of nature," he explained. "Few people knowabout it, and those who do know are on it when the right swellarrives."

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    Best Tide:medium

    Best Swell Direction:SSE, S

    Best Size:double overhead

    Best Wind:NE

    Perfect-O-Meter:6 - 7 (1=Lake Erie; 10=Jeffreys Bay)

    Bottom:sand, jetty

    Ability Level:average to advanced

    Bring Your:surf mat, shortboard, longboard

    Best Season:summer

    Access:meter parking available

    Crowd Factor:moderate

    Local Vibe:moderate

    Bicep Burn:6 (1=1ft Waikiki; 10=15ft Ocean Beach)

    Poo Patrol:5 (1=clean; 10=turds in the lineup)

    Hazards:Kooks on surf mats, inside rocks at theharbor left, harbor patrol

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  • Crystal Cove

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    DescriptionCrystal Cove

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  • North Orange County Forecast* This forecast was created on 10/28/11.

    Hey, this is Chris with your North Orange County Forecast effective Thursday afternoon .

    FORECAST RECAP: Primary S-SSW Southern Hemisphere swell mix and a small,easing NW wind/groundswell was good forwaist-shoulder-head high zone waves at the better exposures of SD and OC today, while top breaks in OC saw plussets on the right tides. The well exposed spots in other areas were mainly in the knee-chest high range.

    FORECAST OUTLOOK: FRIDAY - Primary south swell slowly fades through the day with trace NW swell leftovers. Look for waist-chest highsurf at the better south exposed breaks, with occasional sets to shoulder-head at standouts early. Deep, near 7' hightide swamps out many spots much of the morning, then look for a drained out -1' low tide in the late afternoon. WEATHER/WIND - Light/variable winds in the morning, then west wind in the afternoon at 7-11kts.

    Best Bet: Early morning or early afternoon session between tides at south exposed breaks before the wind comes upmuch.

    Worst Bet: Although clean, most spots will be swamped out for much of the morning on the deep 7' high tide. Expectwalled up conditions at the beachbreaks on the late afternoon negative low tide.

    Fading old south swell, trace NW swell going into the weekend. Expect BIG TIDAL SWINGS. Check the full premiumforecast below for more details and the long range outlook!

    Surfline's RATING OF SURF HEIGHTS AND QUALITY

    FRIDAY 10/28

    FAIR SATURDAY 10/29

    FAIR SUNDAY 10/30

    POOR TO FAIR MONDAY 10/31

    POOR TO FAIR TUESDAY 11/01

    POOR TO FAIR

    SURF:

    2 - 4 f tknee to shoulder high

    SURF:

    2 - 3 f t +knee to chest high

    SURF:

    1 - 2 f tknee to thigh high occ.3 f t

    SURF:

    1 - 3 f tankle to waist high

    SURF:

    1 - 3 f tankle to waist high

    Primary South swellstarts to ease;Minimal NW swell;strongest for goodsouth spots; clean inAM, but with BIGHIGH TIDE; DrainedPM low tide

    Mainlysmall-scale/easingSouth swell; minimal SWand NW swells mixing in;BIG TIDAL SWINGS

    Mainly small/easingSouth swell; minimalSW and NW swellsmixing in; BIG TIDALSWINGS

    Small NWwind/groundswell mix;small SW swell

    Possible new NWgroundswell moving inat best exposures,stay tuned, small NWwindswell, small SWswell

    WINDS:

    TIDES:

    WEATHER:

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  • MOSTLYSUNNY64 - 74F

    CLOUDY64 - 77F

    SUNNY65 - 78F

    SUNNY63 - 74F

    SUNNY62 - 72F

    LONG RANGE FORECAST OUTLOOKWIND/WEATHER SYNOPSIS: Weak high pressure sets up over the region Friday through the weekend, with generallylight and variable morning wind before light to moderate onshore W/WNW wind builds in the afternoons 7-11kts.Winds are due to stay on the light side through early next week.

    SPECIAL TIDE NOTE: Big tidal swings through the rest of this week! Expect deep 6'+ to 7' high tides in the mid/latemornings, which will swamp out or even shut down many spots. Then a negative low tide will show in the lateafternoon/early evenings for drained out conditions at many spots. Plan your sessions accordingly to the specificbreak's tide favor.

    NORTH PACIFIC SWELL/SURF ACTIVITY: The current NW swell (295-300+ deg) mix fades to just small leftoverson Friday. We will see some new, extreme angled NW swell (300++) over the weekend and into early next week, butthe vast majority of that swell will pass by. Top spots may see some waist high surf, but most breaks will stay belowthat.

    Going further out, charts indicate that yet another high latitude NPAC storm will track through the Alaskan Gulf overthe next few days, which could send a better bump of NW swell (295-300+ deg) to Southern CA around Nov1st-2nd. Much of this swell will again bypass Southern California, but best breaks could see some fun sets. Stay tunedfor updates as this storm/swell system develops.

    TROPICS: All quiet at the moment.

    SOUTH PACIFIC SWELL/SURF ACTIVITY: S groundswell mix 180-190 deg) will be easing on Friday, with the mostsize showing early. Look for 3-4' surf at the better exposures of North OC through select summer spots of South OCand SD, with a smaller share showing in Southern Ventura through North LA. Standout breaks (mainly of North OC)will produce occasional sets up to head high during the best tides. The trend towards smaller, fading surf continuesthrough the weekend, for minor leftovers by Sunday.

    Going further out, we'll see a long run of small SW to SSW swell (215-190) for the Halloween and the first few days ofNovember, thanks to mostly zonal flow in the southwest Pacific lately. All of these swells look small, but will offersome rideable waves in the best area of Orange County (waist high and a little better at those good spots, smallerelsewhere).

    Beyond that, it looks like we could get something a little better for the 5th-7th out of the SW/SSW (195-210) andthen a stronger Southern Hemi around the 10th-12th. Stay tuned, we'll have more details on these potential swells inthe next few days.

    7-DAY LOLA OFFSHORE SWELL & REGIONAL SURF HEIGHTSFRI 10/28

    Surf:1 - 2 f tSwell:2ft at 14sfrom S/1790.8ft at 10sfrom WNW/2840.6ft at 10sfrom WNW/284

    SAT 10/29

    Surf:1 - 2 f tSwell:1.5ft at 12sfrom S/1781.2ft at 8sfrom WNW/2810.6ft at 12sfrom WNW/281

    SUN 10/30

    Surf:1 - 2 f tSwell:1.5ft at 12sfrom S/1791.3ft at 8sfrom WNW/2810.6ft at 11sfrom WNW/281

    MON 10/31

    Surf:1 - 2 f tSwell:2.1ft at 8sfrom W/2800.9ft at 11sfrom S/1780.5ft at 14sfrom S/178

    TUE 11/01

    Surf:2 - 3 f tSwell:1.9ft at 9sfrom W/2791.6ft at 15sfrom WNW/2861ft at 11sfrom WNW/286

    WED 11/02

    Surf:3 - 4 f tSwell:2.5ft at 15sfrom WNW/2831.1ft at 16sfrom S/1850.6ft at 10sfrom S/185

    Surf:

    OFFSHORE SWELL FORECAST LOCATION

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  • The location for Surfline's LOLA 7-Day Swell Model for this region is displayed onthis map. LOLA will analyze all of the various wave and swell energy merging atthis offshore location and will then identify each separate swell with its specificdirection, height, and swell period. Only then can we accurately forecast the surf.LOLA will then calculate the surf heights from each swell, and will display the surfheight of the single dominant swell at the top. This surf height will be a goodrepresentation of the typical surf heights throughout this region over the next 7days. There will always be surf spots with smaller surf due to less exposure to thedominant swell, and other surf spots with larger surf due to greater exposure tothe dominant swell. Local underwater bathymetry may also play a strong role inaffecting surf heights throughout the region. Most important is to know whatswells and potential surf is running so surfers can use their local knowledge andto explore to find the best surf in a region.

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  • North Orange County Travel Info

    Seal Beach

    Places To Eat:

    Champs, 12161 Seal Beach Blvd., 562-596-2555 Coach's Sports Grill, 1025 E Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-431-5266 Old Town Cafe, 137 Main St., 562-430-4377 River's End, 15 1st St., 562-431-5558 Seaside Grill, 101 Main St., 562-430-0006 Walt's Wharf, 201 Main St., 562-598-4433Mahe 1400 PCH, 562-431-3022

    Places To Stay:

    A few good hotels in town.

    Things To Do:

    Have a drink by the pier at Clancy's (111 Main St., 562594-8143).Saint Patricks Day rocks in Seal Beach with 6+ Irish Bars.Walt's Wharf on Main St. and Mahe on PCH are well renowned great places to eat with the freshest fish and sushiaround.There is also Thai on Main, and many new great restaurants opening up.

    South Side/13th Street

    Surfside

    Places To Eat:

    Champs, 12161 Seal Beach Blvd., 562-596-2555Coach's Sports Grill, 1025 E Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-431-5266Old Town Cafe, 137 Main St., 562-430-4377River's End, 15 1st St., 562-431-5558Seaside Grill, 101 Main St., 562-430-0006Walt's Wharf, 201 Main St., 562-598-4433

    Things To Do:

    Have a drink by the pier at Clancy's (111 Main St., 562594-8143).

    Anderson Street

    Bolsa Chica

    Places To Eat:

    Sugar Shack Cafe (213 Main St., 714-536-0355). Cooked by surfers, for surfers. Nice place to chill outside and takein the scene. The head chef says she is really picky about the food and recommends the Tuna sandwich for first timers.

    Wahoo's Fish Tacos (120 Main St., 714-536-2050). This healthy Mexican food is probably the most popular grub inSouthern California -- and they even play surf/snowboarding videos while you chew.

    Longboard Restaurant and Pub (217 Main St., 714-960-1896). If you have leathery skin, a receding hairline and wearlots of floral T-shirts, this is your pub. Good spot to have a few drinks and eat greasy bar-food.

    Places To Stay:

    Huntington Beach has an endless sea of accommodations. Here are few of the more affordable ones:

    777 Motor Inn, 16240 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-846-5561Beach Comfort Motel, 118 11th St., 714-536-4170Beach Inn, 18112 Beach Blvd., 714-841-6606Best Western Regency Inn, 19360 Beach Blvd., 714-962-4244 Comfort Suites, 16301 Beach Blvd., 714-841-1812

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  • Edelweiss Inn, 7561 Center Ave., 714-373-4999 Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-960-7873 Holiday Inn, 7667 Center Ave., 714-891-0123 Huntington Suites, 727 Yorktown Ave., 714-969-0450 Huntington Surf Motel, 720 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-2444 Hyatt Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, (714)698-1234Ocean View Motel, 16196 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-2700 Pacific View Motel, 16220 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-4959Princess Motel, 18382 Beach Blvd., 714-848-8422 Quality Inn, 800 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-7500

    Things To Do:

    For a healthy consumption of surf history, go to the International Surfing Museum (411 Olive St. 714-960-3483).There are all kinds of impressive relics: a hood ornament of the Duke riding goofyfoot, the original 16mm cameraused to film the Endless Summer, an evolution of skateboards and surfboards and much more.

    For the clubber, drop in to the Shark Club (714-751-6428) in Costa Mesa. Rave the night away in the multiple roomsfor techno, R&B, etc. For the athlete groupies, Dennis Rodman and Mo Vaughn like to hang there with their posses.

    Goldenwest

    Places To Eat:

    Sugar Shack Cafe (213 Main St., 714-536-0355). Cooked by surfers, for surfers. Nice place to chill outside and takein the scene. The head chef says she is really picky about the food and recommends the Tuna sandwich for first timers.

    Wahoo's Fish Tacos (120 Main St., 714-536-2050). This healthy Mexican food is probably the most popular grub inSouthern California -- and they even play surf/snowboarding videos while you chew.

    Longboard Restaurant and Pub (217 Main St., 714-960-1896). If you have leathery skin, a receding hairline and wearlots of floral T-shirts, this is your pub. Good spot to have a few drinks and eat greasy bar-food.

    Places To Stay:

    Huntington Beach has an endless sea of accommodations. Here are few of the more affordable ones:

    777 Motor Inn, 16240 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-846-5561Beach Comfort Motel, 118 11th St., 714-536-4170Beach Inn, 18112 Beach Blvd., 714-841-6606Best Western Regency Inn, 19360 Beach Blvd., 714-962-4244 Comfort Suites, 16301 Beach Blvd., 714-841-1812 Edelweiss Inn, 7561 Center Ave., 714-373-4999 Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-960-7873 Holiday Inn, 7667 Center Ave., 714-891-0123 Huntington Suites, 727 Yorktown Ave., 714-969-0450 Huntington Surf Motel, 720 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-2444 Hyatt Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, (714)698-1234Ocean View Motel, 16196 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-2700 Pacific View Motel, 16220 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-4959Princess Motel, 18382 Beach Blvd., 714-848-8422 Quality Inn, 800 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-7500

    Things To Do:

    For a healthy consumption of surf history, go to the International Surfing Museum (411 Olive St. 714-960-3483).There are all kinds of impressive relics: a hood ornament of the Duke riding goofyfoot, the original 16mm cameraused to film the Endless Summer, an evolution of skateboards and surfboards and much more.

    For the clubber, drop in to the Shark Club (714-751-6428) in Costa Mesa. Rave the night away in the multiple roomsfor techno, R&B, etc. For the athlete groupies, Dennis Rodman and Mo Vaughn like to hang there with their posses.

    17th Street

    Places To Eat:

    Sugar Shack Cafe (213 Main St., 714-536-0355). Cooked by surfers, for surfers. Nice place to chill outside and takein the scene. The head chef says she is really picky about the food and recommends the Tuna sandwich for first timers.

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  • Wahoo's Fish Tacos (120 Main St., 714-536-2050). This healthy Mexican food is probably the most popular grub inSouthern California -- and they even play surf/snowboarding videos while you chew.

    Longboard Restaurant and Pub (217 Main St., 714-960-1896). If you have leathery skin, a receding hairline and wearlots of floral T-shirts, this is your pub. Good spot to have a few drinks and eat greasy bar-food.

    Places To Stay:

    Huntington Beach has an endless sea of accommodations. Here are few of the more affordable ones:

    777 Motor Inn, 16240 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-846-5561Beach Comfort Motel, 118 11th St., 714-536-4170Beach Inn, 18112 Beach Blvd., 714-841-6606Best Western Regency Inn, 19360 Beach Blvd., 714-962-4244 Comfort Suites, 16301 Beach Blvd., 714-841-1812 Edelweiss Inn, 7561 Center Ave., 714-373-4999 Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-960-7873 Holiday Inn, 7667 Center Ave., 714-891-0123 Huntington Suites, 727 Yorktown Ave., 714-969-0450 Huntington Surf Motel, 720 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-2444 Hyatt Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, (714)698-1234Ocean View Motel, 16196 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-2700 Pacific View Motel, 16220 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-4959Princess Motel, 18382 Beach Blvd., 714-848-8422 Quality Inn, 800 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-7500

    Things To Do:

    For a healthy consumption of surf history, go to the International Surfing Museum (411 Olive St. 714-960-3483).There are all kinds of impressive relics: a hood ornament of the Duke riding goofyfoot, the original 16mm cameraused to film the Endless Summer, an evolution of skateboards and surfboards and much more.

    For the clubber, drop in to the Shark Club (714-751-6428) in Costa Mesa. Rave the night away in the multiple roomsfor techno, R&B, etc. For the athlete groupies, Dennis Rodman and Mo Vaughn like to hang there with their posses.

    HB Pier, Northside

    Places To Eat:

    Sugar Shack Cafe (213 Main St., 714-536-0355). Cooked by surfers, for surfers. Nice place to chill outside and takein the scene. The head chef says she is really picky about the food and recommends the Tuna sandwich for first timers.

    Wahoo's Fish Tacos (120 Main St., 714-536-2050). This healthy Mexican food is probably the most popular grub inSouthern California -- and they even play surf/snowboarding videos while you chew.

    Longboard Restaurant and Pub (217 Main St., 714-960-1896). If you have leathery skin, a receding hairline and wearlots of floral T-shirts, this is your pub. Good spot to have a few drinks and eat greasy bar-food.

    Places To Stay:

    Huntington Beach has an endless sea of accommodations. Here are few of the more affordable ones:

    777 Motor Inn, 16240 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-846-5561Beach Comfort Motel, 118 11th St., 714-536-4170Beach Inn, 18112 Beach Blvd., 714-841-6606Best Western Regency Inn, 19360 Beach Blvd., 714-962-4244 Comfort Suites, 16301 Beach Blvd., 714-841-1812 Edelweiss Inn, 7561 Center Ave., 714-373-4999 Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-960-7873 Holiday Inn, 7667 Center Ave., 714-891-0123 Huntington Suites, 727 Yorktown Ave., 714-969-0450 Huntington Surf Motel, 720 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-2444 Hyatt Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, (714)698-1234Ocean View Motel, 16196 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-2700 Pacific View Motel, 16220 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-4959Princess Motel, 18382 Beach Blvd., 714-848-8422 Quality Inn, 800 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-7500

    Things To Do:

    For a healthy consumption of surf history, go to the International Surfing Museum (411 Olive St. 714-960-3483).

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  • For a healthy consumption of surf history, go to the International Surfing Museum (411 Olive St. 714-960-3483).There are all kinds of impressive relics: a hood ornament of the Duke riding goofyfoot, the original 16mm cameraused to film the Endless Summer, an evolution of skateboards and surfboards and much more.

    For the clubber, drop in to the Shark Club (714-751-6428) in Costa Mesa. Rave the night away in the multiple roomsfor techno, R&B, etc. For the athlete groupies, Dennis Rodman and Mo Vaughn like to hang there with their posses.

    HB Pier, Southside

    Places To Eat:

    Sugar Shack Cafe (213 Main St., 714-536-0355). Cooked by surfers, for surfers. Nice place to chill outside and takein the scene. The head chef says she is really picky about the food and recommends the Tuna sandwich for first timers.

    Wahoo's Fish Tacos (120 Main St., 714-536-2050). This healthy Mexican food is probably the most popular grub inSouthern California -- and they even play surf/snowboarding videos while you chew.

    Longboard Restaurant and Pub (217 Main St., 714-960-1896). If you have leathery skin, a receding hairline and wearlots of floral T-shirts, this is your pub. Good spot to have a few drinks and eat greasy bar-food.

    Places To Stay:

    Huntington Beach has an endless sea of accommodations. Here are few of the more affordable ones:

    777 Motor Inn, 16240 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-846-5561Beach Comfort Motel, 118 11th St., 714-536-4170Beach Inn, 18112 Beach Blvd., 714-841-6606Best Western Regency Inn, 19360 Beach Blvd., 714-962-4244 Comfort Suites, 16301 Beach Blvd., 714-841-1812 Edelweiss Inn, 7561 Center Ave., 714-373-4999 Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-960-7873 Holiday Inn, 7667 Center Ave., 714-891-0123 Huntington Suites, 727 Yorktown Ave., 714-969-0450 Huntington Surf Motel, 720 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-2444 Hyatt Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, (714)698-1234Ocean View Motel, 16196 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-2700 Pacific View Motel, 16220 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-4959Princess Motel, 18382 Beach Blvd., 714-848-8422 Quality Inn, 800 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-7500

    Things To Do:

    For a healthy consumption of surf history, go to the International Surfing Museum (411 Olive St. 714-960-3483).There are all kinds of impressive relics: a hood ornament of the Duke riding goofyfoot, the original 16mm cameraused to film the Endless Summer, an evolution of skateboards and surfboards and much more.

    For the clubber, drop in to the Shark Club (714-751-6428) in Costa Mesa. Rave the night away in the multiple roomsfor techno, R&B, etc. For the athlete groupies, Dennis Rodman and Mo Vaughn like to hang there with their posses.

    HB Waterfront Overview

    Places To Eat:

    Sugar Shack Cafe (213 Main St., 714-536-0355). Cooked by surfers, for surfers. Nice place to chill outside and takein the scene. The head chef says she is really picky about the food and recommends the Tuna sandwich for first timers.

    Wahoo's Fish Tacos (120 Main St., 714-536-2050). This healthy Mexican food is probably the most popular grub inSouthern California -- and they even play surf/snowboarding videos while you chew.

    Longboard Restaurant and Pub (217 Main St., 714-960-1896). If you have leathery skin, a receding hairline and wearlots of floral T-shirts, this is your pub. Good spot to have a few drinks and eat greasy bar-food.

    Places To Stay:

    Huntington Beach has an endless sea of accommodations. Here are few of the more affordable ones:

    777 Motor Inn, 16240 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-846-5561Beach Comfort Motel, 118 11th St., 714-536-4170Beach Inn, 18112 Beach Blvd., 714-841-6606

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  • Best Western Regency Inn, 19360 Beach Blvd., 714-962-4244 Comfort Suites, 16301 Beach Blvd., 714-841-1812 Edelweiss Inn, 7561 Center Ave., 714-373-4999 Hilton, 21100 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-960-7873 Holiday Inn, 7667 Center Ave., 714-891-0123 Huntington Suites, 727 Yorktown Ave., 714-969-0450 Huntington Surf Motel, 720 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-2444 Hyatt Resort, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy, (714)698-1234Ocean View Motel, 16196 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-2700 Pacific View Motel, 16220 Pacific Coast Hwy, 562-592-4959Princess Motel, 18382 Beach Blvd., 714-848-8422 Quality Inn, 800 Pacific Coast Hwy, 714-536-7500

    Things To Do:

    For a healthy consumption of surf history, go to the International Surfing Museum (411 Olive St. 714-960-3483).There are all kinds of impressive relics: a hood ornament of the Duke riding goofyfoot, the original 16mm cameraused to film the Endless Summer, an evolution of skateboards and surfboards and much more.

    For the clubber, drop in to the Shark Club (714-751-6428) in Costa Mesa. Rave the night away in the multiple roomsfor techno, R&B, etc. For the athlete groupies, Dennis Rodman and Mo Vaughn like to hang there with their posses.

    Santa Ana River Jetties

    Places To Eat:

    Quick Fix: Mutt Lynch (23 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-675-1556) -- locals love it; tourists love it. It's pubgrub at its best: pizza, beer, pool tables and 12 TVs. And it has a rowdy nightlife, too.

    Worth the wait: Avila's El Ranchito Restaurant (2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-6855). If you'redetermined to get authentic Mexican food in Southern California, make a pit stop here. It's family owned, and theymake their tortillas on site. Prices are medium range and so is their salsa.

    Break out the gold card: Rusty Pelican (2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-642-3431). Classy spot to takea date. You get fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the marina for a pretty penny.

    Places To Stay:

    Newport isn't the greatest place for cheap deals on accommodations. It's a city for rich vacationers and wealthy wiveswho drive their Lincoln Navigators to Nordstrom and back. If you insist on staying a short drive from spots like theWedge, though, here's a list: Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, 949-675-3412Best Western Newport Beach Inn, 6208 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-642-8252Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-729-1234Newport Channel Inn, 6030 West Coast Highway, 949-642-3030Newport Classic Inn, 2300 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-722-2999Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 West Oceanfront, 949-673-7030.

    Things To Do:

    Balboa Funzone (600 E. Bay Ave., 949-673-0408). Carnival-like atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferriswheel, arcades, fortune tellers, smoke shops and lots of other stuff that kids enjoy. Located a mile or two north ofthe Wedge. Irvine Spectrum. A bit of a drive, but it's probably the best entertainment center in all of Orange County.Whether it's movies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Openfrom 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., it's at the intersection of the 405 freeway and Interstate 5. Improv Comedy Night Club(4255 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-8545455). Laugh, cry, throw rotten vegetables.

    West Newport

    Places To Eat:

    Quick Fix: Mutt Lynch (23 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-675-1556) -- locals love it; tourists love it. It's pubgrub at its best: pizza, beer, pool tables and 12 TVs. And it has a rowdy nightlife, too.

    Worth the wait: Avila's El Ranchito Restaurant (2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-6855). If you'redetermined to get authentic Mexican food in Southern California, make a pit stop here. It's family owned, and theymake their tortillas on site. Prices are medium range and so is their salsa.

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  • Break out the gold card: Rusty Pelican (2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-642-3431). Classy spot to takea date. You get fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the marina for a pretty penny.

    Places To Stay:

    Newport isn't the greatest place for cheap deals on accommodations. It's a city for rich vacationers and wealthy wiveswho drive their Lincoln Navigators to Nordstrom and back. If you insist on staying a short drive from spots like theWedge, though, here's a list: Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, 949-675-3412Best Western Newport Beach Inn, 6208 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-642-8252Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-729-1234Newport Channel Inn, 6030 West Coast Highway, 949-642-3030Newport Classic Inn, 2300 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-722-2999Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 West Oceanfront, 949-673-703

    Things To Do:

    Balboa Funzone (600 E. Bay Ave., 949-673-0408). Carnival-like atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferriswheel, arcades, fortune tellers, smoke shops and lots of other stuff that kids enjoy. Located a mile or two north ofthe Wedge.

    Irvine Spectrum. A bit of a drive, but it's probably the best entertainment center in all of Orange County. Whether it'smovies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Open from 11a.m. to 11 p.m., it's at the intersection of the 405 freeway and Interstate 5.

    Improv Comedy Night Club (4255 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-8545455). Laugh, cry, throw rotten vegetables

    54th/56th St. Newport

    Places To Eat:

    Quick Fix: Mutt Lynch (23 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-675-1556) -- locals love it; tourists love it. It's pubgrub at its best: pizza, beer, pool tables and 12 TVs. And it has a rowdy nightlife, too.

    Worth the wait: Avila's El Ranchito Restaurant (2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-6855). If you'redetermined to get authentic Mexican food in Southern California, make a pit stop here. It's family owned, and theymake their tortillas on site. Prices are medium range and so is their salsa.

    Break out the gold card: Rusty Pelican (2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-642-3431). Classy spot to takea date. You get fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the marina for a pretty penny.

    Places To Stay:

    Newport isn't the greatest place for cheap deals on accommodations. It's a city for rich vacationers and wealthy wiveswho drive their Lincoln Navigators to Nordstrom and back. If you insist on staying a short drive from spots like theWedge, though, here's a list: Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, 949-675-3412Best Western Newport Beach Inn, 6208 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-642-8252Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-729-1234Newport Channel Inn, 6030 West Coast Highway, 949-642-3030Newport Classic Inn, 2300 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-722-2999Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 West Oceanfront, 949-673-703

    Things To Do:

    Balboa Funzone (600 E. Bay Ave., 949-673-0408). Carnival-like atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferriswheel, arcades, fortune tellers, smoke shops and lots of other stuff that kids enjoy. Located a mile or two north ofthe Wedge.

    Irvine Spectrum. A bit of a drive, but it's probably the best entertainment center in all of Orange County. Whether it'smovies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Open from 11a.m. to 11 p.m., it's at the intersection of the 405 freeway and Interstate 5.

    Improv Comedy Night Club (4255 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-8545455). Laugh, cry, throw rotten vegetables

    40 St. Newport

    Places To Eat:

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  • Places To Eat:

    Quick Fix: Mutt Lynch (23 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-675-1556) -- locals love it; tourists love it. It's pubgrub at its best: pizza, beer, pool tables and 12 TVs. And it has a rowdy nightlife, too.

    Worth the wait: Avila's El Ranchito Restaurant (2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-6855). If you'redetermined to get authentic Mexican food in Southern California, make a pit stop here. It's family owned, and theymake their tortillas on site. Prices are medium range and so is their salsa.

    Break out the gold card: Rusty Pelican (2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-642-3431). Classy spot to takea date. You get fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the marina for a pretty penny.

    Places To Stay:

    Newport isn't the greatest place for cheap deals on accommodations. It's a city for rich vacationers and wealthy wiveswho drive their Lincoln Navigators to Nordstrom and back. If you insist on staying a short drive from spots like theWedge, though, here's a list: Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, 949-675-3412Best Western Newport Beach Inn, 6208 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-642-8252Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-729-1234Newport Channel Inn, 6030 West Coast Highway, 949-642-3030Newport Classic Inn, 2300 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-722-2999Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 West Oceanfront, 949-673-7030

    Things To Do:

    Balboa Funzone (600 E. Bay Ave., 949-673-0408). Carnival-like atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferriswheel, arcades, fortune tellers, smoke shops and lots of other stuff that kids enjoy. Located a mile or two north ofthe Wedge.

    Irvine Spectrum. A bit of a drive, but it's probably the best entertainment center in all of Orange County. Whether it'smovies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Open from 11a.m. to 11 p.m., it's at the intersection of the 405 freeway and Interstate 5.

    Improv Comedy Night Club (4255 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-8545455). Laugh, cry, throw rotten vegetables.

    36th St. Newport

    Places To Eat:

    Quick Fix: Mutt Lynch (23 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-675-1556) -- locals love it; tourists love it. It's pubgrub at its best: pizza, beer, pool tables and 12 TVs. And it has a rowdy nightlife, too.

    Worth the wait: Avila's El Ranchito Restaurant (2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-6855). If you'redetermined to get authentic Mexican food in Southern California, make a pit stop here. It's family owned, and theymake their tortillas on site. Prices are medium range and so is their salsa.

    Break out the gold card: Rusty Pelican (2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-642-3431). Classy spot to takea date. You get fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the marina for a pretty penny.

    Places To Stay:

    Newport isn't the greatest place for cheap deals on accommodations. It's a city for rich vacationers and wealthy wiveswho drive their Lincoln Navigators to Nordstrom and back. If you insist on staying a short drive from spots like theWedge, though, here's a list: Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, 949-675-3412Best Western Newport Beach Inn, 6208 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-642-8252Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-729-1234Newport Channel Inn, 6030 West Coast Highway, 949-642-3030Newport Classic Inn, 2300 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-722-2999Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 West Oceanfront, 949-673-7030

    Things To Do:

    Balboa Funzone (600 E. Bay Ave., 949-673-0408). Carnival-like atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferriswheel, arcades, fortune tellers, smoke shops and lots of other stuff that kids enjoy. Located a mile or two north ofthe Wedge.

    Irvine Spectrum. A bit of a drive, but it's probably the best entertainment center in all of Orange County. Whether it'smovies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Open from 11

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  • movies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Open from 11a.m. to 11 p.m., it's at the intersection of the 405 freeway and Interstate 5.

    Improv Comedy Night Club (4255 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-8545455). Laugh, cry, throw rotten vegetables.

    Blackies

    Newport Pier

    Newport Point

    Places To Eat:

    Quick Fix: Mutt Lynch (23 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-675-1556) -- locals love it; tourists love it. It's pubgrub at its best: pizza, beer, pool tables and 12 TVs. And it has a rowdy nightlife, too.

    Worth the wait: Avila's El Ranchito Restaurant (2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-6855). If you'redetermined to get authentic Mexican food in Southern California, make a pit stop here. It's family owned, and theymake their tortillas on site. Prices are medium range and so is their salsa.

    Break out the gold card: Rusty Pelican (2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-642-3431). Classy spot to takea date. You get fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the marina for a pretty penny.

    Places To Stay:

    Newport isn't the greatest place for cheap deals on accommodations. It's a city for rich vacationers and wealthy wiveswho drive their Lincoln Navigators to Nordstrom and back. If you insist on staying a short drive from spots like theWedge, though, here's a list: Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, 949-675-3412Best Western Newport Beach Inn, 6208 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-642-8252Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-729-1234Newport Channel Inn, 6030 West Coast Highway, 949-642-3030Newport Classic Inn, 2300 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-722-2999Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 West Oceanfront, 949-673-7030

    Things To Do:

    Balboa Funzone (600 E. Bay Ave., 949-673-0408). Carnival-like atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferriswheel, arcades, fortune tellers, smoke shops and lots of other stuff that kids enjoy. Located a mile or two north ofthe Wedge. Irvine Spectrum. A bit of a drive, but it's probably the best entertainment center in all of Orange County.Whether it's movies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Openfrom 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., it's at the intersection of the 405 freeway and Interstate 5. Improv Comedy Night Club(4255 Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-8545455). Laugh, cry, throw rotten vegetables.

    The Wedge

    Places To Eat:

    Quick Fix: Mutt Lynch (23 Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-675-1556) -- locals love it; tourists love it. It's pubgrub at its best: pizza, beer, pool tables and 12 TVs. And it has a rowdy nightlife, too.

    Worth the wait: Avila's El Ranchito Restaurant (2800 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-6855). If you'redetermined to get authentic Mexican food in Southern California, make a pit stop here. It's family owned, and theymake their tortillas on site. Prices are medium range and so is their salsa.

    Break out the gold card: Rusty Pelican (2735 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, 949-642-3431). Classy spot to takea date. You get fresh seafood and a beautiful view of the marina for a pretty penny.

    Places To Stay:

    Newport isn't the greatest place for cheap deals on accommodations. It's a city for rich vacationers and wealthy wiveswho drive their Lincoln Navigators to Nordstrom and back. If you insist on staying a short drive from spots like theWedge, though, here's a list: Balboa Inn, 105 Main Street, 949-675-3412Best Western Newport Beach Inn, 6208 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-642-8252Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300

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  • Doryman's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2102 West Ocean Front, 949-675-7300Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, 949-729-1234Newport Channel Inn, 6030 West Coast Highway, 949-642-3030Newport Classic Inn, 2300 West Pacific Coast Highway, 949-722-2999Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 West Oceanfront, 949-673-7030

    Things To Do:

    Balboa Funzone (600 E. Bay Ave., 949-673-0408). Carnival-like atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights. Ferriswheel, arcades, fortune tellers, smoke shops and lots of other stuff that kids enjoy. Located a mile east of the Wedge.Irvine Spectrum. A bit of a drive, but it's probably the best entertainment center in all of Orange County. Whether it'smovies, adult arcades with beer, music shops, fine dining or specialty shops, the Spectrum's got it. Open from 11a.m. to 11 p.m., it's at the intersection of the 405 freeway and Interstate 5. Improv Comedy Night Club (4255Campus Drive, Irvine, 949-8545455). Laugh, cry, throw rotten vegetables.

    Corona del Mar

    Places To Eat:

    Bandera Restaurant (3201 E. Coast Hwy, 949-673-3524) is for the rib lover. Prices are 7 to 20 bucks a plate. Try TheBungalow (2441 E. Coast Hwy, 949-673-6585) because according to the Orange County Register, "The Bungalow istoo much of a good thing." We're not sure what that means, so you'll have to try it and see. The Quiet Woman (3224E. Pacific Coast Hwy, 949-640-7440) is worth checking (for the name, if nothing else). The food is a mix of freshseafood, lamb, steak, chicken, vegetables, pastas and burgers.

    Places To Stay:

    Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, 1107 Jamboree Rd., Newport Beach, 949-729-1234 Newport Classic Inn, 2300 W. Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, 949-722-2999Best Western Inn, 1800 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-3463Portofino Beach Hotel, 2306 W. Oceanfront, Newport Beach, 949-673-7030 Little Inn by the Bay, 2627 Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, 949-675-1841Boat and Breakfast, 3400 Via Oporto Suite 103, Newport Beach, 949-723-5552Ramada Inn, 1680 Superior Ave., Costa Mesa, 949-645-2221TraveLodge, 1951 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-650-2999 Holiday Inn Express, 2070 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-631-6000 Sandpiper Motel, 1967 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-645-9137 Tern Inn, 2154 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-548-8173 Days Inn, 2100 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-642-2670 Cozy Inn, 325 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, 949-650-2055Harbor Bay Motel, 2026 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-631-6590Comfort Inn, 2430 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-631-7840TraveLodge, 1400 SE Bristol St., Santa Ana, 714-557-8700 Regency Inn, 2544 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, 949-650-2988 Baycliff Motel, 251 Mesa Dr., Costa Mesa, 949-646-2104

    Things To Do:

    Go to South Coast Plaza (3333 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa). You name it, and it's here -- for twice the price! Go toDisneyland. From the John Wayne Airport, take Interstate 55 north to Interstate 5 north, exit at Harbor Boulevard, turnleft going south, go over Interstate 5 and Disneyland will be on the right. Go to BMX Sheep Hills. Easily the finest BMXdirt jump track in the world. Locals aren't very friendly (especially after drinking a few 40 ouncers of Colt 45s), soenter track with caution and be prepared for a jaw-dropping experience. Take 55 south, exit Victoria and go right.The street turns into Hamilton; Sheep Hills will be on the left a mile down the road where there's a hole in the fence.Go see an Angel game at Anaheim stadium (714-634-2000).

    Crystal Cove

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    Aileen N Surf

    Seal Beach, CA 90740Email: [email protected]

    ALIVE SURFINGP.O. Box 931 Palos Verdes Estates , CA 90274

    Momentum Surfboards

    Newport Beach, CA 92660Phone: 949.838.4537Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    More Waves 33791 Malaga Dr. A Dana Point , CA 92629Phone: 949 633 0435 Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Natural Surf Technique908 5th St. #3Santa Monica, CA 90403Phone: 310 458-7873Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Newport Surf Camp

    Newport Beach, CA 92627Phone: 1-866-SURF-CAMPWeb: Go To Web Site

    Newport Surf SchoolP.O. Box 843Corona Del Mar, CA 92625Phone: 949-760-1430Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Nine Star (LA)1003 Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90024Phone: (310) 477-3999 Web: Go To Web Site

    Nine Star (Mission Viejo)27741 Crown Valley Pkwy.Mission Viejo, CA 92691Phone: 949-367-9993Web: Go To Web Site

    O.O.SURF1217 S. Pacific Coast HighwayRedondo Beach, CA 90277Phone: 424-220-0843 Email: 424-220-0843

    OC Surf Shop34255 PCH Unit 112Dana Point, CA 92629Phone: 888-662-7477 Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Ocean View Board Sports 3706 Ocean View Blvd Montrose , CA 91021

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  • Phone: 310-713-0161Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Aloha School of Surfing 31306 Brooks StreetLaguna Beach, CA 92651Phone: (949) 355-9814 Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    AQUA SURF School 2507 Main St. Santa Monica, CA 90405Phone: (310) 902-7737Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Asylum Surf Shop 310 Mission AveOceanside, CA 92054Phone: 7607220616Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Banned Board Shop (Riverside) 341 Alessandro, Suite ARiverside, CA 92506Phone: 909-793-7070Web: Go To Web Site

    Banzai Surf SchoolPCH & Brookhurt St. Huntington Beach , CA 92646Phone: 714 499-3315Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    BC SURF SHOP 222 N. El Camino Real San Clemente , CA 92672Phone: (949) 498-9085Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Beach Gofers 125 S. Coast Hwy. Oceanside , CA 92049Phone: 760-213-2455

    Beach Trading264 Temple AveLong Beach, CA 90803Phone: 877-295-0618Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Becker Surfboards, Inc. (Hermosa Beach)301 Pier Ave. Hermosa beach , CA 90254Phone: 310-372-6419 Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Becker Surfboards, Inc. (Huntington Beach)7061 Yorktown, unit 103

    Phone: 818-541-9127

    Oceana Surf

    Los Angeles Beaches, CA 90405Phone: 310-500-9605Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Paddle Surf Warehouse- Dana Point34200 Pacific Coast HwyDana Point , CA 92629Phone: 949.488.8041

    Padle Surf Warehouse- Costa Mesa643 W. 17thCosta Mesa, CA 92626Phone: 949.574.5897

    Peak2Pier Board Sports403 Wisconsin AveOceanside, CA 90254Phone: 760-231-5792 Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Perfect Day Surf Camp811 N. Catalina AveRedondo Beach, CA 90277Phone: 310-985-1458 Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Personal Surf Lessons1033 10th St Santa Monica, Ca 90403Phone: 414-810-6581 Email: [email protected]: Go To Web Site

    Peter Glenn Of Vermont 2700 West Coast Highway Newport beach , CA 92659

    Phase One Surf 734 W. Gardena Blvd.


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