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Expert Review of San Onofre State Beach

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Beach Review of San Onofre State Beach

Away Travel Expert: Christine Loomis

BeachExpert Rating Recommended for:
Surfing

BeachExpert Tips & Helpful Hints

• Most of San Onofre's surfers wear wetsuits year-round—it's not a bad idea, especially if you're a novice.
• This is a good beach for beginner surfers because breaks are often long and rolling. And you won't have to carry coolers, picnic supplies, and surf equipment far, thanks to a parking area close to the beach.
• Whales, sea lions, and dolphins occasionally swim close to shore.

Do as the locals do: Call this beach San "O." Some people also call it the best longboard surfing on the California Coast.