WAVE ARCADE National Parks Series
Explore our original collection of surf art prints, celebrating your favorite coastlines while helping to protect them with every print sold.
El Porto in Manhattan Beach, California.
If you surf in the South Bay, you'll end up at El Porto eventually. El Porto is to Los Angeles like Linda Mar is to San Francisco - not the best waves, probably mostly heavy closeouts, but you're going to keep coming back anyway - maybe out of convenience or familiarity. But every once in a while, you're going to have a magic session or maybe even just a single magic wave that will reset your tolerance and keep you coming back.
Haggerty's in Palos Verdes, California.
At the south end of the South Bay, below the picturesque bluffs sits a variety of breaks just south of RAT beach known as Haggerty's, which offer some of the best waves in the region.
Hammerland in El Segundo, California
Like many breaks where human engineering meets the coastline, Hammerland is the result of coastal construction and armoring that killed the old breaks that were once there and gave way to something new. Hammerland isn't the most frequently breaking wave, but with the right conditions it can turn into a heavy, fast, and hollow barrelling freighter that will require you to pay admission.
Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach, California.
While the California-classic wide sandy beaches of the South Bay don't always offer the most consistent surf, the structures like the piers and jetties can provide some aid to otherwise unremarkable waves. But even if you're not surfing, it's hard to beat a beach day in the South Bay.
Malibu in Malibu, California.
First, Second, and Third Point of Malibu offer some of LA County's best waves. It's an iconic California spot known around the world from not only surfing, but music, movies and culture too, which is why it borrows colors from Bruce Brown's Endless Summer.
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Malibu, California.
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Malibu Surfrider Beach in Malibu, California.
This is the second version remaster of the WAVE ARCADE WPA Surf Series Malibu print. First, Second, and Third Point of Malibu offer some of LA County's best waves plus a ton of California surf history. It's an iconic California spot known around the world from not only surfing, but music, movies and culture too, which is why the remaster continues to borrow colors from Bruce Brown's Endless Summer movie poster.
Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach, California.
The Manhattan Beach Pier was declared a historic landmark in 1995 as the longest standing concrete pier on the West Coast. Like many old piers in the state, it had a few iterations of building, getting knocked down by storns, and rebuilding. The current iteration of the pier was originally constructed and completed in 1920. The octogon building at the end of the pier was added in 1922 and currently houses the Roundhouse Aquarium. Manhattan Beach and the pier specifically is also home to some major surfing history - it was home to Dale Velzy, Bing Copeland (Bing Surfboards), and Greg Noll among others. Surf-wise, the struture provided by the pier can provide some better options for waves in the area.
RAT Beach in Torrance, California.
Right After Torrance, aka RAT is a great name for a beach and saying it make you think of something you'd find closer to Santa Monica or Venice than Palos Verdes.
Sapphire in Redondo Beach, California.
Sapphire St. is a classic South Bay spot. Like many others in the area, the jetty helps with the waves.
Toes Beach in Playa Del Rey, California.
At the northern end of Playa Del Rey up to the Ballona Creek inlet and the entrance to the marina sits Toes Beach. The beach earned its name before the large offshore breakwater was installed in 1965. Before that, it was a surfing hub for the region. The story goes that one classic summer day around 1961 full of noserides on a wave breaking off the Creek's jetty is when it earned the name "Toes Over" or just Toes, if you prefer a little more brevity.
Topanga in Los Angeles County, California.
Sitting at the mouth of Topanga Canyon, there's something special about Topanga Beach, especially at the Golden Hour as the afternoon light hits the cliffs.
Venice Breakwater in Venice, California
Not the most consistent, but certainly a iconic LA spot that can get really good on the right conditions. Like many other spots along Los Angeles's stretch of coastline, the breakwater's structure can help with the waves. But, even if there's no surf, Venice beach might have one of the biggest varieties of things to do.
Zuma Beach in Malibu, California.
Right off the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, you'll find a beautiful stretch of beach with a little something for everyone. Zuma is a popular summertime spot that can get heavy with a strong south swell. It's a place that feels quintessential Los Angeles County.
