WAVE ARCADE National Parks Series
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Capitola Beach & Wharf in Capitola, California
Towards the eastern edge of the Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve you'll find Capitola reef near the historic Capitola Wharf. Capitola offers a popular, mellow wave most of the time. Capitola Village is one of the oldest seaside resort towns in California and the historic wharf was first built in 1856. Mostly recently the wharf has been restored and improved after it was destroyed in winter storms in 2023, and rebuilt.
Cowells in Santa Cruz, California
The point has a mellowing effect on the waves that make it to Cowells Beach, which results in gentle, welcoming rollers perfect for beginners or a laid-back longboarding session. Certaintly crowded with surfers, swimmers, sailboats and everything in between on a sunny, summer's day. Begin right next to the Boardwalk makes it a popular family tourist spot. The beach itself is named after Henry Cowell, who owned a lime works company along with a good deal of land along the Santa Cruz coastline.
Natural Bridges in Santa Cruz, California
Natural Bridges on a clean west swell, breaks over the reef like a bat out of hell... (Paddle Out, Sublime). Not only is it a lyric in a great song, Natural Bridges is also a pretty great surf spot with some amazing natural rock formations. Natural Bridges State Beach gets its name from the 3 original million-plus year-old natural arches were formed from an equally long period of erosion from the ocean's waves. The first arch collapsed in the early 1900s and the second collapsed during a big winter swell in 1980. Park visitors were once permitted to climb and walk on top of the bridges, but are now closed to access for obvious reasons. There's something special about those spots that are able to display the history, scale, and power of all the natural forces that make up this special planet we call home.
Pleasure Point in Santa Cruz, California.
Pleasure Point and the surrounding breaks is another place that hold a special place in my heart. This was the destination of many of my weekend surf excursions after getting a driver's license. Maybe not to the liking of Santa Cruz locals, but I think back fondly of those independent teenage surf trips. Surf-wise there are plenty of quality setups for all types of surfing.
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Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, California.
Steamer Lane is a quintessential classic that picks up all sorts of swells and produces great waves all year long. When it's really big and good, the bluffs serve as stadium-like seating for watching surfers below. The lighthouse at the end of the cliff is home to Santa Cruz's Surfing History Museum.
Sunny Cove in Santa Cruz, California
Sunny Cove is a beautiful tiny little cove tucked in between long sandstone bluffs on either side. Old cyprus trees hang over the eastern bluff and help to frame up the perfect sunrise or sunset depending on which way you want to look and how early you rise. Surf-wise, a fun right can bounce off the western bluff and dump you into the beach.
The Hook in Santa Cruz, California
There's something about surf spots with slippery staircases that make the session feel earned. It's a great spot to surf tucked into the cliffs right down the road from Pleasure Point. On the right swell, The Hook is a quality right. On the wrong tide, navigating the entry/exit can be a little tricky.
