The best surf guide to SC I have seen so far!!! Please keep the content coming my friend, I'm an amateur surfer from Monterey and this helped me find out where I want to go for my next session!
The memorial at the Lane consists of friends and family that surfed there, ultimately passing away. They almost all died out of the water. A ton of people think all those people died surfing the Lane. To clarify, no. Enjoyed the video. Too bad you didn't start at Natural Bridges. Stockton Ave is one of our favorite breaks also. Take Care, JC
I learned to surf at 38th & The Hook late 70's. On many a great surf day Jack O'Neal would be surfing the hook and sometimes we shared a wave. Jack O'Neal was a really a cool man and shared his surfing knowledge. There's always going to be a wannabe kahuna either the Hook or 38th, but they are easily ignored.
Thanks for the comment. I goofed on a few facts like I went from west coast to east coast, I misnamed a beach...lol. but the surf stuff is good. Thanks for the comment. Let me know if you have any questions.
He was so kind and friendly; he had zero ego. I do the Jay race when I can in honor of him. He was one of a kind. It didn't matter if you were an out of towner or local; he treated everyone the same. Just a rad guy I always looked up too.
Too bad that Cowells is a lake most of the time right now. Wish there would be bug swells this winter to bring the sand back in. It’s honestly the best beginner spot with good sand coverage.
Choose Adventure California Style, great vid and awesome presentation, however, the music was a bit loud for me, and with your laid back voice, was hard to hear what u were saying. I was born and raised in Palo Alto, and we used to go over to San Gregorio beach all the time. Sadly, I never got to surf, but I made up for that when I moved to Hawaii. Thanks again for the great video. PS, I know what u mean about grumpy locals. I've had a few run-ins with some local Maui boys. I was always outnumbered, so I usually just tried to fade back into the scenery. Hahaha. :)
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I love Santa Cruz too. Am new to the sport but haven't met any aggros yet and generally people are friendly.. especially around the harbor.
Santa Cruz and most anywhere on the California coast are no Drone zones. You can download free maps showing where you can and cannot fly. If your looking to get your Part 107 check out my channel; I did a video on how to get it.
Great overview. Thanks. Considering a mid to late October trip, either to SC or down south to Malibu and San Clemente. I’m probably a low intermediate longboarder. How would SC be that time of year for someone like me in terms of consistency and number of options? Would love your thoughts. Thanks again! Johnny
Hey Johnny! Thank you. That's a great time of year to surf. I personally like SC the best. Down south is super fun and I go a few times a year. My favorite spots down south is Doheny, swamis, and of course surf rider Beach (malibu). SC has the most amount of surfing options in such a small area, that is consistently good. The options are vast. From Cowells; one of the best places to learn how to surf to Steamer Lane and everything in between. Going early is your best bet, later in the day it can get busy. My favorite spots in SC and would be great for you is 38ths or now called Jack's (located in front of the green house which was Jack's). Capitola, privates... either way, SC or down south you'll have a blast! Hope you have a great trip!
Privates is located along East Cliff Dr road. This is leaving the Hook and heading towards Capitola. There is a gate with a few parking spots. You used to have to buy a key however now the gate Is supposed to be always unlocked; as all beaches should be public.
I'd check out the website/app surfline. I do not live near the ocean but I go there often. I can say this though...wherever there is waves, even small, it's better than a swimming pool and better than nothing at all. Good luck!
Friendly. The only spots that can get territorial is steamer lane, outside pleasure point, and the hook. All other spots are very friendly and welcoming.
@@BCBlue guess bad timing. Worst one was, I was hanging heels across a clean up set. After I had a group of guys splashing water at me yelling at me to leave.
Choose Adventure California Style Sorry about that. Nobody deserves to be mistreated in the water. Some surfers are real dicks. I almost went to blows with some prick at Big Dune in L.A. once. Enjoy your next trip to Santa Cruz.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle 1st peak at the hook is never welcoming to a unfamiliar face paddling out with a lot of board under them. ive seen them shoed down to seconds and sharks a lot.
Take a look at the crowd in this video at Jacks and 1st peak. It's flat with 50 people out. The local shortboarders at The Hook are making a "last stand" at this one break. Localism sucks but I understand the desperation mentality.
Thanks for the comment! I was in the area recently wanting to do a surf video with me surfing with my gopro. The wildfire smoke made it so dark you wouldn't have seen anything on camera. Once the smoke clears im doing a surfing video. So stay tuned!
The best surf guide to SC I have seen so far!!!
Please keep the content coming my friend, I'm an amateur surfer from Monterey and this helped me find out where I want to go for my next session!
Thats Awesome! Thanks. I've been surfing santa cruz my whole life. It's an amazing place with so many great, consistent breaks. Good luck!
The memorial at the Lane consists of friends and family that surfed there, ultimately passing away. They almost all died out of the water. A ton of people think all those people died surfing the Lane. To clarify, no. Enjoyed the video. Too bad you didn't start at Natural Bridges. Stockton Ave is one of our favorite breaks also. Take Care, JC
Going to Santa Cruz next weekend I surfed ocean beach in SD for a few years hope to catch a few waves in Santa Cruz Saturday
I learned to surf at 38th & The Hook late 70's. On many a great surf day Jack O'Neal would be surfing the hook and sometimes we shared a wave. Jack O'Neal was a really a cool man and shared his surfing knowledge. There's always going to be a wannabe kahuna either the Hook or 38th, but they are easily ignored.
That's awesome! I too was lucky to talk with him a few times. Great memories, thanks for sharing. Awesome you got to surf with him!
Thanks for the info, I'm heading in April from the UK and looking to surf Santa Cruz...
You'll love Santa Cruz! Have an awesome trip. A fun, unique place to have dinner is The Shadowbrook in Capitola.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Thanks, we’ll check it for sure…
I surfed the hook double overhead only 2 guys out one day in 1980🤙 everyone was in school or work or just missed it
What a gem of a video
Thank you 🙂
Thank you for making this video! Just moved here and have Ben exploring the area for some surf but didn’t know where to start.
Thanks for the comment. I goofed on a few facts like I went from west coast to east coast, I misnamed a beach...lol. but the surf stuff is good. Thanks for the comment. Let me know if you have any questions.
So awesome that you met jay, sucks that he’s not with us anymore
He was so kind and friendly; he had zero ego. I do the Jay race when I can in honor of him. He was one of a kind. It didn't matter if you were an out of towner or local; he treated everyone the same. Just a rad guy I always looked up too.
Hell yeah, thank you
Great video man! Short and sweet!
Too bad that Cowells is a lake most of the time right now. Wish there would be bug swells this winter to bring the sand back in. It’s honestly the best beginner spot with good sand coverage.
Choose Adventure California Style, great vid and awesome presentation, however, the music was a bit loud for me, and with your laid back voice, was hard to hear what u were saying. I was born and raised in Palo Alto, and we used to go over to San Gregorio beach all the time. Sadly, I never got to surf, but I made up for that when I moved to Hawaii. Thanks again for the great video. PS, I know what u mean about grumpy locals. I've had a few run-ins with some local Maui boys. I was always outnumbered, so I usually just tried to fade back into the scenery. Hahaha. :)
I think he meant to say SeaBright Beach.
Dang! Some informative guide. Lol. You're right I miss spoke. Oops.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Us Santa Cruz locals appreciate your interest in showcasing our great city.
@@BCBlue I've got a little vacation spot in the area. To me Santa Cruz is paradise. Full of good vibes.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I love Santa Cruz too. Am new to the sport but haven't met any aggros yet and generally people are friendly.. especially around the harbor.
Thank you for this review, super helpful!
Thanks! Amazing place to surf. From beginner to advanced. 🙂
This was a really great video thank you!!
Thank you 😊
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Santa Cruz and most anywhere on the California coast are no Drone zones. You can download free maps showing where you can and cannot fly. If your looking to get your Part 107 check out my channel; I did a video on how to get it.
cool. idk why this only has 9 likes
Glad you liked it.
Great overview. Thanks. Considering a mid to late October trip, either to SC or down south to Malibu and San Clemente. I’m probably a low intermediate longboarder. How would SC be that time of year for someone like me in terms of consistency and number of options? Would love your thoughts. Thanks again! Johnny
Hey Johnny! Thank you. That's a great time of year to surf. I personally like SC the best. Down south is super fun and I go a few times a year. My favorite spots down south is Doheny, swamis, and of course surf rider Beach (malibu). SC has the most amount of surfing options in such a small area, that is consistently good. The options are vast. From Cowells; one of the best places to learn how to surf to Steamer Lane and everything in between. Going early is your best bet, later in the day it can get busy. My favorite spots in SC and would be great for you is 38ths or now called Jack's (located in front of the green house which was Jack's). Capitola, privates... either way, SC or down south you'll have a blast! Hope you have a great trip!
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle thanks! Super helpful. Keep up the great work.
I live in san jose and go there every Saturday
How can we get to the “privates”? I think that’s what you said.
Privates is located along East Cliff Dr road. This is leaving the Hook and heading towards Capitola. There is a gate with a few parking spots. You used to have to buy a key however now the gate Is supposed to be always unlocked; as all beaches should be public.
Awesome! Thank you for letting us know :)
Don’t go please
Where is it good this weekend
I'd check out the website/app surfline. I do not live near the ocean but I go there often. I can say this though...wherever there is waves, even small, it's better than a swimming pool and better than nothing at all. Good luck!
Cute traveling partner.
Live like Jay!
Yes!!
Sick vid
How is the localism at privates
Friendly. The only spots that can get territorial is steamer lane, outside pleasure point, and the hook. All other spots are very friendly and welcoming.
Choose Adventure California Style I have never seen bad vibes at The Hook. Sewer’s? Yes.
@@BCBlue guess bad timing. Worst one was, I was hanging heels across a clean up set. After I had a group of guys splashing water at me yelling at me to leave.
Choose Adventure California Style Sorry about that. Nobody deserves to be mistreated in the water. Some surfers are real dicks. I almost went to blows with some prick at Big Dune in L.A. once. Enjoy your next trip to Santa Cruz.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle 1st peak at the hook is never welcoming to a unfamiliar face paddling out with a lot of board under them. ive seen them shoed down to seconds and sharks a lot.
Like Like Jay
Cool dog
missed "the point" but its locals only
he mentioned sewers, 1st peak, and second peak. unless there's another "the point" you're referring to?
why are people at the hook so aggro??
Cause I brought 30 people on wavestorms out on an overhead day and they're emotionally scarred.
@Morgan Crahen Real talk tho a longboard is danger to everyone else at 1st peak hook unless you are an expert
Take a look at the crowd in this video at Jacks and 1st peak. It's flat with 50 people out. The local shortboarders at The Hook are making a "last stand" at this one break. Localism sucks but I understand the desperation mentality.
Too many rats in the cage! It didn't used to be like that 20 years ago.
O i love the🌊 Beach it is where i find myself being a little girl again 👧🐠🐙
cool vid! subscribed!!
Right on!
Rad
Sick video
Thanks for the comment! I was in the area recently wanting to do a surf video with me surfing with my gopro. The wildfire smoke made it so dark you wouldn't have seen anything on camera. Once the smoke clears im doing a surfing video. So stay tuned!