Top Surfing Spots
Start: Windansea Beach, La Jolla
End: Mavericks, Half Moon Bay
4 - 7 Days, 9 Stops, 616 Miles
From the balmy shores of San Diego to the chilly waters of Northern California, the Golden State’s coastline offers a wide and wonderful variety of waves and surf culture. Take this road trip to experience California’s iconic beaches, soak up the scene, and observe some of the world’s best surfers.
Created by California Travel Experts

Trip Itinerary Overview
9 stops on this route
Stop 1
Windansea Beach, La Jolla
6600 Neptune Pl, La Jolla
Stop 2
Swami’s State Beach, Encinitas
1298 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
Stop 3
Dana Point
34174 CA-1, Dana Point
Stop 4
The Waterfront Beach Resort LA
21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
Stop 5
Venice
1800 Ocean Front Walk, Venice
Stop 6
Surfrider Beach, Malibu
23050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu
Stop 7
Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach
100 Pomeroy Ave, Pismo Beach
Stop 8
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove
Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove
Stop 9
Mavericks, Half Moon Bay
Pillar Point, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Half Moon Bay
Car & RV Rentals
Trusted car & RV rental companies make your trip much easier
Use keyboard arrow keys to move through items.