Surf Rentals, Lessons, and Beaches
Surfing
This guide is aimed at providing you with my best-informed opinion regarding rentals, lessons, and beaches best suited for surfing.
Please view my Beach Guide for non-surfing recommendations.
This shop is highly rated on both Google and Yelp. The walking proximity to Moonlight Beach makes it an excellent option for Beginners looking for a lesson or to continue practicing their core skills. They offer a variety of surfboards for all skill levels
https://conceptsurfshop.com/pages/surfboard-rental-encinitas
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Concept Surf Shop
215 W D StThis shop is highly rated on both Google and Yelp. The walking proximity to Moonlight Beach makes it an excellent option for Beginners looking for a lesson or to continue practicing their core skills. They offer a variety of surfboards for all skill levels
https://conceptsurfshop.com/pages/surfboard-rental-encinitas
Cardiff Surf Co. is known for its Iron Cross surfboards manufactured in Oceanside.
I recommend this shop due to their high ratings for both Google and Yelp.
Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, along Vulcan Avenue, this shop offers rentals for a variety of skill levels. The close proximity to the San Elijo Campground and Swami's Beach makes this a great choice for advanced and experienced surfers.
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IRON CROSS SURFBOARDS
2107 San Elijo AveCardiff Surf Co. is known for its Iron Cross surfboards manufactured in Oceanside.
I recommend this shop due to their high ratings for both Google and Yelp.
Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, along Vulcan Avenue, this shop offers rentals for a variety of skill levels. The close proximity to the San Elijo Campground and Swami's Beach makes this a great choice for advanced and experienced surfers.
This is our classic learning beach. Most surf schools and camps instruct from this location.
The gentle waves and smooth beach floor makes this a forgiving beach to practice bailing (controlled fall) while learning the core skills of surfing.
The designated surfing areas are located just slightly north and south of the beach, with the central area reserved for swimmers.
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Moonlight Beach
400 B StThis is our classic learning beach. Most surf schools and camps instruct from this location.
The gentle waves and smooth beach floor makes this a forgiving beach to practice bailing (controlled fall) while learning the core skills of surfing.
The designated surfing areas are located just slightly north and south of the beach, with the central area reserved for swimmers.
This is the beach that encourages people to live and visit Encinitas for the surf.
It's a little hidden from Highway 101, but there are several access points. I recomend this beach for advanced and experienced surfers.
Those seeking the ultimate thirll will be satisfied by Swami's Beach, one mile north. As our centerpiece beach, it is frequented by profissionals surfers. Please remember that Swami's is not recommended for beginers due to the strong waves and exposed reef.
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San Elijo State Beach
2050 S Coast Hwy 101This is the beach that encourages people to live and visit Encinitas for the surf.
It's a little hidden from Highway 101, but there are several access points. I recomend this beach for advanced and experienced surfers.
Those seeking the ultimate thirll will be satisfied by Swami's Beach, one mile north. As our centerpiece beach, it is frequented by profissionals surfers. Please remember that Swami's is not recommended for beginers due to the strong waves and exposed reef.
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Surfing Etiquette
Surfing is a popular pastime both locally and for visitors. Please help ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time.
The City of Del Mar does a good job summing up these unwritten rules:
1. Observe Right of Way
2. Don't Drop-in
3. Don't snake
4. Don't hog the waves
5. Do apologize
6. Respect the locals
7. Learn the right way to paddle out
8. Surf spots that Suit your ability
9. Help other Surfers
10. Respect the beach
For a detailed description, visit: https://www.delmar.ca.us/747/Surfing-Etiquette