Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lane
and beginners'
Cowell's
, both off West Cliff Dr. Other favorite surf spots include
Pleasure Point Beach
, on East Cliff Dr toward Capitola, and
Manresa State Beach
off
Hwy 1 southbound.
Santa Cruz Surf School
SURFING
St; 2hr group/1hr private lesson $90/120; )
Wanna learn to surf? Near the wharf, friendly male and female instructors will have you
standing and surfing on your first day out.
Richard Schmidt Surf School
SURFING
831-423-0928;
www.richardschmidt.com
;
849 Almar Ave; 2hr group/1hr
private lesson $90/120)
Award-winning, time-tested surf school can get you out there, all equipment included.
Summer surf camps hook adults and kids alike.
O'Neill Surf Shop
SURFING
from $10/20; 9am-8pm Mon-Fri, from 8am Sat & Sun)
Head east toward Pleasure Point to worship at this internationally renowned surfboard
maker's flagship store, with branches on the beach boardwalk and downtown.
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop
SURFING
$90; 8am-6pm, to 5pm Nov-Mar; )
Rent surfboards, boogie boards, wetsuits and other beach gear near the wharf, where veter-
an staff offer local tips and lessons.
Kayaking
Kayaking lets you discover the craggy coastline and kelp beds where sea otters float.
Venture Quest
KAYAKING
