Finding a gentle Santa Cruz surfing break, to learn how to surf, is important when you are just beginning. A small gentle wave is ideal. You wouldn’t want to begin your surfing career at Maverick’s! Things that make a good beginners surf spot: Relatively uncrowded—a few people around for safety is good, but you don’t […]
Matt here, surf instructor at Capitola Beach Company. We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls recently asking if they will be safe out in the water in light of the recent shark sightings. The answer is, “Yes, you are SAFE!” when surfing Santa Cruz and Capitola Beach! Why, you may ask? The simple answer: KELP. […]
If your Santa Cruz activities this weekend include paddle boarding Santa Cruz, we suggest doing a downwind stand up paddle from Santa Cruz beaches to Capitola beach. What is downwind paddle boarding? You might be wondering, “What is Downwind paddle boarding?” Well, there are a few different ways to enjoy the sport -touring, surfing, racing, […]
There are quite a few options for who to choose for your Santa Cruz surf lessons at one of our great Santa Cruz beaches. Before booking a lesson for this popular Santa Cruz activity, we’d like to share a few things to keep in mind when choosing the best surfing instructor. Teaching a student the ins and outs of […]
Where Are The Best Places To SUP In Santa Cruz? Are you looking for something fun to do this summer in Santa Cruz? Santa Cruz offers several areas that are ideal for those wanting to get their feet wet. New Brighton State Beach: You can head east toward New Brighton State Beach and paddle out around the kelp beds. […]
