1. Malibu More than most spots on this list, Malibu is steeped in surf history. It’s where the modern boom of California surfing – with Gidget and Beach Blanket Bingo and hotdog longboard ...

There are plenty of special places to fish along the beaches in the Outer Banks.

With year-round average temperatures of 70 degrees, world-class surf breaks, and a vibrant yet laidback community, Ventura has “classic California surf town” written all over it.

This year surfers didn't enjoy a large swell, but they did enjoy sunny weather at one of California best surf spots. It also has a stunning view of Mugu Rock.

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Few surf spots in California—let alone the world—are as synonymous with “high-performance surfing” as Trestles. And the crown jewel of the cobblestone cluster of waves?

There are plenty of special places to fish along the beaches in the Outer Banks.