The Bay Area’s coastline is considered one of the finest surfing spots in the world, but it also offers great places to learn how to hang ten. You can rent a board and wetsuit or sign up for lessons at several surf shops and schools.
Club Ed
Santa Cruz: Cowell’s Beach, 831-464-0177; www.club-ed.com
Lessons, equipment rentals, and camps.
Cowboy Surf Shop
Half Moon Bay: Hwy. 1 & Roosevelt St.; 650/726-6968; www.cowboysurfshop.com
Rentals and equipment.
Santa Cruz Surf School
Santa Cruz: Cowell’s Beach; 831/426-7072; www.santacruzsurfschool.com
Individual and group lessons.

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