This beach is a great alternative to Huntington if you want to get away from the crowds and tourists.  The beach stretches for miles here and there is a great bike trail that connects all the way up to Huntington Beach and beyond.  

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Surf

Break Type:  Beach

Gear: Wetsuit

Ambience:  Very mellow and uncrowded.  The surf spots are located by the multiple rock jettys - just pick one that looks good.  There are no places to eat right on the beach here so come with some snacks.

Main Surf Spot:  Santa Anna Beach Jetties

Link to current conditions:  Surfline

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Logistics

Public Parking:  Yes.  Park here.  There is a parking fee.  Or you can find street parking.

Public Showers:  Yes.  Showers here.

Public Restrooms:  No.

Transportation:  Need a car.

Nearest Airport:  Los Angeles (LAX) or Orange County (SNA) - fly into SNA if you can much easier airport then LAX.

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Alternative Surf Spots

If you have a death wish, you could go try bodysurfing at the wedge.  But, I'd recommend just going there to watch the teenagers get slammed into the beach at this fabled beach break.

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Area

Lodging:

Hotel Solarena, BW Premier Collection.

Food:

Billy's at the Beach

Malarky's Irish Pub

Sancho's Tacos

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Things To Do With Your Non-surfing Companions

Rent Bikes and Ride the Coastal Trail for Miles:  Rent a bike and ride the Huntington Beach Bike Trail.

Go shopping at Balboa Island:  Cute little boutique shops and eats.