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The Best Surf Towns in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a paradise for surfers, with an abundance of wonderful surf towns offering unique experiences and really fun … Read more

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Nosara, Costa Rica / The Best Places to Surf, Eat, and Stay

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast lies the captivating gem of Nosara. Renowned for its consistent … Read more

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The Best Restaurants in Punta de Mita

Perched along Mexico’s breathtaking Riviera Nayarit, Punta de Mita is a gem of the Pacific coast, renowned for its stunning … Read more

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The Best Luxury Surf Resorts & Surf Trips

For those seeking the perfect blend of luxury and surf, these luxury surf resorts and surf trips offer unparalleled experiences … Read more

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Puerto Escondido Surf & Travel Guide / Where to Surf, Stay, & Play

Located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca and serving as the de facto center of Mexican big wave surfing, Puerto … Read more

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Tahiti Surf & Travel Guide / A Local’s Guide to the Island of Tahiti

Tahiti is a quintessential tropical island paradise. Add in the epic surf situation and it’s also a surfer’s paradise. Lush … Read more

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Maldives Surf & Travel Guide / Plan Your Surf Trip to Paradise

A Maldives surf trip serves up the brilliant combination of amazing user-friendly waves, island paradise perfection, and absolute barefoot luxury. … Read more

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Malibu, California / Kassia Meador’s Guide on Where to Surf, Stay, and Play

Malibu is one of the world’s most famous beach towns for many reasons. Yes, it’s synonymous with celebrities and the … Read more

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Venice Beach / A Local’s Guide on Where to Surf, Eat, Stay, and Play

Los Angeles is an urban jungle, but a special type of urban jungle with the Pacific on one side and … Read more

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Surfing California / Everything You Need to Know

Stunning coastlines, lots of sunshine, and consistent year-round waves make California a primo surf destination. Not to mention California’s legendary … Read more

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Surfing Mexico / Everything You Need To Know

“Ohhhhhh, Mexico,” Jimmy Buffet once famously sang. “The sun’s so hot, I forgot to go home.” In less than a … Read more

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Categories Travel Guides

Surfing Portugal / The Ultimate Surf Travel Guide

There’s a handful of countries in Europe with plentiful good surf, but when you consider all of the factors, surfing … Read more

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Skeleton Bay, Namibia / The Ultimate Guide to Surfing the Ultimate Barrel

Skeleton Bay is one of those marvels of the surfing world. With the potential for mile-long rides of the barreling kind, … Read more

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Surfing Indonesia / Everything You Need to Know

If surfing has a Disneyland, it’s undoubtedly Indonesia. Located in the Indian Ocean, to the northwest of Australia, the Indonesian … Read more

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CANGGU, BALI / A Local’s Guide on Where to Surf, Stay, and Play

Canggu, Bali, is a hip beach town on the southwest coast of the island, just north of the busy resort … Read more

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Surfing South Africa / The Western Cape, Jeffreys Bay, and Beyond

Friendly welcoming locals, views that’ll leave you breathless, food like you’ve never had it before, and countless uncrowded barrels to … Read more

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Surfing Puerto Rico / Everything You Need to Know

Surfing Puerto Rico offers up a variety of incredible waves in a stunning tropical island paradise. Commonly known as the … Read more

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Highway 1 Road Trip / A Surfer’s Guide to the California Coast

The Highway 1 road trip along California’s scenic coastline is at the top of many a’ road trip lists for … Read more

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Surfing in Peru / A Surfer’s Guide to Chicama and Northern Peru

Surfing in Peru offers up the goods: 1,500  miles of coastline, year-round swell, heaps of offshore wind, and swell from … Read more

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Oahu Hawaii Travel Guide / Everything You Need To Know

Oahu Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, and if you get to visit this … Read more

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Oahu Surf Spots / A Guide to the Top Surf Breaks in Oahu

The island of Oahu is home to some of the best and most famous surf breaks in the world, many … Read more

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica / A Local’s Guide on Where to Surf, Stay, and Play

Tamarindo, Costa Rica, has earned a reputation for being one of the country’s top surf and party destinations, but there’s much … Read more

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Surfing Sri Lanka / Everything You Need to Know

Surf safaris in tuk tuks, delicious curries, and fun waves for every ability of surfer — this is surfing Sri … Read more

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Gold Coast, Australia / A Local’s Guide to the Best of the Goldie

The Gold Coast has it all– sunshine, beaches, surf, great restaurants, nightlife, and no shortage of things to do. It’s no … Read more

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North Shore Oahu / Where to Surf, Eat, Stay, and Play

North Shore Oahu is a special place. The North Shore has incredible waves that lure surfers from around the world, … Read more

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Surfing Samoa / Everything You Need to Know

Samoa is a lush tropical paradise. There’s heaps of palms trees, waterfalls, beaches, warm weather, and some killer surf. What … Read more

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Samoa Surfing / Top Surf Breaks on the Island of Upolu

Ah, Samoa surfing… Imagine surfing in a place where the ocean looks like an aquarium beneath your feet as you … Read more

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Kilauea, Kauai / A Local’s Guide to Kilauea with Pro Surfer Leila Hurst

Lucky are the people who grow up on the shores of Hawaii! Pro surfer Leila Hurst is one of the … Read more

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Guadalupe Valley, Mexico / 24 Hours in Baja’s Wine Country

Wine tasting and surfing are two things that are rarely mentioned in the same breath. But thanks to a magical … Read more

Encinitas surf / A surfer's guide to Encinitas
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Home Break / A Surfer’s Guide to Encinitas, California

Encinitas is the quintessential Southern California surf town. Lots of super fun surf breaks, mellow vibes, and sun-kissed active beach … Read more

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11 Luxury Villas in Costa Rica at Top Surf Spots

If you don’t have “Costa Rica surf trip” on your to-do list, it’s time to add it. With year-round waves, … Read more

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Surfing Nicaragua / Everything You Need to Know

With 300+ days a year of off-shore winds, fewer crowds than its neighbor to the south (Costa Rica), and consistent … Read more

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Surfing Bali / Everything You Need To Know

Surfing Bali is everything it’s chalked up to be and more. If you’re on the fence about a surf trip … Read more

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Categories Travel Guides

The Surf in Costa Rica / A Guide to the Regions, Seasons, and Breaks

With year-round consistent waves, warm water, and Pura Vida lifestyle, it’s no wonder Costa Rica has become one of the … Read more

Categories Travel Guides

Surfing Costa Rica / Everything You Need to Know

Costa Rica has become a popular surf destination for good reason. There’s consistent year-round surf, the water temperature averages in … Read more

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Surfing Uluwatu / 6 Helpful Tips to Surfing Ulu’s Legendary Peaks

If you surf and haven’t been to Bali yet, go! Like, tomorrow. Okay, maybe not tomorrow. But seriously, make some … Read more

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