California Surfing: Beach Nicknames
Pictured is Swami’s, a popular surfing beach in Encinitas, California. One of our favorites that officially appears on beautifully-carved signage is named for neighboring Self-Realization Fellowship.
As a tourist “just visiting” a beach for the very first time, try asking a surfer (recognized by the surfboard) what the name of that beach is. Sometimes you’ll receive an answer, but don’t be surprised if there’s a shrug or “I dunno know.” There are many beaches in California that go by names not necessarily printed on maps, nor appearing on city websites. Surfers may tell you what they call their special spots–or maybe not.
Ray Bay, located at the mouth of the San Gabriel River in Seal Beach, Calif. isn’t listed on a map, but surfers know where it’s at. They named it for the abundance of stingrays in that location.
Privates, at Santa Cruz County’s Opal Cliffs, is named for the gated beach where you must buy a $5 pass to enter.
Other beaches go by names: Trestles, Old Man… read more>
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