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boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

I'm visiting my bro in the OC. I will be in the Ventura area as well. Any tips/ suggestions on places to kite/ avoid. 'C' street sounds like a must hit - Is this the only place worth a hoot. THX

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

kyle.vh · Since 11 Jul 2007 713 Posts city of angels Addicted

I lived in Orange County last spring. I kited in the surf at the very, very (like last 100ft is the launch, right where it turns into Huntington at the rivermouth) north end of Newport beach. In LA county I'd recommend sunset beach, extreme north end. Or Belmont Shore for flat water. That place get the best wind in the region, but is a bit of drive.
If you kite in at that Newport beach launch, you kind of have to assess the situation every day with the lifeguard. There's a stand there. See what he says, they tend not to mind if you're polite and its not crowded. Beach goers have way, way more right of way, just something to keep in mind.
Seen people kite near the Huntington piers, too. But that can be people-crowded, too.
Belmont shore is a pretty safe bet. I rode 12m or 16m C kites there.

arehn · Since 24 Mar 2008 166 Posts Hood River, OR Stoked

i dunno how far ur willing to drive but Coronado, CA is a great place to kite when they have wind. here is also a great shop there called cali kites.

Pete · Since 29 Oct 2007 844 Posts Opinionated

If you're hitting up OC, the best spots are Sunset Beach and Seal Beach for surf. If you want more specific locations, as those are pretty broad areas, let me know. Belmont is "flat" water, although pretty choppy, but has quite a few beginners. Best spot to learn in the area.

Mostly depends on what you're looking for.

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

Thanks guys. I'm looking to check it all out, & ride the waves & flat water when and where it's windy enough . I'll check out the beaches you recommended. Bro said waves N of Malibu are not so good Confused

Hopefully wind is good tho. THX - C

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

C Street is sick when it fires, just respect surfers in the line up.