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Best breaks between San Diego and Santa Cruz for a week-long road trip

Kai Sutton 6/29/2026 11:32pm

Hey guys, just got back from a sick trip up the coast and I'm still stoked about it. Was thinking of doing another road trip soon but this time with some friends who are new to Cali waves. Looking for advice on some reliable breaks that won't be too crowded or sketchy between SD and Santa Cruz. Any suggestions on where we should stop, what tide times to hit 'em at, etc?

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