UNCLE: SAN ONOFRE BEACH ADVENTURE GUIDE

May 16, 2023

UNCLE is our partner guide to the outdoors, here’s their latest California Adventure guide:

GET OUT OF TOWN! DRIVE DOWN TO OLD MAN’S SURF BREAK AT SAN ONOFRE BEACH

Directions: Drive to the State Park entrance & pay station at San Onofre State Beach Access.

Total adventure time: Half day or full day. (We prefer to arrive at sunrise (depart LA 1-hour before sunrise) and then catch an early surf before taking it easy on the beach for the day)

When to go: All year just check the weather in case of windy or rain in winter.

Kit List

Surf wear:

  • Surfboard
  • Car roof rack & tie down
  • Wax
  • Ankle cord

Beach Wear:

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Frisbee
  • Fleece (in case of a chilly morning)

Other (there are no shops down there):

The Break:

Old Man’s is a classic and historic Californian surf break with crumbling longboard waves rolling in all day long.

Post-Beach Hunger:

Head to San Clemente - A radical beach town located 3 miles North of San Onofre with a bevy of great restaurants, cafes, and bars for ideal for any time of day.