San Clemente, California: San Onofre State Park "Channeling the vibe from the mellow breakers that roll into its sandy shores, San Onofre State Park is home to a thriving longboard scene, making if California's version of Waikiki. Popular since the 1930s, the thatched-roof palapas on the Sans of San-O draw groups of surfers of all abilities, who come with beer coolers and ukeleles intow......When the sun drops into the Pacific, the scene moves to nearby San Clemente and the BeachFire bar, which serves the coldest Coronas and crispiest calamari around (www.beachfire.com). Stake out a spot at the San Onofre State Beach Bluffs or more comfortable digs at the Casa Tropicana, a nine-room B&B overlooking the Pacific at San Clemente Pier. Either way, you'll be close enough to the beach for dawn patrol.
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