Surfer's Point
Ventura, CA
Surfer's Point at Seaside Park is a genuinely well known cobble and sand surf spot near the Ventura County Fairgrounds, popular enough that it's become synonymous with Ventura surfing for anyone who follows the sport locally. Fee parking at the fairgrounds beach is the main way in.
A genuinely well regarded local surf spot with real name recognition in Ventura's surf community, though the cobble beach isn't built for a typical lounge-and-swim day.
How we score beachesCheck a surf report specifically for this break before paddling out, it's genuinely one of the more consistent and well regarded spots in Ventura County.
A day use fee applies at the fairgrounds beach lot.
A path leads from parking to the beach.
Dogs are welcome; check posted signage for specific leash rules.
Fall and winter bring the most consistent swell, while fog is common most mornings year round.
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