The greater San Diego area has a thriving water sports community. The water is a lifestyle for surfers. From Childhood parents take their children to the water. Watch the balance and grace of experienced athletes as they catch and ride the waves. Surf culture is alive and well in San Diego. Many young surfers work to surf and even surf to work. Paychecks are spent on new gear and travelling to new spots. Major surf contests visit San Diego and you might even see some televised athletes just hanging around.

Whether you’re interested in catching some wave, exploring on canoe or kayak, or just playing in the water, San Diego has something for everyone. You name it – jet-skiing, paragliding, whatever- you can do it here. And of course there is plenty to do for the whole family – and not just in the San Diego area, but the along the entire coast of California water sports are thriving. There’s an easy reason why many of the world’s best water sports athletes are born in Cali: easy access to whatever you want to do.

In the San Diego area alone you have a dozen coastal parks including: Mission Bay, Santa Clara Point, Ocean Beach, and Tecolate Canyon. Operating within these parks are dozens more of companies offering water activities. These companies rent gear, but feel free to bring your own or even buy. Gear shops are very abundant. These companies offer something for everyone no matter what experience level, age, or ability.

In order to really get a feel for the area you have to chat it up with the locals. Most people have had a lot of on the water experience. Ask about favorite spots, culture, gear, what to do, where to eat, and start experiencing the San Diego vibe.