Steamer Lane

FAQs

• When is the best time of year to catch waves and watch surfers at Steamer Lane?

  If you're an intermediate to advanced surfer, or just love to watch folks hang ten, you'll be happy to know that Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz boasts killer waves all year long. It's one of California's most crowded surf breaks. And when the swell rears its lively no so little head, the waves are of the incredibly epic and world-class proportion.

• What will I see at the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at Steamer Lane?

  Located in a lighthouse, the Museum delivers incredible exhibits that cover more than a century of the sport. Delight in a wealth of photographs that highlight the growth of the surfing culture throughout the decades. You'll also encounter all types of surfboards, such as huge hollow paddle boards from the 1930 and early fiberglass models from the 1970s.

Helpful Links

• http://www.thesurfingsite.com/Surf-Spots-Central-California.html
• http://www.scccvc.org/things/parks.php?attid=292
• http://magicseaweed.com/Steamer-Lane-Surf-Report/163/
• http://www.santacruzsurfingmuseum.org/#!
• http://www.santacruzsurfingmuseum.org/#!exhibits