The mouth of the San Lorenzo river in Santa Cruz, Calif., isn't a great place to surf. Rocks, pollution and swift currents make it precarious almost year-round. But before the construction of a harbor ...

Surf fishing can be daunting. Standing on the beach looking at the crashing waves and vastness of the ocean makes you feel small. It’s not like a pond or river that you can more easily break down.

ENCINITAS, Calif. — A popular surf camp at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas is helping children in Southern California learn essential ocean skills while having fun in the waves. The Little Groms Surf ...