is california dangerzone for forneigers

[didier]

hello
im from belgium europe and would like to surf(longboard)california in december but i dont wont any hassles or a broken nose inthe water i just seek nice people that i can surf with (im not a novice)where is this possible oh and where to stay (cheap)lots off surfingregards from belgium.

[jitterbug]

HI! welcome to socal(southern california, assuming thats where you'll be going really, you don't need 2 get all antsy thinking we're gonna string you up by ur toes or anything :-0. It depends when you come: during the winter i don't recommend, becuz thats when we get all our winter NW swells, and everybodys all agro cuz its 8-10+ feet. During the summer its usually crowded, both in the water and on the beach, partly cuz thats when all the non surfers emerge from their houses to sunbathe for hours on end. If you go to breaks in Orange and LA counties, theres a good chance it'll be crowded, just cuz those counties are crowded as well. The main tourist/sunbather beach is Zuma, in Malibu, but don't bother with it in the summer b/c it's flat as a pancake. I surf Ventura County usually,and while it can get crowded, there's not a mosh pit out in the water. In winter, it's awesome, cuz the whole coast explodes with really good, huge (for us) waves. But like I said, along with that comes alot of guys who can get very possesive. A good readout on all the beaches in the area is at Surfline, go to www.surfline.com , and click on TRAVEL in the header column, you'll find a pretty accurate assesment of all the beaches and where to stay, what to eat, etc.
Hope this was helpful, and welcome!!

[737flyguy]

If you want to surf California but don't want the hassel ( not to mention the people of LA) then come to the central coast ( from pismo to San simieon) we have great surf and nice people.....

Ps bring a wet suit

[TokyotheKid]

i never had trouble with people in the water here, if someone cuts you off on a wave, then its a no biggy. just keep surfing and if someone says something to you just dont pay attention.

california aint all that bad