Best year round surfing in U.S.?

Where could a person live in the U.S. outside of California and Oregon that could offer year round (consistent) surfing?
- - Hawaii is obvious, but I'm a beginner. I don't know if it's feasible to learn there due to the difficulty and strong localism.
- - Water temperature is not a factor. I've been in a lot of cold water and don't mind it.