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Cowells. Great place to longboard and learn to surf. Cowells is actually just inside of the several peaks that comprise Steamers Lane and is well-known as the best beginner's surf spot in Santa Cruz. Best time to go at low tide.

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Great beginner break, summer is mental with all the tourists you can literally walk across the water on the boards. Late fall through spring it's empty and fairly good. If you're committed beginner or returning to surfing after a break this is the best place to go before tackling the area's better breaks.

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