Trestles
Beach attracts surfers from all over the world to experience
the perfect wave. This 3½-mile-long beach consists
of five separate surf breaks: Cottons,Uppers, Middles,
Lowers and Church. Trestles is named after the railroad
bridge near the entrance to the beach.
To get to Trestles Beach you will have to walk about
a mile from the parking lot down a winding paved trail.
Once you arrive at the beach you will enjoy some of
the last undeveloped coastal area in Southern california.
San Mateo Creek Lagoon is directly behind the beach
and during winter rains San Mateo Creek washes sand
and rocks out to sea helping to create the surf break.
Along the bluff there are several trails where you can
take in wonderful views of the coastline.
Trains run frequently along the track so take great
caution when crossing. Portable bathrooms are available
at the beach entrance near the trestle but anything
else you need will have to be carried in. Trestles Beach
is a fun place to surf, sun or hike.
You don't have to be a surfer to enjoy Trestles Beach
but you do have to make the extra effort to visit this
world famous beach. |