These two beaches provide nearly 2 miles of coastline.
Sunset Beach:
Sunset Beach -- This beach is just south east and directly adjacent to
Surfside provides a combined 1.8 miles of continous shoreline. This is
an advanced level only beach due to the surf, the small restricted
beach launch and landing area and local civic pressure against
kiteboarding. Solid upwind skills are mandatory. A
recent beginner kiting
accident here has made this beach particularily sensitive to inadequate
kiteboarding skills. The adjacent Bolsa Chica beach area was closed to
kitesurfing in 2003. During the
Summer (memorial day to labor day), launch and
land between
11th and Broadway only and kite after 2PM on weekdays and 3PM on
weekends. After labor day, all of Sunset beach is ok but stay at least
300 feet away from swimmers and surfers, etc. Parking is free on the
street. Good: large open area without obstructions or local wind
shadows. Bad: parking can be quite difficult in the summer. Click here for the local kitesurfing rules.
