you can surf in san francisco. try Stinson, anywhere (almost) in North Beach, Bodega (north of SF), Rocky, Pacifica, et cetera. its fridgid though, barge it in a 3/4 or a 4/5. tons of guys wear wetties with hoods and all, too.
also on most days, it will be PACKED at Pacifica. so many people!
bte, theyre all crappy beach breaks. i hate beachbreaks. bleh.
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