Back in 1971, a Sports Illustrated article
about bodysurfing not only anointed Southern California «the cradle of the sport,» but proclaimed the Wedge at Newport Beach «the undisputed, full - out, righteous... king of body - surfing spots.»
Rather than stress out
about trying to get to each and every one, we suggest visiting the ones that are tops for swimming, stand - up paddleboarding, or
bodysurfing, including Anse de Grande Saline, Baie de St. - Jean, and Grand Cul - de-Sac.