Australian-born, California-raised, pro surfer Rob Machado has spent most of his life atop a surfboard. Still one of surfing’s most iconic and beloved figures, he never strays too far from his favorite San Diego swells.

If a half-day, full-day or overnight fishing trip is on your San Diego wish list, seasoned local charter crews make processing and transporting your catch a breeze. Just make sure you clear some space in your freezer before leaving home!

From George Freeth to Bob Simmons to Rob Machado, many San Diegans have played an influential role in propelling surfing from a pastime to a sport and a way of life.

Explore these amazing hikes in San Diego where kids have too much fun to ask, “Are we there yet?”