San Diego is a surfer’s dream, from easy beginner swells to challenging waves for the experts to rip. One of those experts is pro surfer Mele Saili. A San Diego local, she knows San Diego’s surf scene better than anyone, and she’s giving her take on the best of the best.

If you're already a devoted surfer, you'll find a variety of different waves and conditions along San Diego's 70 miles of open ocean coastline to beckon you to paddle out. If you're a beginner, San Diego is an ideal place to learn to hang ten. You can also simply take in San Diego's surf culture at one of the yearly surf competitions and events. There's even one for "surFUR" four-legged shredders to raise funds for the San Diego Humane Society.

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.

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!