North Los Angeles, United States

County Line

County Line breaks into two distinct sections—a cobblestone point on the north end that produces consistent right-handers over rocks, and a beach break on the south side with peaks going both directions. The rocky point works best on west and southwest swells with northeast winds, particularly from mid to low tide, though the point can hold larger swells.…

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County Line breaks into two distinct sections—a cobblestone point on the north end that produces consistent right-handers over rocks, and a beach break on the south side with peaks going both directions. The rocky point works best on west and southwest swells with northeast winds, particularly from mid to low tide, though the point can hold larger swells. The beach break is more shapable but turns hollow and punchy at high tide, creating sharp, sectiony waves that are difficult to manage. Crowd levels are generally moderate compared to nearby breaks, though the spot does draw a steady lineup.

County Line is situated on the county line between Ventura and Los Angeles, and gained cultural foothold through the Beach Boys' 1963 hit "Surfin' U.S.A.," which listed it among iconic Southern California breaks. Today the beach serves as a venue for junior surf competitions, suggesting a long-running role in the region's competitive scene, though earlier surf history at the spot remains undocumented in available sources.

Access is straightforward from Pacific Coast Highway in Solromar, with a small dirt lot providing roughly 15 parking spaces and street parking available along the highway. The beach has a couple of portable restrooms but no lifeguard presence, making the spot self-sufficient for day visits.

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34.0513°N, 118.9630°WView on OpenStreetMap ↗