Tourmaline Surfing Park

The park is situated at the northern end of Pacific Beach, a short distance south of where the sand beach ends and the rocky promontory of La Jolla begins.

It attracts surfers of all kinds but is known as a great spot for longboarders and beginners.

[1] In the 1960s, the beach was a popular surfing spot, but ocean side property owners complained about the "rowdy" presence of the surfers.

The decision to create a delimited surf park finally made its way and was completed in 1965 (inaugural date May 25th, 1965).

Surf clubs also emerged in the area with members encouraging other surfers to respect the beaches and their surroundings.