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Interested in hosting a surf contest at a County beach?Learn how to apply below!
Complete the Request Form and email to reservations@scparks.com.
Upon review, a confirmation email will be sent with the status of your request. Once approved, a permit will be sent for signature through DocuSign. Payment is due at the time of signature and can be received by phone, check, or in person. Payment plans may be approved upon request.
Please review our current pricing, rules, and regulations. Please be aware that some sites have special restrictions.
County Parks is pleased to offer surf lessons through the Surf School Concessionaire Program. You can learn to surf at Pleasure Point and the Hook with permitted, professional, and local surf schools!
www.club-ed.com
www.richardschmidt.com
www.surfschoolsantacruz.com
In a strategic effort to engage with the entire county of Santa Cruz and ensure our coastal access points are truly open to all; a Municipal Access Partnership Permit (MAPP) was implemented in 2024. Alongside the current standing commercial Surf School Concessionaire Program this new MAPP will be introduced and awarded in a separate application system to additional non-profit groups for similar services. The Department will award up to three (3) non-profit agencies a MAPP annually.
The 2025 Nonprofit Surf School Permit was awarded to Black Surf Santa Cruz.
Please email Garrett at parksinfo@scparks.com with any questions or concerns.
(831) 454-7938
Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays
reservations@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov
Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited as most staff members are working remotely.