Surf Beach forms part of the Vandenberg State Marine Preserve and although it is situated on the Vandenberg Air Force Base the beach is open to the public. You can access the beach from the parking area along West Ocean Avenue. Surf Beach is popular with surfers and body-boarders as well as walkers and bird watchers. At certain times of the year when there is a particularly low tide you can access some colorful sea caves on foot at the southern end of the beach. It is important to know that areas both to the north and south of Surf Beach are closed to the public from the beginning of March to the end of September to protect Snowy Plover nesting spots.

Address: Surf Beach, West Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436

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