Glitz, glamour and natural beauty, surfers can expect nothing less with surfing competitions at the Olympic Games LA28 set for Trestles Beach in San Clemente, California.
Located along a stretch of pristine coastline South of Los Angeles, the venue is synonymous with surfing culture, playing host to numerous World Surf League competitions and earning a mention in The Beach Boys’ 1963 hit “Surfin’ U.S.A.”
Named after a wooden trestle bridge that used to carry trains across the lush landscape, the surf spot will offer an unparalleled peak at the natural wonders of California, while providing a picturesque backdrop for competitions during the Olympic Games LA28.
“We are honored to share this gem of California’s state park system with the world,” commented California State Parks Director Armando Quintero.
“This iconic beach that has inspired generations of surfers will now welcome the world’s best athletes and show millions what’s possible when public lands are preserved and shared with the world.”
His enthusiasm was shared by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who praised the selection of “hidden gems” like Trestles Beach.
“As the Host City for the 2028 [Olympic] Games, Los Angeles will become only the third city in the history of the world to host the Summer Olympics three times and these venues will showcase the best of our city to a global audience,” said Bass, in a statement released in tandem with the venue announcement.
Once one of the best kept secrets in surfing, given its location on land used by the military, Trestles Beach has earned a reputation as one of the best surf spots in California.
Surfers will be able to count on waves that lend themselves to creative riding, while doing their utmost to impress judges and spectators alike during the Olympic Games LA28.
The venue joins a celebrated selection of arenas, beaches and parks set to dazzle the world, with the Olympic Games LA28 now less than three and half years away.
