Cabrillo Beach Park (also known as Hurricane Gulch) is a popular site for both windsurfers, and the general public (especially on weekends). Its on a peninsula with two kinds of sailing. On the ocean side there is good wave sailing with well formed waves, and on the bay side is good flat water or beginner sailing. On the bay side there is a shipping lane to be aware of; beginners should be cautious when the wind is offshore. On the wave side the waves are rarely huge but friendly. There is also grass rigging. This is a very nice park with good facilities.
Cabrillo Beach, or Hurricane Gulch, as it is nicknamed by locals, is one of the most reliable sailing sites on the south coast. Best and most predictable between April and October, although "June Gloom" fog can lighten or delay the 18-25 mph winds to a light 12-15mph blow. It offers a clean, long sandy beach with a jetty wall at the Southeast end and large cliff wall to the northwest. small waves except for an occasional south swell.
Cabrillo Beach Park (also known as Hurricane Gulch) is a popular site for both windsurfers, and the general public (especially on weekends). Its on a peninsula with two kinds of sailing. On the ocean side there is good wave sailing with well formed waves, and on the bay side is good flat water or beginner sailing. Windsurf On the bay side there is a shipping lane to be aware of; beginners should be cautious when the wind is offshore. On the wave side the waves are rarely huge but friendly. There is also grass rigging. This is a very nice park with good facilities. There is an entrance fee (last report at $7) to the park.
Sailing Type: |Beginner| |Bump&Jump| |Slalom/Race| |Freestyle| |Wave|
Best Wind Direction: |Northeast| |East| |Southeast |Southwest|
Beach & Facilities: |Restrooms| |Showers| |Parking Area| |Tables| |Shade|
Accessibility: Accessible by car.
Rigging Area: Grass on the ocean side, otherwise sand.
Harbor Route) Take the 405 freeway to 110 Freeway, go South on 110 almost to the end. Take the Harbor Blvd exit toward the Vincent Thomas Bridge to the Love Boat launch area on Harbor Blvd. Go Right on Harbor Blvd to 22nd St. Turn right again to Pacific Ave. Go left on Pacific. Pacific Ave to Stephen White Dr (1st stop light), go Left. Entrance to Cabrillo is 150 yards on the Left. (Gaffey Route - more stoplights, usually more traffic) Head south on the 110 freeway to San Pedro. Freeway will end at Gaffy Street. Go left on Gaffey Street. Continue on Gaffy St all the way to Sheppard St and turn left. Take Sheppard Street 2 blocks, and go left on Pacific. Take Pacific 6 blocks to first stop light and go right on Stephen White Drive to Cabrillo beach entrance.
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