Church (Trestles)

At Church (Trestles) in Orange County, California, the waves roll in like whispers from the north and southwest, offering a classic right and left reef break that thrives under mid to high tide. The sandy bottom, scattered with rocks, creates fast, powerful barrels, especially when the swell hits between 4 to 8 feet, but it can handle much larger. Surfers find refuge from the crowds of Lowers by walking a short path to this mellow spot, where a good ride can carry you a couple hundred feet into the cove. Accessible yet somewhat secluded, Church is a reliable gem, boasting over 150 rideable days a year, where the ocean speaks in swells and the sun warms the salt-streaked skin.