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Again, another aptly named surf spot. Though this might be better called The Rocks (plural), 'cause the whole fricken reef is all rock. At low tide, especially, you're dodging boils and burps and weird, sharp sections that love eating fiberglass -- and that's just the locals. The reef is really gnarly. (That was a joke, kinda.) This right reefbreak isn't ever really as fun as Zippers, as it has a few more sections and is often a bit mushier, but on a strong southwest swell and a mid-high tide, no one's complaining -- think a poor man's version of Upper Trestles and you're almost there. The proper takeoff area is pretty small -- right next to the rock -- so crowds become a factor pretty quick, which can be a bummer. Smile, take your turn. Really.
-- Marcus Sanders
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mid-high
southwest
head high to double overhead
north
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rock reef and a little sand
intermediate to advanced
favorite shortboard
April-October
park at Zippers and walk up or near Cabo Surf Hotel and walk down.
Yep.
Not as intense as Zippers, but often kinda competitive.
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There are a few decent places right at Costa Azul: Zippers, Mama Mia, Chile's, Dante's Beach Club and the Cabo Surf Hotel. Otherwise, head back to San Jose del Cabo. Popular local eateries include: Restaurant Tequila, Tropicana Hotel/Restaurant, Cactus Jacks, Baja Natural, and the slightly upscale Local Eight. There are some taco stands that are damn fine around the Plaza in the evenings as well.
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Closer to Costa Azul, the Brisa del Mar RV Park (011-52-624-1423999) is fairly cheap, the Las Olas Condos (011-52-624-1423789) are right at Zippers and the Cabo Surf Hotel ((858) 964-5117), right on the sand at Old Man's, is where Surfline always stays. Back in town, if money's no concern, the El Presidente (011-52-624-1420211) is a damn fine hotel right on the sand, closest to the Estuary; just west, the Crowne Plaza Hotel (011-52-624-1429292) often hosts the SIMA Surf Summit and has an insane skybar to check the surf from; Hotel Tropicana (011-52-624-142-1580) right downtown is a very pleasant, colonial hotel while Hotel Posada, just off the Plaza is an affordable option with a shared kitchen. La Palmilla is a superplush, superexpensive resort a few miles west.
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If you're really into fishing, head to La Playita the night before and organize a fishing charter with some local fishermen. Staying in the shade can be a full time job, especially in the summer when it gets in the 100s. Page turning is also popular, as is beer drinking. Back in civilization, you can rent kayaks at El Presidente to cruise around the estuary; there's a horse rental place right nearby as well, for romantic beach rides; and right nearby, for the prickly folks, there's Cacti Mundo Cactus Garden. There are a couple internet cafes in town; one is just up the road from El Presidente and one's right down off the plaza. Shopping in San Jose Del Cabo is semi pleasant, if you're into that sort of thing. Strolling around the Plaza at dusk is another favorite pastime.
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Well-stocked Costa Azul, right above Zippers, just outside San Jose del Cabo, is owned by Alejandro Olea, who started with a ding repair shack at Zippers in '85. They have rentals and everything you might need. Other surf shops in San Jose del Cabo include Limite Surf Shop, by the plaza, and Killer Hook Surf and Skate, closer to the El Presidente Hotel.
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