Steamer Lane, Surf spot in Santa Cruz, United States.
Steamer Lane features four distinct wave sections along cliff-lined shores, with cold water reef breaks offering powerful surfing conditions throughout the year.
The location earned its name in the late 1930s when students observed steamships passing through the adjacent shipping channel near the surfing area.
The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum at Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse documents the evolution of surfing through photographs, boards, and equipment from this location.
Surfers need advanced skills and proper wetsuit equipment to navigate the cold waters and strong currents at the main wave sections.
The cliff-top observation points allow spectators to watch surfers from above while providing clear views of sea otters and seals in Monterey Bay.
Location: Santa Cruz
GPS coordinates: 36.95390,-122.02400
Latest update: March 16, 2025 08:35
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