About This Beach
Windansea Beach is a historic surfing location in La Jolla, characterized by its unique rock formations that create distinctive wave breaks prized by skilled surfers. The beach is relatively small with limited sand area at high tide, framed by sandstone cliffs that add to its picturesque setting. A legendary palm-covered surf shack, built in 1946 and designated as a historical landmark, stands as an iconic symbol of California surf culture. The beach offers spectacular sunset views and has attracted numerous photographers, artists, and writers over the decades, including Tom Wolfe who featured Windansea’s surf culture in “The Pump House Gang.” The beach has minimal facilities, preserving its natural character, and street parking can be challenging during peak times.