Apr 15, 2025 - Sports

Lower Trestles to host surfing for LA 2028 Olympics

Andrew Keatts

A woman cuts back in a left-breaking wave at Lower Trestles — Tatiana Weston-Webb during September's Lexus WSL Finals at Lower Trestles. Photo: Thiago Diz/World Surf League via Getty Images

Lower Trestles, the world-renowned surf spot on the border of San Diego and Orange counties, will host the surf competition for the 2028 Summer Olympics, LA28 announced Tuesday.

Why it matters: The break, known as "The jewel of southern California surfing," might be the closest San Diego gets to hosting an event for the LA Olympics.

Trestles is easiest to access from San Clemente, and is part of San Onofre State Beach, just north of Oceanside.

The big picture: Last year was the fourth straight that Lower Trestles hosted the World Surfing League's world championships, which are moving to Fiji this year.

What we're watching: Temecula is hosting equestrian events for the LA Olympics, putting another major event in even-closer driving distance.

San Diego's Snapdragon Stadium was floated as a possible soccer venue for the games.

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Lower Trestles to host surfing for LA 2028 Olympics

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