San O info for tomorrow sat the 26th of April

hi guys,
see you all there. I have coordinated with mike
tabeling from global surf industries. we will have a GSI tent and some boards to demo, so if some of you are without a longboard we will have some available to test ride. I will be shooting that day, so put your best foot forward and get some nice shots! see you all there tom in the AM.

mark dimo

Good work dimo! I am assuming those of us bringing our full families from the la south bay area like me wont get there till 10-11 or so, so for those early risers plan to hang out for the entire day and pack accordingly. From what I understand is that old man's fills up quickly parking wise and they let more people in as cars leave but that if it is full your best bet is to drop your boards and family off and find parking up the street which could be a hefty walk so as Bartlett suggested maybe bring a bike as well. Meet at the south end of the parking lot Here is some info on Old Man's:

Old Man's lies just north of the Nuclear Plant. Some locals swear the ocean is warmer at Old Man's, where water used to cool the reactors is pumped back out to sea, but at least, by all accounts, it is not radioactive. In fact, Old Man's is an easy spot to access, with good facilities and a safe, clean, sandy beach. Like its neighbor Trestles to the North, Old Man's - also known as San Onofre State Surfing Beach - is a world-renowned surf spot. Unlike Trestles, however, Old Man's won its fame in the early history of the sport, when heavy wooden longboards demanded softer, slower waves. It was here that 'beach boys' like Hobie Alter, Dewey Weber and Dale Velzy helped shape the sport and culture of California surfing for generations to come. Fun, gentle waves still roll through Old Man's making it a popular surf spot for beginners and veterans alike, while beachgoers will appreciate the neighborly, tailgate party scene in and around the parking lot.

Directions
To find Old Man's and Trails, exit 5 FWY at Basilone Road and head south. The entrance to the San Onofre State Surfing Beach (Old Man's) is a turnout on the right before reaching the Power Plant. Continue south past the Power Plant to reach the San Onofre State Beach campground entrance (Trails). The rangers at either of these gates can direct you to a parking area and provide information about availability, regulations, fees and current conditions.