Surfers Knoll Beach offers many fun activities including skimboarding, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, bodysurfing, boogie boarding, paddle boarding, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, jet skiing, surf-skiing, wakeboarding, parasailing, swimming, beachcombing, wildlife watching, and sunbathing. The beach is popular among surfers, kite surfers, and skim boarders due to the unique surf break present near the southern part of the beach which offers some excellent surfing waves. However, if you are planning to go into the water near the beach, we recommend being very careful as riptides are very common in the water near Surfers Knoll Beach. There is a rocky jetty near the northern part of the beach which serves as a great fishing spot, with surfperches and corbinas being popular catches here. The water near the beach is also home to a variety of marine animals including seals, sea lions, and migrating grey whales (usually between December and April). The southern part of the beach near the estuary of the Santa Clara River is a popular bird-watching spot. Another popular activity in Surfers Knoll beach is beachcombing - beautiful pieces of sea-glass are present on the beach, which can be explored during low tide. Ventura Harbor Village located near the beach is a popular shopping spot offering many exciting shopping stores, excellent restaurants, and interesting art galleries.
