Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Premier Surf Club Experience in California
Founded in 2016 by former pro-longboard surfer Julie Cox and Rel Lavizzo-Mourey, Traveler Surf Club emerged from a need for surf-centric community spaces tailored to California's coastal lifestyle. Our Pacifica location pioneered the concept of combining surfboard storage, hot showers, and heated furniture with proximity to prime breaks. Over the years, we've expanded to Malibu and Santa Cruz, adapting each location to reflect local surf culture while maintaining core amenities like fiberglass board rentals, expert coaching, and community-focused environments. Our mission remains centered on enhancing surf experiences through practical services and fostering connections among wave enthusiasts.With dedicated surf lockers, changing facilities, and curated gear shops, we provide solutions for surfers seeking convenience and camaraderie. Our team of experienced instructors prioritizes safety and ocean literacy while helping guests improve their skills. By integrating local shapers' boards and emphasizing sustainable practices, we've established a network where surfers of all levels can access premium equipment and insider knowledge. The club's evolution reflects our commitment to addressing real-world challenges faced by modern surfers, from equipment storage to post-surf socialization.
Services
Surf Coaching
Board Rentals
Storage Lockers
Hot Showers
Community Events
Gear Retail
Changing Rooms
Heated Furniture
Surf Lessons
Board Demos
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer expert-led surf coaching for all skill levels
- Our locations feature premium fiberglass boards from local shapers
- We provide secure surfboard storage lockers at prime breaks
- Our heated furniture and hot showers enhance post-surf comfort
- Our community events connect surfers with shared interests
What people say
Great surf gear selection
Knowledgeable instructors
Secure board storage
Friendly community vibe
Premium rental boards
Services
Surf Coaching
Professional surf coaching for all skill levels with certified instructors prioritizing safety and ocean literacy. Sessions focus on wave riding techniques, surf conditions, and equipment optimization. Available at all three California locations with personalized lesson plans.
Board Rentals
Premium fiberglass and foam surfboard rentals from local shapers tailored to nearby breaks. Includes wetsuit rentals and overnight equipment storage. Available at Pacifica, Malibu, and Santa Cruz locations with demo options.
Storage Lockers
Secure surfboard storage lockers with 24/7 access at all club locations. Climate-controlled spaces protect equipment from coastal elements. Members receive personalized locker access with additional storage solutions available.
Community Events
Regularly scheduled surf meetups, workshops, and social events fostering ocean community connections. Features Friday morning sessions in Pacifica and special programs connecting local and visiting surfers.
Gear Retail
Curated selection of outdoor-inspired clothing, luggage, and accessories designed for surfers. Includes branded apparel like sweatshirts, hoodies, and travel gear with functional designs for coastal lifestyles.
People
Julie Cox
Co-Founder
Former professional longboard surfer with extensive coastal lifestyle experience. Developed the Traveler Surf Club concept to address practical surf storage and community needs after relocating to San Francisco.
Rel Lavizzo-Mourey
Co-Founder
Co-created Traveler Surf Club with Julie Cox to combine surf culture with modern amenities. Focuses on creating tailored spaces that reflect local surf community needs across California locations.
Questions
What amenities are included with membership?
Members receive surfboard storage lockers, hot showers, heated furniture access, and community event invitations at all locations.
Do you offer surf lessons for beginners?
Yes, our certified instructors provide lessons for all skill levels with personalized coaching focused on safety and technique.
Can non-members rent surfboards?
Surfboard rentals are available to both members and guests with proper identification and rental agreements.
Are there family membership options?
We offer flexible membership tiers including family packages with multiple locker access options.
What locations do you operate in?
We have surf clubs in Pacifica, Malibu, and Santa Cruz with location-specific amenities and services.
Do you sell surf equipment?
Our Outposts retail locations offer curated surf apparel, luggage, and accessories designed for coastal lifestyles.
Reviews (6)
Elana Ck
Sep 29, 2021
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Rented a wetsuit here this past Saturday. It seemed well-maintained, and the person guessed the right size for me on the first try. Unfortunately, I was only out for a little bit when another surf ran into me and injured my arm to the point where I had to give up for the day. When I came back to the shop the staff were really kind and caring, helping me get that arm out of the suit, bringing me ice, and checking on me every few minutes until I was ready to drive home. Love the setup here, having a warm shower out of the water is a great feeling, and the heated bench they have in the courtyard
Alexa Savastano
Nov 29, 2020
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A lovely escape from SF. Buying a day pass and doing a board rental is definitely worth it. The shop is super cute, its always fun to browse. Staff has been lovely as well. Ive done a lesson with Laura and she was awesome! Highly recommend investing in a lesson with her. This place is worth multiple day trips and is the go to Bay Area surf spot. The shop is incredibly welcoming, and takes the intimidation out of taking up a new sport like surfing.
Gray Stanton
Sep 24, 2020
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Comfortable outdoor lounge, outdoor shower. $160/month including board locker is a bit pricey, but compared to a gym membership...
Lessons prohibitively expensive, living wage for instructors is good, but I assume the shop is taking a cut.
Lessons prohibitively expensive, living wage for instructors is good, but I assume the shop is taking a cut.
Patrick Robles
Sep 23, 2019
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Nice People, Enjoyed the coffee and the heated seat in the back area. impressive use of the building with the Sana and Outdoor showers. Thanks again Traveler! See you next time!
Jameson Kenway
Jan 10, 2019
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Non-Local Operated, piggy backing off the community that the shop they moved next to (Nor Cal Surf Shop) who was there 26 years before them. High end Hipster Botique, not for the core surfer.
Allen Thorpe
Jul 08, 2018
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Great space! We stumbled on this spot after going to the beach and the whole family was stoked. Cool outdoor gear and clothing, and apparently you can rent passes to the backyard club that has a nice garden, surf -board storage, hot showers and even a sauna. Total game changer for the next time I paddle out at Linda Mar. I wish I'd known this place existed last winter.
