Question 1

Why is Trestles only accessible on foot?

Accepted Answer

Trestles is in San Onofre State Park, a protected natural park. No private road leads there. You must walk 1.5 km from the parking lot on a trail (under I-5 freeway). This constraint preserves the spot's quality and limits crowding. Paid parking (10-15 USD).

Question 2

Is Trestles better than Malibu?

Accepted Answer

Different. Trestles is an active beach break with powerful lefts and rights, ideal for shortboarding. Malibu is a gentle, consistent longboard point break. Trestles has intense crowd but equal or superior quality. Pros often prefer Trestles.

Question 3

How do you get to Trestles from Paris?

Accepted Answer

Paris–Los Angeles LAX flight (11h, Air France) or Paris–San Diego SAN (11h30). Trestles 100 km south of LAX, 80 km north of SAN via I-5. San Onofre State Park parking (Basilone Rd exit). ESTA (21 USD). Walk 1.5 km from parking.

Trestles — San Clemente