Surf Travel Guides

Welcome to Lush Palm. We’re surf travel enthusiasts on a mission to help you plan the surf trips of your dreams.

From detailed surf travel guides to the inside scoop on the best surf resorts and camps around the world, we equip you with all the info you need to plan your surf trip with confidence and get the most out of your travel time.

On this page you’ll find some of our top travel guides, surf gear roundups, and most popular surf trippin’ resources. We’re always creating new guides, so sign up for our emails to stay in touch.

SURF TRAVEL GUIDES

SURF GEAR

LOCAL SURF GUIDES

ACCOMMODATIONS

SURF TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

#VANLIFE

SURF TRAVEL GUIDES

CALIFORNIA

BALI

COSTA RICA

NICARAGUA

INDONESIA

OAHU

SRI LANKA

SOUTH AFRICA

MEXICO

PUERTO RICO

SAMOA

PORTUGAL

LOCAL SURF GUIDES

ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA

A Surfer's Guide on Where to Surf, Eat, Stay, and Play

HIGHWAY 1 ROAD TRIP

A Surfer's Guide to the California Coast

TAMARINDO, CR

A Local's Guide on Where to Surf, Eat, Stay, and Play

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA

A Local's Guide to the Best of the Goldie

NORTH SHORE, OAHU

A Surfer's Guide on Where to Surf, Eat, Stay, and Play

NORTHERN, PERU

A Surfer's Guide to Chicama and beyond

VENICE, CALIFORNIA

A Local’s Guide on Where to Surf, Eat, Stay, and Play

TAGHAZOUT, MOROCCO

Surfing Morocco's Big Blue Bombs

SKELETON BAY, NAMIBIA

A Surfer's Guide to Tackling The Ultimate Barrel

CANGGU, BALI

A Local's Guide on Where to Surf, Eat, Stay and Play

KILAUEA, KAUAI

Pro Surfer Leila Hurst's Guide to Her Hometown

WHERE NEXT?

Get in touch and let us know what local guide to create next!

SURF TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

SURFBOARD BAG FEES

The Ultimate Guide to the Best and Worst Airlines for Surfboard Bag Fees

SURF TRIP PACKING LIST

An Epic List of Travel Essentials for the Surfing Nomad

ALL-IN-ONE FIRST AID

An All Natural First Aid Solution for Surfers. Treats reef rash, cuts, sunburns, bites...

SURF TRAVEL 101

11 Planning Tips Every Surfer Should Know

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Get Easy Coverage with World Nomads Travel Insurance

DRY BAGS ROUNDUP

The 5 Best Dry Bags to Protect Your Stuff On Adventures

SURF GEAR

MEN'S WETSUIT GUIDE

Best Winter Wetsuits for Men

WOMEN'S WETSUIT GUIDE

Best Women's Wetsuits for Any Temperature

SURFBOARD SHAPES 101

The Ultimate Guide to Modern Surfboards

SURFBOARD BRANDS

14 Surfboard Brands with Epic Style

SHORTBOARD BUYER'S GUIDE

How to Find Your Next Magic Stick

SOFT TOP SURFBOARD GUIDE

11 Rad Foam Surfboards For Every Surfer

WOMEN'S SURF SWIMWEAR

The Best Women's Surf Brands

COOL SURFBOARD RACKS

12 of the Coolest Surfboard Racks Ever

BEGINNER SURFBOARDS

Best Beginner Surfboards from Long to Short

ACCOMMODATIONS

SURF RESORT GUIDE

A Collection of the Best Surf Resorts and Surf Camps in the World

CAMPERVAN RENTALS

Find and book your perfect campervan rental with Outdoorsy

SURF CAMPS FOR ADULTS

Surf, eat, sleep, repeat. Check out these awesome surf camps around the globe.

#VANLIFE

CAMPERVAN RENTAL USA

20 Awesome Campervans for Rent in the United States

CALIFORNIA CAMPERVAN RENTALS

7 Campervan Rentals for the Ultimate California Coast Road Trip

HIGHWAY 1 ROAD TRIP

A Surfer's Guide to the California Coast

CAMPGROUNDS WITH SURF

Best Beach Camping in California for Surfing

CAMPING IN CALIFORNIA

11 Tips Every Camper Should Know

UK CAMPERVAN RENTALS

12 Awesome Campervan Rentals to Get Your #Vanlife On in the UK

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