Establishes a process for designating surfing reserves along California's coast.

The bill aims to establish a process for designating areas of California's coast as surfing reserves. These reserves would protect surfing spots for future generations and contribute to the state's 30x30 goal of conserving 30 percent of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030. Local governments can apply to the California Coastal Conservancy for areas to be designated as surfing reserves, considering factors like wave quality, surf culture, and environmental characteristics. The conservancy will establish criteria and an application process by July 1, 2026.

Establishes a process for designating surfing reserves along California's coast.

The bill aims to establish a process for designating areas of California's coast as surfing reserves. These reserves would protect surfing spots for future generations and contribute to the state's 30x30 goal of conserving 30 percent of California's lands and coastal waters by 2030. Local governments can apply to the California Coastal Conservancy for areas to be designated as surfing reserves, considering factors like wave quality, surf culture, and environmental characteristics. The conservancy will establish criteria and an application process by July 1, 2026.