said the city would “embrace” an Olympic surfing event at Trestles. “It’s one of the more coveted surf spots in Southern California, especially in the summer months,” he said.

Lower Trestles, the world-renowned surf spot on the border of San Diego and Orange counties, will host the surf competition for the 2028 Summer Olympics, LA28 announced Tuesday.

The surf break is well known among surfers, serving the past four years as the location where surfing world champions were crowned.

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San Clemente’s Crosby Colapinto, among the surfers who would be vying for a spot in the next Olympics through World Surf League qualifications, has also said Trestles would be his pick.

He acknowledges that the chances of high-quality waves are higher at Trestles and “no matter what, it will be a good show.” It’s the same spot he earned a USA Surfing national championship ...