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: 20 September 2018 | Surfing

Surf spots - the place where dreams come true. And yes, magnificent surf breaks do exist.

Everyone has their favorites peaks, but sometimes - or maybe often - it's just better somewhere else. That's why surfers are travelers. They're in constant search for the ultimate wave, the secret spot.

Perfection is the goal; pure joy is the objective. So what does a surfer need to experience the celebration of his/her sport?

The Golden State boasts more than 1,000 miles of coastline, as well as some of the world's best surf breaks. And the Ventura County Coast is one of the original birthplaces of California surf culture.

Ventura County surf breaks were made famous by The Beach Boys back in 1963 with not one, but two references in their massive hit song, "Surfin' USA."

Rincon and County Line are both within the Ventura region. With perfect year-round weather and consistent great surf, it's no doubt that Ventura County Coast is the place for beginning surfers to catch a wave and for pros to hang ten.

Santiago Muñiz claimed the gold medal in the Open Men division at the 2018 ISA World Surfing Games, held in Tahara, Japan.

In a tight final, the surfer from Argentina beat local favorite Kanoa Igarashi, Peruvian Lucca Mesina, and Japanese sensation Shun Murakami.

"I am the world champion! Again! I have now qualified for the 2019 Pan American Games, and I can dream of Tokyo 2020. I can't believe it! I am so happy right now," expressed Muñiz.