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House of Trestles
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We built the House of Trestles as a home for surfers and backpackers, making their pilgrimage to surf Trestles. The project consists of five Team Rooms, designed by local surf companies, including Lost Surf Boards, Rainbow Sandals, Ripcurl, Vissla & Catch Surf. When not used by the surf companies the Team Rooms are open to the public and provide a unique connection to the surf industry and their team riders.
We handcrafted the semi to private, birch bunk beds with a curtain system for additional privacy. Each bunk has a memory foam mattress, reading light, USB charging dock and lockable storage. Each room has a sink, windows and air conditioning.
The common areas include a kitchen, dining hall, Moroccan lounge (Cuddle Puddle), laundry room, restrooms, showers, surf shower, wetsuit rack and art gallery. Play an instrument? We have a jam area with piano, drums and a guitar in the Cuddle Puddle. Want a relaxing night? Grab a book from the library or lounge and watch the latest surf flicks.
We have a quiver of Lost Surfboards and full lineup of Ripcurl wetsuits so you can demo the latest gear. We also have bikes with surf racks so you can hit all 16 surf breaks in San Clemente.
Location
House of Trestles is a surf house, steeped in San Clemente Surf Culture and Street Art. Located on Surfer’s Row, you will be within walking or bike riding distance to 16 local breaks, including world famous Trestles.
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Additional Fees:
If guests require a late check-in (past 8pm PST) a $5 charge applies.Extras:
Towels $1, Locks (if needed) $1, Surfboards $20/day $45/week, Wetsuits $12/day $35/week, Bike with surf rack $15/day $45/week
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
The Lost Surfboard Team Room, at the House of Trestles, stays true to the heart of Lost. It was designed as a replication of the Lost factory in the Surf Ghetto. Its walls are covered in stickers, notes, numbers and items from the factory.
The room has two bunk beds fashioned by a local wood to smith with memory foam mattresses for comfort. The bed is designed semi to private with a curtain system for full to privacy. Each bed has a reading light with multiple USB chargers to insure your are ready to rock in the morning.
The room has a sink with counters and a min to fridge for goods.
Each bunk has an XL, lockable storage locker.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
Rainbows are a deep part of San Clemente surf culture and makes the best sandals in the world.
The room has four birch bunk beds (8 beds) made by a local wood to smith, with a memory foam mattress for comfort. The bed is designed semi to private with a curtain system for full to privacy. Each bed has a reading light with multiple USB chargers to insure your are ready to rock in the morning.
The room has a sink with counters and a min to fridge for goods.
Each bunk has an XL, lockable storage locker.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 8
In 1981 Ripcurl made San Clemente its official US home. Since then Trestles has served as its go to to, wetsuit research and development hub.
The room has two birch bunk beds (4 beds) made by a local wood to smith, with a memory foam mattress for comfort.
The beds are built semi to private, with a curtain system for additional privacy. Each bed has a reading light with multiple USB chargers so you can power up.
Each bed comes with an XL, lockable storage locker and extra storage around the room.
There is a sink, with drawers for toiletries, a large window and air conditioning.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
Vissla personifies van to life; surf anything, ride everything mentality.
The room has two birch bunk beds (4 beds) made by a local wood to smith, with a memory foam mattress for comfort.
The beds are built semi to private, with a curtain system for additional privacy. Each bed has a reading light with multiple USB chargers so you can power up.
Each bed comes with an XL, lockable storage locker and extra storage around the room.
There is an oversized sink/counter, with drawers for toiletries, a large window and air conditioning.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 6
The Catch Surf Team room is as wild as the brand, with a large vinyl wrap of Johnny Redmond of San Clemente Fame presenting three beauties on the SC pier.
The room has three birch bunk beds (6 beds) made by a local wood to smith, with a memory foam mattress for comfort.
The beds are built semi to private, with a curtain system for additional privacy. Each bed has a reading light with multiple USB chargers so you can power up.
Each bed comes with an XL, lockable storage locker and extra storage around the room.
There is an oversized sink/counter, with drawers for toiletries, a large window and air conditioning.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
- - Nearest Airport: SJA or LAX
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 40 / 70
- - Time from Airport in a car: 30min/ 60min
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is no bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
Each lesson is 1hr 30mins and includes equipment.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Each lesson is 1hr 30mins and includes equipment.
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PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due at check in.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancels anytime up to 7 days before travelling and you will not be charged the balance.
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