Visitor reviews of Bean Hollow State Beach surf break

Bean Hollow State Beach Ratings

Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 2.0 (1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).	Consistency of Surf: 2.0 (1: Bean Hollow State Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Difficulty Level: 1.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).	Water Quality: 2.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 4.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Bean Hollow State Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Bean Hollow State Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
Scenery: 5.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local Attitude: 3.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
Camping: 3.0 (1: Camping at Bean Hollow State Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).	Entertainment: 1.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Bean Hollow State Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
Eating: 3.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Bean Hollow State Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 2.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Bean Hollow State Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).