The Best Places to Surf Around the World

"Best for: The sustainability-minded surfer The Caribbean’s first World Surfing Reserve is a nearly five-mile section of the coast north of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. It earned this title in 2018, protecting more than a dozen world-class surfing points—including Surfer’s Beach, Table Tops, and Survival Beach—from pollution and encroaching hotel development. Some of the Caribbean’s best surf can be found here, with certain breaks attracting serious surf enthusiasts from around the world. Stay at Surf 787 for an all-inclusive experience focused on surfing, including gear, lessons, and post-surfing massages." - Ali Wunderman