Survey of Surfing at Seaside Reef

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1 Survey of Surfing at Seaside Reef (continued from 1st survey page) *** = required field 1. Why did you choose to surf at Seaside Reef today? (Please rank their importance) A. This spot has better surf conditions than the other places I regularly surf. B. This spot was the easiest to get to than other places I regularly surf. C. This surf spot is less crowded than the other places I regularly surf. D. The surfers here have a better attitude than the other places I regularly surf. E. I prefer the beach environment more than other places I regularly surf. 2. If you were to rate the surfing conditions at Seaside Reef, how would you rate it on a scale of 1 to 10, relative to the waves you ave surfed in the last month, where 10 is the best waves you have seen this month? 3. Check the other surf spots in the area that you regularly surf. Choose a rating Trails Oceanside North Jetty Oceanside Pier NS Tamarack Terra Mar Point Ponto Grandview Beacons Moonlight Beach D Street Swami's Pipes San Elijo Cardiff Reef 1 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 84

2 Del Mar Rivermouth Del Mar Beachbreak Del Mar 4. Do you believe that adding sand at Seaside Reef would: 5. If adding sand made no difference to the surf break, what would best describe your attitude: 6. How many years have you been wave riding (surfing, body boarding, and body surfing combined)? 7. How would you rate your surfing ability? 8. How many boards do you own? 9. Regarding your surfing experience at Seaside Reef today: ***10. Where did you leave from to come surfing at Seaside Reef today? Improves quality of surf Reduces quality of surf Doesn't make a difference A wider, sandier beach is better Doesn't make a difference I'd prefer the beach the way it is Select years Beginner (still learning) Intermediate (occasional surfer or limited experience) Experienced (Regular surfer, competent in most wave conditions) Select number of boards I was on a day trip from my permanent residence I am on a trip/vacation to the area If you chose "Other" just above, write what "Other" is please: ***11. What is the address of the place you left from? [Note: Street, cross street and zip code are very important for our study.] Street: Cross Street: (Street name only) City: ***Zip Code: 12. If you're staying in a hotel or condo, or camp ground, what is the name of the place? ***13. Will you be returning to the same place you started your day? 14. Where will you be returning to immediately after surfing at Street: 2 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 85

3 Seaside Reef? Cross Street: (Street name only) City: Zip Code: County: 15. How many miles do you think you drove trip for your surfing today (one way)? 16. If you are staying in the area -- away from your home -- please answer the following questions, otherwise skip to the next light blue shaded question below. miles (Please type a number rounded off to the nearest whole number) How many days do you plan to be away from home on your current trip? Select number of days away How many days will you surf on your current trip? Select number of days surfing We'd like to know how important surfing is for your trip/vacation: Surfing is important to me -- no surfing, no trip. I can take or leave surfing; it would not affect my decision I would still come but I like the fact that I can go surfing I can take or leave surfing; it would not affect my decision What best describes your current trip? ***17. How did you get to the parking lot/trail head today? If you chose "Other" above, please elaborate: 18. How did you get to from the parking lot/trailhead to the beach? If you chose "Other" above, please elaborate: 19. What time did you leave to go surfing? 20. What time did you arrive at the parking lot/trailhead? 21. Did you drive directly here or stop along the way to check other surf spots? Directly (if 'Directly', please skip to question #22 below) Stopped to check other surf spots 3 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 86

4 If you stopped to check other surf spots, please tell me which surf spots you surfed or checked before coming to Seaside Reef, in order: 1st Stop: 2nd Stop: 3rd Stop: 4th Stop: 5th Stop: 22. How much time did you spend surfing at Seaside Reef? (Including time spent on the beach) 23. Will you do any of the following today in Encinitas/Cardiff? [check all that apply] a. Hang out at the beach b. Eat/Drink at a bar or restaurant c. Go shopping (including snacks, equipment, suncreen, etc.) d. Swim/Snorkel/Dive e. Rent gear, surf boards, skates, etc. f. Get Gas/Food at Gas Station in Encinitas/Cardiff. g. Purchase surf or beach gear (leash, wax, wetsuit, sunscreen, beach chair, etc.) in Encinitas/Cardiff. h. Lodging in or near (within 10 miles) in Encinitas/Cardiff. 4 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 87

5 i. Other activity in Encinitas/Cardiff (please specify): If "Other", how much did you/will you spend? 24. How often and where have you surfed at Seaside Reef and in Encinitas/Cardiff and the surrounding area over the last 14 days? Monday, August, 20, 2007: Sunday, August, 19, 2007: Saturday, August, 18, 2007: Friday, August, 17, 2007: Thursday, August, 16, 2007: Wednesday, August, 15, 2007: Tuesday, August, 14, 2007: Monday, August, 13, 2007: Sunday, August, 12, 2007: Saturday, August, 11, 2007: Friday, August, 10, 2007: 5 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 88

6 Thursday, August, 9, 2007: Wednesday, August, 8, 2007: Tuesday, August, 7, 2007: 25. On average how many times per week have you surfed at Seaside Reef during the last 4 weeks? 26. Please give the average monthly frequency that you surfed or checked the surf at Seaside Reef during the past year: Select number of times Jul 2007: Choose frequency Jun 2007: Choose frequency May 2007: Choose frequency Apr 2007: Choose frequency Mar 2007: Choose frequency Feb 2007: Choose frequency Jan 2007: Choose frequency Dec 2006: Choose frequency Nov 2006: Choose frequency Oct 2006: Choose frequency Sep 2006: Choose frequency Aug 2006: Choose frequency 27. Describe the amount of surfing you do by season: Spring: Summer: Fall: Winter: 28. Where else have you surfed in other counties in California during the last year? [check all San Francisco County San Mateo County 6 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 89

7 that apply] Santa Cruz County Monterey County San Luis Obispo County Santa Barbara County Ventura County Los Angeles County Orange County San Diego County 29. Do you use an Internet surf report website? Surfline WaveWatch Wetsand Surfshot Other If "Other" please write which one: 30. Did you come to Seaside Reef because of a surf contest? Yes No ***31. Are you male or female? Female Male 32. Where are you from (your primary residence)? 33. What is your ethnicity? (Note: you may check more than one box here) California Outside California, but in the U.S. Outside the U.S. White (Caucasian) Hispanic Asian Black (African American) Other ***34. Which best describes your highest level of education? 35. How many people live in your household (including yourself)? ***36. Which best describes your employment? Some High school Completed High school Some College Completed College Some Graduate school Completed Graduate school Select number of people Student Part time, Hours/Week: Select part-time hours Full time (40 hours/week) Unemployed 7 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 90

8 Retired 37. Do you get paid hourly or by salary? 38. If hourly, What is your average hourly rate? 39. Please tell me which category best describes your personal income last year (before taxes)? Hourly Salary That concludes our survey. Thank you for your responses. The Surfrider Foundation has kindly offered some prizes for those who complete the survey. Please click to submit your survey and you will be linked to page to enter an optional drawing. Please be sure you answered the above required questions with red asterisks. Thanks. Submit survey 8 of 8 8/21/07 4:13 PM 91