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Northern and Southern California are the easiest calls when time is short. Mexico and Hawaii add more upside when a better swell window appears. Costa Rica is the warm-water option when consistency and approachability matter more than maximum wave power. The Sacramento advantage is optionality. You can drive, connect, or fly depending on the window. 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