"Definitely East Coast. Our waves are inconsistent and sometimes we're forced to surf in snow, hail and sleet, but it makes you appreciate getting a good wave so much more."

"Been to the East Coast but can't say I've surfed there. I live in a Mecca of good, clean waves. I'm pretty stoked to stay in my little bubble between Carlsbad and Newport Beach."

"The East Coast definitely has its pluses: hurricane swells, offshore winds in the fall and winter, Bruce Springsteen, and Wawa Shortie Hoagies. But after 10 years in California, I've realized the surf is way better on the West Coast."

"I've surfed New York over 20 years, and even though water temps dip into the 30s and flat spells do occur, I'd never leave. I've been to the West Coast and it's real nice to visit, but I'm stayin' put."

"I've been in the business of owning a surf shop and building surfboards in New York for 45 years. I always have been and always will be a true East Coaster at heart. You can keep the West Coast."

"I've never been disappointed on the west coast and never wished I were anywhere far from Black's. Although, the hype and crowds can get pretty frustrating in Southern California, so maybe I'd rather be rich and surf both coasts."

"I'm staying here on the West Coast for the surf between Oregon and Mexico. Plus I'm in love with the weather here in southern California. I need warm. My mommy named me Sunny for a reason. We're spoiled."

"Basically anywhere that I can go where nobody will make fun of me for wearing my floaties/water wings. I don't surf very good."

"The East Coast 'cause I heard the restaurants and shops are open till 5am or something like that."