Trestles
Trestles is a historic surf district at San Mateo Creek within San Onofre State Beach, named for two railroad trestles inside its boundary.
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- Place
- Trestles
- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Medium
- Archival pigment print, museum-grade matte
- Sizes
- 5×7 · 8×10 · 12×18 · 16×20 · 16×24 · 24×36 in (USA) · 30×40 · 50×70 · 61×91 cm (Australia & New Zealand, Europe)
The record
Trestles lies at the mouth of San Mateo Creek within San Onofre State Beach. California’s historic record describes seven named surf breaks and the two railway trestles that gave the district its name.
The concrete passage in this print is an interpretation of a different structure. Broad ochre walls frame a small view of the beach and ocean. It is not a drawing of either namesake railway trestle or a guide to a route through the area.
What this print shows
I let the passage carry almost all the visual weight. Ochre planes press in from above and both sides until the ocean becomes one clear rectangle. A violet-gray shadow runs across the foreground, while the sea is reduced to quiet horizontal bands. The contrast is between enclosure and open horizon, without adding a train, rider or literal engineering detail.
Image reference credits Visual references for this illustration: Thru the Tunnel – Trestles passage photograph (Wikimedia Commons).
Common questions
What sizes does the Trestles poster come in?
United States – unframed: 5×7 in, 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 16×24 in, 24×36 in ($16–$59); framed: 8×10 in, 12×18 in, 16×20 in, 24×36 in ($59–$179)
Australia & New Zealand – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$39–US$59); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (US$95–US$189)
Europe (EU) – unframed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€45–€66); framed: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, 61×91 cm (€89–€179). Shipping is included in every price.
Can I get it framed?
Yes. The framed version comes in a solid oak frame, ready to hang, for United States, Australia & New Zealand, Europe (EU). Choose “framed” under Size & finish.
How long does delivery take?
Every print is made to order through our production partner; the fulfilment location depends on the product and delivery address. United States: 2–3 business days to print plus 5–11 in transit, so about 7–14 business days in all; Australia & New Zealand: 2–3 business days to print plus 7–15 in transit, so about 9–18 business days in all; Europe (EU): 2–3 business days to print plus 5–8 in transit, so about 7–11 business days in all. Orders placed Monday to Friday before 14:00 Copenhagen time count from that day. You get an email with tracking when it ships.
What is it printed on?
Archival, museum-grade matte paper with pigment inks. Unframed prints ship flat or in a sturdy tube depending on size; framed prints ship ready to hang.
What if it arrives damaged, or I change my mind?
Damaged, faulty or wrong prints are reprinted or refunded everywhere – write to us within 30 days with a photo. Customers in the EU also have a 14-day right of withdrawal. See returns & refunds.
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Independent artwork by Surf Haunts. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, authorized by, or endorsed by Trestles, or by any organization associated with it. The name of the place is used solely to identify the subject depicted. This is an original illustration, not a photograph.
Made with AI-assisted illustration tools under Surf Haunts' direction and edited by hand before publication. The facts on this page are checked separately against the sources linked in the text above.