When most people think of Santa Cruz visions of big and cold Steamer Lane pop into their heads, but the reality of the NorCal surf town is that it's pretty damn good on a summertime south swell...

An exclusive photo gallery from the last couple days in south-swell-blessed yet cold-water-challenged California...

Episode #4 of Nelly’s Magic Moments takes us to Nelly’s hometown of Santa Cruz, California for some ice cold, mid-winter ripping courtesy of Jordy Smith, Josh Mulcoy, Homer Henard, Matt Rockhold, Russell Smith, Johnny Craft, and the Gudauskas bros.

A huge photo gallery featuring Jordy Smith, the Gudauskas bros, Dusty Payne, Josh Mulcoy, Johnny Craft, Matt Rockhold, Homer Henard, Nic Lamb, and amazingly enough; chicks on the beach taking in all the action! It doesn't get any better than this...

Fall's arrival in Santa Cruz means beautiful weather and waves. The leaves are changing colors, the Northwest swells are rolling in, and your favorite rippers are shooting with Dave "Nelly" Nelson to get the gold. Stayed tuned for tons more from our main man from the real Surf City...All photos: Dave Nelson.