Replying to Looking for a good surf spot between san francisco and LA

hey ns surfers,
me and my family are going to california in a few days. we are making a 3 week tour and i would really like to stay at one spot one the coast for 2-4 days to go surfing a little. I have been surfing before, but only like 2 weeks in my entire life. So im looking for a beginner spot, which isnt at the most crowded village with tons of tourists and i also need something like a surf shop where i can rent my gear. So if you know some good places, please leave an answer!
Thank you, Hannes