Mr Tree:
Daiwa makes them, but they may be hard to find in SoCal. They make some steelhead rods in the 6-8 and 8-12 pound test range that would work well. I use a 6'6" in 6-12 for surf fishing, but I can see the advantages of the longer rod and it depends on what type of surf fishing you're doing. You might be able to find a tackle store that does on-line sales from up in Oregon or Washington that might be having a sale and score the right rod at a good price. Or even up towards you there might be some stores that stock them. I used to fish SB area quite a bit when my brother lived there, it's great fishing. Up in Washington, my friends rods are 8 footers in the 6-12 range I believe. Last year I got a 30+ pound King on 8 pound test on one. I have no problem with other companies. You need to find what works for you and fish with it. It will make you a better fisherman...why?...because you're confident, and confidence is one of the most important things in being a productive fisherman!
Bill