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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, USA

We are a FUN SURF LA surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent experience surfing, whether it's...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (133)
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$85

Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Likely to Sell Out
Santa Cruz, USA

Learn to surf in Santa Cruz during a 2.5-hour clinic designed with the beginner in mind. Novices are welcome, as well as anyone who has tried surfing but could use...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (41)
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$139

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
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San Francisco, USA

Learn to Surf! All rental equipment is included free-of-charge. This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind – we welcome complete newbies as well...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (49)
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$139

Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons
Pismo Beach, USA

Learning to surf with Sandbar Surf School is a lifetime bucket list thing that you will never forget. We are the premier surf school in...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (225)
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$125

Private Surf Lesson in Morro Bay
San Luis Obispo, USA

Our private surf lessons don't follow a cookie cutter approach. We plan to customize and mold the lesson to fit your needs and hopes for...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (44)
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$95

1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach
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Laguna Beach, USA

Laguna Beach is one of the most iconic surf destinations on the planet and sits upon a marine preserve. Learn how to surf in Laguna’s...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (79)
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$110

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Santa Barbara, USA

Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (103)
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$75

Learn to Surf in La Jolla
La Jolla, USA

Has learning to surf been your dream? It’s a good one to have, and the calm waters of La Jolla Shores is the best spot...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (61)
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$129

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, USA

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (139)
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$140

Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach
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Likely to Sell Out
Laguna Beach, USA

Our semi-private lessons are limited to 3 students to every instructor. We teach at Thalia St, Laguna's best location for beginner waves. Our 90 minute...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$128.21

Semi-Private Surf Lesson
San Diego, USA

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$125.28

Private Surf Lessons in Malibu
Malibu, USA

Everyone who visits California wants to go surfing. It’s what California stands for. There are many places to surf in California but Malibu is on...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (42)
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$135

Surfing Experience and Lessons
Carlsbad, USA

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
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$189

2-Hour Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, USA

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent surfing experience, whether it's your first time...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (24)
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$69

Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, USA

Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes you will get the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (45)
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$125

2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach
Santa Monica, USA

Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes, you will get the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$99

2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
Santa Monica, USA

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (96)
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$145

Private Surf Lesson in Huntington Beach - Bolsa Chica State Beach
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Likely to Sell Out
Newport Beach, USA

Our mission is to bring the joy and magical healing powers of surfing to those who want to learn and those who never had the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$160

Private Surf Lesson Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, USA

Pro instructors will teach you to ride waves on your own regardless of your age or skill level. We have the best surf instructors and...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
4.9 (70)
from
$150

Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude
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Likely to Sell Out
Santa Barbara, USA

We created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$88

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