1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
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 an icon of southern California. We live, eat, and dream surfing and teach surfing because we want to share our love and stoke for the sport. This is a life choice for us and what gives our lives meaning. All of Kapowui's instructors are imbued with the Aloha spirit, live within blocks of the beach (4 of them live in surf vans), surf every day and have many years teaching experience. When we are doing a lesson with you, we are 100% focused and in the moment with you. At Kapowui we truly care about your experience. Whether surfing is a one time bucket list item or a new sport you want to pick up, we will have you up riding waves, 100% guaranteed! Additionally you will be immersed in the surf culture, giving you the opportunity to feel the true surfer vibe, while learning a skill you can use forever.
Inclusions
What's included
- Sunscreen, souvenir, water
- surfboard, wetsuit, instructor
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
5.0
- 5145
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Ratings come from 146 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Made surfing feel easy!
Overall amazing experience all around. The guys were all super nice and very experienced surfers. They taught us well and we were riding waves in no time. If you are in the area and want to try surfing definitely check them out. We had never surfed before but they made it so easy.
5Awesome for kids new to surfing
Really awesome lesson for my 8 year old son. Friendly, and super effective lesson. He stood on the board multiple times even though it was his first lesson. I highly recommend these guys. They’re fantastic. Totally worth every penny, and very reasonably priced.
5Todd was great for teaching an absolute beginner
Todd was the best! Really got my son up and running in a hurry with a great education in how to surf. Excellent all the way around!
5Excellent
My son is an experienced surfer, our instructor taught him so many new techniques. The instructors are for all over the world and are they are super friendly and good people. Kapowui treats you like family. would not go anywhere else when visiting Cali....
5Great experience, great people
Martin was so friendly and genuine. You could tell he really wanted everyone to have a great time. The instructor I had (Will) was awesome - super helpful to me as a first time surfer, but also helpful to my boyfriend who has surfed a handful of times and just wanted to tips.
5Rad time
I went out with Pat and he was super chill, the waves were great. Had a better experience than my first surf lesson in Waikiki. Pat gave critical help to keep me on the board. I made it all the way to the shore multiple times where before I couldn't stay up at all. I'll definitely be going back
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the iconic Kapowui VW van in the parking lot 5 South 2701 Barnard way, Santa Monica, ca 90405
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- kapowui surf lessons
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Santa Monica
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 175 experiences we list in Santa Monica.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 13 of 175.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Monica
Santa Monica is a seaside city beside Los Angeles, known for its pier and Ferris wheel, wide beach, clifftop park and pedestrian shopping street.
Santa Monica sits on the Pacific coast at the western edge of Los Angeles, with a wide beach below a line of palm-topped bluffs. Its pier, built in 1909, carries a small amusement park with a solar-powered Ferris wheel, a carousel and arcades, and a sign marks the western end of Route 66. Palisades Park runs along the clifftop with ocean views.
Top-ranked sights in Santa Monica: Santa Monica Beach and Pier, Third Street Promenade, Marvin Braude Bike Trail.
Special offers in Santa Monica
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