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Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

5.0103 reviews

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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, offering tips on balance while ensuring your safety. All skill levels are welcome, and equipment rental is included. This Southern California city offers great outdoor activities like surfing year-round.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Use of equipment (surfboard, wetsuit)
  • Expert instructor
  • 1.5-hour lesson

What's not

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Towels

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Ratings come from 103 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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  • 5Excellent surf lesson

    Excellent lesson for my 14 year old son with Ryan. He got many rides in and was happy and tuckered out afterwards. Well worth the time, great experience!

    janiewoodsvia Tripadvisor

  • 5So fun!

    This was our first time surfing and Josh was great! He explained it all super well, made it a great experience overall. Definitely recommend and would do it again!

    isabellamY8202NMvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Surfing lesson

    Our instructor Josh was awesome during our surfing lesson! Super informative and helpful. Had a great time!

    A3186GZchrisbvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Best time ever!

    Omg this was so much fun! Our instructor Josh was so informative and professional during our surfing lesson! He helped us all get the hang of it and I would do it ten times over so much fun!

    A1612CLmeganfvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Wonderful surf lesson

    We had a wonderful experience. Our instructor Kenzie was great. She was patient and kind. Great teacher for both my 9yr old daughter and me/mom.

    paulalX7646KRvia Tripadvisor

  • 5Great private surf lesson

    Took a surf lession with Josh, which was amazing! He's a very patient and encouraging teacher. He made sure I had a good time! It was my second time surfing and I feel confident going out on my own to try to catch some gentle waves on my own after this!

    149maximiliannvia Tripadvisor

Know before you go

Meeting point
IMPORTANT: The directions above are NOT accurate for your meeting point. You will be meeting your instructor at the beach, which will be a 15-25 minute drive south of Santa Barbara. You will be emailed about the exact location AFTER you book your lesson. Thank you!
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Cal Coast Adventures
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All participants MUST be able to swim

How it compares in Santa Barbara

  • Its from-price is 32% below the median of the 153 experiences we list in Santa Barbara.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 23 of 153.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a Spanish-style city on California's central coast, set between the Pacific and the Santa Ynez Mountains.

Santa Barbara sits on a south-facing shore with the Santa Ynez Mountains rising right behind it. After an earthquake in 1925, the city rebuilt in a uniform Spanish Colonial Revival style, with white walls, red tile roofs and arches, and the County Courthouse, with its clock tower and mural room, is a showpiece of the style. Old Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786 and known as the Queen of the Missions, stands on a hillside above town.

Top-ranked sights in Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Waterfront, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Stearns Wharf.

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