The 4 Best Surf Lessons in Los Angeles

1.Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $69Our pick

Meet your English-speaking instructor at 20 Bicknell Ave, suit up, and learn surfing on Venice Beach. You will spend 30 to 40 minutes practicing on sand, then receive hands-on coaching in the water before practicing on your own. Instructors including Dan, Kat, Nico, Ethan, Melanie, and Axel have helped first-timers stand up on their first lesson.

“Teacher Mico did great, magnificent experience and we all slept well that night!”

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2.Surf Class for Beginners in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Meet Golden Wave Surf School at 10 Washington Blvd for a two-hour Venice surf lesson designed for adults ages 18 to 60. You get a board, wetsuit, safety briefing, and hands-on coaching in the water. Instructors such as Alex, Alexi, Felipe, Martin, and Diego focus on helping beginners catch a first wave.

“I was one of two surfers (both beginner) and got plenty of personal lessons from the instructor. The instructor was an experienced surfer from Russia and would get in the water to help us catch the right wave to surf. Highly recommend to anyone in the Venice area looking to try the sport.”

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3.Private Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 1 day · from $99

Meet your certified English or Spanish-speaking instructor at the Santa Monica surf school, then learn at your own pace in a private 2-hour lesson. You’ll get a wetsuit and 8 or 9-foot board, practice on the sand, work in the water, and rinse off at an outdoor shower.

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4.Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Golden Wave Surf School at 10 Washington Blvd for a two-hour beginner lesson at Venice Beach. You’ll spend 30 minutes learning surf safety and basic technique on land, then work with an instructor in the water. A surfboard and wetsuit are included, and private lessons are required for non-swimmers, minors, and anyone with a disability.

“Amazing two hour private lesson for my 14 year old daughter. Alex was a phenomenal instructor. Had my daughter surfing in no time.”

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