Where to Book: the 4 Best Santa Monica Surf Lessons

1.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Meet Kapowui Surf Lessons at 2701 Barnard Way, near the Santa Monica and Venice border. Your private 90-minute lesson starts with 30 minutes on the sand, then moves into the water with a surfboard, wetsuit, and instructor. Liam and Alex are among the instructors praised for patient, beginner-friendly coaching.

“Great experience. Great staff! Recommend to everyone. Easy to find, parking access, very safe and staff was very knowledgeable.”

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2.Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Meet Fun Surf LA at 20 Bicknell Avenue for a two-hour beginner to intermediate lesson near Santa Monica and Venice Beach. You’ll practice surf technique on the sand, then work with an instructor in the water using an 8 or 9-foot foam board and wetsuit. Groups are capped at four students, with a minimum age of 12.

“We had a great experience with our instructors. It was a perfect lesson for beginners and they were helpful, supportive and so much fun!”

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3.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend two hours learning to surf on the border of Venice and Santa Monica. Your instructor supplies the board and wetsuit, then teaches ocean safety, surf etiquette, wave basics, and the pop-up before taking you into the water. Dale is praised for patient, supportive instruction. Group discounts are available.

“Dale was excellent - he was very patient and supportive while trying to learn the ins and outs of surfing!”

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4.Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Learn to surf near Venice Beach in a private two-hour lesson with Fun Surf LA. Your instructor adjusts the session to your ability, teaching on the sand and in the water. Guides have included John, Alex, Eden, Jonathan, Alejandro, and Nick. Boards and wetsuits are provided for adults and children age seven and up.

“The water was very cold, but John did a great job taking care of us. He had us double up on wetsuits which was very helpful. John was a great instructor and we highly recommend him.”

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