Learn to surf on Santa Monica State Beach with a private instructor who tailors the entire session to your pace and ability. The lesson takes place on a sandy-bottom break within view of the Santa Monica Pier, one of the most iconic surf spots on the Southern California coast. Your instructor provides all the gear, walks you through the fundamentals on the sand, and spends the rest of the time in the water guiding you through your first waves.

Receive one-on-one coaching from a CPR and First Aid-certified instructor who adjusts the lesson to your skill level, from first-timer to intermediate
Start with a 20-minute land session covering how to pop up, paddle, read the water, and handle the board safely
Spend the remainder of the lesson in the waves with your instructor right beside you, positioning you on waves and correcting your form in real time
Use a premium foam longboard and full-length wetsuit provided for the session, chosen because foam boards offer the best combination of stability and safety for learning
Surf on a sandy-bottom beach near the Santa Monica Pier with consistent, manageable waves suited to beginners and developing surfers

What's Included

Foam longboard sized to the rider
Full-length wetsuit
Private CPR and First Aid-certified surf instructor for the full session

Things to know

Lessons are 1 hour and 45 minutes and include all equipment (foam longboard and full-length wetsuit). Ages 5 and up are welcome. Basic swimming ability is required. Wear a swimsuit under the wetsuit and apply waterproof sunscreen to your face and neck before the lesson. Bring a towel and drinking water. There is no locked storage on the beach, so conceal valuables and keep them near the setup area. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. Late arrivals will have their lesson end at the originally scheduled time. If you are combining a young child with a much larger child or adult in a single private lesson, be aware the instructor will need to stay closer to shore with the smaller student; booking two concurrent instructors may be more effective.

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