Surfing Lesson: Learn to Ride Waves in Santa Barbara

Experience the thrill of surfing in Santa Barbara with private lessons from expert instructors. Learn to ride the perfect wave and improve your balance while enjoying the beautiful Southern California coastline.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mondo’s Beach - You’ll want to prepare to drive 25-30 mintues south of Santa Barbara for the best possible surfing experience. You’ll meet your instructor at our surf van located at the beach where you’ll get suited up in a wetsuit, grab a long board, and walk to the sand for beach instruction. After some brief teaching on surf safety, etiquette,…
What's Included
  • Use of equipment (surfboard, wetsuit)
  • Expert instructor
  • 1.5-hour lesson
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Towels
Additional Information

Master the art of surfing in picturesque Santa Barbara! Guided by a seasoned instructor, learn to find your feet on the board and capture the best wave. The class includes advice on maintaining stability and guaranteeing your well-being. We welcome surfers of all proficiency levels, and the gear needed is included in the rental. This city in Southern…

Location
736 Carpinteria St
Carpinteria Street
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!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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668mv
Jul 10, 2025
Ask for Ryan - Ryan was absolutely amazing, best 3 hours of private surf lessons my kids ever had! We'll definitely do it again in a couple of weeks!
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Absinthe80
Jul 10, 2025
Awesome experience! - A great introduction to surfing for our kids. They had a lot of fun and learned very quickly. Wyatt was patient with them, and despite a slight language barrier, everyone felt comfortable. A fantastic experience with top-notch support. We'd love to do it again!
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Karenannevince
Jul 7, 2025
Amazing first time surf experience for kids! - My daughters, 8 & 11, had a private surf lesson with Wyatt, who was AMAZING. My 8 year old decided it wasn’t for her, so sat out after about 20 minutes, but felt totally comfortable doing so. My 11 year old went from never surfing to standing up! Wyatt was phenomenal, so good with my girls, and they loved him. Would highly recommend!
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Dirk737
Jul 5, 2025
Nice surflessons - We booked surf lessons for our young adult children. They never surfed before, but they quicky picked it up. Thanks to the very nice instructor Kathy!
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V9395sswilll
Jul 2, 2025
Surfing in 20 min - Had an awesome lesson with George. We took a quick ten minutes to get acclimated to the board and wetsuit, then next thing I know I’m out surfing on the California coast.
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Ptbrit
Jun 22, 2025
Loved it! - I'd highly recommend this company! Bryce was an amazing instructor for my daughter and me. He was patient and very clear on instructions, as this was our first time surfing. We had the best time and can't wait to surf again!
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X4253dychristinam
Jun 17, 2025
Ethan ROCKS! - Ethan was an amazing surf instructor. He had my niece standing in her first lesson ever. We will definitely be coming back!
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Chrissy5612bh
Jun 16, 2025
Another great surf lesson - Another great lesson! Shout out to Ethan. We book every time in SB and always a great time. Ethan super patient and helpful. Thanks guys
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547sarahy
Jun 13, 2025
Great instructor—great waves! - What a great experience. Our instructor Justin was enthusiastic and friendly and got our teen boys catching waves in no time. Highly recommend!
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689amruthan
May 10, 2025
Justin was amazing! - Justin was our instructor and he was so patient and kind. I was scared in the beginning but Justin didn’t give up and built up my confidence. Would definitely do this again!
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).