Top North America Sports Lessons - page 5

Learning to surf is one of Maui’s most popular visitor activities, and this Maui surf lesson takes place in the waters off Kihei. Learn the history of surfing in Hawaii and the proper way to paddle your board, before heading out for the chance to stand up and ride your very first wave. With its calm and consistent ocean conditions, this protected spot is perfect for learning at any time of the year, and a local instructor will help you experience the stoke of surfing in Maui.

Get out of your comfort zone and learn to surf on Okaloosa Island with a professional surf instructor. Start off with a land class to practice paddling technique and proper positions. Then, head to the water and try to catch a wave, all while your instructor is watching. This exciting adventure is great for beginners who want to experience the thrill of the ocean.

The beaches of the Gulf of Mexico are a great place to learn to surf. Join a small group on Navarre Beach and take to the waters for your first surfing lesson. Learn about water safety, paddling techniques, and proper stances on the sand before jumping in the water for your first waves. Your instructor is in the water with you to assist with technique and line-up placement.

Couples, friends and groups welcome. This is a fun traditional yet not traditional yoga class because the use of a hula hoop as a prop is not traditional. This is fun yoga or yoga with a twist. We will use quality hoops that are very user friendly. Basic hooping will be taught and practiced to fun music for a short period of time as it is not about hula hooping but using a hoop as a yoga prop. We will have fun laughing and playing with the hoops while getting a wonderful workout.

Break up your vacation by spending time in the water with this surf lesson in Santa Monica. Suitable for all skill levels, including beginners, learn the basics of surfing in just a couple of hours. Feel safe in an ocean spot with a sandy bottom after spending the first part of your lesson on the sand. Perfect for travellers who enjoy adding a little physical activity to their vacation itinerary.

We are the only Hawaiian owned and operated Surf School on the South side of Maui. We give you a quality surf lesson learning the sport of Hawaiian kings! Surf while turtles swim around you with the beautiful view of Haleakala while surfing the beautiful waves of the south shore of Maui.

Immerse yourself in the SoCal lifestyle—and learn the basics of surfing in an accessible, hands-on way—with private surfing lessons. Choose from multiple convenient class times, and meet your instructor right on the legendary Venice Beach. With personalized guidance, you’ll learn the basics on the beach before grabbing your board and trying out your skills in the waves.

Just minutes from downtown Boulder is a world class climbing area where this experience offers outdoor climbing with a climbing guide. Whether you are new to climbing or looking for a refresher, our team of guides is ready to put you at ease, keep you safe, have fun, and take in the view. Every climbing challenge allows you to stretch yourself, gain confidence, and make new memories.

Do something different on Kauai with this Samoan fire knife workshop led by real practitioners of this ancient Polynesian art form. Learn about the history of the fire knife and its place in Samoan traditions and ceremony, and watch a fire knife expert twirl and dance with a burning torch. Learn basic moves and even try your hand and spinning a fire knife —if you dare.

Enjoy a bucket-list-worthy experience in California when you learn the surfing basics during this beginner-friendly class, hosted right along the Santa Barbara coastline. With just your instructor and a small group for company, get the hang of surfing fundamentals like paddling, reading the water, and catching waves. Surfboards and wetsuits are provided, while your instructor is on hand to teach you all the skills you need.

Combine scenic Oahu views with a fun workout and give stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) a try during this small-group lesson. Your expert instructor shows you paddling technique and pointers on how to maneuver your board at a beach near Waikiki where the water feels as warm as a bathtub.

Learn to surf on the beaches of Punta de Mita during a private lesson tailored to your experience level. Your instructor takes you to one of three beaches—Anclote, La Lancha, or Burros—based on weather and skill. This lesson is ideal for beginners, with surfboards and rash guards provided. Choose morning or afternoon times to best suit your needs.

First-time surfers often feel exposed trying to learn alone or with strangers watching, and a group lesson of fellow beginners takes some of that pressure off. This Kihei surf lesson covers the basics in a group of other beginners, with your surfboard and equipment provided, parking onsite, and lessons held Monday through Saturday mornings at Kalama Park's gentle waves.

Ideal for travelers interested in learning how to surf, this private lesson provides boards and all gear needed to improve your skills. After hotel pickup, head to a great beach about 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta. After safety and surfing basics, hit the water with your instructor, who guides you to catch the best waves with minimal assistance.

Learn to stand-up paddleboard with confidence instead of trying to figure it out on your own. This private lesson pairs you with a dedicated instructor who provides personalized coaching and all the equipment you need. Build your skills in a supportive setting while enjoying the calm waters of Panama City Beach at your own pace.

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent surfing experience, whether it's your first time trying surfing or you are trying to advance your skills. For the first 30–40 minutes, we will be training on the beach, and then it’s one hour with the instructors in the ocean. The remaining time is yours to practice your skills and have fun with the surfboards that we provide.

Get wet while learning to surf in Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal California town popular with surfers. Your 3-hour lesson starts with the basics of how to paddle out, pop up, balance, and catch a wave, along with surfing etiquette and understanding the ocean. Your instructor has you practice on the beach before accompanying you into a spot with small waves that are ideal for beginners. Includes all necessary equipment and instruction.

There's no better place to learn the ancient Hawaiian sport of surfing than in Hawaii. Join a small group of beginners on West Maui and begin learning about ocean etiquette and surfing techniques on the sand. Then, take to the water and try to catch some waves with your instructor providing guidance from the water.

If you’re visiting Boulder, this is one of those experiences you’ll be glad you didn’t miss—and very likely the one you’ll end up telling people about when you get home. It’s not just a hike, and not just a yoga class—it’s a feel-good, memorable way to experience the Flatirons that blends movement, nature, and time to actually slow down and take it all in. Instead of rushing through a checklist of sights, this is about being in it—the views, the fresh air, the energy of the mountains, and those unexpected “wow, I needed this” moments along the way. It’s easygoing, welcoming, and designed for all levels, but what makes it special is how it sticks with you afterward. Most people don’t just leave feeling better—they leave talking about it. A true Boulder must-do, and often the highlight people didn’t know they were looking for.

Find some peace in the middle of buzzing New York City with this outdoor yoga class held in the heart of Central Park. Connect with nature as your instructor guides you through a flow while surrounded by the greenery of one of New York’s most iconic sites. Come solo or bring a friend as you carve some time for yourself to unwind.

Learn to ride the waves on Oahu's North Shore during a small-group surfing lesson capped at two students for a personalized experience. Lessons are geared toward beginners and focus on teaching the fundamentals of surfing, such as how to time and catch a wave, and how to transition from paddling to standing. Your instructor can assist you in catching waves and provide feedback to help improve your technique.

Take your surfing to the next level with this 90-minute one-on-one private lesson near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you learn about water safety, paddling techniques and tips for getting into waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up on a wave – in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

Brush up on your surfing skills, or try riding the waves of the Pacific Ocean for the first time. With lessons tailored to beginner, intermediate, or advanced riders, this package is perfect for riders of all levels. Instructors will teach you how to stay safe and have fun while surfing the shores at San Clemente.

Surfing is a great outdoor travel activity, but even experienced surfers rarely carry boards and wetsuits.  This surf experience solves that problem by including your equipment along with a lesson from a surf instructor. The lesson covers basic etiquette, tides, safety, and techniques, and is offered for surfers of all levels of skill and experience.