Semi-Private Surf Lesson
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San Diego, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn the basics of surfing in San Diego at a beach with gentle waves that are perfect for beginners. This semi-private surf lesson has a low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention from a highly trained team. Start on the beach to get a handle on surf essentials like safety, paddling, standing up, and wave etiquette, and then head out into the waves to put your new skills into practice.
- Learn surfing fundamentals on a clean and calm San Diego beach
- Get personalized attention from friendly surf instructors
- Small-group lesson is great for families and groups of friends
- Quality surfboard and wetsuit rental included with lesson
What's Included
- Surfboard, Wetsuit, Rash Guard
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 4850 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
We had an amazing time!! Our instructor, Ken, was so very patient with us since it was our first time surfing. We definitely recommend San Diego Surf School as a must do for all of your surfing experiences!
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Wonderful and patient instructors. Would choose them again the next time I’m back in San Diego to surf.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Gabriel,
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with our instructors and appreciated their patience.
We’d love to have you back in the water the next time you’re in San Diego! Thanks again for choosing San Diego Surf School, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! 🏄♂️🌊
Souf & The San Diego Surf School Team
Had a great experience. Highly recommend. The beach there is ideal for beginners! Brooks, Tate, and the rest of the crew were wonderful. Would absolutely do it again.
Response from Host, June 2026
Hi Philip, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience and enjoyed the beginner-friendly beach conditions. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Brooks, Tate, and the rest of the crew they'll be delighted to know they helped make your visit memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you'd choose to join us again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great adventure soon! 🌊😊
Fantastic experience! Had a semi private lesson and we both got up and enjoyed many waves. Great instruction and super fun time.
Response from Host, June 2026
Thank you, Emily, for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you both had such a great time during your semi-private lesson and were able to get up and catch plenty of waves. It's wonderful to know that the instruction helped make the experience both fun and successful. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another session in the future. Thanks for choosing us to be part of your surfing adventure! 🌊🏄♀️😊
Tanner was an awesome instructor. Took 2 first time surfers and got us up on some gnarly waves. Was a very fun experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Rita,
Thanks for the awesome review! We’re stoked to hear Tanner helped get you both up and riding those waves & that’s what it’s all about! We’ll be sure to share your feedback with him. Can’t wait to have you back out in the water for more fun sessions!
Best,
The San Diego Surf School Team
The instructors were great! Our boys had a great time. Well worth the money to actually enjoy learning to surf.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Andrea,
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear your boys had a great time and enjoyed learning to surf. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the instructors. We look forward to seeing your family back in the waves soon!
Best,
The San Diego Surf School Team
Fun day of surfing although this is really not for beginner surfers as pacific coast waves are much bigger than expected.
Amazing experience! My son and his best friend loved this outing and their instructor, Cody, was patient and encouraging!
Excellent experience for my two sons. Instructor Tom had them up in 30 minutes. Quick instruction on the beach and they were into the water. Must do for teens.
Response from Host, July 2023
Thank you so much, we are so excited to hear that your sons enjoyed their time with us!! :)
We had an amazing time!! Our instructor, Ken, was so very patient with us since it was our first time surfing. We definitely recommend San Diego Surf School as a must do for all of your surfing experiences!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
We are so glad you had a great experience with us!
This was the second lesson; Brooks was also an incredible instructor! He has them in the water and surfing for over an hour. Big smiles and laughs. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review and shout out to Brooks. We hope to see you back in the water soon.
First time surfing! Had an amazing lesson with Brooks! He helped me get past my initial fear and instilled me with the skills and confidence to get going on the board. Lots of great stories and fun times out there! And he gave me a sand dollar he found to remember the lesson. Super recommend! Thank you!
Had lots of fun in the waves & a very nice instructor. La Jolla is perfect to try out if surfing is your sport, and the surf school is in a very convenient location very close to he beach. The equipment provided is clean and everything is very well organized & safe.
Easy to find and had a great experience! I was a super beginner and the instructor was very helpful!
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