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Private Surf Lessons at Cerritos

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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  • 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Take surf lessons at the world-renowned Playa Los Cerritos, on Mexico's Pacific Coast. Not only does it have a great beach break, it is exposed to west swells that make for superb conditions. Whether this is your first time on a board or you can surf with the pros, let us take you out and show you the best of Playa Los Cerritos. Surfs up!
  • Surf one of Southern California's classic surf breaks
  • Great for both beginners and experienced surfers
  • Professional coaches ensure a fun, safe and memorable experience
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • private guide
  • Surf Board. For safety we use foam boards, if you require fiberglass, please notify advance
  • Rash guard or wetsuit please let us know size in advance.
  • Lunch
    Mexican food, fish tacos, shrimp, chips, sauces and guacamole. Vegetarian food option
  • Chairs and umbrellas
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

For cruise ship passengers: As you walk from the tender pier through the pier security gate, turn right on the red sidewalk that borders the harbor. The Gali Plaza will be on your left, the water on your right. Walk approximately 20 yards to the Cruise Terminal building. The building will be on your left and has a sign saying API in blue letters. Enter the terminal building and walk to the far side where you will exit onto a parking lot. At the parking lot exit, you will see an Oxxo convenience store. Your guide will be waiting in front of the store. Exact location: PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (Oxxo) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. If you are driving yourself: The meeting point is at the Plaza Gali parking lot, which is located right in front of the Sandos Finisterra hotel. We will meet you in front of the OXXO convenience store which is located at the exit of the parking lot. Exact location: PLAZA GALI, Parking Lot (OxxO) Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico. If you choose our complimentary transport service: Our round trip transportation covers hotels in San Jose del Cabo, the corridor, and the Cabo San Lucas tourist area. You will be picked up approximately one hour before the start of your tour. Upon booking, you can specify your exact hotel. Please contact us to confirm your specific time of pick up one day before your scheduled tour. We do not offer transportation from hotels outside of the tourist area, such as Hard Rock, Nobu, or Four Seasons (these are approx. 50 min. away from the tourist area); for those hotels, we will pick you up at our standard meeting point: PLAZA GALI, Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 36, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico.

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Meeting point

  • Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 853, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico

    If you do not need complimentary round trip transportation: We can meet you at Plaza Gali parking lot, is located right in front of Sandos Finisterra hotel on the exit of the parking lot there is an Oxxo (convenience store) we will meet you there, just let us know so we give you time!.

End point

  • Blvd. Paseo de la Marina 853, Centro, Marina, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico

    We can drop you off at Plaza Gali Down Town Cabo San Lucas or your hotel.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

1

Transpeninsular Highway (La Carretera Transpeninsular)

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

2

Playa Los Cerritos

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

3

Transpeninsular Highway (La Carretera Transpeninsular)

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

4

Cerritos Surf Town

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • No prior experience is required! Our classes are designed for all experience levels, from beginners (we teach you enough to catch a wave) to experts (we offer coaching), always ensuring a great experience at each level as needed.
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Our prices are the same for both children and adults. If we have children participating we always aim to have an extra guide for supervision. When you book your surf lesson, please specify whether the participants are children.
  • For every 3 people in a class, there will be 1 guide/coach
  • We use foam boards for our surf lessons. If you prefer a fiberglass surfboard please be sure to request this in advance at the time of booking.
  • Since this is a private tour, you can decide whether or not to complete the full activity
  • Minimum 3 and Maximum 10 participants.
  • Lunch is included. We’ll take you to a local restaurant, offering 100% Mexican dishes such as fish tacos, chicken, beef, salsa, guacamole, tortilla chips, and refreshing flavored water. We also have a vegetarian option with salads, quesadillas, beans, rice, etc. Lunch is included but optional, so there is no discount offered on the activity if you choose not to go for lunch.
  • We have two seasons for surf lessons, in the summer from March 15 to November 15, surf lessons are available on the Costa Azul. In winter from November 15 to March 15, we offer surf lessons at Cerritos beach During the winter there are no waves on the Costa Azul beach, which is why the change is made to Cerritos beach.
  • Our activities take place on the beach, where there are no locker facilities. However, you can safely leave your personal belongings in the transportation.
  • As we know the weather is a factor that can lead us to modify our day, sometimes we will have to change location, reschedule and / or cancel (the refund will be issued 100% in case of cancellation by us). You will be informed of the options and you will make the decision. Factors that could influence this are rain, high swell, wind and jellyfish.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. No show or last minute cancellation will be charged in full. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • All transfers are complementary and optional, therefore the price doesn’t change if you don’t use the transfer option.
  • To join the lesson as an observer you have to book a non-surfer/companion spot on our transport. The non-surfer/companion fee includes round trip transportation, shaded camp (umbrellas and chairs), bottled water and snacks. You’ll be able to enjoy the beach at our camp while observing the surf lesson. To book, simply select “observer (non-surfer)”.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience & guides

Garner_L, Jan 2023
They did a great job - Wish we could have surfed longer. The Cerritos beach was beautiful. Truly an underrated area/beach!

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Without a doubt, Cerritos beach is beautiful and will leave you with pleasant memories, we hope to see you soon.

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