Surf Lessons with Frijoles Locos Pros - Playa Grande Costa Rica!

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, Costa Rica’s Playa Grande is a great place to turn that dream into reality. These 90-minute lessons are designed for beginners, so you’ll learn the best technique and etiquette from the start. Choose from group, semi-private, or private lessons, depending on how you learn best. More experienced surfers wanting to improve their skills will also benefit from private lessons.

Receive personalized attention in small-group or private lessons
Learn a new skill while having fun
Use of surf boards and rash vests is included
Suitable for beginners and more experienced surfers

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off for private lessons (Within Playa Grande & Palm Beach Estates only)
Experienced instructor
Appropriate beginner surfboard & rashguard for sun and rash protection

Snacks and selected drinks are available for purchase at the surf shop.
Beers available to purchase at the surf shop
Gratuities
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off for group lessons (unless otherwise agreed)

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Pick up from hotel/vacation rental within Playa Grande is included. If you require pick up outside of Playa Grande, please contact us and we will be happy to arrange round trip transfer for you at an additional charge.

Meeting point

Frijoles Locos Surf Shop, Lessons and Rentals
Next door (to the west) of Playa Grande School. 700 meters from the beach, Guanacaste Province, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

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What To Expect

Frijoles Locos Surf Shop

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Times are dictated by the tides. Always reach out to Frijoles Locos to check best time for lesson on your preferred day!
Stroller accessible
A minimum of 4 people required for group lessons.
Service animals allowed
1 surf instructor can teach up to 4 students.
2 surf instructors can teach up to 8 students.
3 surf instructors can teach up to 12 students.

Heights/weights of participants is helpful to choose the right equipment.
Children under 12 are not permitted to participate in group lesson due to safety reasons.
Minimum age is 3 years and there is no maximum age ;)
Same pricing applies to all travelers
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather (thunder & lightning), you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Cancellation policy: All cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled activity will incur a full penalty fee
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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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Reviews

4.9

based on 192 reviews

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Elizabeth_E, Apr 2026

This was everyone’s favorite activity out of the 7 we did on our vacation. I wish we hadn’t waited til our next to last day to do it because we might have gone every day! The beach was the perfect place to learn and as a spectator it might have been just as fun for me as it was for my husband and two daughters (16 &10).

Response from Host, Apr 2026

So happy to hear we helped wind down your trip on a high note! Anyone reading this should heed your advice and take a surfing lesson towards the beginning of your trip because we hear versions of this often and have people sign up for 2nd and 3rd lessons following a fun first lesson. We look forward to having you back and so glad to hear you enjoyed surfing with us!