Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Santa Barbara, USA

Great choice

5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Surfboard and Wetsuits included
WiFi on board
Alcoholic Beverages

No we don't sell booze, but it is welcome on our adventure. 420 is cool 2.
Herb is Welcome 420

Meeting and Pickup

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

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick you up anywhere in the city of Santa Barbara For free, and surrounding cities for a small fee depending on the distance of course.

Meeting point

422 E Cota St suite 203, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
There is parking on the street along Cota street and surrounding streets. Be very careful NOT to park on any blocks that are marked with a 90 minute sign. Coming from the Cota Street entrance, come up the stairs to the second floor and turn right. We are in the corner in suite 203.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

06/16/2019 - 04/18/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Maximum 260 lbs to participate in the activity.
Kindly ensure to either call or text us prior to making a reservation.
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

Emmy_P

This was SO much fun, such a chill yet adventurous experience I am very glad I didn’t go to a bigger surf school. Loved it!! Micah is awesome and knows surfing like the back of his hand

Reviews

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Best decision ever

Emmy_P, Mar 2026

This was SO much fun, such a chill yet adventurous experience I am very glad I didn’t go to a bigger surf school. Loved it!! Micah is awesome and knows surfing like the back of his hand

Local Expert in Surfing is also a Fun Guide

Isabelle_B, Mar 2026

Micah is a very knowledgeable and fun person. He was very accommodating with my last-minute booking and considerate in his instructions. I learned a lot in this lesson and had a great time while doing so!

Great Surfing Experience with Mika

Kamil_M, Jun 2024

Surfing with Mika in Santa Barbara was an incredible experience! Mika is not only very friendly but also an excellent teacher. As a first-time and second-Time surfer (2 people lesson), I felt completely at ease with his guidance and patience. He took the time to explain the basics thoroughly and made sure everyone was comfortable in the water. The location was beautiful, and the whole experience was both fun and educational. Highly recommend this surfing lesson to anyone visiting Santa Barbara!

Micah is a fantastic surf coach!

Han_C, Nov 2020

Loved surfing with Micah. He is super friendly and fun. He gave me an awesome experience surfing. He is super kind and motivating. Highly recommend taking some lessons with him.

Awesome sunset surfing lesson

chapingriffith, Feb 2020

Micah was awesome, very nice and patient with getting us set up. He was also technical enough to begin teaching us the fundamentals we'll need to actually surf on our own, which I appreciated. We had plenty of time in the water, and caught as many waves as we had the energy for.

What a great experience

Bjrn_R, Jul 2019

We booked this activity for 4 people. None of us has ever tried surfing before. The lesson has been perfect for beginners. We first meet him at his appartement. This is where we got our wetsuits and a short introduction. Right After that we headed to the beach, were we all caught some waves. At the end of the day, everbody rode at least one or two waves. Really exciting. He knows how to teach you riding waves.