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Best Santa Monica Surf Lessons — Our Top 5

5 lessons  ·  from $85 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 santa monica surf lessons worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - The Venice and Santa Monica meeting point
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1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

1.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Review of Kapowui’s 1.5-hour Santa Monica surf lesson, with beginner-friendly waves, equipment, private instruction, pricing, and practical tips.

“Great experience. Great staff! Recommend to everyone. Easy to find, parking access, very safe and staff was very knowledgeable.”

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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - Moving into the water with foam boards
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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

2.Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Review of Fun Surf LA’s Santa Monica surf lesson, with costs, timing, gear, group size, instructor tips, and advice for beginners.

“Meeting and learning with different people from different places was fun and delightful! We were all different levels and we all supported each other and enjoyed the waters together with our instructors.”

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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - Venice Beach and the sandy-bottom setting
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

3.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Review of the 2-hour Santa Monica surf lesson, with beginner-friendly instruction, gear, pricing, meeting details, and practical tips.

“Dale was excellent - he was very patient and supportive while trying to learn the ins and outs of surfing!”

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Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica - Into the Pacific with your instructor nearby
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Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

4.Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Learn to surf in Santa Monica with a private two-hour lesson, personal coaching, equipment included, and beginner-friendly instruction.

“Yew the instructor made it a fun and educational first time surfing experience for my 15 yr old son. It was easy to find the meet up spot and the service was great”

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