2 Hours Santa Monica Private Surfing Experience
Overview
Surf with Santa Monica’s most established surf school. For over 20 years, Aqua Surf School has been teaching visitors and locals how to surf safely on the iconic Santa Monica coastline. This private lesson gives you one-on-one coaching tailored to your experience level, helping most beginners stand up and ride waves during their first session.
With extra time in the water, your instructor can focus on technique, wave timing, and building confidence while you enjoy the classic California surf experience. All equipment is included, so you can simply show up, learn to surf, and enjoy the waves.
What's Included
- All Surfing Equipment
Meeting Location
2701 Barnard Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Learn to surf on beautiful Santa Monica Beach during a 2-hour private surf lesson with one of our experienced instructors. Your lesson begins on the sand with an introduction to ocean safety, surf etiquette, wave selection, and the fundamentals of paddling and standing up on the board.
After the beach instruction, you’ll head into the water for extended hands-on coaching. Your instructor will help you position for waves, improve your pop-up technique, and give real-time feedback to help you catch more waves and build confidence.
With extra time in the water, the lesson allows beginners to practice more rides and gives intermediate surfers the chance to refine their technique. All equipment is included, including a surfboard and wetsuit.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 2 Hours Santa Monica Private Surfing Experience?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-5582343P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
- All Surfing Equipment.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2 Hours Santa Monica Private Surfing Experience is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2 Hours Santa Monica Private Surfing Experience will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Surfing Equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
