Surfing Lesson: Learn to Ride Waves in Santa Barbara

Experience the thrill of surfing in Santa Barbara with private lessons from expert instructors. Learn to ride the perfect wave and improve your balance while enjoying the beautiful Southern California coastline.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mondo’s Beach - You’ll want to prepare to drive 25-30 mintues south of Santa Barbara for the best possible surfing experience. You’ll meet your instructor at our surf van located at the beach where you’ll get suited up in a wetsuit, grab a long board, and walk to the sand for beach instruction. After some brief teaching on surf safety, etiquette,…
What's Included
  • Use of equipment (surfboard, wetsuit)
  • Expert instructor
  • 1.5-hour lesson
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Towels
Additional Information

Master the art of surfing in picturesque Santa Barbara! Guided by a seasoned instructor, learn to find your feet on the board and capture the best wave. The class includes advice on maintaining stability and guaranteeing your well-being. We welcome surfers of all proficiency levels, and the gear needed is included in the rental. This city in Southern…

Location
736 Carpinteria St
Carpinteria Street
IMPORTANT: The directions above are NOT accurate for your meeting point. You will be meeting your instructor at the beach, which will be a 15-25 minute drive south of Santa Barbara. You will be emailed about the exact location AFTER you book your lesson. Thank you!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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689amruthan
May 10, 2025
Justin was amazing! - Justin was our instructor and he was so patient and kind. I was scared in the beginning but Justin didn’t give up and built up my confidence. Would definitely do this again!
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Knoxyk2023
May 4, 2025
The BEST Private Surf Lessons of my life! - By far the best surf lesson i have ever had. Wyatt is a skilled and thoughtful instructor. This is worth every penny and we saw dolphins while we were out in the water. Incredible experience and this company is beyond professional. Wyatt made our lesson so easy and the techniques he used got us up on the board immediately!
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232tiffaniw
Mar 21, 2025
Texan's first time surfing - They were great!! Kind supportive and knowledgeable!! It was a great experience. Would definitely do it again!!! Highly recommend!
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Yakimaniacs
Feb 17, 2025
Surf lesson with Noah - This lesson with Noah was my second at Santa Barbara Surf School. Both were great, even for a guy past 60. The trainers were smart, patient and very personable. This was something I had wanted to do for a while but never got around to -- get around to it!
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U961pqchadt
Jan 16, 2025
Lessons with Noah - I’ve had 2 lessons with Noah so far. After the first lesson, Noah had it so I felt confident going out alone and catching waves. I then booked a second lesson with him where he taught me valuable skills to improve my surfing. Highly recommend this company, especially Noah!
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Goodtogo0928
Nov 30, 2024
Fun surfing lesson - The lesson was a great introduction. The instructor was knowledgeable on where to go and when to get going on the wave. Plan to do it again, and with this same company.
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Sguisinger
Nov 18, 2024
Best way to learn how to surf… - I took my first surfing lesson yesterday. I can’t remember his name but my instructor was a 4th year UCSB student who has been with the company for 6 months. I was nervous but he made me feel comfortable and guided me step by step. I’m glad that I had a private lesson. He made surfing as easy as it could be for my first time. Great experience!
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Norahovland
Nov 6, 2024
Great surf lesson! - We had a blast! Went surfing at Mondo’s beach. Great lesson and John was a great tutor! Highly recommend to anyone looking to get into surfing!
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Louise
Oct 29, 2024
Very good! - We were very happy with our surfing experience! We were both beginners. The instructor was nice, clear and helpful.
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Journey19234905941
Oct 21, 2024
Family surfing - The experience was amazing and my teacher was amazing he was so kind and encouraging he helped ever step of the way and I had an amazing time with my family 10/10 would recommend.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).