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Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson

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Santa Barbara: 1.5-Hour Private Beginner's Surf Lesson
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Top rated
4.75 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.75 out of 5 stars
16 reviews

Learn to surf at Mondo's Beach near Santa Barbara. Pick up the basics of surfing technique and etiquette on waters great for beginners. Enjoy a private lesson for a more personalized experience.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Instructor
English
Private group available

Highlights

  • Learn the basics of paddling out, catching waves, and standing up
  • Get to know beginner's surf etiquette and positioning yourself for more waves
  • Pick up Californian surf lingo from your friendly instructor
  • Ask questions relating to surfing, Santa Barbara, and anything in between

Full description

Learn to surf at Mondos Beach with a private 1.5-hour beginner's surf lesson. Take advantage of the more gentle waves and generous space at Mondos Beach as you pick up the techniques and etiquette of surfing.

Meet your instructor at the surf van located on Mondos Beach and get suited up in a wetsuit. Grab a longboard and walk to the sand for beach instructions. You'll be briefed on water and surf safety, etiquette, and proper technique before jumping into the ocean to catch some waves.

Follow your instructor as they coach and push you into waves to give you an experience that will last a lifetime. Enjoy the gentle long breaking waves of Mondo Beach lending itself to longer rides for you. Your lesson is private so you or your group can have their own instructor and a more personalized experience.

Includes

  • Instructor
  • Surfboard and wetsuit rental for the duration of the lesson
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • Non-swimmers
  • People over 287 lbs (130 kg)

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Meeting point

Meet your instructor at the local partner's surf van parked at Mondos Beach. As you approach Mondos Beach look for a white box truck/van with a wave on the side, surfers on the back, and "SANTA BARBARA SURF SCHOOL" in bold green lettering. It will be parked on the Mountain Side of the Pacific Coast Highway. There is free parking on the left and right-hand sides of the road.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • All participants must be able to swim. You may not even need to swim during the lesson, however, it is a necessary safety precaution
  • Please bring a bathing suit to wear under your wetsuit, a towel, change of clothes, and water
  • Most lessons are taught at Mondos Beach, however, this may change on the day of depending on certain conditions
  • Please note that Mondos Beach is about a 20-minute drive south of Santa Barbara. Lessons are taught here because of the year-round waves that gently break along this right-handed point-break/beach break

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 16 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanyApril 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Der Lehrer war super und sehr freundlich. Leider konnten wir jedoch erst etwas später anfangen, weil er zu spät kam und die Zeit wurde von meiner Stunde abgezogen, weil die einzelnen Stunden streng getaktet sind. Ansonsten alles super
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GetYourGuide traveler – GermanySeptember 13, 2024 – Verified booking
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Activity provider:Cal Coast Adventures

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