Tours/Santa Barbara/Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit
Viator · Private tour

Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

5.0(98)Santa Barbara1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR5.0(97)

Description

Learn to surf in beautiful Santa Barbara! Your expert instructor will teach you how to stand up on your board and ride the perfect wave, offering tips on balance while ensuring your safety. All skill levels are welcome, and equipment rental is included. This Southern California city offers great outdoor activities like surfing year-round.

Tour Options

9:00 am Surf Lesson
  • 9:00 am Surf Lesson
1:00 pm Surf Lesson
  • 1:00 pm Surf Lesson

Highlights

Use of equipment (surfboard, wetsuit)
Expert instructor
1.5-hour lesson

What's included

Included
Use of equipment (surfboard, wetsuit)
Expert instructor
1.5-hour lesson
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drink
Towels

Traveller Ratings

5.0
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All participants MUST be able to swim

Reviews(98)

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paulalX7646KR
May 26, 2026
Wonderful surf lesson

We had a wonderful experience. Our instructor Kenzie was great. She was patient and kind. Great teacher for both my 9yr old daughter and me/mom.

Operator response

Right on! Pumped to hear that you had such a great surf lesson experience with Kenzie and a great memory with your daughter!

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149maximiliann
May 4, 2026
Great private surf lesson

Took a surf lession with Josh, which was amazing! He's a very patient and encouraging teacher. He made sure I had a good time! It was my second time surfing and I feel confident going out on my own to try to catch some gentle waves on my own after this!

Operator response

So stoked you had an amazing surf lesson! Josh will be thrilled to hear this—his patience and encouragement make all the difference. Awesome to hear you’re feeling confident getting out there on your own. Can’t wait to see you catch more waves soon!

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640melsas
November 2, 2025
Best Surf Lesson You'll EVER buy!

This was one of the best expriences money can buy. Ethan is a great instructor, and will make sure your safety is his number one priority.

Operator response

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you had an awesome surf lesson with Ethan — he’ll love this. Hope to see you back out in the waves soon!

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Adventurer752879
August 13, 2025
Surf lesson with Kenzie

My daughter (13 years old) did a surf lesson with Kenzie today and LOVED it! She learned so much and is excited to do more lessons next week. Great instruction and fun experience!

Operator response

Glad you enjoyed your surf lesson with Makenzie! We are pleased to hear your daughter had a great experience!

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Climber183641
August 12, 2025
Great surf lessons with george

The kids took surf lessons with George and had a blast. They were catching waves and having fun from the get go. The whole experience was great-from getting gear to getting into the water.

Operator response

We are so glad your kids enjoyed their surf lesson as well as the whole surf experience with George! We hope to have you back surfing with us!

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albertogB8519JD
August 10, 2025
Fantastic Surf Lesson with George

We had an amazing Surf Lesson with George! He was patient, encouraging, and explained everything clearly, making it easy to learn and have fun. Thanks to him, we felt confident in the water and truly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended!

Operator response

Thanks for joining us for a surf lesson! We’re thrilled to hear George made the experience fun, clear, and confidence-building. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to surf with you again soon!

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Loushoe72
August 6, 2025
5 star lesson

We had a fantastic lesson with Justin. Thank you for teaching us so well! Hope we can come back one day… and a great beach for beginners.

Operator response

Thanks so much for joining us for a surf lesson! We're glad you had a fantastic time with Justin and hope to see you back in the waves soon!

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668mv
July 10, 2025
Ask for Ryan

Ryan was absolutely amazing, best 3 hours of private surf lessons my kids ever had! We'll definitely do it again in a couple of weeks!

Operator response

Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear your kids had an amazing surf lesson with Ryan. Can’t wait to have you back for more waves in a couple of weeks!

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Absinthe80
July 10, 2025
Awesome experience!

A great introduction to surfing for our kids. They had a lot of fun and learned very quickly. Wyatt was patient with them, and despite a slight language barrier, everyone felt comfortable. A fantastic experience with top-notch support. We'd love to do it again!

Operator response

Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad Wyatt made the surf lesson a fun and comfortable experience for your kids. It’s great to hear they learned quickly and had a blast! We’d love to have you back for more waves anytime.

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karenannevince
July 7, 2025
Amazing first time surf experience for kids!

My daughters, 8 & 11, had a private surf lesson with Wyatt, who was AMAZING. My 8 year old decided it wasn’t for her, so sat out after about 20 minutes, but felt totally comfortable doing so. My 11 year old went from never surfing to standing up! Wyatt was phenomenal, so good with my girls, and they loved him. Would highly recommend!

Operator response

Thanks so much for the great review! We’re thrilled to hear Wyatt made the surf lesson such a positive experience for your daughters, and that your 11-year-old had such success! We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you all again soon.

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