Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes, you will get the best quality surfing lesson. All our lead instructors are certified and have years of experience teaching worldwide. The lessons are held in the remote part of Venice Beach - one of the most re-known and iconic Californian beaches. Our private classes are great for students of all levels. If it's your first time surfing or you just recently started, our instructors will provide you with a detailed land lesson and make sure that you are comfortable with the surfboard before taking you in the water. If you are already experienced and are looking to advance your skills, you can go straight to the lineup with the instructor coaching and supervising you throughout the entire lesson. Quality and your safety are our top priorities. We guarantee you the best surfing experience possible!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $99 per person for this Santa Monica experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet you at 20 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401. We will meet you on the right side of the parking lot off Bicknell Ave. Once you enter the parking lot turn right and you will see white Ford E-250 van or Blue Surf School Bus. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 verified reviews; it is run by Fun Surf LA.
Elvis taught our 12 y/o grandson for a two hour private lesson. He was knowledgeable, engaging and encouraging. Mikey said it was the most fun he ever had. Pay the extra $25 for the GoPro video! So happy to have those permanent memories. Thanks, Elvis!
First time surfing in Santa Monica and it couldn’t have gone better. Our instructor was from Hawaii.. super chill, encouraging, and made the whole thing feel easy. We booked online on Funsurfla website and the communication was super quick, which I loved. The spot in Santa Monica is perfect..:) easy to find, great waves for beginners, and just a fun vibe all around. Tip: don’t overthink it, just show up ready to get salty and have a laugh!!!!
We had a brilliant time on our two hour private lesson. Rafael was a fantastic instructor who explained everything clearly and got us in the water super quick, which was great. Three of our four managed to stand upright on our first ever lesson, which we think was a great testament to his teaching. Thanks Rafael and all at Fun Surf LA!
Thank you for the wonderful review! 🌊 We’re so glad to hear that you had a brilliant time during your private lesson with Rafael. It’s fantastic that three of you managed to stand up on your first try—what an achievement! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you all back for more fun on the waves! 🏄♂️✨
Jonathan was an incredible teacher, and finally helped me drop in and catch waves the real way! I have been trying to teach myself on a 6 foot short board for the last two years with minimal results and enjoyment. This one session straightened a lot of things out for me. Gotta do it!
Thank you for the amazing review! 🌊 We’re so happy to hear that Jonathan helped you make such great progress and finally catch waves the "real way"! It’s awesome that the session made such a difference after trying to teach yourself. We’re thrilled you had such a positive experience and hope to see you back for more surf sessions soon! 🏄♂️✨
Took a class with my son. Our trainer Jonathan was patient and helped us learn surfing. I even surfed a few waves. It was a wonderful experience.
Thank you for the wonderful review! 🌊 We’re so glad to hear that you and your son had a great time in your surfing class with Jonathan. It’s awesome that you were able to catch a few waves! We’re happy you had such a positive experience and hope to see you both back for more surfing fun soon! 🏄♂️✨
I'm an absolute begginer. I decided to take a first lesson to see if surfing was for me. It definitely is! My Instructor has been very patient and gave me excellent tips for my future as a surfer ;)
Thank you for the great review! 🌊 We’re so excited to hear that your first lesson confirmed that surfing is for you! It’s fantastic that your instructor was patient and provided you with helpful tips for your future surfing journey. We can’t wait to see you continue to progress and hope to have you back for more lessons soon! 🏄♂️✨
Has the BEST time! It was my first time surfing and ended up standing on the board 2 times, iuyuuuuu!!!! Friendly instructors 10/10 ⭐
Thank you for the awesome review! 🌊 We’re thrilled to hear you had the BEST time surfing and even managed to stand up on the board twice—amazing! 🎉 It’s great to know the friendly instructors helped make your first surfing experience so enjoyable. We hope to see you back for more waves soon! 🏄♀️✨
Highly recommended! We had to reschedule the appointment due to bad weather, but these guys did their best to find the most appropriate time. Finally, we had an amazing lesson! Can't say enough good things about our experience ;)
Thank you for the wonderful review! 🌊 We're so glad to hear that you had an amazing lesson despite the weather challenges, and we appreciate your flexibility in rescheduling. It's great to know you had such a positive experience! We look forward to welcoming you back for more surf sessions soon! 🏄♂️✨
The communication from Fun Surf was great. Jonathon was such a fun and patient instructor! I had such a blast and would 100% do it again :)
Thank you for the kind words! We're so happy to hear that you had a blast with Jonathan and enjoyed your surfing lesson. It's great that the communication was smooth and you felt comfortable throughout. We’d love to have you back for another lesson anytime! 🌊🏄♀️
Completed the two hour surfing lesson at 8am this morning. The instructor was amazing, provided great tips, and was incredibly patient - highly recommend to anyone who is visiting the area :)
Sounds like a fantastic way to start the day! It’s great to hear that the instructor made such a positive impact with their tips and patience. Thanks for the recommendation – I’m sure it’ll be helpful to anyone planning to surf in the area! 🌊😊
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach | 2 hours | 5.0 (10) | $99 | |
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