Has learning to surf been your dream? It’s a good one to have, and the calm waters of La Jolla Shores is the best spot to learn! Our experienced instructors are eager to share their passion for surfing with beginners and intermediates alike - no experience necessary, all equipment provided. Our instructors respect each student’s choice regarding his or her level of participation in the lesson, and comfort in the water. You’ll have fun learning how to surf in a safe environment!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Learn to Surf in La Jolla lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $129 per person for this San Diego 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 5–12 pay from $129, adults from $129.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is All participants must check-in for the activity at our store which is located at 2261 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA, 92037. Once you arrive at our store, our staff will get you ready, introduce you to your surf instructor and teach you the fundamentals of surfing. Arrive 30 minutes early. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 5 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 64 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Everyday California.
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Our 5 kids (ages 12-19) had the best time and went from never touching a surf board to riding the waves multiple times. The guides were so positive, made it fun even for a couple of our more cautious surfers and offered constant support throughout the time. We would definitely book with this company again.
Staff is friendly but none of them really know what the street names are around them to be able to direct us to parking. There should’ve been some kind of map online to give you an idea of where to park. We had no clue. Mention in the description that we have to carry our own boards for a 10 minute walk. If you’re not a big person, it’s hard to carry those boards so far. Then it’s hard work trying to get up to surf. I recommend bringing some protein snacks because it’s exhausting. We’ve taken surf lessons in Hawaii and the instructors took a lot more time getting you to understand the basics of knowing how and when to stand up. Our instructors were nice but not experienced adults at teaching the sport.
Louie was incredible with my teens, they really learned so much in a short time and really enjoyed it!!!
What a great experience, the surf instructor had great communications and made it easy to follow direction and was patient teaching. His instruction made it easy to be successful.
it was a lot of fun and everyone was really friendly and supportive ! keenan was a great surf instructor !
My instructors were super supportive and knowledgeable! I had way more fun than expected and am already ready to book my next surf lesson.
We had Chris as our instructor. He was great and we learned a lot
Had a great time out on the water with Hannah! She was an awesome instructor and we had a ton of fun!
This was such a great experience! Hannah was a fantastic instructor and kept everything light, yet informative. 15/10 day. I'd recommend this to anyone!
Mary, Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy you enjoyed your surf lesson with Hannah! Don't forget to come back to take advantage of your well-earned Survivor Discount for discounts on EDCA merch, kayak and snorkel tours and 50% off select rentals! Best, Josh
We had an awesome experience with Chris at Everyday California! His passion for surfing is obvious, and he was a superb instructor for both me and my 12-year-old son. He has a natural talent for making people feel comfortable right from the start. We’re novice surfers, and we both got up on every attempt (I may have attempted a few less—freeze baby 😄). We actually had to beg our son to be done, even though his teeth were chattering. Can’t recommend Chris enough!
Myah, Thanks for the epic review! We’re stoked to hear you had such a great time surfing with Chris! Don’t forget to paddle back our way and cash in your well-earned Survivor Discount for sweet deals on EDCA merch, kayak and snorkel tours, and 50% off select rentals. Hope to see you riding waves with us again soon! Best, Josh
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn to Surf in La Jolla | 1h 30min | 4.8 (64) | $129 | |
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