For Pacific Beach surfing: check in at the surf shop at 4850 Cass St.For Ocean Beach surfingcheck in at the surf shop at 5040 Santa Monica Ave.We will have everything all set and ready to make surfing your favorite thing to do.
Description
This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The private surf lesson will have you at the center of your experience, customizing your surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!
Tour Options
Private Surf Lesson
What's included
Included
Wetsuit, surfboard, rashguard
Traveller Ratings
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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 pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Surf Lesson take?
Private Surf Lesson lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Private Surf Lesson cost?
Prices start at $162 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.
Can I cancel Private Surf Lesson for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is For Pacific Beach surfing: check in at the surf shop at 4850 Cass St. For Ocean Beach surfing: check in at the surf shop at 5040 Santa Monica Ave. We will have everything all set and ready to make surfing your favorite thing to do. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Surf Lesson offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(12)
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Smartcookiegrl
January 5, 2026
Great surfing experience!
My son had a great time learning to surf. Tanner was an awesome instructor making him feel comfortable surfing! It is a well run business and we will definitely be back for more lessons!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son had such a great time learning to surf. Tanner will be especially happy to know that he helped your son feel comfortable and confident in the water. Creating a fun, safe, and encouraging experience is what we strive for, and we're glad that came through during your visit. We truly appreciate your kind words about our team and operation, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more lessons and waves in the future. See you again soon! 🌊🏄♂️😊
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D9505JFkathyf
July 17, 2025
We signed 13 yr old grandson up for a semi private lesson. There were others his age we noted on the board but we were told it had to be a private lesson for more money. It was OK but it feels like they do that when they have plenty of instructors available. . Mike was his instructor and he was great. Our grandson had a blast and got up on his second try. It looked like all the instructors were kind and good teachers.
Operator response
Hi,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so happy to hear your grandson had a blast surfing with Mike and was able to get up on his second try. That’s amazing progress for a first lesson!
We truly appreciate your feedback about the semi-private vs. private lesson setup. Our goal is always to provide the safest and best learning environment for each student, and sometimes that means adjusting lesson formats based on availability, skill levels, and group dynamics. That said, we’ll definitely take your comments into consideration as we continue improving our process.
We’re thrilled your grandson enjoyed his time in the water, and we hope to welcome him back for more waves in the future!
Best regards,
The San Diego Surf School Team
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Joe_I
January 1, 2025
Instructor was great
My son first time in the ocean had a blast and the instructor had him on the board and catching a wave in no time.
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O264CRamys
November 6, 2023
Surf’s Up!
Cody was fantastic; great equipment, safe, fun, and totally customized. Will 100% be back. Surf lesson at sunset is the way to go for a beautiful experience.
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robk453
August 14, 2023
Must do
Outstanding experience! Jayden was a great instructor. Equipment was excellent and communication and instructions leading up were fantastic. Highly recommend.
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Pamela3914
July 25, 2023
All smiles as you catch wave after wave🌊
I had the BEST time surfing with the San Diego Surf School! The Aussie Alex was an awesome instructor, breaking down the steps and helping me to be safe, learn the basics of surfing, and have a blast catching the waves. This was my 6th time surfing (surfed in New Hampshire, Maui, and Sayulita, Mexico and this was by far the most productive lesson and the most fun as I caught a lot of waves. For anyone looking to learn how to surf in the San Diego area this is a great place. The customer service getting set up was friendly and easy too.
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Sangmin K
February 6, 2023
Another good memory in San Diego
This was the first time that I surf. I am taught some know-how of riding on wave. After a little rolling, I could make it. I made a precious weekend memory, and yes surfing is my favorite now:D
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Larry_S
August 11, 2022
Helpful instructor
The instructor was great and he helped me a lot. He gave me great comments and was helpful. In the beginning, he told me the easy stuff. Then we went out and he helped a lot
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JC0mbs
July 26, 2022
The best experience!
Myself and my 11 year old son had private lessons. Jake and Luke were our instructors. They were so great and patient and encouraging. We loved them. My son said it was the biggest adrenaline rush and funnest thing in his life! Haha and we do a lot of things :)
The location is close to the beach like you'd hope and expect but that does come with the challenges of beach parking so either Uber over or give yourself plenty of extra time to find a spot.
Highly recommend, we had the best time!
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haozehu
July 1, 2022
Fun experience
I like the young coaches and the beaches where I surf。It would be nice to have a place to shower. In addition, please inform the trainees that they need to arrive early first.
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