Family Surf Lesson
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Ages 18-60, max of 10 per group
Duration: 2h
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  • Surfboard & Wetsuit


Start:
  • 10 Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, USA
    LOCATION CAN BE CHANGE depend off weather or wave condition. Please contact to make sure about the location.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Near public transportation
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 175311P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • You MUST BOOK A PRIVATE LESSON with us if you: - Don't know how to swim - Are under 18 - Have any disabilities - Don't speak English - Have a private party event
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 175311P3

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    • Golden Wave Surf School
      4.9 of 5 bubbles147
      United States
      Joined in February 2017
    • garywM2599TR
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great instruction and so much fun.
      It was my first lesson. Lorenzo, our instructor was absolutely outstanding providing some initial tuition on the beach before getting into the surf. He was there to help through all the stages and each and everyone of us successfully stood up on the waves highly recommended.
      Written 20 March 2025
    • carladP7787NU
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So much fun!!
      I really wanted to learn how to surf and I’m from Minnesota. I thought it was going to be really cold but the wetsuit made it perfectly fine! I had the opportunity to be instructed by Alex and he was very nice, encouraging and fun to work with! I highly recommend you surf with this company! It was a LOT of fun!
      Written 8 March 2025
    • lakhdara2025
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful experience
      Martin was an excellent instructor, super nice and funny ! We got the basics of surfing and are thinking of coming back soon. Thank you for a great time !
      Written 1 January 2025
    • 931clarkm
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent experience learning to surf!
      Lorenzo was our instructor and he was amazing! He took his time with us and made sure we got the basics and all got up on the board. Highly recommend booking a class!
      Written 6 October 2024
    • J3668WDnickd
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good, fun and helpful
      The instructor was really good and very nice. Due to the surf conditions the lesson started an hour earlier but the communication was clear and very good. Had a really great time and got some very useful tips. Would greatly recommend booking a lesson here
      Written 17 September 2024
    • 275ashnit
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic surfing experience
      This was by far the best surfing experience we could have had in LA, we were three beginner surfers with no previous experience and Alex was super enthusiastic, patient and a great teacher - if you’re looking for your first surfing lesson would definitely recommend this
      Written 11 September 2024
    • 131austejam
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience
      Big thanks to Alexei and Filippe, we had a great time surfing for the first time! Also, it was nice that they made pictures & video!
      Written 9 September 2024
    • 745v_ctormanuelg
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great instructor, so kind and funny!
      Incredible. You learn very quickly, and Felipe, the instructor, is the best. Super friendly and extremely helpful. Very easy to learn with him. Additionally, we went with our dog, and they helped us take care of him while we were learning. Highly recommended 100%.
      Written 2 September 2024
    • kamillap602
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      awesome
      I did the group lesson with Lorenzo and had a blast! Lorenzo was an excellent teacher, easy going, helpful, friendly and supportive. I managed to catch 4 waves!! Was nervous going into the lesson but ended up loving it and so glad I did it, it was a highlight of my California trip!
      Written 1 September 2024
    • michael C
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Kids surf lessons
      Golden surf was great! My 7 year old came for her first ever surf lesson and by the end she was riding the waves and loved it. Everyone was friendly and patient and great for kids to learn.
      Written 14 August 2024
    • katrinkostapchuk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Recommend Alex
      We've had a private class with Alex and we loved it! He is a professional and made us totally fall in love with surfing! Thank you!
      Written 13 August 2024
    • W5488EFalinam
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      "Unforgettable Surf Lesson: Fun and Productive!"
      Our private surf lesson was fantastic! Alexey, our instructor, was incredibly helpful and patient. We had a blast and learned a lot. Can't wait to do it again!
      Written 4 May 2024
    • Excursion06221067244
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent customer service & Great lesson
      Alex was super accommodating when Trip Advisor messed up our reservation. He was so helpful on the business side of the lesson & a very good surf instructor. Would definitely recommend & use again!
      Written 27 March 2024
    • Y9071RDjasong
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Private Surf Lesson
      So glad I chose Golden Wave for a lesson. It was incredibly easy to book, competitively priced, and Alex, the instructor (and founder/owner) was a great teacher. I feel so much more confident getting up and staying up on the board after just one lesson.
      Written 27 December 2023
    • Norm2000
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Surf School!
      Fair prices and great instructions. Alex and his team are great coaches for all levels of surfing. Highly recommended!
      Written 8 December 2023
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    Clldds
    22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an awesome morning we had learning to surf! Alex and David were great instructors! Everybody was able to get up on their boards at least once!! We can’t wait to go surfing again!!
    Written 26 December 2021
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    Daviel S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2021 • Family
    Alex was a fantastic instructor! I took my niece who is 8 and he was able to break down surfing into easy and fun steps for adults and children and then made sure we caught waves and had fun doing it. I’d recommend this for anyone!
    Written 7 November 2021
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    Tristan M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021 • Friends
    We had an excellent time and will definitely be back! Alex was a great instructor. The extra $20/person for pictures and videos is definitely worth it.
    Written 18 May 2021
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    40_countries_2014
    Washington DC, DC90 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    The business is run out of a van. You meet the van in the parking lot where they give you a wetsuit that someone else had just been wearing and is wet. The wetsuit I was given was also torn in a couple of places as was the suit given to my daughter. The chosen spot to surf was extremely shallow and so falling meant you usually hit the sand only a couple of feet under the water. This was my third surfing lesson in life and was by far the worst.
    Written 1 October 2023
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    Radmir
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020 • Friends
    Today was the first lesson with Alex , we were engaged in a group of 5 people, Alex devoted time to everyone, so at the first lesson we all stood on the board and caught small waves! it was amazing, we will continue our classes, thanks a lot to the school!
    Written 27 August 2020
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