Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego
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Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego

By Cal Coast Adventures Solana Beach
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Surfing can be the most incredible experiences. Surfing takes practice, patience, and will leave you with a better appreciation for the ocean. You will meet me down at the beach where I will have the surfboard, leash, and a wetsuit to keep you nice and warm! After going over safety precautions and etiquette about being a beginner surfer, we will begin teaching you proper paddling technique, the pop-up, as well as how to reach the lineup. Once we have gone over the basics on the beach and we practice a couple times on the sand, we are ready to hit the water! I will be with you the entire time, not surfing like so many other instructors do these days. I want your time to be spent truly learning how to surf and not just struggling while I get paid to have fun! I begin my lessons helping new students get into waves to practice their pop-up, giving critique when needed. After a few good practice waves, I usually start "helping" less and less, not pushing you into waves as hard.
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Ages 8-70
Duration: 1h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Surfboard, Leash, and Wetsuit
What's not included
  • Gratuity


Start:
  • Cal Coast Adventures, 243 N Hwy 101 # 5, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
    Due to the ever changing conditions of the ocean, we will reach out the day before via Viator or phone to confirm the location of the surf lesson.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • 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: 302995P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • We require that every participant knows how to swim
    • 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • 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: 302995P4

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    AU$168.81
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    Julie K
    Wethersfield, United States11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022 • Family
    Cal Coast Adventures, and their amazing employee, Ladd, crushed it! We came from the East Coast for a visit, and my 2 teenage boys took a first-time surfing lesson with Ladd on April 15, 2022. He was energetic, positive, encouraging, and super professional. He made the experience memorable and we would go out of our way to use this company again, and I would most definitely ask to work with Ladd again. Thank you!!!
    Written 16 April 2022
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    thank you so much for letting us know how awesome your surf lesson experience was with Ladd! Can't wait to have y'all back on the west coast! Take care.
    Written 17 April 2022
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    Sofia K
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Friends
    Had such an amazing surf lesson with Elias! It was my first time surfing, but I felt very comfortable and safe during the lesson. He gave so many useful tips and encouragement. Great clean equipment
    Written 17 May 2024
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    Jack G
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    June 2023 • Solo
    I did a surf lesson with Elias here in San Diego. It was awesome, super friendly guy and plenty of time in the water
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    Thanks for joining us for a San Diego Surf Lesson! Happy to hear that you had such a great time. See you next year!
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