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Santa Monica Private Surfing Experience 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

Average

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Monica
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Get one-on-one surf coaching, all equipment, and extra time in the water along Santa Monica’s iconic coastline.

About this tour

Learn to surf along Santa Monica’s iconic coastline with private, one-on-one coaching. This 120-minute Santa Monica Private Surfing Experience gives you extra time in the water to build confidence and work on your technique.

Meet your instructor at the blue Aqua Surf Truck in Parking Lot 5 South, near Lifeguard Tower 28, and get set up with the included surfing equipment. Your lesson is tailored to your experience level, with coaching focused on technique, wave timing, and finding your balance. Beginners may have the chance to stand up and ride waves during their first session, while more experienced surfers can use the time to refine their skills.

Aqua Surf School has taught visitors and locals for more than 20 years. Arrive five minutes early for check-in, then head to the water for a classic California surf session. Book your Santa Monica Private Surfing Experience and make the most of your time on the coast.

Highlights

  • Build confidence with one-on-one coaching tailored to your experience level
  • Practice technique and wave timing in the water
  • Ride the waves along Santa Monica’s iconic coastline

What's included

Included

  • All surfing equipment

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Important information

  • Meet at the blue Aqua Surf Truck in Parking Lot 5 South, 2701 Barnard Way, near Lifeguard Tower 28
  • Arrive 5 minutes early for check-in
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Monica
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.

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