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Santa Monica Surf Experience 5 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Ride two legendary Pacific Coast breaks on a guided Santa Monica surf experience with gear, snacks, and a private beach picnic lunch.

About this tour

Trade the city streets for Pacific swells on a Santa Monica surf experience that follows the Pacific Coast Highway to two legendary breaks. Whether you’re learning to stand on a board or adding famous waves to your surf log, expert guides help make the outing personal and fun.

The five-hour adventure includes surfboards in various lengths, wetsuits, towels, and a changing poncho, so you can focus on the water. Ride in an open-air van, then take a break for a private beach picnic with lunch, snacks, and bottled water. With a maximum group size of six, the experience offers a more personal way to explore the SoCal coast. Check in at Poseidon Paddle and Surf at 1654 Ocean Ave in Santa Monica, between Bruno’s Italian Restaurant and Casa Martin Mexican Restaurant.

Book your Santa Monica surf experience and spend a day chasing waves, coastal views, and a beachside meal.

Highlights

  • Ride two legendary surf breaks along the Pacific Coast Highway
  • Catch your first wave or refine your skills with expert guides
  • Enjoy a private beach picnic with lunch
  • Travel in an open-air van and take in the SoCal coast

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Wetsuits, surfboards, towels, and changing poncho
  • Snacks
  • Lunch

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Important information

  • Check in at Poseidon Paddle and Surf, 1654 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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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