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Santa Monica Surf Lesson 90 min

TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10

ExcellentTop 4% in Santa Monica

148 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Monica
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Learn to ride waves with local instructors in a 90-minute Santa Monica surf lesson, with a board, wetsuit, sunscreen, and water provided.

About this tour

Feel the Southern California surf culture come alive during a 90-minute Santa Monica Surf Lesson with Kapowui, a family-run surf school recognized as Venice Beach’s best for five years in a row. Whether you’re trying surfing for the first time or hoping to pick up a lasting new sport, local instructors bring years of teaching experience and a genuine love of the waves.

Meet at the iconic Kapowui VW van in the parking lot at 2701 Barnard Way. Your instructor will guide you through the lesson with focused, personal attention as you learn the fundamentals and work toward riding a wave. Surfboard, wetsuit, sunscreen, water, and a souvenir are provided, so you can concentrate on the experience and soak up the beachside atmosphere.

Choose this Santa Monica Surf Lesson for an active introduction to a classic California pastime. Book your session and discover the thrill of getting out on the water with a local crew.

Highlights

  • Learn to ride waves with experienced local instructors
  • Get immersed in Southern California surf culture
  • Build a skill you can enjoy long after your lesson

What's included

Included

  • Sunscreen
  • Souvenir
  • Water
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Instructor

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Meet at the Kapowui VW van in the parking lot at 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.97 from 148 reviews. 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 9.0. Top 4% in Santa Monica means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Santa Monica by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Santa Monica

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