TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10
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Santa Monica Bay Surf Lesson 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 31% in Santa Monica
3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Monica
- 2 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Learn to surf in Santa Monica Bay with personalized coaching, ocean-safety guidance, and the gear you need for a 120-minute lesson.
About this tour
Catch your first wave or sharpen your technique with a private surf lesson in Santa Monica Bay. Sunrise Surf Academy tailors each session to your experience and goals, pairing local ocean knowledge with supportive, one-on-one instruction.
Start with a beach briefing, then head into the water for hands-on coaching. Instructors are trained in ocean safety, CPR, and first aid, and help you feel prepared as you learn. Your lesson includes a wetsuit, surfboard, and rashguard, so you can focus on reading the waves and finding your balance. The 120-minute session welcomes surfers of different ages and skill levels, though participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Meet at the end of Bay St, where the beach path reaches the sand; parking is available nearby. Book your Santa Monica Bay surf lesson and enjoy a personalized introduction to the ocean or a focused session to build your skills.
Highlights
- Build confidence with personalized coaching for your skill level
- Practice ocean safety with instructors trained in CPR and first aid
- Learn from the beach briefing through in-water coaching
What's included
Included
- Wetsuit
- Surfboard
- Rashguard
- Guide
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Meet at the end of Bay St, where the beach path meets the sand
- Parking is available in the adjacent lot or along the street
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 3 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 7.3. Top 31% in Santa Monica means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Santa Monica by this score.
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