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Santa Monica Surf Lesson 2 hr

TourTruth score 9.1 out of 10

ExcellentTop 1% in Santa Monica

96 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Monica
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Learn to surf in Santa Monica with local instructors, a surfboard, and wetsuit provided during this 120-minute beach lesson.

About this tour

Feel the Pacific beneath your board as you learn to surf with local instructors in Santa Monica. This 120-minute lesson pairs hands-on coaching with the easygoing beach culture that makes Southern California a favorite place to catch a wave.

Meet the Kapowui team at the VW bus in parking lot 5 south, then head out for a lesson with a surfboard, wetsuit, and instructor provided. The family-run school says its instructors surf daily and bring years of teaching experience, keeping their attention on you as you practice. Whether surfing is a bucket-list experience or the start of a new hobby, this Santa Monica Surf Lesson offers a chance to build a skill you can take with you beyond the beach.

Come ready for the weather, and bring an adult along for any participating children. Book your Santa Monica Surf Lesson and discover the thrill of finding your balance on a wave.

Highlights

  • Learn to ride waves with experienced local instructors
  • Get a feel for Southern California surf culture
  • Practice with a surfboard and wetsuit provided

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Local taxes
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Instructor
  • All activities

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately
  • Meet at the Kapowui VW bus in parking lot 5 south, 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 96 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 9.1. Top 1% in Santa Monica means it ranks in the top 1% of tours in Santa Monica by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Santa Monica

How many tours in Santa Monica have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

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