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Venice Beach Private Surfing Lesson 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.6 out of 10

GoodTop 17% in Santa Monica

10 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Learn to surf or refine your technique with personal coaching, a wetsuit, and a board during a two-hour lesson near Venice Beach.

About this tour

Trade the shoreline for the waves with a private surfing lesson at Venice Beach, led by an instructor who can tailor the session to your experience. Whether you are standing on a board for the first time or looking to sharpen your technique, this two-hour lesson offers personal guidance in the water.

Beginners start with a detailed land lesson and time to get comfortable with the surfboard before entering the water. More experienced surfers can head straight to the lineup, where the instructor coaches and supervises throughout the session. Wetsuits and surfboards are provided, so you can focus on reading the waves and finding your balance. Lessons take place in a quieter part of the iconic beach, and instructors are certified and experienced in teaching surfers around the world.

Meet at the designated parking lot on Bicknell Avenue in Santa Monica, then get ready to make the most of your time in the Pacific. Book your Venice Beach private surfing lesson and enjoy a session shaped around your level.

Highlights

  • Learn the basics with a land lesson before heading into the water
  • Get personalized coaching from an experienced instructor
  • Build your skills in the waves off Venice Beach

What's included

Included

  • Wetsuits
  • Surfboards

Not included

  • Photos

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Important information

  • Meet at 20 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, on the right side of the parking lot off Bicknell Ave, near the white Ford E-250 van or blue surf school bus
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 10 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 7.6. Top 17% in Santa Monica means it ranks in the top 17% of tours in Santa Monica by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Santa Monica

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