Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

Overview

Learn to surf in Santa Cruz during a 2.5-hour clinic designed with the beginner in mind. Novices are welcome, as well as anyone who has tried surfing but could use some tips for balancing on the board and catching a wave. You'll get plenty of practice with paddling and pop-up techniques while learning about wave breaks, ocean conditions, and safety in and out of the water, including surf etiquette. Includes all necessary equipment.

City: Santa Cruz

Thu 10 Apr

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Starting at $129.00

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Thu 10 Apr

Starting at $129.00

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Surfboard and necessary gear

Professional instructor

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 12 years

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (38)

chukie86

Sep 2024

We had a fantastic surf lesson. The instructor (I think it was Ben) was very safety focused, which was definitely a good thing as the waves were big for beginners! We managed to catch waves with some assistance and it was incredibly fun. We even saw a sea lion!

Paulina M

Aug 2024

Safety was an issue. I got pounded against the rocks pretty badly and ended up with a big bruise and some scratches but it could have ended much worse. The instructor and his assistant weren’t always paying attention or telling us where to swim back out. They also spent virtually no time covering safety before we went on the water. The assistant, in particular, spent all of his time with one young guy who was the best in our group and paid little attention to anyone or anything else. After I got myself off the rocks and rejoined the group, the assistant openly scolded me in front of others, instead of checking whether I had a concussion or needed help. The vibe was also off. Throughout the entire experience, we were treated like tourist dingbats, the assistant kept mispronouncing my name and visibly didn’t listen half the time.

G8398QTsimonam

Feb 2024

San Franciso trip was so unexpected, yet so needed. I knew i will surf in pacific and booked lesson with Adventure out. In full honesty it his was my best surf lesson ever( had some experience in Bali, Normandie and Madeira) but nothing compared to the lesson with instructor Gerry! I learned how to allow myself to surrender to imperfection and feel the ocean, water and the surfboard. Gerry’s patience, life wisdom, advice gave the tools to immerse in your he ocean and be! Thank you for this wonderful experience!

Response from Host

Feb 2024

Thank you!