Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons

Overview

Learning to surf with Sandbar Surf School is a lifetime bucket list thing that you will never forget. We are the premier surf school in California's Central Coast and we have been teaching surf lessons here in Pismo Beach since 1996. We have tons of local surf knowledge as well as many of our instructors are world travelers/surfers. We truly love what we do and you will have the best time in the world going with us. Laugh with us, surf with us and maybe even come to one of our bonfires! We would not only love to meet you from wherever in the world you are from, but we promise that your surf experience with us will be the part of the trip that you can't stop talking about in the days to come.

We look forward to sharing waves with you soon.

Jonny & the SSS crew

City: Pismo Beach

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $82.06

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What's Included

Surfboard/wetsuit

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (187)

Katie R

Apr 2016

My friend and I decided last minute to take surfing lessons for the first time and I'm so happy we did. They are very quick to respond and flexible with their schedule. Carlie was our instructor and she was so rad! She is very patient and as a calming nature that made me feel so comfortable in the water (which normally I would have felt very nervous). I also got to meet John who was super friendly and very encouraging as well. Overall, our experience was everything I wished for and more. Oh and one more thing, they gave detailed instructions while still on land so that we had a chance to get used to the positions on land before we got in the water!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you Katie! Stay stoked! 😎😎😎😎

macaroni6013

Apr 2016

The Sandbar Surf School is top notch! I did a group lesson with Karlie as our instructor and she was absolutely fantastic! She is very knowledgeable, encouraging, and so full of energy. If you can, definitely request her. If I am back in the area, I would take another lesson and I recommend it for anyone who is wanting to learn to surf or brush up on their technique. Thank you again Karlie and Sandbar Surf School for an amazing experience! The pricing was extremely reasonable and the rentals were included in one package!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Yewwww! Right on let’s do it again soon! 🤙🤙🤙😎😎

Kimberly R

Mar 2016

Today was my 12-year-old daughter's first time learning to surf. She had previously been boogie boarding a few times on her own, but wanted to really dive in and learn to properly surf. I found Sandbar through their really great reviews, watched their online video with her and asked if this was the place she wanted to try out. Absolutely! Jonny called me back immediately and ran through the process of lessons, where to meet, what it would be like, what to bring and everything. Really made me feel at ease and also said if anything comes up, let him know! Any questions - he's there for us! The day of the lesson, two gals (Heidi and Karli) were eagerly waiting for us and got right in to helping my daughter with her gear, getting her excited (despite the 50 degree temps) and making her feel comfortable. Two other parties were joining in the fun, and both seemed to have more experience on the boards or swimming. That's ok, because never once did my daughter feel out of place. For the two hours, Karli did an amazing job in the water with my daughter - cheering her on, getting her going, and never letting her get frustrated (which can be common if she doesn't get it the first time). I was really impressed with both instructors and how they just made sure everyone in the group had a great time. My daughter REALLY enjoyed her time on the board, despite never getting up on her feet. I can't recommend Karli, Heidi and Jonny enough. We're going back tomorrow (and the next day) to master getting up on the board and cruising on waves. My daughter came out of the freezing cold water with a big smile on her face and knew she'd get it! She's going to be surfing for life, I know it!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you so much for joining us! We look forward to sharing more waves with her one day again soon! 😎🤙🏄‍♂️