Private Tour

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Name: 1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (146 reviews)

Overview

1 hour 30 minutes

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Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row.

Kapowui is a family run business and and an icon of southern California.

We live, eat, and dream surfing and teach surfing because we want to share our love and stoke for the sport. This is a life choice for us and what gives our lives meaning.

All of Kapowui's instructors are imbued with the Aloha spirit, live within blocks of the beach (4 of them live in surf vans), surf every day and have many years teaching experience.

When we are doing a lesson with you, we are 100% focused and in the moment with you.

At Kapowui we truly care about your experience.

Whether surfing is a one time bucket list item or a new sport you want to pick up, we will have you up riding waves, 100% guaranteed! Additionally you will be immersed in the surf culture, giving you the opportunity to feel the true surfer vibe, while learning a skill you can use forever.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Your lesson includes all the equipment - surfboard, wet suit, and instructor. Your lesson will take place on the border of Venice and Santa Monica, where the sandy bottom is safe and perfect for beginner lessons. Your 1.5 hour lesson includes. The first 30 minutes of your lesson is done on the beach, covering board design and dynamics, wave dynamics, ocean safety, surfing safety, surf etiquette, pop-up technique and form. The remainder of your time is spent in the water, surfing with your instructor. Just show up wearing your swim suit, sun screen, and a smile. We'll supply the equipment and good vibes.

What‘s Included

surfboard, wetsuit, instructor

Sunscreen, souvenir, water

Options

Surf Lesson 1.5 Hr Kapowui Santa Monica

Reviews

4.97

146 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

145

Made surfing feel easy!
Luke K,,Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Overall amazing experience all around. The guys were all super nice and very experienced surfers. They taught us well and we were riding waves in no time. If you are in the area and want to try surfing definitely check them out. We had never surfed before but they made it so easy.
Awesome for kids new to surfing
B8980ZWbrianm,,Aug 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really awesome lesson for my 8 year old son. Friendly, and super effective lesson. He stood on the board multiple times even though it was his first lesson. I highly recommend these guys. They’re fantastic. Totally worth every penny, and very reasonably priced.
Todd was great for teaching an absolute beginner
John L,,May 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Todd was the best! Really got my son up and running in a hurry with a great education in how to surf. Excellent all the way around!
Fantastic experience
Andrea Z,,Jul 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As mentioned above, an incredible experience thanks so much to Michelle and all the team behind it! A great beautiful reality I highly recommend
Excellent
V3130VHjoep,,Jul 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My son is an experienced surfer, our instructor taught him so many new techniques. The instructors are for all over the world and are they are super friendly and good people. Kapowui treats you like family. would not go anywhere else when visiting Cali....
Great experience, great people
E6207DNdaniellec,,Jul 15, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Martin was so friendly and genuine. You could tell he really wanted everyone to have a great time. The instructor I had (Will) was awesome - super helpful to me as a first time surfer, but also helpful to my boyfriend who has surfed a handful of times and just wanted to tips.
Rad time
brianmay2014,,Jul 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went out with Pat and he was super chill, the waves were great. Had a better experience than my first surf lesson in Waikiki. Pat gave critical help to keep me on the board. I made it all the way to the shore multiple times where before I couldn't stay up at all. I'll definitely be going back
rewarding
goldensydney6,,Jul 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the best time!!! Liam was our instructor who was super patient breaking down the instructional part of the lesson, and giving us pointers throughout the lesson to better our form and make us better surfers. 10/10 would recommend to anyone learning to surf or wanting help improving their skills.
Great experience for beginners - Mahalo!!
dorthewindeck,,Jul 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My two girls (9 and 11) booked a lesson with Harrison on a very early morning (7am). Despite being complete beginners, we ended up standing on our boards a few times, which was so much fun! We’re hooked
So much fun
Cheryl P,,Jul 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
So much fun. After 20-25 minutes on land, my family was in the water catching waves. Our instructor was personable and really cared that they 'got up'. Kept giving tips and helping them succeed.