15 Best Surf Lessons Tours In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

/ June 4, 2026

1.Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

Learn to surf Venice Beach in 2 hours. Wetsuit and boards included, patient English coaching, and real ocean time for beginners.

1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

/ June 4, 2026

2.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

A 1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica near Venice Beach, with full gear, beach coaching, and instructor help in the water.

★ 5.0

“It was an amazing time! Liam was the best instructor and so patient with our nephews! We would do it again!”

146 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $140.00by kapowui surf lessons

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2-Hour Experiences, Santa Monica, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

/ June 4, 2026

3.Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

Shared 2-hour Santa Monica surf lesson with foam board, wetsuit, and small-group coaching. Practice waves near Venice Beach.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely wonderful group of instructors! They were so friendly and informative. Jackson was our main instructor and he was truly wonderful. My daughter and I had never been surfing and because of this experience I can’t wait to go again. I would highly recommend this amazing experience!”

144 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Fun Surf LA

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2-Hour Experiences, Santa Monica, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

/ June 4, 2026

4.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

A 2-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica–Venice with all gear provided, beach coaching first, then real time on the waves.

★ 5.0

“Dale was excellent - he was very patient and supportive while trying to learn the ins and outs of surfing!”

95 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $145.00by kapowui surf lessons

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Los Angeles, Private, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Los Angeles: Private Surfing Lesson

/ June 4, 2026

5.Los Angeles: Private Surfing Lesson

Get a private 2-hour surf lesson in Santa Monica or nearby LA beaches, with board and wetsuit included, plus real safety coaching.

★ 4.8

“Was perfect!”

75 reviews1 dayFrom $99by Cali-Adventures.com

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Private, Santa Monica, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

/ June 4, 2026

6.Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

A 2-hour private surf lesson in Santa Monica with your own instructor, surfboard and wetsuit included for ages 7+.

★ 5.0

“Pepe was great 10/10. Started with some movement coaching on the beach and then moved on to surf. Great experience.”

47 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $125.00by Fun Surf LA

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Los Angeles, Private, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

/ June 4, 2026

7.Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

Private 2-hour beginner surf lesson at Venice Beach with a land safety start, plus surfboard and wetsuit for quick progress.

★ 5.0

“My two daughters had a great experience. Paul was super patient and a great instructor. Would absolutely recommend.”

42 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Golden Wave Surf School

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2-Hour Experiences, Private, Santa Monica, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

/ June 5, 2026

8.2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

A 2-hour private surf lesson for beginners in Santa Monica with beach coaching, safety focus, and guided time in the water.

★ 5.0

“I wouldn't change a thing!”

25 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $285.00by Badass Surf School

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2-Hour Experiences, Private, Santa Monica, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

/ June 13, 2026

9.2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

A 2-hour private surf lesson in Santa Monica with Coach Jonathan. Land drills first, then targeted water time at Venice Beach.

★ 5.0

“Took a class with my son. Our trainer Jonathan was patient and helped us learn surfing. I even surfed a few waves. It was a wonderful experience.”

9 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $99.00by Fun Surf LA

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2-Hour Experiences, Santa Monica, Santa Monica & Venice Beach Tours, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

2-Hour Group Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

/ June 14, 2026

10.2-Hour Group Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

Two-hour Venice Beach group surf lesson from Santa Monica with foam boards, wetsuits, and coach time in the water for beginners and teens 12+.

★ 5.0

“Keanu was an excellent guide!!!! We’ve NEVER surfed at all before (we are 48 & 50) and he helped us both catch the waves in the right time!! Thanks, Keanu, for giving us such a fun memory! Tip: bring a towel, wear your swimsuit under your clothes, you put wetsuit on in the parking lot.”

8 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $69.00

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Santa Monica, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

1.5 Hr. Shared Surf Lesson

/ June 15, 2026

11.1.5 Hr. Shared Surf Lesson

Beginner-friendly shared surf lesson in Santa Monica/Venice with wetsuit and board included, plus beach coaching and real time in the water.

★ 5.0

“Even if the gray skies werent on our side my daughter had an amazing time learning how to surf thatnks to her awesome instructor. We will be back again.”

8 reviewsFrom $85by kapowui surf lessons

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Los Angeles, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Family Surf Lesson

/ June 16, 2026

12.Family Surf Lesson

Family surf lesson in Venice, Los Angeles with small-group coaching, safety basics, and a goal to stand and catch waves.

★ 4.5

“Alex was a fantastic instructor! I took my niece who is 8 and he was able to break down surfing into easy and fun steps for adults and children and then made sure we caught waves and had fun doing it. I’d recommend this for anyone!”

6 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Golden Wave Surf School

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Los Angeles, Private, Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Los Angeles: Private Surf Lesson

/ June 18, 2026

13.Los Angeles: Private Surf Lesson

Private 2-hour surf lesson in Hermosa Beach with Wavehuggers. Learn footwork, paddling out, and wave-reading with gear included.

★ 1.4

“I went to the meeting point at my schedule time and the provider did not show up for the activity. I called and text them about the appointment and a few hours later I got a text message that said they did not get my reservation through the third-party vendor. They told me this never…”

5 reviews2 hoursFrom $170by Wavehuggers

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