LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, from the Hills to the coast.
The 15 best workshops in Los Angeles right now. What each trip includes, what it costs, how long it runs, and the operator behind the wheel.
Learn to surf Venice Beach in 2 hours. Wetsuit and boards included, patient English coaching, and real ocean time for beginners.
Most Popular“Melanie was a really good guide. We had a lot of fun!!!”
A 1.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica near Venice Beach, with full gear, beach coaching, and instructor help in the water.
“Great experience. Great staff! Recommend to everyone. Easy to find, parking access, very safe and staff was very knowledgeable.”
Shared 2-hour Santa Monica surf lesson with foam board, wetsuit, and small-group coaching. Practice waves near Venice Beach.
“It was so cool, and the teacher Jonathan was a very nice person, and a good and friendly teacher. Just in a few wake I did stand up on the board !”
A 2-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Monica–Venice with all gear provided, beach coaching first, then real time on the waves.
“Dale was excellent - he was very patient and supportive while trying to learn the ins and outs of surfing!”
Beginner surf class in Venice with wetsuit and board included, a quick land lesson, and personalized coaching for your first standing ride.
“It was excellent. I was taught by Diego, who had a lot of experience and broke down things in a way that made it very easy to understand. I managed to catch a few waves, which was very cool. Highly recommended.”
Get a private 2-hour surf lesson in Santa Monica or nearby LA beaches, with board and wetsuit included, plus real safety coaching.
“Was perfect!”
A 2-hour private surf lesson in Santa Monica with your own instructor, surfboard and wetsuit included for ages 7+.
“Excellent instructor. Great waves. It was awesome. The instructor was very thorough and stayed with the kids while they were surfing”
Private 2-hour beginner surf lesson at Venice Beach with a land safety start, plus surfboard and wetsuit for quick progress.
“My two daughters had a great experience. Paul was super patient and a great instructor. Would absolutely recommend.”
Private 90-minute surf lesson at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach. Sand drills then wave time with a local instructor. $135 per person.
“Ric was an excellent teacher with perfect equipment to enjoy the first waves on an amazing surf spot. Thank you again for the wonderful experience!!!”
Make an aerosol graffiti piece in a small Downtown LA studio. 1-hour hands-on class with materials for $45.
“I wish the class was longer but overall it was cool. We enjoyed it very much! I’m glad we came across this event.”
A 2-hour private surf lesson for beginners in Santa Monica with beach coaching, safety focus, and guided time in the water.
“2 hours of fun and learning - expert tuition and a great bloke - Cheers Jake - good luck in all that you do ! Stephen and Jimmy”
A 2-hour private surf lesson in Santa Monica with Coach Jonathan. Land drills first, then targeted water time at Venice Beach.
“Jonathan was an incredible teacher, and finally helped me drop in and catch waves the real way! I have been trying to teach myself on a 6 foot short board for the last two years with minimal results and enjoyment. This one session straightened a lot of things out for me. Gotta do it!”
Beginner-friendly shared surf lesson in Santa Monica/Venice with wetsuit and board included, plus beach coaching and real time in the water.
“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.”
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+.
“It was great for my 12 year old granddaughter She was just learning to surf so a beginner There was very good instruction”
Los Angeles small-group Italian pasta class with a chef-led 3-course meal, BYOB option, and hands-on dough making from scratch.
“We had a great family time making and learning about pasta and sauces. Everything was so delicious and Chef was so fun also. It was a nice intimate evening! Would definitely recommend!”
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