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The Top 8 San Diego Surf Lessons, Compared

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Out of 8 san diego surf lessons on this site, these 8 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details are below, so you can choose in five minutes and get back to the fun part.

Learn to Surf in La Jolla

Learn to Surf in La Jolla - The land lesson: safety and basics that actually matter

1.Learn to Surf in La Jolla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Learn to surf at La Jolla Shores with a small group, veteran coaching, and included gear plus an extra hour to keep practicing.

“Kids had a great time. The third time they have surfed and the first in California. Nate was a great with the group of 5 participants. The walk to the beach was quite a distance from the check in spot so plan for that or driving down if you need to. Parking is challenging in the area so plan plenty of time.”

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Semi-Private Surf Lesson

Semi-Private Surf Lesson - Meeting at 4850 Cass St: Starting Easy and Staying Organized

3.Semi-Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

A 90-minute semi-private surf lesson in San Diego with friendly coaching, clean waves, and surfboard plus wetsuit rental included.

“Amazing experience! My son and his best friend loved this outing and their instructor, Cody, was patient and encouraging!”

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Group Surf Lesson

Group Surf Lesson - Value Check: Is $113.68 a Smart Deal in San Diego?

4.Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113Best value

A beginner-friendly San Diego group surf lesson with gear provided, CPR-certified instructors, and a 4:1 student-to-guide ratio for faster, safer wave time.

“My 19, 16 and 15 year old learned a lot. This was their first time surfing. The boys are hooked. My daughter thought it was fun, but could not get up. They told me the instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful.”

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Private Surf Lesson

Private Surf Lesson - What the instructor teaches on land (so you can stand up when it counts)

5.Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $162

A private 90-minute surf lesson in San Diego with CPR-certified coaching and included gear, focused on pop-ups, paddling, and wave timing.

“My son first time in the ocean had a blast and the instructor had him on the board and catching a wave in no time.”

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eFoil Experience & Video Package. 2-Hours LIFT5 / LIFTX Session

eFoil Experience & Video Package. 2-Hours LIFT5 / LIFTX Session - Tom from Aqua Foils: the coaching that makes it click

7.eFoil Experience & Video Package. 2-Hours LIFT5 / LIFTX Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $345

2-hour LIFT5/X eFoil ride in San Diego’s Mission Bay with GoPro in-water footage and expert guidance, $345 per person.

“This was such an amazing activity. My boys and I had a great time. Tom was a wonderful and attentive instructor. He really explained everything really well and would work with each of us to improve our experience all while taking amazing videos of us. He was easy to work with and communicated very well. We highly recommend this activity and would 100% try again!”

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2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in La Jolla

2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in La Jolla - Gear and comfort: wetsuit, surfboard, and bottled water

8.2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in La Jolla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

2-hour private surf lesson in La Jolla with wetsuit and board included, CPR-certified coaching for all levels, plus ocean conservation tips.

“We had such a fun time learning to surf! Our instructor Cady was so great. Both my fiancé and I have never surfed before and Cady got us both up in the water during our lesson! We will definitely book again next time we’re in the area!”

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