Beginner Lessons · California

Beginner Lessons in California

42 operators across California. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

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Most in Malibu (7), San Diego (7), Santa Cruz (6)

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Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 41 of 42 operators in California with 10 or more Google reviews.

Operator	City	Rating
Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica	Santa Monica	5.04,111 Google reviews
Pacific Surf School	San Diego	5.01,722 Google reviews
Go Surf LA	Santa Monica	5.0855 Google reviews
Learn to Surf HB	Huntington Beach	5.0506 Google reviews
Corky Carroll's Surf School	Los Angeles	5.0417 Google reviews
Corky Carroll's Surf School	Huntington Beach	5.0405 Google reviews
Malibu Surfing School	Malibu	5.0311 Google reviews
Surfriders Academy surf school	Los Angeles	5.0270 Google reviews

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Adventure Out Surf Lessons

Santa Cruz, CA4.8(43)

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Adventure Out Surf Lessons is a surf school based in Santa Cruz, CA. Rated 4.8 by 43 reviews.

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Always Summer Surf School

Malibu, CA5.0(115)

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Always Summer Surf School is a surf school based in Malibu, CA. Rated 5.0 by 115 reviews.

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Anacapa Surf N Sport

Oxnard, CA5.0(105)

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Anacapa Surf N Sport is a surf school based in Oxnard, CA. Rated 5.0 by 105 reviews.

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Aqua Surf School

4.9(169)

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Aqua Surf School runs year-round surf lessons and youth surf camps on the Westside of Los Angeles, with a long-running operation at Santa Monica and other So…

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Banzai Surf School

Los Angeles, CA5.0(140)

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Banzai Surf School is a surf school based in Los Angeles, CA. Rated 5.0 by 140 reviews.

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Better Late Then Never Surf Experience

HUNTINGTN BCH, CA5.0(11)

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Better Late Then Never Surf Experience is a surf school based in HUNTINGTN BCH, CA. Rated 5.0 by 11 reviews.

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Clint Carroll Surf School

Los Angeles, CA4.8(71)

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Clint Carroll Surf School is a surf school based in Los Angeles, CA. Rated 4.8 by 71 reviews.

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Corky Carroll's Surf School

Los Angeles, CA5.0(417)

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Corky Carroll's Surf School is a surf school based in Los Angeles, CA. Rated 5.0 by 417 reviews.

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Corky Carroll's Surf School

Huntington Beach5.0(405)

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Corky Carroll's Surf School at Bolsa Chica State Beach, Huntington Beach's original surf school since 1996 offering lessons and kids' surf camps.

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Coronado Surfing Academy

Coronado, CA4.8(81)

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Coronado Surfing Academy is a surf school based in Coronado, CA. Rated 4.8 by 81 reviews.

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Covewater Paddle Surf

Santa Cruz, CA4.7(67)

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Covewater Paddle Surf is a surf school based in Santa Cruz, CA. Rated 4.7 by 67 reviews.

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Davey's Surf

Santa Cruz, CA3.0(3)

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Davey's Surf is a surf school based in Santa Cruz, CA. Rated 3.0 by 3 reviews.

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Endless Sun Surf School

Newport Beach, CA4.9(62)

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Endless Sun Surf School is a surf school based in Newport Beach, CA. Rated 4.9 by 62 reviews.

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Exclusive Surf Coach

Malibu, CA5.0(15)

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Exclusive Surf Coach is a surf school based in Malibu, CA. Rated 5.0 by 15 reviews.

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Go Surf LA

Santa Monica, CA5.0(855)

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Go Surf LA is a surf school based in Santa Monica, CA. Rated 5.0 by 855 reviews.

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Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA5.0(4,111)

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Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica is a surf school based in Santa Monica, CA. Rated 5.0 by 4111 reviews.

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Learn To Surf

La Jolla, CA4.9(316)

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Learn To Surf is a surf school based in La Jolla, CA. Rated 4.9 by 316 reviews.

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Learn to Surf HB

Huntington Beach, CA5.0(506)

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Beginner-focused surf school in Surf City USA, running daily lessons and small groups on the south-side beach breaks. Wetsuits and soft-tops included with every session.

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M&M Surfing School

Los Angeles, CA4.9(61)

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M&M Surfing School is a surf school based in Los Angeles, CA. Rated 4.9 by 61 reviews.

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Malibu LongBoards Surf School

Santa Monica, CA4.9(98)

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Malibu LongBoards Surf School is a surf school based in Santa Monica, CA. Rated 4.9 by 98 reviews.

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Malibu Makos Surf Club

Malibu, CA4.7(93)

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Malibu Makos Surf Club is a surf school based in Malibu, CA. Rated 4.7 by 93 reviews.

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Malibu Surf Coach

Malibu, CA4.9(149)

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Malibu Surf Coach is a surf school based in Malibu, CA. Rated 4.9 by 149 reviews.

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Malibu Surf Experience

Malibu, CA5.0(201)

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Malibu Surf Experience is a surf school based in Malibu, CA. Rated 5.0 by 201 reviews.

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Malibu Surfing School

Malibu, CA5.0(311)

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Malibu Surfing School is a surf school based in Malibu, CA. Rated 5.0 by 311 reviews.

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