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Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
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- 24 hours prior100% refund
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Get wet while learning to surf in Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal California town popular with surfers. Your 3-hour lesson starts with the basics of how to paddle out, pop up, balance, and catch a wave, along with surfing etiquette and understanding the ocean. Your instructor has you practice on the beach before accompanying you into a spot with small waves that are ideal for beginners. Includes all necessary equipment and instruction.
- 3-hour beginning surfing lesson in Santa Cruz
- Learn how to surf from an experienced instructor
- Practice paddling out, popping up and catching waves in a calmer section of the ocean beach
- Get tips on ocean safety and surfing etiquette
- Includes all equipment needed for the surfing lesson
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What's Included
Professional instructor
Surfboard and necessary gear
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Parking fees
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Cowell Beach , Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
This activity will end right where it started.Your surf instructors will meet in the small beach parking lot right at the beach entrance adjacent to the entrance to the Wharf (pier). We'll be right by the public beach restrooms and showers.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY Adventure Out LLC
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Traveler Tips
- "Also, the waves were quite calm so this would be good for those that are quite new to surfing and maybe a little hesitant to try." See review
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The fact that I didn’t to...
Ioka_B
, Jun 2022
My daughter did this...
Kristopher_K
, May 2022
Great Surf Instructors....
Pedro_d
, Nov 2021
Great!
Dustin_C
, Aug 2021
A must for beginner surfers!
Heather_M
, Jul 2021
After 16 months of not traveling, visiting Santa Cruz and taking a surf lesson was such a treat! The group size was not too big which made it easy to get to know the others and get sufficient attention from the two instructors. The instructors were super friendly and eager to help teach us how to catch waves. Also, the waves were quite calm so this would be good for those that are quite new to surfing and maybe a little hesitant to try.
Great experience
poppy_p
, Jun 2021
Surfs up
Rick_V
, Jun 2021
Great experience
Manual_G
, Apr 2021
Instructors were excellent. Very encouraging, supportive and kind. Would definitely recommend.
My daughter and friend are 15yo and even though group was shared with adults, instructors spent equal time and provided guidance for everyone.
Chase was super friendly...
Fred_O
, Apr 2021
Great experience
Katherine_H
, Feb 2021
Truly surf lesson experience
Xavier_V
, Oct 2020
Perfect day!!
Marion_C
, Oct 2018
Perfect site for beginner lesson. Wetsuits kept us plenty warm and our instructor, Chad, was awesome- making sure everyone caught some waves. His assistant, Deanna was super helpful too. I didn’t want to do my first surgery lesson at 61 but my daughter wanted to and I’m so glad I did. Beautiful day in the pacific.
Beginning surfing lessons
Justin_M
, Oct 2018
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