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Surf Lessons: Beginner Waves at Thalia St
4.9
19 Ratings
Laguna Beach
Our semi-private lessons maintain a ratio of 3 students per instructor. We conduct our sessions at Thalia St, the premier spot in Laguna for beginner waves. Each 90-minute lesson provides plenty of time to master paddling out, wave assessment, etiquette, and pop-up techniques. Contact us if you would like to arrange a private lesson.
Our semi-private lessons maintain a ratio of 3 students per instructor. We conduct our sessions at Thalia St, the premier spot in Laguna for beginner waves. Each 90-minute lesson provides plenty of time to master paddling out, wave assessment, etiquette, and pop-up techniques. Contact us if you would like to arrange a private lesson.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 1121 Glenneyre St - Our semi-private lessons are designed with a maximum of 3 students per instructor. We conduct our sessions at Thalia St, the premier spot in Laguna for beginner waves. Each 1.5-hour lesson provides ample time to master paddling out, wave assessment, etiquette, and pop-up techniques. Our instructors are seasoned professionals…
- 1121 Glenneyre St - Our semi-private lessons are designed with a maximum of 3 students per instructor. We conduct our sessions at Thalia St, the premier spot in Laguna for beginner waves. Each 1.5-hour lesson provides ample time to master paddling out, wave assessment, etiquette, and pop-up techniques. Our instructors are seasoned professionals committed to helping you stand up and ensuring your safety. We boast a high success rate of students standing up on their first attempt, igniting a lifelong passion for surfing and surf culture. We are the ONLY surf school in Laguna Beach offering - Dedicated Parking, Bathroom/Dressing Room, and a Warm Shower!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Surf Board
- Wet Suit
- Return to the surf shop for a warm shower
- Professional guide
- Surf Board
- Wet Suit
- Return to the surf shop for a warm shower
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Minimum age is 10 years
Location
1121 Glenneyre St
Glenneyre Street
We have a limited number of parking spots on Oak St just before the corner of Glenneyre.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
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Suzanne637
Sep 4, 2023
Surf Lesson - Hunter with La Vida Laguna was an amazing surf instructor! It was my first time surfing and swells were larger than normal but I wanted to surf. Hunter walked me through each surf step and made sure I caught the right waves for my level of experience. It was so fun, I had a blast! Highly recommend.
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N4881ovjennifert
Apr 5, 2023
Surfing with Dolphins - Instructor B was amazing with my teen for her 1st surf lesson. He was friendly, fun and yet still professional. He had a playful energy, which was helpful for the amount of times a beginner has to wipe-out and then immediately try (and try) again.
Oh, and her lesson also included (at no extra cost) playful dolphins just feet away! Plus, giant cranes diving nearby, so many other birds and colorful fish in the beautiful blue-green waves.
My daughter is requesting we visit again this year for another lesson. If we travel this way again, La Vida Laguna will absolutely be on our travel plans!
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Pow7164
Jul 7, 2022
What a great experience! - **My wife and I had a great time learning to surf with our instructor Hunter on the 4th of July this year. Laguna Beach is the most beautiful beaches I have seen and the vibe of the small oceanside town is very chill. I didn’t use a wetsuit bc I live colder water and found it to be refreshing. My wife and I appreciated Hunter”s patience and enjoyed having with him for 2 hours. We highly recommended this company and him!.
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Travelbrat3
May 28, 2022
Great time! - Surfing is not for me but I still had a great time! The size of the waves were a bit overwhelming but my instructor did a great job of working with me to get past that. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for surf lessons.
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Alex_k
Aug 7, 2021
Great experience had an absolute blast! - Best afternoon. Instructors were fantastic! Got up on a bunch of waves beautiful beach! Great area to spend the entire day. 2 hours perfect amount of time in the water for a beginner.
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Edwardg810
Jul 10, 2021
It was going so SWELL until this wave showed up. - There is nobody, and I mean nobody as professional and knowledgeable as Jaeson. Do yourself a favor when visiting Laguna Beach and spend a couple of delightful hours learning to surf like a pro.
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Lisabinnyc
May 15, 2021
Super Fun Surfing - My son (20) had a total blast on the water with Shane. This was my son’s first surf lesson but thanks to Shane’s patience and instructions, he was able to catch several waves. It was exciting for me too, though as mom had to keep a low profile. Still managed some nice photos to commemorate the occasion. Thank you Shane!
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Ctrottier
Apr 23, 2021
Perfect - My 12-yr-old daughter's confidence soared after her 2 hours in the water with Shane. I arrived just in time to see her catching her first of three waves. I watched Shane coach her on getting her board past the break. How well he'd set her up for success by patiently waiting for the right wave, changing their location, giving her a little push so she'd carry momentum into the surf. When she was done, it was clear that she had absorbed all the teaching: how to read the ocean, how to choose a wave, all of it. It was genuinely lovely to see. We were both very glad she experienced it.
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Theursib
Apr 11, 2021
Surfing - Excellent instructors who are fun attentive and experienced. Also, the beach and surf is perfect for beginner surfers.
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Chauni02
Apr 4, 2021
First time lessons - I booked lessons for my boyfriend and I and our instructor was Hunter! He was super chill and motivating and not once did he give up on us. He gave feedback every time for us to fix what we needed to and reminded us to just relax and have fun. I ended up catching a few waves it was so dope! What an unforgettable experience, would highly recommend!
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