Beginner Surfing in San Francisco

Join our Beginner Surfing Clinic at Pacifica Beach and learn to surf! All equipment included. Perfect for complete newbies and those who need help. Start catching waves today!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 5000 Pacific Coast Hwy - Our beginner surf clinic covers all the basics - we’ll provide the gear (wetsuit and surfboard). Participants will begin with a land-lesson to learn about ocean awareness, wave breaks, ocean conditions, safety in and out of the water, wave etiquette, paddling, push up and pop up techniques, as well as riding waves and…
What's Included
  • Complimentary rental gear included
  • Expert guidance from a professional guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges covered
What's Not Included
  • The listed price does not include parking fees.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Master Surfing! All necessary equipment for rental is available at no extra cost. This training session is designed specifically for beginners - we are open to both absolute beginners and those who have attempted surfing independently but still require guidance. We will guide you through all the fundamental elements to get you started and help you catch…

Location
5000 Pacific Coast Hwy
Pacific Coast Highway
We meet in parking lot A - the main public beach parking lot on the NORTH side of the Taco Bell Cantina. We'll meet you in the south end of Lot A (closest to the Taco Bell) at the edge of the lot along the sea wall.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eileen_m
Oct 28, 2024
Amazing experience - The instructor was outstanding- detail oriented and so joyful. Very caring and inclusive attitude and very safety conscious
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Sophie_h
Oct 22, 2024
Perfect Experience - The instructor was very patient and fun and made a great day for our group! We were able to surf on small waves after just one lesson!
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Alessandraaq6075xg
Oct 3, 2024
Surf lesson 1 review - Amazing experience to take with friends and family. The instructor was very competent, nice and helped and followed you in everything. I went with my friends, it was just the three of us. They gave us all the equipment. At the beginning he explained to us the basic things on the beach, how to hold the table, the do's and don'ts for our safety. Then we went into the water and began to put into practice what he had explained to us. It was so fun, I will definitely continue with the lessons!
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Jeff_h
Sep 2, 2024
Good experience - It was a very good experience for a beginner’s first weekend. Alan manages Adventure Out Surfing Clinic and is very helpful.
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Niamh_m
Jul 28, 2024
Brilliant experience - No prior surf experience before, yet I felt so comfortable during this experience. Would recommend to anyone curious to try something new. Fantastic instructors!!
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R4680qgmelissam
Jul 19, 2024
Good weather GREAT class! - The trip was fantastic. We were lucky with very good weather, not too hot not too cold. The instruction was very friendly and informative and covered a lot of safety as well as technique! I would HIGHLY recommend this to anyone thinking about trying out surfing. I plan to come back for a girls weekend.
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John_d
Jul 11, 2024
Great Experience - The instructors always make the difference. David was great, keep us safe and standing on the surf board. What more can a beginner ask for?
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Lorienah
Jul 1, 2024
Alice made a 13yo dreams come true! - Alice was fantastic! She sequentially explained all steps of surfing in a logical order, showing us on dryland, then water. I really appreciated the pace of the lesson and that it had built in breaks with the out of water portions. Also, Alice was able to give each of the 4 students in my class individual attention throughout the lesson which allowed us to reach our goals. Thank you for a great first experience! -Loriena (48yo)and Riley (13yo)
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Andreakkmr123
Jun 30, 2024
A lesson for a lifetime! - I had a work trip to San Francisco and in my free day I decided to take a surf lesson in the area. This beginner lesson is perfect for those who want an initial intro to surfing! Alan and Stone were extremely knowledgeable. What I appreciate the most is Alan giving us all the safety rules to be a good surfer, teach us how to be respectful of other surfers as well. He really wants to set you up for success even of this is the only class you’ll ever take!
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Sunshine20235871269
Jun 6, 2024
Surfing - Everything I was hoping for in the experience. Gained so much valuable information at the beginning that I felt was very helpful. I enjoyed the group setting, and they made it very comfortable and fun. Definitely would recommend to anyone just starting out.
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From $129
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).