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Santa Cruz Surf Clinic: Beginner-Friendly Lessons
4.9
38 Ratings
Santa Cruz
Join our 2.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Cruz and master essential skills for catching waves. Learn paddling, pop-up techniques, wave breaks, and surf etiquette. All equipment provided.
Join our 2.5-hour beginner surf lesson in Santa Cruz and master essential skills for catching waves. Learn paddling, pop-up techniques, wave breaks, and surf etiquette. All equipment provided.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cowell Beach - This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind
- we welcome complete newbies as well as people who have tried surfing on their own for a while and still need help.
- We will walk you through all the basics to get you started and catching waves!
- Participants will begin with a land-lesson to learn about ocean awareness, wave…
- Cowell Beach - This clinic was designed with the beginner in mind
- we welcome complete newbies as well as people who have tried surfing on their own for a while and still need help.
- We will walk you through all the basics to get you started and catching waves!
- 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 balancing.
- Then, students will move in to the water and start out in shallow areas riding the whitewater until they are comfortable with venturing further out.
- Our instructors are all CPR/First-Aid and lifeguard certified, and ready to teach you the basics of surfing.
- Participants can expect approximately 1:30-2 hours of water time in a 2.5 hour lesson
- the start of the class does have some \
What's Included
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Surfboard and required equipment provided
- Guidance from a professional instructor
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Surfboard and required equipment provided
- Guidance from a professional instructor
What's Not Included
- Parking fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Parking fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Join our 2.5-hour surfing lesson in Santa Cruz, perfectly tailored for beginners. The course welcomes not just novices, but also those who have attempted surfing and need guidance in maintaining balance on the board or catching waves. Extensive practice in paddling and pop-up techniques is provided, as well as lessons in understanding wave breaks,…
Join our 2.5-hour surfing lesson in Santa Cruz, perfectly tailored for beginners. The course welcomes not just novices, but also those who have attempted surfing and need guidance in maintaining balance on the board or catching waves. Extensive practice in paddling and pop-up techniques is provided, as well as lessons in understanding wave breaks, seawater conditions, and safety measures both on land and in water, including surf ethics. All required equipment will be provided.
- Minimum age is 12 years
Location
Cowell Beach
Municipal Wharf
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.
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
(38 Ratings)
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Chukie86
Sep 27, 2024
Great first surf lesson - We had a fantastic surf lesson. The instructor (I think it was Ben) was very safety focused, which was definitely a good thing as the waves were big for beginners!
We managed to catch waves with some assistance and it was incredibly fun. We even saw a sea lion!
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G8398qtsimonam
Feb 17, 2024
Best surfing lesson in the world! - San Franciso trip was so unexpected, yet so needed. I knew i will surf in pacific and booked lesson with Adventure out. In full honesty it his was my best surf lesson ever( had some experience in Bali, Normandie and Madeira) but nothing compared to the lesson with instructor Gerry! I learned how to allow myself to surrender to imperfection and feel the ocean, water and the surfboard. Gerry’s patience, life wisdom, advice gave the tools to immerse in your he ocean and be! Thank you for this wonderful experience!
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Angela_m
Oct 28, 2023
Exceeded expectations- ask for Nina! - Nina was an amazing instructor! We all had a great time with her and she was so patient helping all of us get up on our boards!
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Jamim704
Aug 27, 2023
One of a kind experience! - Soren and Chase were great teachers and made my first surf experience killer . They didn’t overwhelm me with too many details and stayed close by the whole time . Anyone on the fence should definitely go for it !
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Marcieb603
Jun 19, 2023
Amazing experience - Such a fun experience for my family! Totally worth the experience. Amazing, fun guides and Hano you are the sweetest!
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Ghoby
Mar 20, 2023
Best day ever - We had so much fun !! Chase is a great coach! He made our experience awesome on a very windy day. He helped us enjoy every wave. Thank you Chase
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Tina
Feb 26, 2023
Surf’s Up Thanks to the Stellar Lessons! - I had the best time learning how to surf in Santa Cruz with Enzo, Chase, and most of all the amazing Nina. Everyone was so patient, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and empowering! I was catching my own waves by the second day. Couldn’t have asked for a better time to spend the weekend. Thank you! Adventure Out with their amazing team and zero emission sustainability goals makes them the standouts! Don’t hesitate to book your next adventure out with ADVENTURE OUT!
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Jontraveler333
Nov 15, 2022
Easy Going and Positive Surf Experience - Really chill experience. Good communication prior to the surf lessons, and my questions were answered. On the day of, felt a little apprehensive on what to expect, but everyone was easy going, understanding, and very positive. It was a good group and good day to surf - had a bunch of fun and a great weekend memory.
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Steve_s
Nov 13, 2022
Wonderful time with my son! - Chase was a great Instrutor explaining everything well. Being in the water learning with my son. Thanks Steve
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Paulina
Aug 27, 2024
Problems with safety and general vibe - Safety was an issue. I got pounded against the rocks pretty badly and ended up with a big bruise and some scratches but it could have ended much worse. The instructor and his assistant weren’t always paying attention or telling us where to swim back out. They also spent virtually no time covering safety before we went on the water. The assistant, in particular, spent all of his time with one young guy who was the best in our group and paid little attention to anyone or anything else. After I got myself off the rocks and rejoined the group, the assistant openly scolded me in front of others, instead of checking whether I had a concussion or needed help.
The vibe was also off. Throughout the entire experience, we were treated like tourist dingbats, the assistant kept mispronouncing my name and visibly didn’t listen half the time.
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