Surf Lesson 1.5 Hr Kapowui Santa Monica | 1 hour 30 minutes

146 Reviews | Santa Monica
From $140.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Surfboard, wetsuit, instructor
  • Sunscreen, souvenir, water

Overview

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and an icon of southern California. We live, eat, and dream surfing and teach surfing because we want to share our love and stoke for the sport. This is a life choice for us and what gives our lives meaning. All of Kapowui's instructors are imbued with the Aloha spirit, live within blocks of the beach (4 of them live in surf vans), surf every day and have many years teaching experience. When we are doing a lesson with you, we are 100% focused and in the moment with you. At Kapowui we truly care about your experience. Whether surfing is a one time bucket list item or a new sport you want to pick up, we will have you up riding waves, 100% guaranteed! Additionally you will be immersed in the surf culture, giving you the opportunity to feel the true surfer vibe, while learning a skill you can use forever. ​

Meeting points

Meet at the iconic Kapowui VW van in the parking lot 5 South 2701 Barnard way, Santa Monica, ca 90405

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your lesson includes all the equipment - surfboard, wet suit, and instructor. Your lesson will take place on the border of Venice and Santa Monica, where the sandy bottom is safe and perfect for beginner lessons. Your 1.5 hour lesson includes. The first 30 minutes of your lesson is done on the beach, covering board design and dynamics, wave dynamics, ocean safety, surfing safety, surf etiquette, pop-up technique and form. The remainder of your time is spent in the water, surfing with your instructor. Just show up wearing your swim suit, sun screen, and a smile. We'll supply the equipment and good vibes.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No 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.
Reviews

5.0

146 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 145 reviews with 5 stars

Made surfing feel easy!

Published on Sep, 2024

Overall amazing experience all around. The guys were all super nice and very experienced surfers. They taught us well and we were riding waves in no time. If you are in the area and want to try surfing definitely check them out. We had never surfed before but they made it so easy.

Awesome for kids new to surfing

Published on Aug, 2024

Really awesome lesson for my 8 year old son. Friendly, and super effective lesson. He stood on the board multiple times even though it was his first lesson. I highly recommend these guys. They’re fantastic. Totally worth every penny, and very reasonably priced.

Todd was great for teaching an absolute beginner

Published on May, 2023

Todd was the best! Really got my son up and running in a hurry with a great education in how to surf. Excellent all the way around!

Excellent

Published on Jul, 2022

My son is an experienced surfer, our instructor taught him so many new techniques. The instructors are for all over the world and are they are super friendly and good people. Kapowui treats you like family. would not go anywhere else when visiting Cali....

Great experience, great people

Published on Jul, 2022

Martin was so friendly and genuine. You could tell he really wanted everyone to have a great time. The instructor I had (Will) was awesome - super helpful to me as a first time surfer, but also helpful to my boyfriend who has surfed a handful of times and just wanted to tips.

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