When it comes to taking surf lessons in Santa Barbara, we’re confident that our team’s decades of teaching experience will make your surf lesson a memory that will last!
Book your surf lessons online or call us at 805-708-9878.
10% off second and third lessons.
Private Surf Lessons that are catered to you

1 Person Surf Lesson
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This is a private one on one surf lesson in Santa Barbara and the perfect introduction to surfing for beginners as well as a great way to progress your surfing skills if you have experience. We will begin on the beach going over ocean safety, where to position yourself on the board, paddling and pop up techniques, and proper stance before heading into the water. Once in the water the instructor will be right there with you assisting with where to be in the surf and pushing you into waves.
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3-4 Person Surf Lesson
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5+ Person Surf Lesson
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The Best Surf Experience in Santa Barbara!

What we offer at Santa Barbara Surf School®:
- Private & Group Surf Lessons
- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Instruction
- Stand up Paddle Board Lessons and Rentals – SUP
- After School Programs
- Special Occasion Surf Experiences
- Ocean Awareness & Wave Knowledge

Surf Lesson Pricing: (includes wetsuit and surfboard rental):
- 1 participant $95
- 2 participants $85 each
- 3 – 4 participants $75 each
- 5+ Participants $65 each
Surf Lesson Start Times:
Daily at 9am, 11am, 1pm, & 3pm
Lesson Duration:
1.5 hours
Santa Barbara Surf School has it all!
- Best private surf lesson price garaunteed!
- Licensed and CPR Certified Instructors.
- Stand up on your first lesson.
- Surfboards and wetsuits included
- Gift Cards
- Soft-top & Hard-top board rentals
- Multi-Lesson discounts
Get Started Today!
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Why Santa Barbara Surf School?

Santa Barbara Surf School has been the premier surf school in Santa Barbara for two decades. Our surf instructors have extensive knowledge of the waves in the area. Our instructors recommend Ventura surf lessons in the summer as the waves down there tend to be more fun and consistent than the waves in Santa Barbara proper. The instructors’ priority is that your surf lesson in Santa Barbara will be a memorable experience. Surf Lessons at Santa Barbara Surf School provide you with knowledge that enables your surfing skills to progress beyond your first lesson.
During your surf lesson in Santa Barbara you will learn key surfing strategies. You will learn about water safety techniques, identifying prevailing currents, how and where to paddle, how to paddle through waves, and surfing etiquette. We will teach you how to identify waves, when to paddle, paddling techniques, and of course, how to surf!
We have a wide selection of surfboards suitable for all sizes and ability levels. Wetsuits are included with the lesson and are selected based on individuals’ height and weight to ensure comfort and warmth throughout the lesson. We’ve taught as young as 5 years old and as old as 75. For the safety of those participating in the surf lesson we do require all students to be healthy and able to swim. We look forward to getting you out in the waves!
Get Started Today!
Call 805-708-9878

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“The surf lesson was an amazing experience because the instructors were thorough and fun. I am scared of the ocean, but they motivated me to give it a try. I was able to stand up on the board and find a new appreciation for surfing!”
- Jeff
