What to do and see in California, United States: The Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing

January 5, 2022 Randal Brittian

California is a fertile, peaceful place where you’ll find a near-equal balance of vineyards and deserts, beaches and mountains, hippies and traditionalists. Catch an epic wave in Big Sur or swirl a glass in Napa Valley. Be dazzled by the Joshua Tree night sky or just star-gaze in Hollywood. Swish down the slopes of a Tahoe ski resort, or cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down and the music blasting. Above all, don’t forget to soak up some Golden State sunshine.
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1. Surf Diva Surf School

Excellent
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5.0 based on 169 reviews

Surf Diva Surf School

Surf Diva Surf School is the original surf school for women and now teaches lessons to boys and girls along with co-ed programs year-round. The Surf Diva Boutique has just won #1 women's surf shop in the USA by SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturer's Association). Drop in on us, open 7 days a week!

2. Leucadia Surf School

Excellent
97%
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5.0 based on 118 reviews

Leucadia Surf School

We are the most experienced surf school in the area, with the most experienced and highly trained instructors. No one goes home disappointed around here! Owner has been surfing since the 1960s, and has been operating in Encinitas since 2002. All equipment, softboard and wetsuit is included. Year-around beginner surf lessons for adults and kids, and summer surf camps. Fast results, surf on your first time out. Experienced Instructors, easy waves. Our city permit location is at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. We are a fully insured and permitted surf school. (Currently, summer of 2020, we are closed due to covid. When the covid rate goes down and it is safe again, we will again start doing surfing lessons. In the meantime, here is how to learn to surf without a surf school, until we open again: https://leucadiasurfschool.com/covid-19-surfing/surfing-during-times-of-covid/)

3. Santa Barbara Surf School

Excellent
98%
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5.0 based on 129 reviews

Santa Barbara Surf School

Private Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria are our specialty. We feel the best way to maximize your time is to have a surf instructor solely devoted to you, your family or friends. This insures you will be getting the most hands on practice during your time in the water. Typically our Instructors can coach up to 5 students at a time. If you want to surf privately with a larger group we will add instructors as needed. Our proven method for teaching surf lessons is one that has come together through the combined knowledge of our veteran surfers throughout Santa Barbara and the feedback we get from our students. We have carefully studied the most important steps to becoming a successful surfer, and how to make the most of your time. Which is why we’re confident Santa Barbara Surfing School will have you surfing in no time. Included: Surf Boards, Wetsuits, Leashes and Instructor. Group size discounts applied at checkout.

4. La Vida Laguna

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94%
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5.0 based on 388 reviews

La Vida Laguna

La Vida Laguna offers the best in kayaking, electric biking, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding in Laguna Beach. We do private and group tours, lessons and semi-private lessons at the best value in town. Laguna Beach has the tastiest mix of everything coastal California has to offer: Rugged and dramatic coastline, thousands of acres of wilderness, world-class surf, protected coves and beaches, abundant wildlife and unsurpassed beauty. Kayak through kelp beds alongside dolphins and sea lions, surf an easy beach break, paddle board the calm, protected coves or bike the hidden back roads, and you are guaranteed a mood elevation.

5. Santa Barbara Adventure Company

Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,516 reviews

Santa Barbara Adventure Company

The Santa Barbara Adventure Company is the premier adventure travel outfitter on the central coast. We offer Santa Barbara kayaking & Channel Islands kayaking, surf lessons, wine country tours by van or bike, mountain biking, rock climbing and team building programs. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides offer exceptional service and share with you a side of the Santa Barbara area few visitors ever get to experience.

6. Carmel Surf Lessons

Excellent
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5.0 based on 192 reviews

Carmel Surf Lessons

Teaching surfing in Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove since 1986, professional instruction, professional grade gear. Trusted by all three surf shops on the Monterey Peninsula. Parties, groups and privates lessons offered almost daily all year around. All equipment included all ages and abilities welcome.

7. Sandbar Surf School

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5.0 based on 168 reviews

Sandbar Surf School

100 Park AvePismo Beach, CA 93449 Meeting place

8. Pacific Surf School

Excellent
94%
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5.0 based on 1,242 reviews

Pacific Surf School

Established in 1997, Pacific Surf School is known to be the best surf school in San Diego for teaching beginners how to surf. With multiple surf locations for your convenience Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Ocean Beach and Beautiful La Jolla Shores. Walk-ins welcome at our 4121 Mission Blvd Shop 92109, but we strongly recommend online booking to ensure your instructor and time as we cannot guarantee last minute bookings in shop. also visit our location at Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

9. San Diego Surf School

Excellent
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5.0 based on 243 reviews

San Diego Surf School

San Diego Surf School introduces surfers of all ages and levels to the sport and spirit of surfing in an energetic and positive environment. With top instructors and bountiful surf lessons and surf camps options, learn to surf with one of the best surf schools in San Diego. Captivated by the ocean at a young age, Souf Tihhi founded San Diego Surfing School in 2000 to share his love for the ocean, teaching surf lessons, and passion for a sport that others will enjoy for the rest of their life. At San Diego Surf Lessons we teach that surfing is not just a sport, but a remedy for life. It is a way to relieve your stress and forget about your worries, spiritual awakening or meditating, keeping balance, staying healthy, and enjoy the sunset as dolphins pass by. Whether your goal is to learn to surf, or take advanced surf lessons, San Diego Surf School in Pacific Beach promises an unforgettable experience! Learn to surf San Diego style with one of our top surf instructors today

10. Surfriders Academy

Excellent
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5.0 based on 216 reviews

Surfriders Academy

Experience the most fun surf lesson ever! We Specialize in first time Beginners, Private & Group surfing lessons. All ages. Our locations are Huntington Beach, Newport Beach Pier, Seal Beach, All surf lessons take place at the beach, NOT AT THE 5TH STREET SURF SHOP... Contact us for our Location address... Call or email us today to book a surf lesson. We would need your Height , Weight, Gender for wetsuit size. Plus a credit card number to hold to book Reservations.

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