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Shared 2 Hours Group Surf Lesson at Venice Beach
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Learn to surf at one of California’s most famous spots during this introductory surfing class at Venice Beach. This class is suitable for all levels, whether it's your first time surfing or you are advancing your skills. Spend some time training on the beach, then hop in the Pacific Ocean for instruction in the water, followed by time for practice.
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$69.00
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$69.00

Private Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach
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Immerse yourself in the SoCal lifestyle—and learn the basics of surfing in an accessible, hands-on way—with private surfing lessons. Choose from multiple convenient class times, and meet your instructor right on the legendary Venice Beach. With personalized guidance, you’ll learn the basics on the beach before grabbing your board and trying out your skills in the waves.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz
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Get wet while learning to surf in Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal California town popular with surfers. Your 3-hour lesson starts with the basics of how to paddle out, pop up, balance, and catch a wave, along with surfing etiquette and understanding the ocean. Your instructor has you practice on the beach before accompanying you into a spot with small waves that are ideal for beginners. Includes all necessary equipment and instruction.
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$119.00
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$119.00

Beginner Surfing in San Francisco (Pacifica Beach)
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Learn to surf in Pacifica, a picturesque town on the California coast just south of San Francisco. Your expert instructor covers all basics so that you can begin to catch some waves. Learn how to read the ocean, paddle out, pop up, balance and ride the waves, along with the etiquette of the surf world. Start practicing on the beach and in shallow waters before heading further out, with the assistance of your instructor available throughout your 3-hour lesson. Choose a morning or mid-day lesson that suits your schedule, with all necessary equipment provided.
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$119.00
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$119.00

Private Surf Lesson in Morro Bay
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Head to a pretty stretch of Central Coast shoreline, learn the surfing basics, and even see if you can hang 10 like the pros during this accessible, beginner-friendly surf lesson. Depending on the day’s conditions, meet your private guide at a beach in and around Cayucos, zip up your wetsuit, and learn the basics. Then, with your guide’s instruction and support, hit the waves—and have plenty of attempts to nail your technique.
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$95.00
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$95.00
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Hollywood Sightseeing and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open-Top Bus
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See the sights of Hollywood on this tour by open-top Mercedes minibus, which allows you to enjoy unobstructed views as you go. Traveling with an on-board guide, you'll pass by attractions such as the Dolby Theatre, Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, and movie studios. Plus, get a look at some of the mansions where past and present stars have lived.
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$35.00
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California Academy of Sciences General Admission Ticket
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Enjoy easy access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid skip-the-line ticket. Walk right in to enjoy the museum's 4-story rain forest, planetarium, and aquarium. Avoid wasting your precious vacation waiting in the long lines to purchase tickets for this exhibit-packed museum. Your admission includes all shows and exhibits, and is a perfect activity for families.
IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:
All guests ages 12+ must provide proof of full vaccination or a negative test taken within 48 hours of a visit in order to enter the Academy, and photo ID is required for all guests ages 18+. While masks are longer required indoors, we strongly encourage all guests to keep masking up.
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$38.75
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San Francisco Movie Sights City Tour
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With its iconic hills, architecture, bridge and bay, it’s no wonder so many movies have been filmed in San Francisco. See filming locations from more than 55 productions—from blockbusters like ‘San Andreas’ to family favorites like ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’—on this movie sites tour from Fisherman’s Wharf. Watch clips on the tour bus as you pass by the real locations with an informative actor-turned-guide who shares stories about the city and cinema history.
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$67.00
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$67.00

Wine Country Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Yountville, CA
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Experience world-famous wine country from the air on an early morning hot-air balloon ride. Then climb into a comfortable basket to take to the skies as the valley below you awakens. Enjoy a bird’s-eye perspective of rolling hills, expansive vineyards, and elegant estates during your flight. Your pilot will offer insights on ballooning and the landscape as you float above it all!
* Wine Country Hot-air balloon ride
* Learn about the world famous Wine Country as your soar above it all
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$338.00
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$338.00

Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour
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Ride a double-decker sightseeing bus to San Francisco's most famous landmarks with a choice of 2 different passes. Explore the city's 49 square miles, including stops at big-name attractions like Pier 39, the Palace of Fine Arts and Union Square. Go at your own pace, hopping off at any of 16 stops, exploring at your leisure, and then hopping back on when you're done. Choose the Premium pass to include a night tour or a Deluxe pass for an additional 24 hours of hop-on-hop-off and a night tour.
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$53.10
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Surf Lesson in Santa Barbara
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There’s hardly a better place to learn to surf than the Southern California locale of Santa Barbara, which offers fantastic weather year-round. During this 1.5-hour lesson, an expert instructor shows you how to stand up on your surfboard and balance, offering tips on how to catch the perfect wave while ensuring your safety in the water. Wetsuit and surfboard rental are included, and all skill levels are welcome.
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$85.00
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$85.00
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Semi-Private Surf Lesson
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Learn the basics of surfing in San Diego at a beach with gentle waves that are perfect for beginners. This semi-private surf lesson has a low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention from a highly trained team. Start on the beach to get a handle on surf essentials like safety, paddling, standing up, and wave etiquette, and then head out into the waves to put your new skills into practice.
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$113.68
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Private Surf Lesson
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If you're new to surfing, get abundant attention from an instructor with a private surf lesson in San Diego. The customized session is geared toward each individual's age and experience to help get you paddling and standing up as soon as possible. Get comfortable with basics of wave safety, positioning, and surf etiquette right on the beach before heading out to try catching your first waves.
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$136.88
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Private Surf Lesson Newport Beach, California
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Suitable for all ages and experience levels, this private surfing lesson in Newport Beach will teach you how to ride the waves. Surfboards and wetsuits are included, so you can simply show up and hit the water. Get a hands-on lesson from a professional instructor. Private tutorials can be adapted to all skill levels.
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$150.00
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$150.00

Private Surf Lesson
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Learning to surf in a large group can be a daunting experience, so avoid potential embarrassment, and opt for a more personalized approach with the one-to-one private lesson. Learn step-by-step instructions from an instructor with over 20 years’ surfing experience and enjoy the perk of having wetsuit and board rental included too.
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$100.00
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$100.00
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Learn to Surf with Santa Barbara's Best - Indivual and Groups Welcome
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If you've always wanted to learn how to surf—or you're an amateur looking to bolster your skills—there's no better place to hit the waves than Santa Barbara, one of the top surf towns in California. With this group surf lesson, expect to hit the waves and improve your skills, regardless of experience level. Beginners can cover the basics, like paddling and catching a wave, while more confident surfers can review advanced skills, like cutbacks and floaters.
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$97.44
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$97.44
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2 Hour Private Group Surf Lessons in Huntington Beach
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Learn the basics of surfing or take your current skills to the next level during a 2-hour class. Enjoy a private lesson with an instructor or take a group class with friends. Whether it’s your first time on a board or you’ve been catching waves for years, everyone can benefit from the class. There’s no need to get a wetsuit or surfboard past TSA as both are provided for you.
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$156.00
per group
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$156.00
per group

Beginner Surf Lessons At Stinson Beach
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Learn the basics of surfing with a beginner lesson that takes place at picturesque Stinson Beach. Your instructor provides a 2-hour lesson that covers fundamentals such as water safety, wave dynamics, paddling skills, surfboard positioning, stand-up and riding techniques, and surfing etiquette. Stinson Beach is located within a 1-hour drive of San Francisco and other Bay Area cities, making it convenient for both locals and visitors.
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$90.00
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$90.00

Oceanside Private Surf Lesson
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Surfing is an amazing soul sparking journey into liquid. Surf Lessons through Oceanside surf school are provided by Matthew Berry a long term native Oceanside Surf Instructor. He has various certifications on a snowboard and teaches all ability levels to obtain more than just standing on a surf board but truly riding the waves!
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$101.54
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Surf Experience In Santa Barbara - Full Surf lesson and lifestyle immersion.
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I created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated as family...Like going for a surf with your uncle Micah and really receive not only a comprehensive and thorough lesson, but also are immersed in an authentic experience that for some; create a new passion and way of life. I hope you join me for a fun surf here in Santa Barbara.
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$79.00
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$79.00
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Group Surf Lesson
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This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our surf shop. We make surfing your favorite thing to do! Why? Because we love being able to share the stoke wherever we are in the world, or people who visit us in San Diego here! Our team is dedicated to providing an experience that has you hungry for more, dreaming of the next swell, and booking you next San Diego stay the moment you exit the water. The private surf lesson will have you at the center of your experience, customizing your surfing goals! So whether it's creating a new experience, getting back out there, having your colleagues jealous of your new SoCal tan, we leave you stoked on surfing, making it your favorite thing to do!
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$91.64
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Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
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Ride the waves near Santa Barbara like a pro during this introductory surfing lesson. Get the hang of surfing fundamentals like paddling, ‘reading’ waves, catching waves, and standing up as you learn on the world-famous surfing beaches of Southern California. Your knowledgeable instructors, with more than 25 years of experience combined, will teach you all the skills you need.
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$102.70
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$102.70

Private Surf Lesson in Huntington Beach
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Get hands-on instruction in surfing from a team of First Aid and CPR-certified surfers and lifeguards during this immersive, small-group workshop. Listen to an in-depth introduction on paddling techniques and wave identification, then hit the water yourself with guidance from a designated surf coach. Workshops include surfboards and wetsuits.
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$150.00
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$150.00

1 Day Adult Surf Retreat in San Diego
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If you've always wanted to try surfing, San Diego is the perfect place to start, and you can get your feet wet with a half-day adult lesson at the San Diego Surf School. Learn important surf basics like etiquette, wave selection, and safety, and then get out into the Pacific Ocean to try and catch your first waves. A surfboard, wetsuit, and rash guard are included, so all you need to bring is a stoked attitude.
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$179.80
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