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14 Best Surfing & Beach Activities In San Diego

San Diego’s best days out.

A short guide to the 14 best surfing & beach activities, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.

14 Best Surfing & Beach Activities In San Diego

Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride - Safety Gear and Setup: Let the Instructor Do the Heavy Lifting
San Diego, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride

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1.Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride

A small-group Onewheel electric hoverboard lesson and bay ride in San Diego’s Liberty Station, with safety gear and hands-on coaching for beginners.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“by Diane_P -"So fun, less stressful than I thought. Easy to learn & maneuver. Beautiful setting & great location to ride around. Fun shopping & eating places close too. Great activity for all eye rolling teens & family members. Jeff was such a professional & a totally cool guy. Do it!!”

98 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $79.00by San Diego Onewheel | E-Scooter Rentals & Tours

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Learn to Surf in La Jolla - Small-group coaching: why five people changes everything
La Jolla, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews

Learn to Surf in La Jolla

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2.Learn to Surf in La Jolla

Learn to surf at La Jolla Shores in a small group with gear included, a veteran instructor, and an extra hour to keep practicing.

★ 5.0

“We went to San Diego to get the full beach experience and this was amazing! Devan was super helpful and easy to talk to and Brandon at the shop was more than accommodating. We’ll definitely be back!”

56 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $119.00by Everyday California

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Beach Yoga in San Diego - Meeting point on Camino Del Oro: how to get there smoothly
San Diego, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews

Beach Yoga in San Diego

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3.Beach Yoga in San Diego

Small-group beach yoga on secluded La Jolla Shores. Beginner-friendly, gear included, optional lavender massage, up to 90 minutes.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed yoga on the beach! Such a fun and relaxing experience and the instructor Cathy was excellent and created such a memorable experience.”

49 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $45.00by Yogatrex

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Semi-Private Surf Lesson - What the 90 minutes feels like on your schedule
Private, San Diego, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Semi-Private Surf Lesson

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4.Semi-Private Surf Lesson

A 90-minute semi-private surf lesson in San Diego with board and wetsuit included, aimed at learning pop-ups, timing, and paddling.

★ 5.0

“First time surfing! Had an amazing lesson with Brooks! He helped me get past my initial fear and instilled me with the skills and confidence to get going on the board. Lots of great stories and fun times out there! And he gave me a sand dollar he found to remember the lesson. Super recommend!…”

19 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $125.28by San Diego Surf School

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Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit - The 2-Hour Flow: From Meeting Spot to First Stand
Private, Solana Beach, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

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Group Surf Lesson - Value Check: Why $113.68 Can Make Sense
San Diego, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Group Surf Lesson

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6.Group Surf Lesson

San Diego group surf lesson with a 4:1 instructor ratio, included gear, and beginner-friendly coaching near Cass St for $113.68.

★ 5.0

“My son had a great time surfing with Dash! Would absolutely recommend for kids. My son is 11 and he had a great time.”

14 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $113.68by San Diego Surf School

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Private Surf Lesson - The Next 80 Minutes: Wave Timing And Paddling Corrections
Private, San Diego, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Private Surf Lesson

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7.Private Surf Lesson

Learn to surf in San Diego with a 90-minute private lesson, gear included, safety-first coaching, and focused instruction for beginners.

★ 5.0

“The instructor was great and he helped me a lot. He gave me great comments and was helpful. In the beginning, he told me the easy stuff. Then we went out and he helped a lot”

13 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $162.40by San Diego Surf School

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Oceanside Private Surf Lesson - What your one-on-one lesson actually covers
Carlsbad, Private, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

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8.Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

Private 1-on-1 surf lesson in Oceanside near the Pier. Board and wetsuit included, pickup offered, learn basics in about 1 hour.

★ 5.0

“Our daughter wanted to try surfing while on vacation. We signed up at the last minute and were able to get a spot. She had a blast! The team of instructors were all super. I’d highly recommend this group.”

13 reviewsFrom $101.54by Oceanside Surf School

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Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons - Paddle out together: learning wave-catching with real assistance
Carlsbad, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons

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9.Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons

A private 1.5-hour surf lesson at Leucadia State Beach with expert coaching, safety basics, and tide-aware help for beginners.

★ 5.0

“Great time learning to surf. We had 6 family members from 47 to 11, and Karch went out of his way to help everyone, spending extra time with the youngest kids. Karch reached out and suggested adjusting our timing based on the tide and best time for a beginner lesson. We took him up on…”

9 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $120.00

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Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego - Your 90 Minutes on the Water: What You’ll Actually Practice
Carlsbad, Private, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego

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10.Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego

Private 1.5-hour surf lesson in North San Diego near Solana Beach. Gear included, patient coaching, and fast first-wave progress.

★ 5.0

“Justin was the perfect instructor for our daughter’s first surf lesson. He had all the patience and personality to make the lesson easy going and fun. These guys were on top of it for communication before hand on where to be and when and what to expect and then they exceeded expectations with an awesome…”

9 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $105.00by Cal Coast Adventures Solana Beach

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2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in La Jolla - The Wavehuggers approach: coaching that fits your level
2-Hour Experiences, La Jolla, Private, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in La Jolla

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12.2 Hour Private Group Surf Lesson in La Jolla

A 2-hour private surf lesson in La Jolla with CPR-certified coaching, full gear, and hands-on help at your level.

★ 5.0

“We had such a fun time learning to surf! Our instructor Cady was so great. Both my fiancé and I have never surfed before and Cady got us both up in the water during our lesson! We will definitely book again next time we’re in the area!”

3 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Wavehuggers

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2-Hour Private Surf Lesson in Carlsbad - Getting suited up and meeting your instructor at 7201 Carlsbad Blvd
2-Hour Experiences, Carlsbad, Private, San Diego Food Tours, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

2-Hour Private Surf Lesson in Carlsbad

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13.2-Hour Private Surf Lesson in Carlsbad

Take a 2-hour private surf lesson in Carlsbad with wetsuit and board included, personalized coaching, and CPR-certified safety.

★ 5.0

“Natasha was an awesome instructor! My son had a great time and learned a ton. He feels confident in being able to practice the skills he learned in future trips on his own.”

3 reviews2 hours (approx.)by Wavehuggers

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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr - The 2-hour flow: meeting point to Fletcher Cove practice
Carlsbad, Private, Surfing & Beach Activities, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

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