Surf Lessons in La Jolla
Private Coaching for All Levels
La Jolla Shores • City-Permitted • Private or Group Classes • All Levels
Choose Your Surf Lesson
Private Lessons
$
- Best For: 1-on-1 Coaching and Private setting
- Focused skill and attention based
Group Lessons
$
- Best For: Large Parties and Friends
- Great for big Families or a Group Activity
Corporate or Large Events
$$
- Best For: Corporate Retreats and Large Event Planning
- Corporate team building activities and large event parties
La Jolla Shores, the best place to learn how to surf.
What’s Included
-Surfboard and Wetsuit
-Beach Surf Training
-Beach Safety Training
-Private Water Coaching
-Friendly, local certified and permitted surf instructors
How It Works
1. BOOK your lesson
2. MEET us at La Jolla Shores
3. LEARN beach safety & land lesson
4. ENJOY a fun session in the water
5. DEBRIEF over lesson & next steps
Private Surf Lessons
Personalized One-on-One Coaching with Surf Education Academy
Looking for the fastest, safest, and most personalized way to learn to surf? Surf Education Academy offers private surf lessons in La Jolla Shores, San Diego with dedicated one-on-one or private-group coaching tailored entirely to your goals, ability level, and comfort in the ocean.
Private lessons are ideal for first-time surfers who want extra attention, families with young children, travelers seeking a premium experience, and intermediate surfers looking to refine technique and progress faster.
Every session is led by a certified local surf instructor focused on safety, confidence, and real skill development — so you maximize wave time and leave the beach feeling accomplished.
⭐ What’s Included in a Private Surf Lesson
✔️ 1.5-hour private coached session
✔️ Dedicated instructor focused exclusively on you or your private group
✔️ Soft-top surfboards and full wetsuits included
✔️ Customized instruction based on age, ability, and goals
✔️ Ocean safety training and wave awareness coaching
✔️ Technique development: paddling, pop-up, balance, trimming, turning basics
✔️ Real-time feedback and hands-on wave assistance
✔️ City-permitted professional surf school operations
🚀 Why Choose a Private Surf Lesson?
• Faster learning and progression
• Maximum water time and wave count
• Personalized coaching and pacing
• Extra safety and comfort for beginners
• Flexible scheduling for families and travelers
• Ideal for nervous swimmers or young kids
• Great for milestone experiences and bucket-list sessions
👨👩👧 Best For
✔️ First-time surfers and beginners
✔️ Kids and families seeking extra supervision
✔️ Couples and private groups
✔️ Visitors and vacation travelers
✔️ Intermediate surfers improving technique
✔️ Anyone wanting premium surf coaching
📍 Location
All private surf lessons take place at La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego, California, one of Southern California’s safest and most beginner-friendly surf beaches with gentle rolling waves and sandy-bottom conditions.
💰 Pricing
1 Surfer: $145
2+ Surfers (Private Group): $99 per person
All surfboards and wetsuits included.
City surcharge applies as noted.
For same-day bookings or larger private groups, call (858) 269-5063.
👉 Book Your Private Surf Lesson Today
Limited availability ensures personalized instruction and premium experience quality.
Group Surf Lessons
Fun, Social Surf Coaching for Families, Friends & Small Groups
Looking for a fun and affordable way to learn to surf together? Surf Education Academy offers group surf lessons in La Jolla Shores, San Diego for families, friends, kids, and visiting groups who want to share the surf experience while still receiving professional instruction and safety-focused coaching.
Group lessons are ideal for couples, siblings, families, birthday groups, school pods, and travel groups who want a social, high-energy surf session with personalized guidance in a supportive small-group environment.
Our experienced local instructors keep groups organized, safe, and moving efficiently — ensuring everyone gets waves, coaching feedback, and confidence in the water.
⭐ What’s Included in a Group Surf Lesson
✔️ 1 hour guided surf session at La Jolla Shores Beach
✔️ Certified instructors trained in ocean safety and youth coaching
✔️ Soft-top surfboards and full wetsuits included
✔️ Beach-based instruction + hands-on water coaching
✔️ Wave positioning, paddling, pop-up technique, and balance training
✔️ Surf etiquette, ocean awareness, and safety fundamentals
✔️ Small group ratios for quality attention and faster progression
🧑🤝🧑 Why Choose a Group Surf Lesson?
• Learn together with friends or family
• Share the excitement and encouragement
• Lower cost per surfer compared to private lessons
• Great for kids learning alongside siblings
• Perfect for visitors, birthday groups, and team outings
• Builds confidence through peer energy and support
Group lessons balance structure with fun — helping beginners feel comfortable while keeping energy high.
👨👩👧 Best For
✔️ Families and siblings
✔️ Couples and friend groups
✔️ Kids and teens learning together
✔️ Birthday celebrations and small events
✔️ Visiting travelers and tourists
✔️ Beginners and first-time surfers
📍 Location
All group surf lessons take place at La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego, California, one of the safest and most beginner-friendly surf beaches in Southern California with gentle waves and sandy-bottom conditions.
💰 Pricing
2+ Surfers: $99 per person
All surfboards and wetsuits included.
For larger groups or special events, call (858) 269-5063.
👉 Book Your Group Surf Lesson Today
Spots are limited to maintain safe group sizes and quality instruction.
Corporate Events / Large Party Events / DMCs
Custom Beach Activities for Corporate Events, Incentive Travel & Group Programs
Surf Education Academy partners with Destination Management Companies (DMCs), corporate planners, hotels, and event organizers to deliver premium surf experiences and beach activities in La Jolla Shores, San Diego. Our programs are designed to scale seamlessly for incentive travel groups, corporate offsites, conferences, retreats, and private celebrations — combining safety, professionalism, and unforgettable ocean experiences.
Whether you’re a DMC building a custom Southern California itinerary, a corporate planner sourcing team-building activities, or a hotel concierge seeking trusted beach partners, SEA provides fully managed surf programs with experienced staff, equipment logistics, permits, and on-site coordination handled end-to-end.
⭐ DMC & Group Event Capabilities
✔️ Scalable programming for 10–150+ guests
✔️ Multi-instructor staffing and dedicated safety leads
✔️ Full equipment logistics: surfboards, wetsuits, staging zones
✔️ Permitted operations at La Jolla Shores Beach
✔️ Flexible scheduling and time windows for group flow management
✔️ Custom itineraries for incentive travel and corporate agendas
✔️ On-site coordination for smooth guest experience delivery
✔️ Optional branded experiences, photo moments, and team challenges
🤝 Ideal For
• Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
• Incentive travel programs
• Corporate offsites and retreats
• Conference activity programming
• Hotel group bookings and concierge referrals
• Cruise shore excursions
• Sports teams and youth organizations
• Private celebrations and reunions
🌊 Why DMCs & Planners Choose Surf Education Academy
• Proven operational reliability and safety standards
• Local permitting and compliance in San Diego
• Experienced staff trained in large-group management
• High guest satisfaction and repeat bookings
• Flexible customization for diverse client profiles
• Strong brand reputation and local expertise
• Scalable capacity without compromising experience quality
📍 Location Advantage
All programs operate at La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego, California, offering:
- Wide beachfront staging areas
- Beginner-friendly surf conditions
- Nearby parking and restrooms
- Hotel accessibility
- Scenic coastline for premium guest experiences
💼 Group Pricing & Partner Inquiries
All DMC and large group programs are custom quoted based on group size, staffing needs, duration, equipment logistics, and program customization.
📞 Partner & Group Inquiries: (858) 269-5063
📧 Dedicated group planning support available upon request
👉 Request a Custom Group Proposal or DMC Partnership Packet
Our team will help design a seamless, memorable beach experience for your clients.
Learning and Surfing at the Best Beach in San Diego
One of the best ways to improve your surfing is to work with our world-class SEA Surf Coaches in a private setting. This personalized approach is great for all levels and allows us to customize each session and training program.
Every surfer is unique in their goals and abilities, so we approach surf coaching the same way. Schedule your upcoming sessions today and watch your confidence take off in and out of the water!
*SEA is a permitted surf school and is a partner of the City of San Diego.
* The price of enrollment includes surcharge of 16% to help us pay our team fair wages with increased operational costs
RATES
For Same Day Bookings and Groups of 6 or more Surfers:
Give us a call at 858-269-5063 or email us at [email protected]
* USE OF WETSUITS AND SURFBOARDS INCLUDED FOR FREE!
LENGTH OF LESSONS = 1 hour or 1.5 hours
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One on One Attention with World Class Surf Coaches
Whether it is your first time surfing, you are training for a competitive career, or you simply want to improve your technique and ocean knowledge, we will create a custom program structured with your end goals in mind.
Confidence Building Approach to Surfing
Our curriculum provides an easy to follow pathway for developing your surfing confidence and skills, working on mastering foundational skills and building our skill set from there.
Form the Right Habits Early on
Don’t learn to surf the hard way, learn the smart. Our SEA Surf Coaches will help you develop proper habits for skills and safety early on, leaving the guess work out of it.
