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    Surfing L.A., Surf School

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Tom is the best! Makes you feel very safe. Very thorough and fun! Great guy. Highly recommend to everyone.

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    In between waves Tom hangs off the end of your board and shares stories from his decades in the water and out.

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    Learn2Rip Surfing Lesson and Ocean Academy

    Learn2Rip Surfing Lesson and Ocean Academy

    4.9(373 reviews)
    27.3 km

    We are complete beginners in our 50s and this was our very first time learning how to surf. Cat and…read moreDom are really good and caring instructors who prepared us with solid basic dry land instructions and made sure we are comfortable getting in the water. FYI, we haven't even been at the beach since covid. So, yeah... first time in the water in a while and learning how to surf. With great instructors anything is possible and it is never too late to learn something new. In the water they made sure we were safe and guided us thoroughly. My wife was able to stand on the board on her first wave. It was really fun. I needed more help and they were always there to coach us right along. We are definitely coming back for more surf lessons. If you want to learn give them a call.

    I wish I could give 10 stars! From start to finish, this was…read morean outstanding service experience. The communication was excellent, responses were prompt, and the team genuinely cared about helping my niece achieve her goal--standing up on a surfboard (just like she dreamed!). They didn't just focus on the end result--they spent over two hours patiently working with her, correcting her form, and building her confidence every step of the way. Cat is amazing, Bjorn was incredibly patient and encouraging, and Rosa was so sweet! We couldn't have asked for a better team. Highly, highly recommend!

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    One Wave Surf School - So ready for this surf lesson!

    One Wave Surf School

    5.0(192 reviews)
    15.8 km

    Fantastic experience with Mike!…read more I booked some time for me (A somewhat experienced surfer with years of rust who had fallen out of shape) and my buddy (Brand new to surfing but in great shape. Mike was great. Met us with board and wetsuits and met each of us at our level. He was very hands on and out there in the water with us the whole time. By the end, we'd both caught a few waves and i felt like i FINALLY knew what I was doing again. Since then, we've gone a few more times. Booking again next time im on the coast.

    Really fun and informative experience! Desi and Tomas were our instructors for our group of six. My…read morefriend and I both purchased the Groupon option, and it was a blast. We met by the bathrooms of El Porto by lifeguard station 12 and picked up our wetsuits from their cars. From there, we headed towards a less crowded portion of the water by the rocks, and did a quick yoga flow before going into the basics of how to pop up and hold the board. After the lesson, we got assigned our boards and went off into the water. I think both instructors tried to spread their attention as evenly as possible. I was able to stand up multiple times and surf some one-foot waves (go me!). The time flew by, and once it was over, we brought the surfboards back to their cars. They'll take Venmo for tips. I would suggest wearing your flip flops to the beach since the ground was really hot, and also bringing a water bottle for post-surf. There's paid parking available in the lot although the meters seem to be broken since I still got a ticket even though my parking should've been valid. Otherwise there's very limited street parking. You can leave your valuables in the instructor's car. You can book private lessons on the website or small group lessons as well. Definitely book the lesson - it's a great workout and you'll have so much fun!

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    Surf with Paul

    Surf with Paul

    5.0(1 review)
    7.2 km

    TL;DR: Paul is an exceptional surf coach. His patience, skill, and genuine stoke turned every wave…read moreinto a breakthrough. Can't imagine a better way to learn how to ride waves! I first met Paul when I booked his place on Airbnb for my birthday trip down to Redondo Beach. Upon hearing it was my birthday, he kindly offered me a surf lesson and wow, I'm so glad I took him up on it! Since I'm a bigger guy and balance isn't exactly my strong suit, I signed up for his 4-lesson package for the week. Paul's reputation in the local surf community is well-earned , he's clearly been doing this for a long time, and it shows in his knowledge, technique, and calm teaching style. He knows the South Bay surf scene inside out and even used an app to track which beaches had beginner-friendly waves that week. We were out at 6 AM most days catching the early sets. Before we hit the water, he walked me through surf fundamentals, warm-ups, and safety tips, all with meticulous attention to detail. He fitted me with a wetsuit and recommended a 9-foot board that made learning easier and way more fun. The first two days were full of "oops" moments (lots of them!), but Paul never lost patience. Every time I felt frustrated, he was right there, positive, motivating, and breaking things down in ways that made sense. By day 3, I was paddling deeper with him by my side, and by day 4... I actually stood up and rode a wave! For someone my size with very little balance, that was a huge milestone. What impressed me most was Paul's ability to read his student and adapt his coaching to what works best. He truly cares about his students' progress. Thanks to him, I've kept surfing regularly since that week and even bought my own board (a Helm, which he helped me get at a great discount, ask him about it!). If you're looking to learn surfing in the South Bay or just want to level up your skills with someone who knows his stuff and loves what he does, Paul is the guy. Highly recommend him, especially if like me, you thought surfing "wasn't for you." He'll change your mind.

    From the owner: Ready to catch your first wave or take your surfing to the next level? I’m Paul, a lifelong surfer…read morewith 30+ years of experience in the water and the founder of SurfwithPaul.com. I teach private and small-group lessons in South Bay Los Angeles and beyond!

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