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Pacific Surf School

735 Santa Clara place, San Diego, CA
Ranked #6 of 87 tours in San Diego
5.0 of 5 stars 153 Reviews
Type: Water Sports
Description: Pacific Surf School. A surf school created to teach beginners the experience of surfing and water safety.
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Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

My husband and I had a semi-private lesson with Tyler... it was awesome! He was an amazing instructor and really helped us to understand the basics and even more. We both were up on the board many times throughout the lesson and he was sooo helpful at explaining to us the art of surfing so that we not only have... More

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Rochester, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I had a great time with Tyler! I was able to get up on the first try (no joke)! Tyler did a great job! Tons of fun and nice waves! The instructors really want you to get up on the board and are just as excited as you are when it all comes together. I have taken surfing lessons in... More

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High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Well worth checking out if you are in San Diego. Great instructors and the photos were a great momento from s fun morning. Well worth doing.

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Hampton, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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My friend and I went surfing for the first time ever. The instructors were awesome and the photographer was amazing as well. I always wanted to surf but never knew I would be able to do it. Thanks to Tyler I did great. If I lived in Cali I would totally do it again.

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Austin, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
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Our instructor was Tim. He was incredibly patient with this bunch of beach noobs from Minnesota. All three of our kids got up on the board on the first try, even our 7-year old. The waves were exceptionally big on the day of our lesson which made Tim's job even more difficult. Through it all he was very positive and... More

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durham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

We were met by Tyler and as we were early he allowed us to get straight into it. The weather wasn't the best but that didn't dampen his enthusiasm which was more than infectious!!! Tyler had so much passion for surf that we couldn't help but keep going until he got his wish and we were both up and ridin... More

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Paris, France
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Hi, We had a great time learning how to surf at pacific surf school. The three instructors I had are great and very nice... Do not hesitate, book your lessons David

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Boston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

I went here on a whim without a reservation, equipments, preparation or even a beach towel. I was just driving by and googled surf schools. Pacific Surf School was extremely accommodating. Got me ready to start in less than 30 minutes (It was winter, which helped a little). I have no surfing experience, no skate boarding or snow boarding. My... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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My daughter really wanted to learn how to surf so we booked a private lesson with Pacific Surf School. We were met on the beach by an attractive young man named Tyler. He was very nice and patient with my daughter. She was able to get up and surf about 4 times. They were many other tries, but it's a... More

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Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

Spent the day of instruction with Tyler, who was not only an enjoyable personality but very knowledgeable and helpful. The on shore instruction was very valuable and the time spent in the water was unforgettable!! Having your instructor there with you gives you the much needed guidance and confidence to succeed. We signed up for the picture package and it... More

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