Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
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Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (4 Hours)
By Santa Barbara Adventure Company
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Ages 7-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Professional guide
- Surfboard
- Wetsuit provided according to your size
What's not included- Booties
- Transportation to Mondo's Beach
- Gratuity for your guide(s) - While optional it is very much appreciated and to be given at your discretion in return for their leadership, expertise, and professionalism.You can tip the guide in cash or via credit card at the end of your tour as you feel appropriate.
- Lunch
- Start:
- Mondo's Beach, Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001, USAAddress: 3674 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001 21 miles south of Santa Barbara Directions: From the South: Take HWY 101 North past Ventura. Take Exit 72 toward State Beaches. Continue onto CA-1 North. Mondo's Beach will be on your left-hand side. Look for an Adventure Company van and park anywhere in this area. Your guide will be set up with boards and a Santa Barbara Adventure Company umbrella on the beach. If you cannot find your guide within a few minutes - PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE. From the North: This spot is approximately 21 miles or 25 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Take HWY 101 south past Carpinteria. Take Exit 78 for Pacific Coast Highway. The beach will be on your right-hand side. Look for an Adventure Company van and park anywhere in this area. Your guide will be set up with boards and a Santa Barbara Adventure Company umbrella on the beach. If you cannot find your guide within a few minutes - PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7270P15- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- If your contact number is international please include your email address in the comment section.
- Children must be at least 7 years old, comfortable swimming in the ocean and ducking under waves
- Minimum numbers apply. Our surf lessons require a minimum of 2 participants to run. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If you are a single traveler, please free to call our office to confirm availability
- Sun Screen (SPF 30 or higher).
- A full water bottle. 1 quart or greater - please help us reduce our environmental footprint by bringing a re-usable bottle
- A hat with a brim.
- A beach towel
- Beach shoes or flips.
- Sunglasses with a neck strap such as "Chums" or “Croakies”
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Swim suit or swim trunks
- Sweatshirt or sweater and a dry change of clothes
- Waterproof camera (optional)
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Lycra rashguard. (optional)
- Neoprene booties. (optional)
- To ensure proper equipment, please provide your heights & weights. Thank you.
- Guests under 18 years of age MUST have a parent or legal guardian sign their release forms. If you need this paperwork sent to you ahead of time, please contact our office.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7270P15
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Rachel Y
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Aug 2020
We absolutely loved our guide! He was very helpful and attentive throughout the entire trip. We were successful and were able to catch several waves and loved it! The location selected was also perfect for beginners and stunning. Completely worth it! I am looking forward to booking another trip with the Adventure Company.
Written 17 August 2020
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CForr
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Apr 2024 • Family
Great surf lesson!
Beau and Brad were really friendly and encouraging. Helped us all feel confident on our boards.
Water was a bit chilly but fun was had by all.
Beau and Brad were really friendly and encouraging. Helped us all feel confident on our boards.
Water was a bit chilly but fun was had by all.
Written 9 April 2024
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