Get Schooled: 5 San Diego Surf Lessons

by Erin Chambers - 9,287 Reviews - 164 Lists

Updated: May 06, 2009

Are you one of those locals who lies to your out-of-town friends about knowing how to surf? Well summer's almost here (and so are the couch-surfing friends), so it's time to suit up, hang ten, and learn the basics. Here are five San Diego surf schools that we can vouch for.

Get Schooled: 5 San Diego Surf Lessons

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Surfari Surf School
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    3740 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109 (map)

    Former lifeguards and school teachers comprise a staff teaching kids and adults surfing lessons, surf camps and exotic surfing trips across the globe.

  2. 2 Kahuna Bob's Surf School
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    2526 Woodlands Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 (map)

    Licensed surf school provides lessons and equipment for all ages. A variety of packages from weeklong camps to overnight and three day Baja excursions.

  3. 3 San Diego Surfing School
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    4071 Mira Costa St, Oceanside, CA 92056 (map)

    Surf lessons, classes and camps for all ages and skill levels, plus corporate team-building and private event instruction.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Wavelines
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    11658 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 132, San Diego, CA 92128 (map)

    Sure, they are known for brand name apparel in surf, skate and snow gear, but they cna also hook you up with private or group lessons to actually learn the sport.

  5. 5 Team Wahine Surfing School
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    260 Harbor Dr S, Oceanside, CA 92054 (map)

    Year round surf school offers private lessons, kid's surf clinics, and surf camps for all ages. All equipment provided, lessons given by trained lifeguards.