SURF LESSONS in La Jolla Shores San Diego
Welcome to Surfing Lessons in La Jolla Shores
Learn to surf today in La Jolla. If you are interested in surf lessons in La Jolla, Pacific Surf School can help you!
We partner with the best surf schools in La Jolla to provide you a top surfing experience. The surf lessons are available for everyone over the age of 5 with no experience necessary. That’s right, even if you don’t know how to swim you can still learn to surf and have a great time! All lessons are 90 minutes long and include all the surfing equipment required.
Surfing Courses, Lessons and Surf Camps. Pacific Surf School along with its partners have shaped thousands of surfers and nourished both their skill and love for surfing!
Since we partner with other schools, we don’t offer semi-private lessons or packages in La Jolla. If you are interested in any of those options, please check our other locations.
***Due to pandemic regulations and guidelines, your lesson may have to be relocated or transferred to one of our other nearby locations. Pacific Surf School will contact you via text message or phone call to let you know in case of any updates or changes.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDED: Surfboard, UV Protection, Rash Guard and Leash.
WHAT TO BRING
OUR INSTRUCTORS
THE STOKED PRIVATE
1 Lesson - 90 min
During this 90 minute one-on-one personalized surf session you will learn to surf in no time with your own professional Water Safety Specialist & CPR Certified Instructor. Wetsuit not included.
THE STOKED GROUP
1 Lesson - 90 min
No experience necessary, this is the perfect package to take your surf beyond the basic level. Each lesson is tailored to your specific level guiding you each time to become a more improved surfer. Wetsuit not included.
***Since we partner with other schools, we don’t offer semi-private lessons or packages in La Jolla Shores. If you are interested in any of those options, we invite you to check our other locations.

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La Jolla, located just north of Pacific Beach and a short drive from downtown San Diego is known for its beauty and mile long sandy beach. Catering to beginner surfers, this consistent beach break is a great spot for first time surfers and intermediate surfers alike.
Pacific Surf School partners with the best schools in San Diego to provide the best experience to people who want to learn how to surf. Our partners team of professional surf instructors specialize in beginner surf lessons and will have you up and surfing a wave in no time, guaranteed.
Pacific Surf is the leading surf school around the world with our headquarters based in San Diego. We teach surfing lessons in many different surf locations and our top priority is providing the best surfing experience.
We have instructors from all over the world that are surf experts. They are all trained with Water Safety Courses, with over a thousand 5 stars reviews and coached to teach to all ages, specialized in beginners and intermediate students.
In La Jolla we partner with the best schools that provide the same kind of high level service.
You can book the surf lessons in our store in Pacific Beach and over the phone, but if you already figured out what surfing lesson you want and when you want to go surfing the easiest way is booking it online through our website.
All surf lessons are one and a half hours. The surfboard, wetsuit, leash and rash guard are already included.
The lesson starts with a land lesson in which the surfing instructor explains about the safety, board information as dynamics and dimensions, what to do and not to do and your stand on the board. After that you enter the water with your surfing instructor to try the real thing, he will help place the board in the correct position and give you pointers.
A private surf lesson is a one-on-one lesson, which means an instructor just for you and more wave time. If your goal is really learning to surf and making it a habit, this is the best option.
A semi-private surf lesson means an instructor for a small group of two to three people. This is a great option if you want to learn how to stand up and have some fun!
A group surf lesson is an instructor for four to five people. You would be with a small group, which can make it a more fun experience!
When you arrive for your surf lesson a wetsuit will be provided to you, so you just need whatever you would wear when going to the beach. Boardshorts or swimsuits for men, and bikinis or swimsuits for women.
La Jolla is well known for being the main spot in San Diego where the seals live during the year. It is considered one of the nicest neighborhoods with a great sunset view.
Pacific Surf School Inc facilitates the booking of your surf lessons and camp in this location, but a partner surf school will be teaching the lesson. Read the full disclaimer here.
Why do so many people love surfing? Simply put, because it’s awesome! To Pacific Surf School, surfing is more than just a sport – it’s a way of life!
Pacific Surf School in San Diego is happy to open up a whole new world of opportunities for ocean lovers by partnering up with amazing schools that give surfing classes and lessons at La Jolla Shores to passionate surfers of all ages. We offer surfing lessons in La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach, and you can choose the type and dynamics that work best for you – private, semi-private or group lessons.
Kids are simply crazy about our camp in San Diego! We give surfing lessons for beginner and intermediate kid surfers. At our surf school San Diego, with our fantastic surfing lessons, we make surfing a fun activity for the whole family!
Learn to shred waves and enjoy the ocean with the Pacific Surf School in San Diego that has produced over 200,000 surfers since 1997.
We provide all of the surfing equipment, support and protection needed to emerge a great surfer. All you need to bring is enthusiasm! See you at the beach!
My husband had Caleb as his instructor, and had an absolutely amazing time surfing. Easy to schedule, reasonable price (not cheap, but worth it), and a terrific experience. My husband... read more was able to get up and surf on his first couple of tries thanks to good coaching and he had a blast. (I could tell from my seat on the beach!) Instructors are nice and encouraging!

2/18/2020
My daughters (10 & 12) had an awesome lessons with Eduardo! He was encouraging and we got right up with his instruction. Had a great day! Would... read more highly recommend Pacific Surf School and Eduardo!

10/14/2019
Our lesson was awesome!! Caleb was super knowledgeable and friendly and made sure we were able to ride the waves. We had a great time and would highly... read more recommend it to anyone new to surfing looking for a fun experience!

9/13/2019
Erik was our instructor, he was very friendly and easy going. First up, I don’t know swimming. I felt very comfortable despite me not knowing how to swim. I took... read more a couple of breaks and was able to surf after I fell flat many times. But hey, I did it. 🙂 thanks to Erik.

11/29/2019
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