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Learn to surf on Venice Beach with a focused 2-hour group lesson that pairs 20–30 minutes of beach coaching with up to an hour in the water. Ideal for beginners and progressing surfers, lessons use foam-top boards and wetsuits are included.
Learn to surf on Venice Beach with a focused 2-hour group lesson that pairs 20–30 minutes of beach coaching with up to an hour in the water. Ideal for beginners and progressing surfers, lessons use foam-top boards and wetsuits are included.
A morning on Venice Beach begins with salt on the air and the Pacific pushing against a shoreline that’s long been a public stage. You meet by the parking lot on Bicknell Avenue, foam boards stacked like bright oars, instructors calling out safety cues as the tide shifts. The first half-hour is anchored on sand — paddling position, pop-up technique, and reading the wave — before the group slips into shoulder-to-head-high sets.
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Operated by Fun Surf LA · Santa Monica, California
A morning on Venice Beach begins with salt on the air and the Pacific pushing against a shoreline that’s long been a public stage. You meet by the parking lot on Bicknell Avenue, foam boards stacked like bright oars, instructors calling out safety cues as the tide shifts. The first half-hour is anchored on sand — paddling position, pop-up technique, and reading the wave — before the group slips into shoulder-to-head-high sets.
Venice was laid out in 1905 by Abbot Kinney as a California recreation pier with canals and a carnival spirit; today the beachfront blends that eccentric culture with hard-earned surf lore. Geologically, the stretch of Santa Monica Bay offers a broad, sandy bottom that molds forgiving, rideable waves for learners when wind and swell align. Culturally, buskers and muralists keep the boardwalk lively while surfers respect the local line-up code.
Expect coached water time of roughly 50–60 minutes using 8–9 ft foam-top boards and wetsuits provided. Lessons emphasize safety, timing, and brief local etiquette: yield to riders on the peak, watch for rip currents, and listen to your instructor. Arrive early to check conditions and secure parking; bring a towel, rash guard, and sunscreen. Basic swimming skills and a moderate fitness level help you enjoy the full session.
This is a hands-on, social lesson — ideal for first-timers and progressing beginners who want focused practice on one of Southern California’s most iconic beaches.
No — lessons are designed for beginners and progressing surfers; instructors teach fundamentals on the beach before entering the water.
Minimum age is 12; participants should have basic swimming skills and a moderate level of fitness for paddling and popping up.
Yes — wetsuits and 8–9 ft foam-top surfboards are supplied for group lessons.
Lessons may be canceled for unsafe conditions or insufficient surf; you’ll be notified in advance for a full refund if canceled.
Fun Surf LA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A morning on Venice Beach begins with salt on the air and the Pacific pushing against a shoreline that’s long been a public stage. You meet by the parking lot on Bicknell Avenue, foam boards stacked like bright oars, instructors calling out safety cues as the tide shifts. The first half-hour is anchored on sand — paddling position, pop-up technique, and reading the wave — before the group slips into shoulder-to-head-high sets.
A morning on Venice Beach begins with salt on the air and the Pacific pushing against a shoreline that’s long been a public stage. You meet by the parking lot on Bicknell Avenue, foam boards stacked like bright oars, instructors calling out safety cues as the tide shifts. The first half-hour is anchored on sand — paddling position, pop-up technique, and reading the wave — before the group slips into shoulder-to-head-high sets.
Venice was laid out in 1905 by Abbot Kinney as a California recreation pier with canals and a carnival spirit; today the beachfront blends that eccentric culture with hard-earned surf lore. Geologically, the stretch of Santa Monica Bay offers a broad, sandy bottom that molds forgiving, rideable waves for learners when wind and swell align. Culturally, buskers and muralists keep the boardwalk lively while surfers respect the local line-up code.
Expect coached water time of roughly 50–60 minutes using 8–9 ft foam-top boards and wetsuits provided. Lessons emphasize safety, timing, and brief local etiquette: yield to riders on the peak, watch for rip currents, and listen to your instructor. Arrive early to check conditions and secure parking; bring a towel, rash guard, and sunscreen. Basic swimming skills and a moderate fitness level help you enjoy the full session.
This is a hands-on, social lesson — ideal for first-timers and progressing beginners who want focused practice on one of Southern California’s most iconic beaches.