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5 Surfing coaches & instructors for lessons in Isla Vista, CA

These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.

These coaches teach at top ranked spots and have great lesson fulfillment & student reviews.

Spencer Bush profile
About Spencer

Riding waves isn't just a sport, it's a lifestyle, and I'm here to share the stoke! With 9 years of coaching and amateur surfing experience, I provide personalized guidance, building confidence and skill in the water. Let's unlock your surfing potential!

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Spencer
$29per lesson

Spencer

Bio: Riding waves isn't just a sport, it's a lifestyle, and I'm here to share the stoke! With 9 years of coaching and amateur surfing experience, I provide personalized guidance, building confidence and skill in the water. Let's unlock your surfing potential!
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Sands Beach
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Amateur Surfer
πŸ’°$29 for weekly lessons
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Andrew Nesmith profile
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Ride the waves of progress with me! As an amateur surfer and instructor for 5 years, I blend technical expertise with a supportive teaching style. Let's unlock your surfing potential together!

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Andrew
$57per lesson

Andrew

Bio: Ride the waves of progress with me! As an amateur surfer and instructor for 5 years, I blend technical expertise with a supportive teaching style. Let's unlock your surfing potential together!
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1.1 mi
Sands Beach
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Amateur Surfer
πŸ’°$57 for weekly lessons
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Chris Denton profile
About Chris

Fueled by a lifelong passion, I bring four years of surfing instruction experience to help you ride your first wave or refine your technique. As a dedicated amateur surfer, I'm committed to sharing my love for the ocean. Let's unlock your surfing potential!

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Chris
$43per lesson

Chris

Bio: Fueled by a lifelong passion, I bring four years of surfing instruction experience to help you ride your first wave or refine your technique. As a dedicated amateur surfer, I'm committed to sharing my love for the ocean. Let's unlock your surfing potential!
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Nearby
1.1 mi
Sands Beach
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
πŸ’°$43 for weekly lessons
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Jason Baffa profile
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With over three decades of surfing experience (and surf filmmaking), I offer tailored coaching for all skill levels, grounded in a deep understanding of wave dynamics and technique. As a life-long amateur surfer, I blend passion with precision, ensuring a safe, effective, and enjoyable learning journey. I'm an expert longboarder but have also worked with top tier shortboard athletes doing footage capture/analysis for style, power, flow. Whatever your level or goals are, I'm eager to help out and have some fun.

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Jason
$142per lesson

Jason

Bio: With over three decades of surfing experience (and surf filmmaking), I offer tailored coaching for all skill levels, grounded in a deep understanding of wave dynamics and technique. As a life-long amateur surfer, I blend passion with precision, ensuring a safe, effective, and enjoyable learning journey. I'm an expert longboarder but have also worked with top tier shortboard athletes doing footage capture/analysis for style, power, flow. Whatever your level or goals are, I'm eager to help out and have some fun.
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22.1 mi
Rincon Point
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Amateur Surfer
πŸ’°$142 for weekly lessons
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Maya Cash profile
About Maya

With over a decade of surfing experience, I offer tailored instruction to help you achieve your goals, whether you're a beginner or want to improve your skills. My amateur surfing background ensures a fun and safe learning environment. Let's ride some waves together!

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Maya
$36per lesson

Maya

Bio: With over a decade of surfing experience, I offer tailored instruction to help you achieve your goals, whether you're a beginner or want to improve your skills. My amateur surfing background ensures a fun and safe learning environment. Let's ride some waves together!
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Private surfing lessons in Isla Vista, California

Private surfing lessons in Isla Vista average $56 for a week of lessons, with 6 vetted coaches available. Every session is private β€” 1-on-1 by default, or with your invited group β€” tailored to your level and goals, at a location and time that work for you.

Where can I take surfing lessons in Isla Vista?

Surfing lessons in Isla Vista happen at 1 locations across the city, from Sands Beach to lesser-known neighborhood spots. Bookings open up across weekdays, evenings, and weekend mornings β€” and if you have a preferred location, your coach meets you there.

How much do surfing lessons cost in Isla Vista?

Private surfing lessons in Isla Vista average $56 for a week of lessons. Booking a lesson package brings the per-lesson rate down, and one-off single lessons are also available β€” what you pay depends on your coach's experience and the session length you choose.

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Surfing coaches in Isla Vista, CA

The location with the most coaches teaching surfing lessons at

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Sands Beach

Number of certified coaches in Isla Vista

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1 certified coaches

Average length of time coaches in Isla Vista have been teaching for

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8.33 years on average

How many coaches teach surfing in Isla Vista

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6 coaches

Average cost of a surfing lesson in Isla Vista

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$56 for weekly lessons

Check out surfing locations near you

Sands Beach

Sands Beach

7077 Seaway Drive, Isla Vista, CA, 93117, United States

1.1 miles away β€’ 6 surfing coaches teach here

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Venues for Surfing lessons in Isla Vista

  • Rincon Point182 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
  • Sands Beach7077 Seaway Drive, Isla Vista, CA, 93117, United States
  • Hammonds Beach1755 Fernald Point Ln, Montecito, CA 93108, USA

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