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Private Surfing Lessons & Instructors in Santa Barbara, CA

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

These instructors 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

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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4.4 mi
Hammonds Beach
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
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💰$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

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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4.4 mi
Hammonds Beach
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
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💰$57 for weekly lessons
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Chris Denton profile
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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

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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10.3 mi
Sands Beach
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
💰$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

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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13.1 mi
Rincon Point
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
Amateur Surfer
💰$142 for weekly lessons
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Blue Sierra profile
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Dedicated surf instructor and local from Ventura. Grew up surfing and now have the passion to teach to whoever wants to learn. Experience in coaching swim and basketball. Chill and laid-back sessions for whoever would like to learn!

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Bio: Dedicated surf instructor and local from Ventura. Grew up surfing and now have the passion to teach to whoever wants to learn. Experience in coaching swim and basketball. Chill and laid-back sessions for whoever would like to learn!
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19.7 mi
Mondos Beach
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Next: Tomorrow, 8:00 AM
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💰$36 for weekly lessons
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With two decades immersed in the art of wave riding, I offer tailored coaching based on my years as a pro surfer. Let me guide you, blending proven techniques with personalized feedback, to unlock your full surfing potential. Prepare to improve and enjoy every wave!

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Bio: With two decades immersed in the art of wave riding, I offer tailored coaching based on my years as a pro surfer. Let me guide you, blending proven techniques with personalized feedback, to unlock your full surfing potential. Prepare to improve and enjoy every wave!
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19.7 mi
Mondos Beach
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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

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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Venues for Surfing lessons in Santa Barbara

  • Rincon Point182 Rincon Point Road, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
  • Sands Beach7077 Seaway Drive, Isla Vista, CA, 93117, United States
  • Surfers Point at Seaside ParkSurfers Point at Seaside Park, Parking lot, Shoreline Dr, Ventura, CA 93001, USA
  • Mondos Beach3554 Pacific Coast Highway, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
  • Hammonds Beach1755 Fernald Point Ln, Montecito, CA 93108, USA
  • C Street (California Street)529e East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States

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