Best Surfing in California
We list 76 surfing venues in California across 33 cities, with an average visitor rating of ★ 4.9/5 from 19,491 reviews. Every listing includes an address, phone, opening hours, customer reviews, and photos where available.
See also: All sports in California · Surfing across the US · The 10 Best Surfing Facilities in California for 2026
Most venues are open on Sundays. Start with Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice, a surf school in Santa Monica where visitors talk about the coaching and a welcoming atmosphere. It holds a 5.0 rating. Pacific Surf School is another great option in San Diego. This surf school also has a 5.0 rating, and people mention the coaching and kids and families. San Diego has 14 venues.
Surfing by city in California
Top-rated Surfing venues in California (ranked)
Ranked by review count weighted by rating.
Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice
Parking lot, 2701 Barnard Way, 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Pacific Surf School
707 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Everyday California Kayak, Surf & Snorkel
2261 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
San Diego Surf School | San Diego Surf Lessons
4850 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Learn To Surf
7203 Seashore Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Go Surf LA
1 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Golden wave – surf school, lessons, rentals
10 W Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292, United States
Fun Surf LA
20 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Sandbar Surf School
1879 Shell Beach Rd, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States
Surf Diva Surf School & Surf Shop
2160 Avenida De La Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, United States
Pacific Beach Surf Shop and School
4208 Oliver Ct, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Big Surf Lessons & Adventures
230 Grove Acre Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, United States
Surf School Santa Cruz, LLC
3548 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, United States
Aloha Brothers Surf Lessons
528 Rialto Ave #1, Venice, CA 90291, United States
Central Coast Surf School
500 Cypress St Suite 16, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States
SURF OR SURF
4747 Lincoln Blvd, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States
Badass Surf School
125 Fraser Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
El Porto Surf Shop + Surf Lessons & Surf Rentals – by Porto Surf Crew (above Player’s Liquor)
3804 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States
PB Surf School
707 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Dogpatch Paddle & Kayak
701 Illinois St A, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
Aqua Surf School
2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Venice Surf Shack
3100 2 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90292, United States
Mission Beach Surfing School
2689 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Sea, Surf & Fun, LLC (Surf School)
Surfers Beach, Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States
Encinitas Surf Lessons
915 Neptune Ave Room #3, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
One Wave Surf School
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, United States
Surfside Ranch
2225 Hollister St, San Diego, CA 92154, United States
Lazy Boys Surf Lessons | Santa Monica | Venice Beach | LA
20 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Surfboards By Kennedy
22026 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, United States
Learn to Surf LA
1 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
R&R Surf Rentals
606 Marina Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States
Dive N’ Surf
504 N Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States
Mission Bay Aquatic Center
1001 Santa Clara Pl, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Offshore Vibes Surf School – Surf Lessons in Santa Monica & Los Angeles
2083 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Paddle Method – SUP lessons, rentals, and tours
14110 Palawan Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States
Surfari Surf Shop-San Diego
3740 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Monterey Bay Surf Lessons
3770 The Barnyard Suite I-11, Carmel, CA 93923, United States
Coronado Surfing Academy
Avenida Lunar, Coronado, CA 92118, United States
Ocean Beach Surf & Skate
4940 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107, United States
Richard Schmidt Surf School
30 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
Just Foil LA
1626 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, United States
Marin Outdoor Adventure, Surf Lessons Marin
3419 CA-1, Stinson Beach, CA 94970, United States
Endless Sun Surf School
70 Newport Pier, Newport Beach, CA 92661, United States
Sunrise Surf Academy Venice
5138 Venice Fishing Pier, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, United States
Pillar Point Surf School LLC
3939 Cabrillo Hwy N, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States
NEWPORT SURF CAMP
114 22nd St #1/2, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States
Surf Lessons Ocean Beach SF
1374 46th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, United States
California Windsurfing
650 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404, United States
The SeaSide Ryde LLC – Coronado Surf Camps & Lessons
Avenida De Las Arenas, Coronado, CA 92118, United States
Leucadia Surf School
400 B St, Encinitas, CA 92024, United States
Santa Monica Surf School
2200 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Bolinas Surf Lessons
100 Brighton Ave, Bolinas, CA 94924, United States
Adventure Out Surf Lessons
5000 Pacific Coast Hwy Lot A, Pacifica, CA 94044, United States
San Diego Surf Lessons
101 Hwy 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075, United States
Rocky Point Kayak, Paddle Board, Surfboard and Wetsuit Rentals
504 N Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, United States
Hana Paddle Boards
5796 Chesebro Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, United States
Perfect Day Surf Camp
530 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90402, United States
San Diego Surf Lessons
4121 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
Escondido Soccer Club – SDSC Surf Escondido
390 Hidden Trails Rd, Escondido, CA 92027, United States
Lifeguard Tower 5
San Diego, CA 92107, United States
Map of Surfing venues in California
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Frequently asked questions about Surfing in California
How many Surfing facilities are listed in California?
We list 76 surfing venues across 33 cities in California.
Which city in California has the most Surfing venues?
Based on our directory, San Diego has the most surfing venues (15).
How are the venues ranked?
Venues are ranked by a combination of average customer rating and total review count from Google. We do not accept paid placements for ranking position.
Is the data current?
Each listing's address, phone, hours, and rating data is sourced from Google Maps and refreshed on a rolling basis. Last network-wide refresh: October 2026.
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