Santa Barbara Introductory Surfing Lesson Experience

Experience the best of the Santa Barbara coastline during an introductory surfing lesson at Mondo's Beach. Learn the basics with an instructor who focuses on the fundamentals of reading water, paddling, popping up, and riding as well as surf etiquette during your lesson. A yummy beach picnic will be served mid-day. Guests can relax on the sand and enjoy drinks and food while recharging.

Meeting Point

Mondo's Beach

Mondo's Beach, Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Address: 3674 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, CA 93001
21 miles south of Santa Barbara
Directions: From the South: Take HWY 101 North past Ventura. Take Exit 72 toward State Beaches. Continue onto CA-1 North. Mondo's Beach will be on your left-hand side. Look for an Adventure Company van and park anywhere in this area. Your guide will be set up with boards and a Santa Barbara Adventure Company umbrella on the beach. If you cannot find your guide within a few minutes - PLEASE CALL  OUR OFFICE. 
From the North: This spot is approximately 21 miles or 25 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Take HWY 101 south past Carpinteria. Take Exit 78 for Pacific Coast Highway. The beach will be on your right-hand side. Look for an Adventure Company van and park anywhere in this area. Your guide will be set up with boards and a Santa Barbara Adventure Company umbrella on the beach. If you cannot find your guide within a few minutes - PLEASE CALL  OUR OFFICE.

What's included:

• Professional guide
• Wetsuit provided according to your size
• Surfboard

Not included:

• Booties
• Transportation to Mondo's Beach
• Gratuity for your guide(s) - While optional it is very much appreciated and to be given at your discretion in return for their leadership, expertise, and professionalism.You can tip the guide in cash or via credit card at the end of your tour as you feel appropriate.

What to expect:

Mondo's Beach

This is simple introduction for a first time surfer or someone who has tried surfing a few times and needs some pointers. The instruction starts with beach lesson reviewing how to position yourself on the board, paddling techniques and proper stance. Once in the water students will get pointers on maneuvering waves, balance techniques and surf etiquette.
We will take a lunch break mid-day. Guests can relax on the sand and enjoy drinks and food while recharging.
Santa Barbara Adventure Company’s surf lessons offer students a great foundation to this exciting sport. Our knowledgeable instructors have over 25 years’ combined experience and will use their skills to point out the finer points of catching waves.