Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row.
Kapowui is a family run business and and an icon of southern California.
We live, eat, and dream surfing and teach surfing because we want to share our love and stoke for the sport. This is a life choice for us and what gives our lives meaning.
All of Kapowui's instructors are imbued with the Aloha spirit, live within blocks of the beach (4 of them live in surf vans), surf every day and have many years teaching experience.
When we are doing a lesson with you, we are 100% focused and in the moment with you.
At Kapowui we truly care about your experience.
Whether surfing is a one time bucket list item or a new sport you want to pick up, we will have you up riding waves, 100% guaranteed! Additionally you will be immersed in the surf culture, giving you the opportunity to feel the true surfer vibe, while learning a skill you can use forever.
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surfboard, wetsuit, instructor
Sunscreen, souvenir, water
Departure Point
2701 Barnard Way Parking lot 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Verenigde Staten
Meet at the iconic Kapowui VW van in the parking lot 5 South 2701 Barnard way, Santa Monica, ca 90405
Return Details
2701 Barnard Way Parking lot 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Verenigde Staten
Meet at the iconic Kapowui VW van in the parking lot 5 South 2701 Barnard way, Santa Monica, ca 90405
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
John L
16 May 2023
Todd was the best! Really got my son up and running in a hurry with a great education in how to surf. Excellent all the way around!
Andrea Z
19 Jul 2022
Come sopra citato, un incredibile esperienza grazie mille a Michelle e a tutto il team che c’è dietro! Una gran bella realtà consiglio fortemente
V3130VHjoep
16 Jul 2022
My son is an experienced surfer, our instructor taught him so many new techniques. The instructors are for all over the world and are they are super friendly and good people. Kapowui treats you like family. would not go anywhere else when visiting Cali....
This tour in
Santa Monica
is organized by
kapowui surf lessons
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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