Learn to surf in the heart of Los Angeles
Welcome to the Marina del Rey. Tucked just south of Venice Beach, Marina del Rey offers a more relaxed, crowd-free surf experience. It is perfect for learning and progressing at your own pace. Known for its scenic beauty, calm energy, and easy ocean access, it’s an ideal location for surfers of all levels.
Whether you're a first-time surfer or looking for private coaching to take your skills further, our professional instructors will guide you through every step. With personalized instruction and a laid-back beach atmosphere, surfing in Marina del Rey is all about building confidence, having fun, and connecting with the ocean.
Marina del Rey is a quiet beach with a laid-back vibe. It's the perfect place to find tranquility while surfing.
Surfboard and wetsuit rentals are included with every surf lesson. Schedule a lesson seven days a week, anytime between sunrise and sunset.
Carefully selected and trained, Sunrise Surf Academy's lifeguard-trained instructors are some of the best surf coaches in the world . With years of experience teaching and personalized lesson plans to fit your surfing needs, Sunrise's proven methods will have you shredding in no time. To learn more about our lessons click here
When you arrive for your private surf lesson at the Marina Del Rey, you'll be welcomed by your professional and passionate surf instructor ready to guide you through an unforgettable surf experience. These private surf lessons are designed to progress at your pace, helping you feel safe, empowered, and stoked.
We'll begin by fitting you with a wetsuit and matching you with the right surfboard based on your skill level and surfing goals. Before we hit the water, you'll receive a personalized, on-the-beach surf instruction session, where your coach will walk you through ocean safety, paddling technique, pop-up practice, and wave timing.
In the water, you will be assisted and coached throughout the entirety of your surf lesson building upon the skills taught on land. Surfing will teach you more than just how to ride a wave. The ocean will share lessons about self-confidence, independence, and appreciation for anyone willing to listen.
But surfing in Los Angeles is about more than just riding waves. It's a connection to nature, a boost in self-confidence, and a new perspective on the ocean. You'll leave the beach with more than a skill—you'll leave with a passion.
After your lesson, the only thing left to do is answer the call of the waves again.
For more information on our private surf lessons, see our Lessons or FAQs page.