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Spend the day surfing the iconic Los Angeles Coast like a local. All gear provided. All experience levels welcome!
Imagine cruising down the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, ocean breeze in your hair, sun on your face, and the surf calling your name. This isn’t just a daydream — it’s your next adventure.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind surf experience that combines two legendary surf breaks, a private beach picnic with a complimentary beach picnic lunch, and an unforgettable ride in our custom convertible surf vans.
Whether you’re a seasoned surfer ticking famous spots off your list or a first-timer ready to catch your first wave in style, this tour is the perfect way to experience the magic of LA’s coast. Locals and visitors alike agree — this is the ultimate way to surf the city.
Here’s what your day looks like:
Suit up & fuel up: Meet at Poseidon Paddle & Surf in Santa Monica, gear up, and grab a coffee before hitting the road.
First surf session: Your guide will choose the best break based on tides, swell, and your group’s level. Spend two epic hours surfing an iconic LA spot — instruction included for beginners.
Beach picnic lunch: Refuel with a beautifully curated, Instagram-worthy beach picnic. Lunch is on us, and the vibes are 100% coastal chill.
Second session in Malibu: Continue cruising up the PCH to Malibu for your second surf spot. Want to sit this one out? No problem. You can relax on the sand, explore Malibu Pier, or grab a bite nearby.
Cruise back to Santa Monica: Wind down with a scenic ride home, sand on your feet and salt in your hair — the perfect end to a California dream day.
All gear, transportation, and good vibes included.
Whether you’re learning to surf or chasing your next wave, this is the ultimate way to experience LA’s surf culture.
Start your session in Santa Monica's most authentic surf shop. Born in Malibu and serving Santa Monica for over 11 years, this is the perfect way to start your day like a local. We'll get you suited up and make sure you grab a coffee for the road.
We'll take you to the waves in our first stop. Depending on the condition we'll choose a spot to start our day. Two hours of surfing along the iconic Pacific Coast. There will be instructor(s) available at this stop if needed. While you're out catching waves, your guide will set up a vibey beach picnic to enjoy after the session.
Malibu is the jewel of the coast here in Los Angeles, and no surf trip would be complete without a stop on her world renowned sands. For those who's arms are noodles, there's plenty of options to see during this stop. The strolling the Malibu Pier, local shopping or simply chilling at Surf Rider Beach are all accessible. Of course this is the perfect Opportunity to check Malibu's perfect tight hand point break of your surf check list.
Nothing says SoCal surf trip more than cruising in a customized convertible van. With ample room for our small group, all the gear and beach accessories, the only way back from this unforgettable beach day is with the wind in your hair.
Great day surfing at a couple spots in the Pacific Palisades and Malibu! Adam was a great
tour host!
7/12/2025
GetYourGuide traveler– Germany
9/27/2024
This tour was absolutely incredible and the tour guide was amazing! He is very knowledgable when it comes to Malibu and showed us so much driving down the Pacific Coast. If you do one tour when you are in LA, make sure it’s this one 🙂
11/28/2024
Great experience of Venice! The guide was funny and super helpful! Surf was super fun!
5/16/2024
A surf tour is a 5 hour day trip along the Pacific Coast Highway, where our avid surfers/guides can share their local knowledge, act as transportation and also your private beach concierge. We visit 2 surf breaks during the day and a picnic beach lunch is provided. At the second surf break, guests can opt to sightsee, shop or just chill if they are done in the water. We use the iconic open air vans we developed for our other sightseeing tours to make this surf trip one of a kind. This is not just a surf lesson, this is the total emersive SoCal surf day trip.
With over a decade creating unforgettable experiences, Surf City Tours is Santa Monica’s top choice for sightseeing and adventure. Boasting a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor, Google, and GetYourGuide, we offer unique open air vans, expert guides, and a tour packed with fun facts and good times. Choose Surf City Tours for an unforgettable day you can’t experience anywhere else!
The surf tour starts at 9am and lasts about 5 hours. You can expect to be back to the starting point by about 2pm. This is meant to be a fun, laid back surf adventure, so if getting back a little later than 2pm won’t work for your schedule please let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
We go to great lengths to make this experience fun and experience level appropriate for any guest. By keeping the group sizes small (6 people max), and using our extensive local knowledge, we’re able to pick the best surf spots for the day. Most of our options have different areas designated for any surf levels, so we can ensure everyone has a great time and stays in their comfort zone.
None! Easy.
We supply wetsuits, soft or hard top surfboards of various lengths. As well as towels, beach blanket, sunscreen, shade and various beach day necessities.
Actually the less you bring the better, and we can securely watch any belongings back at the shop.
For reservations we ask that you book your date and time online. If you have any trouble at all we’re always available over the phone for questions and concerns. Just Click Here to place your reservation
We recommend parking at 1541 Ocean Ave. The parking entrance is on Ocean Ave right next to the Red O Cantina and Del Frisco Grill – just north of the Santa Monica Pier entrance. The price may vary, but it costs roughly $10 for all-day parking depending on the time of year.
We recommend bringing one dry layer of clothes, phone (unless you truly want to go off the grid), and small wallet or card holder. If there’s a specialty sunscreen you like go ahead and bring that too.
We supply everything else, and the less valuables the guide needs to keep track of, the more hands on he can be to help you enjoy your trip.
You’re best bet is to bring little to no valuables. A phone and small wallet is really all you need. We will have a lock box for these items, but as we’ll be on the beach and the van itself is open you don’t want to leave anything valuable unattended.
Unfortunately, due to the prep that goes into getting this experience out the door, we are not able to offer hotel pickups. Feel free to reach out and we’ll try to help if transportation is an issue.
