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Pacific Surf School


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 275 attractions in San Diego
Traveler Description: Pacific Surf School. A surf school created to teach beginners the experience of surfing and water safety.
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Attraction type: Sports camp/clinic
Address: 735 Santa Clara place San Diego, CA

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4 of 5 stars
sumo68   1 contribution
Ireland
Nov 25, 2009

My 13 year old son and I did a lesson and loved it. The surf school is very professionally run and the instructors were very helpful. We each did 2 lessons and I found that our 2nd instructor was much more enthusiastic about the lesson than the first. I am 40 and was nervous about not being strong enough to... more

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5 of 5 stars
JustinAtienza   1 contribution
San Diego
Nov 18, 2009

Had an amzing experience. We went to the mission bay location and had a great time. The only stuff we brought was our bathing suits and a camera. On site right next to pier 19 there is a red canopy that indicates location of trainer. You wont be needing the camera because a photographer will be present on site just... more

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5 of 5 stars
XIS66   1 contribution
Portland
Nov 7, 2009

I took a private lesson in San Diego this last summer and it was great. The staff were very friendly and helpful, making it easier to feel comfortable. I was coming off of a fractured foot and was still able to get up on the board and ride a wave! This is an excellent school to go to if you... more

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5 of 5 stars
pjlohse   1 contribution
San Diego
Nov 1, 2009

The grandkids from Minnisota visited for just a few days. At ages 15 and 8 we were desperate to find fun stuff for them to do. We arranged a lesson with Pacific Surf School and Brady and Carsen were so elated. The instructor was patient with the younger boy's fears and at the same time he was able to encourage... more

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4 of 5 stars
Surfgirl08   1 contribution
New York, NY
Oct 31, 2009

Pacific Surf School was the perfect introduction to surfing. I had never tried before and I absolutely loved it! After practicing popping up on the board on the beach, doing it on a wave was an entirely different story. With expert guidance from my instructor John and a little help, I rode my first wave all the way in on... more

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5 of 5 stars
rickaz10   2 contributions
rickaz10
Oct 29, 2009

As a 60 year old, living in Arizona, I have always wanted to learn how to surf. While in San Diego, I took a class and actually learned how to stand up on the board riding the wave! The instructer was excellent and I had a great time! I came back the next day and rented a board had a... more

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5 of 5 stars
sunny-eve104   4 contributions
Germany
Oct 29, 2009

Hello everybody out there, I took a 3-days-course with Pacific Surf School at Mission Beach, San Diego, CA. It was the best time of my life. One year before I took a 1-week-course in France, but in the end I couldn't surf yet. With Pacific Surf School I managed to stand on the board from the first day. It was... more

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5 of 5 stars
MagnoliaNJ   1 contribution
NJ
Oct 27, 2009

My lesson was great! Because Mark was a terrific instructor, my experience was a perfect balance of challenging myself and one of respect in learning a new skill. I would highly recommend the Pacific Surf School. more

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1 of 5 stars
Luv2VacationForever   11 contributions
Provo, UT
Oct 22, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My 6 year old wanted to learn to surf, so we scheduled a semi-private lesson (My husband and son) for a morning in September. They did not get enough guides for the day, so they put them with two other people. We asked to reschedule (because of the age of my son), but they said no. They offered $20.00 refund,... more

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5 of 5 stars
sunnysurfergal   1 contribution
oregon
Oct 21, 2009

In the summer of 2008, I took a two day private lesson from the school. The instructor was very encouraging, knowledgeable, fun, and made my lesson the highlight of my trip to San Diego! I highly recommend Pacific Surf School. They will get you standing up on a wave in no time! more

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Pacific Surf School Address

735 Santa Clara place, San Diego, CA