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California Surf Experience

Laguna Beach Surfing Lessons

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California Surf Experience

Laguna Beach Surfing Lessons

Book Surfing Lessons

LEARN TO SURF WITH THE #1 RANKED SURF SCHOOL IN LAGUNA BEACH

We offer Surf lessons with professional instructors, customized surf tours, advanced coaching, and private surf guiding.

SURF WITH A GROUP

FEATURED SURFING LESSONS & CAMPS

We strive to be more than the ordinary surf camp! Here you surf with the best guides, get the best waves, and live the best local experience!

THE BEST SURFER IS THE ONE HAVING THE MOST FUN

Teaching surfing is our greatest passion and we love to share the joy of riding waves with our students. Our teaching system has proven to work and is highly rated.

Learn to surf the California Surf Experience way! A personalized surf experience handcrafted for you, meaning we focus on you and your group only. Owned & founded by World surf league competitor Ryan Croteau.

Our lessons are taught with an approach that focuses on keeping you safe, having fun, and providing a memory you will never forget. Book a lesson today!

AMAZING SURF EXPERIENCES & EXCELLENT INSTRUCTORS

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Very impressed

"The team communicated in timely and organized manner to get me scheduled at a time that worked with my constraints. On-site, Ryan and Shane were an absolute pleasure to spend the morning with — their positive, outgoing attitudes and Shane’s (my instructor) patient approach to teaching had me near-dreading the end of the lesson."

– Paige A. | TripAdvisor
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Truly unforgettable

"Ryan is an extremely competent, yet humble surfer, whose knowledge of the water and the sport shine through in his teaching and guidance. He is a strong and patient leader, and his calm enthusiasm fosters confidence and success in his students."

– April P. | TripAdvisor
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Amazing

"Ryan made us feel very comfortable from beginning to end and was an awesome teacher. We were very quickly catching waves and riding our way almost to the shore with his guidance and assistance. Very glad that we decided to do this on your trip to Laguna Beach and would highly recommend this to anyone looking to learn to surf for the first time!"

– Amar L. | TripAdvisor
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Great instructor

"Ryan! He was super friendly and explained anything we questioned him on. Ryan gave us a rundown of the lesson in the sand, and then jumped right into the water. With his expertise and adjustments mid-lesson, the two of us were riding into shore with ease. "

– Nicholas D. | TripAdvisor

#1 RANKED SURF SCHOOL IN LAGUNA BEACH

California Surf Experience – Founded by Ryan Croteau in 2015. Ryan is a well respected surfer and world traveler who calls Laguna Beach Home.

California Surf Experience was created to offer the ultimate California surfing experience. Hence the name! Ryan’s goal was to be the only company in town focusing 100% on SURF! As a real surfer i am core to my roots and want to give the best surf experience possible and keep it strictly surf. Surfing is my life so that’s all i want to do and teach. This gives me at the ability to focus on all levels of surfing, from beginner lessons to advanced coaching. At California Surf Experience you can learn to surf 365 days of the year. We have something to offer for everyone. Surf lessons in the blue waters of Laguna beach with top notch equipment, daily surf guiding for those looking to get out of town and explore new waves, And as  competitive surfer for a majority of my life i also offer advanced coaching for those looking to compete or take their skills to the next level. In 2022 my student earned the west coast champion title in the Western Surfing Association and another qualified for the USA surf team.

It is our mission to have you smiling all day enjoying the epic California waves. Living the California dream.

Our motto is “Life’s all about the experiences” and we are ready to give you a memory of a life time.

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LETS GET SOME WAVES

Learn to surf or take your skills to a new level – Book online today!