Best Surfing in Santa Monica, California
We list 10 surfing venues in Santa Monica, California, with an average visitor rating of ★ 4.9/5 from 6,269 reviews. Every listing includes an address, phone number, opening hours, customer reviews, and photos where available.
See also: All sports in Santa Monica · Surfing across the US · Surfing across California
Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice is a surf school where visitors praise the coaching and welcoming atmosphere. It holds a 5.0 rating. Go Surf LA is another surf school in Santa Monica known for its coaching. This school also has a 5.0 rating. All 10 venues that publish hours open on Sundays.
Top-rated Surfing venues in Santa Monica (ranked)
Ranked by review count weighted by rating.
Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice
Parking lot, 2701 Barnard Way, 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Go Surf LA
1 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Fun Surf LA
20 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Badass Surf School
125 Fraser Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Aqua Surf School
2701 Barnard Wy, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Lazy Boys Surf Lessons | Santa Monica | Venice Beach | LA
20 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Learn to Surf LA
1 Bicknell Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Offshore Vibes Surf School – Surf Lessons in Santa Monica & Los Angeles
2083 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90401, United States
Santa Monica Surf School
2200 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90405, United States
Perfect Day Surf Camp
530 CA-1, Santa Monica, CA 90402, United States
Map of Surfing venues in Santa Monica
10 venues plotted. Click a pin for details.
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Frequently asked questions about Surfing in Santa Monica
How many Surfing venues are in Santa Monica?
We list 10 surfing venues in Santa Monica, California.
Which Surfing venue in Santa Monica has the highest rating?
Based on rating × review-count score, the top-ranked venue is Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice.
How are these venues ranked?
Venues are ranked by a combination of average customer rating and total review count from Google. We do not accept paid placements for ranking position.
Is the data current?
Each listing's address, phone, hours, and rating data is sourced from Google Maps and refreshed on a rolling basis. Last network-wide refresh: October 2026.
How can I add a missing surfing venue in Santa Monica?
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About this directory
This page lists Surfing facilities in Santa Monica, ranked by customer rating and review volume. We refresh the data periodically against public Google Maps records. See our methodology for details on how listings are collected and ranked.