The 10 Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Santa Barbara, California (CA)

Private Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara and Carpinteria are our specialty. We feel the best way to maximize your time is to have a surf instructor solely devoted to you, your family or friends. This insures you will be getting the most hands on practice during your time in the water. Typically our Instructors can coach up to 5 students at a time. If you want to surf privately with a larger group we will add instructors as needed. Our proven method for teaching surf lessons is one that has come together through the combined knowledge of our veteran surfers throughout Santa Barbara and the feedback we get from our students. We have carefully studied the most important steps to becoming a successful surfer, and how to make the most of your time. Which is why we’re confident Santa Barbara Surfing School will have you surfing in no time. Included: Surf Boards, Wetsuits, Leashes and Instructor. Group size discounts applied at checkout.

The Santa Barbara Adventure Company is the premier adventure travel outfitter on the central coast. We offer Santa Barbara kayaking & Channel Islands kayaking, surf lessons, wine country tours by van or bike, mountain biking, rock climbing and team building programs. Our knowledgeable and friendly guides offer exceptional service and share with you a side of the Santa Barbara area few visitors ever get to experience.

The Paddle Sports Center is Santa Barbara's premier Kayak | SUP | Surf rental, membership, instruction, and tour center. Explore the Santa Barbara waterfront & view sea birds, sea lions, seals, dolphins, and even whales! We provide instruction and comfortable/quality gear. Our rental rates are the best in town and our local guides are extremely knowledgable about the area. We have been serving the local community for over 25 years, and we guarantee that you will have an enjoyable experience.

Welcome to Stand Up Paddling Adventures where we are thrilled to be bringing the stoke of SUP to Santa Barbara. We pride ourselves on giving the most comprehensive and fun SUP lessons in Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria and Ventura. We provide private instruction, group lessons, tours, events and parties! Our instructors are lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certified. We guarantee you will be up paddling and having fun by the end of your first lesson!

Santa Barbara's Best Tours and Rentals! Fun and Friendly Guides paired with high-quality equipment! We do Bike Tours! - Electric - City - Hybrids - Cruisers - Road - and Mountain Biking! We also have Santa Barbara's largest high-end carbon road bike fleet and full-suspension Mountain Bike fleet! and don't forget about OCEAN ADVENTURES! We do Private Surf Lessons - Stand Up Paddle Lessons - and our popular Kayak Tours. All of our tours are great for all ages and abilities! Gather the crew and prepare for a true California Adventure with the best tour guides our city has to offer!

Santa Barbara Surf Adventures is a small team of experienced watermen providing top of the line instruction for surfing and stand up paddle boarding. We also offer surfboard rentals, stand up paddle board rentals, beach chairs and umbrellas. For almost two decades we have been operating the only surf camp in Santa Barbara, located at Leadbetter Beach, geared towards campers ages 8-14.

Aloha!StandUp Paddle Sports is the first fully dedicated standup paddleboard store in the America's...and, we helped to pioneer what has become the fastest growing sport in the world. We have taught hundreds of people how to Standup Paddle (SUP) over the years and paddling one of our boards is a perfect way to get out on the gorgeous water here in Santa Barbara, CA. Our stand up paddle board rentals, lessons and demo’s are conveniently located at our shop near the beach on the Urban Wine Trail, within walking distance to "Skater Point" by Stearns Wharf.Our rental/demo board lines includes our SUP Sports brand, Starboard brand and Focus Hawaii brand boards, and our top quality paddles with proper size and fit, surf leash, and a PDF are all included in your rental.SUP rentals are on a first come, first served basis. If there is a particular board that you want to rent, please call the shop 805.962.SUPS (7877) or email us in advance to see if it is available. We offer hourly, ½ day, full day and multi-day rentals; lessons and rental availability is always subject to our discretion based on weather, waves, and paddler competency...Our instructors are friendly, knowledgeable, and stoked to give you the best standup paddling experience possible. You will learn to standup paddle only on the best SUP boards and paddles available. Our instructors will fit you with the properly sized board and paddle according to your weight, height, and ability...ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL!Standup paddling is an easy sport...but, without proper instruction...it's easy to do wrong...we see people on the water all of the time potentially wrecking their elbows and shoulders with bad paddle technique...and, people falling off for no reason other than they are on the wrong board... We have a great "try before you buy" program offering lessons with top of the line standup paddleboards and paddles...and, expert instruction...we require that you RSVP, so that we can tailor the boards and paddles to clients who are interested in certain models or types of boards...Hope to see you soon :) Mahalo!

iSurf is the Central Coasts best surf school for quality and price. We have classes for everyone of all ages and skill levels. Our classes focus on giving our students the knowledge and confidence to get into the ocean and experience the unforgettable feeling of riding waves. Our Instructors have been trained to give you the highest quality experience that will focus on reading ocean conditions, proper surfing techniques, and leaving you with goals to take away from each session. We also offer frequent trips to Baja, San Diego, and Hawaii as well as bachelorette parties, corporate events, retreats, and so much more. Looking for something more? Just ask and our team will be sure to make happen.

Surf Happens is Santa Barbara’s premier surf school, this is our profession and our passion. We are a community based business dedicated to sharing the spirit of Aloha and the life style of surfing with people of all ages and abilities. Founded in the local waters of Santa Barbara, California in 2000, we are a complete full service surfing school offering year round private and group lessons, surfing camps for kids and adults, after school program, our womens program Surf Happens Sisters, beginning to advanced coaching, and community surfing competitions including the annual Rincon Classic.

Lovewater Surf School, established in 2011, is a locally owned surf school serving Santa Barbara and Ventura with surf lessons, summer surf camps, and group surf experiences. With a foundation of excellence and customer satisfaction, our team of experienced and friendly surf coaches is committed to giving you a fun, safe and memorable surfing experience. Our customized one-on-one surf lessons are a great option for beginners who want to quickly take their surfing to the next level. Throughout the session, your surf coach will walk you through important safety precautions, teach you helpful tips and give you all the tools needed to catch the ride of your life. During your semi-private/group sessions, our friendly and knowledgeable surf instructors will walk you through ocean safety, pre-lesson warm-ups, and personalized in-water instruction. Just set up a time and a beach and we provide the rest! Included: Surfboards, Wetsuits, Leashes & surf instruction.