ON THE MOVE Take a Lesson

WITH A REPUTATION

AS A WORLD-CLASS SURFING DESTINATION AND CONSISTENT WAVE BREAKS, HUNTINGTON

BEACH IS THE IDEAL PLACE TO EXPERIENCE

THE THRILL OF RIDING A WAVE

IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT Surf City USA® is heavily dotted with stellar surfing schools. These teachers will have you up on a board in no time, regardless of age and skill level, and many offer both private and group lessons.

Banzai Surf School

A family-run business, this surf school is open year-round and is one of a handful of schools in Huntington Beach accredited by the National Surf School and Instructors Association (NSSIA). Expert instructors are certified to teach private, group, and corporate event lessons, and all surfboards and wetsuits are provided. 22355 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-813-2880, banzaisurfschool.com

Clint Carroll Surf School

From a family with more than 60 years of experience, this school at Huntington State Beach will have you surfing on the first day. Clint Carroll offers world class instruction for all ages, including private, semi-private, and group lessons. It also offers stand up paddle board lessons, as well as private and corporate parties for special events. 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 949-355-7285, clintcarrollsurf.com

Corky Carroll’s Surf School

Located at Bolsa Chica State Beach, students can learn to surf the real way on either longboards or shortboards. Corky Carroll's Surf School offers private, semi-private, and weekly programs for those wanting to learn how to surf. 18581 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-969-3959, surfschool.net

HB Surf School

An official, city-authorized program at Huntington City Beach on the south side of the Pier, the surf school has been teaching kids and adults the stoke of surfing since 2007. Sponsored by Hurley and Huntington Surf & Sport, Bill Sharp runs the program and has more than 30 years of coaching experience. 285 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, 714-658-6873, hbsurfschool.com

Let's Go Surf School

Let's Go Surf School provides private and group surf lessons for ages 8 and up. Their team of experienced ocean-conscious surfers are considerate, patient, First Aid/ CPR-certified, and love showing their passion for surfing. Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lifeguard Tower 24, 562-725-6023, letsgosurfschool.com

Little Surf Co.

Providing lessons to adults and kids alike, this school teaches core surfing fundamentals such as water safety, wave selection, paddling, and catching waves with an emphasis on building confidence and respect for the ocean. It also offers a surf and science academy, ocean education courses, private and semi-private lessons, summer camps, and after school classes. Huntington City Beach (between Towers 14 and 22), 657-464-4190, littlesurfco.com

OC Surf Coaching

Offering individual, group, competition, and highperformance surf lessons, OC Surf Coaching believes surfing can play an important role in the development of character and life skills. In addition to surfing lessons, the program also teaches teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills. 18750 Stratton Lane, Huntington Beach, 714-745-8492, orangecountysurfcoaching.com

McKinnon Surf & SUP Lessons

Owner Rocky McKinnon provides premium surf and stand-up paddle board lessons. Each student receives ergonomically correct equipment fit for body type and skill level, and they are surrounded by a professional and proficient team for support. McKinnon is also a board shaper and has created a 14-foot chair board specifically for adaptive surfing. Huntington City Beach (6th St. and PCH), 714-377-6101, mckinnonsurfandsuplessons.com

Salty Grom Surf Camp

The surf camp teaches basic and intermediate surfing skills in a safe and fun way. All surf instructors are CPR certified, experienced, and knowledgeable about safety and ocean life. The camp offers private and semi-private lessons yearround and five-day surf camps during the summer. Surfers must be ages 8 and up. Bolsa Chica State Beach, 714-3303350, saltygrom.com