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The 15 Best Workshops in San Diego

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Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride

Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride - The Waterfront Bay Ride Along Liberty Station

1.Onewheel Electric Hoverboard Lesson and Bay Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Learn to ride an Onewheel XR with safety gear and a patient guide, then cruise a low-stress waterfront path from Liberty Station.

“by Diane_P -"So fun, less stressful than I thought. Easy to learn & maneuver. Beautiful setting & great location to ride around. Fun shopping & eating places close too. Great activity for all eye rolling teens & family members. Jeff was such a professional & a totally cool guy. Do it!!”

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La Jolla: 1.5-Hour Surfing Lesson

La Jolla: 1.5-Hour Surfing Lesson - Instructors and Teaching Style That Keep You Moving

2.La Jolla: 1.5-Hour Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 1h 30m · from $139

Learn to surf in calm La Jolla Shores with an experienced English-speaking instructor. 90 minutes, all equipment included, $139 per person.

“Amazing experience! Our coach Hannah was prompt, curious, extremely knowledgeable and patient. Loved the experience! I’m ready to kickstart my surfing journey with this!”

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Surfing Experience and Lessons

Surfing Experience and Lessons - Equipment and comfort: board, wetsuit, leash, and staying warm

3.Surfing Experience and Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

A small-group beginner surf lesson near Carlsbad with gear included, safety coaching, and quick progress in about 2.5 hours.

“Doug was amazing! Had an excellent surfing experience. Very fun outgoing yet professional. Was up on the board riding waves in no time at all. Provides everything you need to stay warm in the water. Great attitude and knowledge of surfing.”

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Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay

Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay - The Lesson That Actually Gets You Standing

4.Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Learn stand-up paddleboarding on San Diego Bay from Chula Vista Water Sports. Gear and dry bag included, with a calm-water lesson.

“It was truly a challenge but with the guidance of the workers there I was able to stand up on the board after falling down in the water 2 times. Just a caution though there is a lot of rocks so wear water shoes.”

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Semi-Private Surf Lesson

Semi-Private Surf Lesson - Where You Meet at 4850 Cass St, and Why Location Helps

5.Semi-Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Semi-private surf lesson in San Diego with patient coaching, clean gear, and core wave skills in about 90 minutes.

“First time surfing! Had an amazing lesson with Brooks! He helped me get past my initial fear and instilled me with the skills and confidence to get going on the board. Lots of great stories and fun times out there! And he gave me a sand dollar he found to remember the lesson. Super recommend! Thank you!”

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Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit - What a 2-hour private lesson feels like in real life

6.Solana Beach: Private Surf Lesson with Board and Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $120

Private Solana Beach surf lesson with an English-speaking coach, board, wetsuit, leash, and 2 hours of tailored wave coaching and safety.

“This was great experience: proximity to the surf location was about a one minute walk, the surf location was beautiful, the waves were awesome, and the instructor tailored the experience to my skill level. Great experience, great instructor, great location, and great waves!!”

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Group Surf Lesson

Group Surf Lesson - What You Bring (Swimsuit and Towel) and What They Handle

7.Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

San Diego Surf School 4:1 group surf lesson includes gear and safety coaching, so beginners can ride waves in 90 minutes.

“my wife and I had been talking about surfing lessons for some time and took a chance with SD Surf school. The overall experience was great Lilly and Ben were our instructors, Lilly did a great job of getting us started teaching us the basics. Then turned us over to Ben and he was better than fantastic with us, especially making sure my wife was safe and having the best experience. He remained engaged and encouraging to both of us..The only negative to the whole experience was that after getting tossed by the waves and drinking salt water that they would have had drinking water available. Beyond that great experience…”

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Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

Oceanside Private Surf Lesson - Tyson Street Start Point and the Easy Arrival Plan

9.Oceanside Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $101

Oceanside private surf lesson near the pier: 1-on-1 coaching, board and wetsuit included, pickup option, about 1 hour in Carlsbad.

“Our daughter wanted to try surfing while on vacation. We signed up at the last minute and were able to get a spot. She had a blast! The team of instructors were all super. I’d highly recommend this group.”

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Intro to Wild Clay/Earthenware Pottery Workshop

Intro to Wild Clay/Earthenware Pottery Workshop - Spotting Clay in the Wild: What You Actually Learn

10.Intro to Wild Clay/Earthenware Pottery Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Make a small earthenware pot in the Lake Cuyamaca area. Learn clay-finding, processing, and get open-fire firing instructions at home.

“Becky was wonderful and a joy to learn from. We enjoyed her authenticity and perspective throughout the experience. The natural raw materials and stories of how they came about as well as Becky’s inspiration overall were just delightful. Our pots turned out lovely and we really look forward to doing it again and perfect our craft overtime.”

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Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons

Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons - Paddling Out Together, Coaching That Reaches You Where It Counts

11.Leucadia Beach Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Private 90 minute surf lesson at Leucadia State Beach with Karch style in water coaching, ideal for first timers and families.

“Great time learning to surf. We had 6 family members from 47 to 11, and Karch went out of his way to help everyone, spending extra time with the youngest kids. Karch reached out and suggested adjusting our timing based on the tide and best time for a beginner lesson. We took him up on it and it went very well! All in all great experience!”

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Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego

Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego - Arriving at Cal Coast Adventures, what the start feels like

12.Private Surf Lesson in North San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Private 1.5-hour surf lesson in North San Diego with gear included. Learn paddle out, lineup positioning, and pop-up near Carlsbad.

“I had a great time out on the waves learning to surf. Our instructor was Brennan and we didn’t feel pressured but also learned a ton!! We definitely will be coming back”

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2-Hour Private Surf Lesson in Carlsbad

2-Hour Private Surf Lesson in Carlsbad - Gear Included: Wetsuit and Surfboard That Remove the Guesswork

14.2-Hour Private Surf Lesson in Carlsbad

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

2-hour private surf lesson in Carlsbad with CPR-certified coaching. Wetsuit and surfboard included, personalized for your skill level.

“Natasha was an awesome instructor! My son had a great time and learned a ton. He feels confident in being able to practice the skills he learned in future trips on his own.”

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Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr - Paddling to Pop-Up, How the A-Z Basics Get Taught