Santa Barbara Surf School Surf Camp

Santa Barbara Surf School Surf Camp offers surf camp for ages 6-13. Camp activities include surfboards, wetsuits, boogie boards, rash guards, and life jackets if needed, with a 4:1 camper to instructor ratio. Surf camp check-in starts at 10:00 am and pickup is at 1:30 pm, and the camp runs Monday-Friday.

Programs

• Santa Barbara Surf Camp — 6-13 · Monday-Friday, 10:00 am-1:30 pm · $425 per week · Campus Point at the UCSB campus in Goleta. 4:1 camper to instructor ratio. Includes surfboards, wetsuits, boogie boards, rash guards, and life jackets if needed.
• Private Surf Lessons — Daily at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm · $125 per session · Private one-on-one lesson. Surfboards and wetsuits included.
• 2 Person Surf Lesson — Daily at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm · $85 per session · Private lesson for 2 people. Surfboards and wetsuits included.
• 3 Person Surf Lesson — Daily at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm · $85 per session · Private lesson for 3-4 people. Surfboards and wetsuits included.
• 4+ Person Surf Lesson — Daily at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm · $75 per session · Private lesson for larger groups. Surfboards and wetsuits included.
• Mixed Group Surf Lessons — Saturdays at 11:00 am · $85 per session · Group surf lessons at Mondo’s Beach. Rentals included.
• Stand Up Paddle Lessons — $105 per session · Private stand-up paddle board lesson. Includes paddle board, paddle, PFD, and 90 minutes of instruction.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–13 years old
• Price range: $75–$425
• General schedule: Surf camp check-in starts at 10:00 am and pickup is at 1:30 pm. Surf lesson start times are daily at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Group surf lessons start at 11:00 am on Saturdays. Stand-up paddle lessons are 90 minutes. Surf lessons are 1.5 hours.
• Facility hours: Spring & Summer: 9:30 am-5:00 pm; Fall & Winter: 9:30 am-4:30 pm

About the provider

The program has been teaching since 2002. It states a mission to provide a positive surf learning environment and to educate, inform, and teach ocean awareness and beach safety. All instructors are AED/CPR certified and first aid certified, and instructors have 8+ years of surf experience.

Every camper must know how to swim. The camp emphasizes safety, beach safety, and ocean awareness. The summer camp is hosted at Campus Point at the UCSB campus in Goleta. Families interested in a private camp experience at Mondos Beach are asked to reach out via phone or email.

What families say

“The surf lesson was an amazing experience because the instructors were thorough and fun. I am scared of the ocean, but they motivated me to give it a try. I was able to stand up on the board and find a new appreciation for surfing!” — Jeff

“Thank you for the great service in helping us plan a surf lesson for our 9 year old daughter. Our instructor Nathan was awesome and fun! He knew just how to make this lesson a special memory for our daughter. He was patient and relaxed and made her feel really comfortable learning to surf. I would highly recommend this team.” — Hailey

Last updated October 4, 2026.