SANTA CRUZ PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours at Pleasure Point: A Private Surf Lesson for Two
A focused, two-hour private lesson for two at Pleasure Point with personalized instruction from Surf School Santa Cruz.
Two Hours at Pleasure Point: A Private Surf Lesson for Two.
Share the thrill of surfing with someone special in a private two-hour lesson tailored to your goals; Surf School Santa Cruz pairs focused, professional coaching with a shop-to-shore routine that gets you in a wetsuit, on the sand for a brief land lesson, and into the waves at Pleasure Point.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Personalized, two-hour instruction
This is a private 2-person lesson with two hours of dedicated, one-on-one-focused coaching designed for first-timers and those refining skills alike.
Shop-to-shore flow — wetsuit fitting to Pleasure Point
The lesson begins at the surf shop for introductions and wetsuit sizing, then continues with a short land-based tutorial before a shuttle delivers you to Pleasure Point for the water session.
Surfing at Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point provides the beach access and surf breaks used for the remainder of the lesson, where coaches focus on safety, technique and getting you up on waves.
What the day feels like
What two hours on the water feels like
The lesson follows a tight, practical rhythm: introductions and equipment fitting at the shop, a 10–15 minute on-land tutorial, then shuttle time to Pleasure Point where the bulk of the two-hour session is spent surfing under direct, individualized instruction.
THE LESSON
Personalized, two-hour instruction
This is a private 2-person lesson with two hours of dedicated, one-on-one-focused coaching designed for first-timers and those refining skills alike.
THE ROUTE
Shop-to-shore flow — wetsuit fitting to Pleasure Point
The lesson begins at the surf shop for introductions and wetsuit sizing, then continues with a short land-based tutorial before a shuttle delivers you to Pleasure Point for the water session.
THE SETTING
Surfing at Pleasure Point
Pleasure Point provides the beach access and surf breaks used for the remainder of the lesson, where coaches focus on safety, technique and getting you up on waves.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The lesson lasts two hours.
Meet at the Surf School Santa Cruz shop at 3548 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
Expect introductions, wetsuit sizing at the shop, a 10–15 minute on-land tutorial, shuttle to Pleasure Point, surfing for the remainder of the lesson, and shuttle pickup back to the shop.
Wetsuit sizing is provided as part of the pre-surf routine; instructors handle surf instruction and logistics.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The private lesson is two hours long.
Where do we meet for the lesson?
You meet at the surf shop located at 3548 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.
How many people are in a private lesson?
This offering is a private lesson designed specifically for two people.
Will I be fitted for a wetsuit?
Yes — the itinerary includes getting sized for the right wetsuit at the shop before the on-land tutorial.
Do you go straight from the shop to the beach?
After introductions and the on-land tutorial, the group is shuttled to Pleasure Point where the remainder of the lesson takes place, and you are picked up by shuttle afterward.
Who runs the lesson?
The private lesson is operated by Surf School Santa Cruz with experienced instructors providing personalized coaching.