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Surfing Experience and Lessons

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy …More

Join us for Your Surfing Experience Fun. Ages 7-70. Everyone one books as "adult" Surfing is a unique adventurous San Diego (Oceanside) experience you will enjoy...

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Clear Illuminated Sunset Kayak Tours in San Diego

Paddle away on a two-hour adventure through the shimmering waters of Mission Bay in San Diego aboard your unique, clear illuminated kayaks. With expert local …More

Paddle away on a two-hour adventure through the shimmering waters of Mission Bay in San Diego aboard your unique, clear illuminated kayaks. With expert local...

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Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high …More

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high...

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Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

Kayaking the lake at dusk is always a magical experience. Imagine yourself gliding across the clear waters of Lake Tahoe as they change from emerald …More

Kayaking the lake at dusk is always a magical experience. Imagine yourself gliding across the clear waters of Lake Tahoe as they change from emerald...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego Bay

We offer the only Paddle Board and Kayak Lessons and Rentals accessing the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. …More

We offer the only Paddle Board and Kayak Lessons and Rentals accessing the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Evening LED Glow Clear Kayak Tour in Lake Tahoe

Enjoy an LED Clear Kayak Tour suitable for the whole family! Our LED Glow tour is a truly unique way to enjoy an evening on …More

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Enjoy an LED Clear Kayak Tour suitable for the whole family! Our LED Glow tour is a truly unique way to enjoy an evening on...

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$178
Scenic and Wild Nature tour in South Lake Tahoe

Explore the shoreline of beautiful South Lake Tahoe on this 2 1/2 hour guided tour. Paddle out on crystal clear, snow-fed water while hearing colorful …More

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Explore the shoreline of beautiful South Lake Tahoe on this 2 1/2 hour guided tour. Paddle out on crystal clear, snow-fed water while hearing colorful...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$89
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara

Learn to stand-up paddleboard in beautiful Santa Barbara, with all equipment included! Your expert guide will teach you how to paddle, offer balance tips and …More

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Learn to stand-up paddleboard in beautiful Santa Barbara, with all equipment included! Your expert guide will teach you how to paddle, offer balance tips and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Kayak with Sea Lions in a Calm, Beautiful, Redondo Beach Harbor

This activity is for everyone of all skill levels. You don't need any experience. You don’t even have to know how to swim. It's very …More

This activity is for everyone of all skill levels. You don't need any experience. You don’t even have to know how to swim. It's very...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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2-Hour Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent surfing experience, whether it's your first time …More

We are a surf school based on Venice Beach. Our goal is for you to have an excellent surfing experience, whether it's your first time...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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2h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa Monica

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy …More

Most surf schools will get you to stand up your first time surfing. They all say so. And for your typical surf instructor, it’s easy...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full Day Rafting Trip - Incl. Lunch - Trinity River, California

Let our guides give you the VIP treatment and teach you how we play “riverstyle”. We believe the best part of rafting is slowing down …More

Let our guides give you the VIP treatment and teach you how we play “riverstyle”. We believe the best part of rafting is slowing down...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$152
10AM-1:00PM Tahoe City 3-Hour Single Kayak Rental

Paddle along the historic western shore of Lake Tahoe with a three hour kayak rental in Tahoe City.  Enjoy crystal clear waters and stunning mountain views of one of …More

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Paddle along the historic western shore of Lake Tahoe with a three hour kayak rental in Tahoe City.  Enjoy crystal clear waters and stunning mountain views of one of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$67
3-Hour Kayaking and Hiking in California’s Central Coast

Our tours are as unique as the individuals booking them! They are all custom designed to meet your interests, ability levels and time constraints. Once …More

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Our tours are as unique as the individuals booking them! They are all custom designed to meet your interests, ability levels and time constraints. Once...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$130
Semi-Private Surf Lesson

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our …More

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This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$125
Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

Our semi-private lessons are limited to 3 students to every instructor. We teach at Thalia St, Laguna's best location for beginner waves. Our 90 minute …More

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Our semi-private lessons are limited to 3 students to every instructor. We teach at Thalia St, Laguna's best location for beginner waves. Our 90 minute...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$128
Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups

Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore the clear, vibrant waters of Lake Tahoe in a fully transparent kayak. Glide over colorful rock formations, …More

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Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore the clear, vibrant waters of Lake Tahoe in a fully transparent kayak. Glide over colorful rock formations,...

1 hour 45 minutes
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$149
Group Surf Lesson

This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our …More

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This is your experience, and we are here to make it memorable, long lasting, and share the stoke with each person who steps into our...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$114
2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes, you will get the …More

Experience the excitement of surfing with one of the top rated surf schools in Los Angeles! With our private surf classes, you will get the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Surf Lessons in Santa Barbara with the Dude

We created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated …More

We created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
4 Hour Private Wakesurf Charter With Captain Lake Tahoe

What better way to cool off and spend your summer day than on the lake, taking in the stunning scenery and crystal-clear emerald waters Lake …More

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What better way to cool off and spend your summer day than on the lake, taking in the stunning scenery and crystal-clear emerald waters Lake...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,655
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