Private Surf Lessons at Cerritos

5.0 (25 reviews) Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Duration5h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Cerritos Beach is one of the few beaches in Baja California Sur that consistently offers surfable waves for a wide range of skill levels. Its open exposure to Pacific swells creates conditions that attract both beginners and experienced surfers throughout much of the year.
Unlike many surf destinations where conditions can be intimidating for first-time surfers, Cerritos often provides a more forgiving environment for learning fundamental skills. The private lesson format allows instructors to adapt techniques, pacing, and coaching specifically to each participant, creating a more effective and personalized learning experience while introducing travelers to the surf culture that has long been part of Baja California Sur.

Options

Private Observer - Non Surfer

Private observer option: Private observer option for guests accompanying the surf lesson without participating.
Private Tour: Private observer experience with beach access and private transportation included.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: Beach time, lunch, and round-trip transportation time
Lunch: Tacos
Rice and beans
Guacamole, salsa, and tortilla chips
One non-alcoholic beverage

Private Cerritos Beach Route: Cerritos Beach → Beach relaxation area → Big Fun Beach Club lunch area
Air-conditioned van: Private air-conditioned transportation with no additional pick-ups
Important Notes: Beach chairs and umbrella setup included
Does not include surf lesson participation

Pickup included

Private Cerritos

Private surf lesson: Private surf lesson at Cerritos Beach with flexible coaching for beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers.
Private Tour: Private surf lesson with personalized coaching, wave selection, and flexible pacing depending on skill level.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes: Approximately 2 hours of surf lessons plus lunch and round-trip transportation time
Lunch : Tacos
Rice and beans
Guacamole, salsa, and tortilla chips
One non-alcoholic beverage

Private Cerritos Surf Route: Cerritos Beach → Surf lesson area → Big Fun Beach Club lunch area
Air-conditioned van: Private air-conditioned transportation with no additional pick-ups
Important Notes: Moderate physical condition recommended | Minimum age: 6 years
Instructor ratio approximately 1:3 depending on conditions

Pickup included

What's included

  • 2-hour surfing lesson at Cerritos Beach
  • Surfboard, rashguard, beach chairs, umbrella setup, and all necessary surf equipment
  • Lunch at a local Baja-style restaurant including tacos, tortilla chips, homemade salsas, and vegetarian option available
  • Specific surfboard sizes, fiberglass boards, or wetsuits available upon request with 24-hour notice
  • Complimentary round-trip transportation from selected areas in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Towels

What to expect

  1. Playa Los Cerritos
    2h 30m
    Approx. time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Arrive at Cerritos Beach and meet your private instructor for a personalized surf lesson. Begin with a land-based introduction covering safety, paddling, wave selection, and proper technique before entering the water. Throughout the session, your instructor provides one-on-one coaching tailored to your experience level, helping you build confidence and improve your surfing skills while enjoying one of Baja California Sur's most popular surf beaches. After the lesson, relax and enjoy lunch at Big Fun Beach Club overlooking the Pacific Ocean before beginning the return journey to Los Cabos.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This surfing lesson starts directly from Cerritos Beach. If you prefer to arrive directly at the beach, please let us know in advance so we can provide your exact meeting time and instructor instructions.

Meeting point

Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas, where nearby public parking is available. Please let us know in advance if you will arrive directly so we can provide your exact meeting time.

End point

This surfing lesson starts directly from Cerritos Beach. If you prefer to arrive directly at the beach, please let us know in advance so we can provide your exact meeting time and instructor instructions.

End point

Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas, where nearby public parking is available. Please let us know in advance if you will arrive directly so we can provide your exact meeting time.

Pickup details

• Complimentary round-trip transportation is available from hotels in Cabo San Lucas and the Tourist Corridor

• If your hotel is not listed, feel free to contact us so we can check transportation availability for your area

• Guests arriving with their own vehicle may meet directly at Cerritos Beach (Big Fun Beach Club Parking Area), where the surfing lesson begins from the beach

• Hotels outside the main tourist area, including Hard Rock, Nobu, Rancho San Lucas, Diamante, or Four Seasons, are not included in complimentary transportation and will meet at Plaza Gali OXXO in Cabo San Lucas

• Cruise guests will also meet at Plaza Gali OXXO, approximately 3–5 minutes walking from the marina exit. Detailed walking directions will be provided with your confirmation message

• Cabo San Lucas cruise arrivals operate using tender boats, which may take additional time depending on port operations. We strongly recommend taking the earliest tender available or booking priority tender service whenever possible

• Guests who miss transportation or arrive late must arrive directly at Cerritos Beach before the activity start time at their own expense

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 6 years old
  • Guests receive exact meeting or pick-up instructions within 24 hours after booking through the Viator operator chat. If not received, please contact us at least 24 hours before your tour
  • Maximum waiting time after scheduled meeting or pick-up time is 5 minutes
  • Cut-off times are based on local experience time
  • Private surf lessons allow more personalized coaching, pacing, wave selection, and beach time depending on skill level and guest preferences
  • Suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers with coaching adapted to skill level and ocean conditions
  • Surf lessons require basic comfort in the water and moderate physical activity
  • Wetsuits available upon request during winter months in XL, LG, M, and SM
  • Travelers requesting specific surfboard sizes or fiberglass boards should contact us at least 24 hours in advance
  • Instructor ratio 1:3
  • Observer/companion spots require advance reservation and additional transportation and lunch fee. Observer option does not include surfboard or surf lesson participation
  • Surf lessons operate seasonally approximately from November 15 through March 15 based on seasonal swell conditions
  • Includes approximately 2 hours of surf lesson plus transportation and lunch timing
  • Transportation from Cabo San Lucas area is approximately 1 hour
  • This experience requires favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather, ocean conditions, or operational restrictions, guests will be offered an alternative date or full refund
  • No locker facilities are available, but belongings may usually remain inside the transportation vehicle during the activity
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnancy, or serious heart conditions
  • Participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed
  • Medical refund requests require an official same-day doctor’s certificate and prior notification before activity start time

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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