For all ages! • Surfboards, wetsuits, paddleboards, and boogie boards available
Discover Santa Monica’s iconic surf scene with flexible 2-day rentals featuring surfboards, paddleboards, and boogie boards perfect for all skill levels. Gear up and catch waves on your own schedule!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
Up to 48 hours rental
Fitness Level
Suitable for beginners to experienced surfers with basic swimming ability
Wildlife
History
Santa Monica Beach has hosted surfers since the 1920s and remains central to Southern California surf history.
Conservation
The rental outfit encourages reef-safe sunscreen use and promotes ocean safety to protect local marine life.
Malibu Longboards Surf School
For all ages! • Surfboards, wetsuits, paddleboards, and boogie boards available
Malibu Longboards Surf School is a Santa Monica–based surf school and rental provider offering lessons, guided surf tours, and a full range of rental periods.
Founded to share coastal skills and surf culture, the school operates across Malibu and Santa Monica and serves beginners through advanced riders.
Instruction includes 2 Hour Private Surf Lessons led by a seasoned instructor with over 30 years of ocean experience and college-level teaching techniques. Lessons focus on water safety, wave selection, paddling mechanics, and standing technique, with tailored progression for each student.
Guided Malibu Surf Tours visit Southern California’s best surf spots, include instruction for every level, and provide free equipment rentals during the tour.
Equipment rentals are available in flexible blocks — 2-hour sessions, 1-day rentals, multi-day rentals (2–7 days) — and cover surfboards, wetsuits, paddleboards, and boogie boards. Rental inventory and local availability vary seasonally; customers can choose gear suited to skill level and conditions.
The school supports trust through experienced instructors, on-site equipment, and clear safety practices including orientation before entering the water. Local knowledge of Malibu and Santa Monica breaks helps riders find appropriate surf conditions. Whether booking a private lesson, a guided tour, or renting gear for a day or a week, Malibu Longboards Surf School provides practical instruction and accessible rentals tailored to coastal recreation in Santa Monica and Malibu.
Offerings include 2 Hour Private Surf Lessons, Malibu Surf Tour, and rentals ranging from 2-hour sessions to 7-day periods in Malibu and Santa Monica. All skill levels welcome.
Years Experience
30+
Instructor has 30+ years ocean experience
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Serves Malibu and Santa Monica beaches
Tours & Rentals
19 options
Lessons, guided tours, and rentals
Equipment
Boards & gear
Surfboards, wetsuits, paddleboards, boogie boards
Reserve a private 2-hour lesson, join a guided Malibu Surf Tour, or choose rentals from 2 hours to 7 days.
Book Early for Peak Times
Reserve your rental ahead during weekends or holidays to ensure availability.
Wear a Wetsuit in Cooler Months
Pacific water temperatures can be chilly, especially in winter and spring—wetsuits help keep you warm.
Check the Tide and Wind Conditions
Surf conditions vary daily; morning is often calmer with smaller waves, ideal for beginners.
Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin and the ocean environment by using eco-friendly sunscreen.
Wetsuit
fall
Waterproof Sunscreen
summer
Surfboard Leash
Keeps your board attached for safety and convenience.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during long sessions under the sun.
summer