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15 Workshops & Classes in Los Angeles Worth Your Day

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The 15 best workshops & classes you can book right now, with the price, the running time and who each one suits. Start at number one.

Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach - The First 30 to 40 Minutes on the Sand
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Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

1.Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $69Our pick

Learn to surf at Venice Beach in a two-hour lesson with wetsuit, board, safety training, and patient English-speaking instructors.

“Highly recommended! Clear information, they answered all my questions quickly and kindly. The instructor Axel was very good.”

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1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - The final hour: putting the pop-up to work
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1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

2.1.5-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Learn to surf on the sandy-bottomed beach between Venice and Santa Monica with equipment, safety training, and an instructor included.

“It was an amazing time! Liam was the best instructor and so patient with our nephews! We would do it again!”

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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - About an hour of coached practice in the water
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Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

3.Shared 2 Hour Small Group Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Learn to surf at Santa Monica with Fun Surf LA, using included gear, small groups, beach training, and guided ocean practice for $85.

“John was a great instructor. The weather was rather cold and wet, so he gave us two wet suits each to keep us as warm as possible. Easy meeting spot. Great fun!”

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Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit - The first 15 minutes on the sand
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Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

4.Private Surf Lesson with Instructor, Board, & Wetsuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Learn to surf south of Santa Barbara with a private instructor, board, and wetsuit included in this 90-minute beginner lesson.

“Madison was a delightful instructor for my two kids. She was knowledgeable, supportive and friendly. The kids had a blast and had many wonderful things to say about Madison. Thank you!”

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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica - Meeting at the Venice and Santa Monica border
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

5.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Learn to surf at Venice Beach with gear, safety training, and guided water time in a two-hour Santa Monica lesson.

“Dale was excellent - he was very patient and supportive while trying to learn the ins and outs of surfing!”

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Surf Class for Beginners in Venice - The land lesson: useful safety before the fun begins
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Surf Class for Beginners in Venice

6.Surf Class for Beginners in Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Learn to surf in Venice with a two-hour beginner lesson, including board, wetsuit, safety training, and hands-on instruction.

“I was in California for six days and this surfing lesson was the best part of the whole trip. Surfing was on my bucket list and this was a fun and easy way to check it off. The lesson was very helpful and you spent plenty of time in the water trying it out for yourself. The instructor (Alex) was very helpful. I will definitely go back for more lessons when I am in town. They also do more than just begginer lessons!”

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Ventura Surf Lesson - The water session and catching your first waves
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Ventura Surf Lesson

8.Ventura Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Learn to surf at Ventura’s Mondo Beach with a private 90-minute lesson, patient instructors, and all equipment included for $85 per person.

“Nick was amazing, professional and very attentive to our daughter's first surfing experience. I would definitely recommend him and this company. A+”

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1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach - Getting into the water with a coach nearby
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1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

9.1.5 Hour Surf Lesson in Laguna Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Learn to surf in Laguna Beach with a local instructor, warm gear, small groups, and beginner-friendly coaching at a beautiful California beach.

“Great experience. Our instructor Zeke was very informative and great to talk to. Made us feel very comfortable. Had a great time and can't wait to get back on the waves.”

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Private Surf Lesson Newport Beach, California - Two hours with a coach focused on your group
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Private Surf Lesson Newport Beach, California

10.Private Surf Lesson Newport Beach, California

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Learn to surf in Newport Beach with a private instructor, personal coaching, included equipment, and lessons for all ages and skill levels.

“Our girls loved their surf lessons and learned a lot. I think they had Dave(?) but he was so fun and joked with the girls that made them so relaxed and easier to learn. I wish I would’ve signed myself up.”

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2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai - Watching the throwing demonstration
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2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai

11.2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Shape clay on the wheel, tour Firestick Pottery, and make four or five pieces in a private, beginner-friendly Ojai workshop.

“Loved everything. The instructors were so helpful and knowledgeable. They were so patient and helpful to our kids and guided us to make our own fun creations.”

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Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica - Why private instruction helps beginners
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Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

12.Private Surfing Lesson in Santa Monica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Learn to surf with a private instructor in Santa Monica and Venice Beach, with boards, wetsuits, flexible coaching, and free cancellation.

“Hands down the best surfing lessons ever. Our instructor Jonathan, I hope I’m spelling his name correctly, was amazing. He was fun and he laughed with us. He laughed at us while we were laughing. All together it was an amazing experience and I would recommend it for anyone!”

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Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach - The 30-minute land lesson at Washington Boulevard
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Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

13.Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Learn to surf at Venice Beach with a private two-hour lesson, board, wetsuit, safety coaching, and patient one-on-one instruction.

“My two daughters had a great experience. Paul was super patient and a great instructor. Would absolutely recommend.”

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Private Surf Lessons in Malibu - Meeting at 23000 Pacific Coast Highway
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Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

14.Private Surf Lessons in Malibu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Learn to surf at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach with private instruction, gentle waves, and patient coaching from local surfer Ric.

“Ric displayed patience with my novice “surfers”. He made certain all were comfortable. A great experience was had by all!”

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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop - Learning the Tempering Process
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Santa Barbara: Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

15.Chocolate Bar and Art Box Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $60

Make craft chocolate and decorate a wooden box in Santa Barbara with vegan options, 30 toppings, cacao tastings, and hands-on art time.

“We loved this activity. My teenage boys actually got into creating their boxes and we had a lovely afternoon making art. The chocolate was the cherry on top. Would definitely recommend this for a fun family outing or a creative date idea. Took us about 2 hours to decorate our boxes and make our chocolate.”

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