About This Tour
Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and an icon of southern California. We live, eat, and dream surfing and teach surfing because we want to share our love and stoke for the sport. This is a life choice for us and what gives our lives meaning. All of Kapowui's instructors are imbued with the Aloha spirit, live within blocks of the beach (4 of them live in surf vans), surf every day and have many years teaching experience. When we are doing a lesson with you, we are 100% focused and in the moment with you. At Kapowui we truly care about your experience. Whether surfing is a one time bucket list item or a new sport you want to pick up, we will have you up riding waves, 100% guaranteed! Additionally you will be immersed in the surf culture, giving you the opportunity to feel the true surfer vibe, while learning a skill you can use forever.
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Meeting Point
Look for Kapowui VW bus in parking lot 5 south. 2701 Barnard Way, Santa Monica CA 90405
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• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Not recommended for pregnant women Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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