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Fun Surf Lesson & Tacos

San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Surf Day Trip
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Plunge into the Pacific Ocean during a private surfing lesson in Cabo San Lucas. Whether you’re riding waves for the first time or want to improve your surfing technique, your guide will give you undivided attention and offer personalized tips. Plus, a Mexican lunch, snacks and drinks, and round-trip private transport are included for a seamless experience.
  • Learn to surf while soaking up gorgeous coastal scenery in Cabo San Lucas
  • An ideal choice for first-time surfers
  • Benefit from personalized direction from your guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to find a meeting point

What's Included

  • Surfboard
  • Snacks
  • Surf Instructor
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Beach Chairs, Cooler, & Umbrellas
  • Wetsuits
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Misiones de San Jose
    P.º Malecon San Jose, Campo de Golf Fonatur, 23405 San José del Cabo, B.C.S., Mexico

    For the San Jose del Cabo Resorts this will be our meeting point for pick up at our headquarters in Misiones de San Jose in the Hotel Zone area. Easy to walk to from most beach front resorts in San Jose del Cabo or take a quick Uber or Taxi.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We offer pick up at most Hotels and Villas. However, if we are not able to do pick up at your hotel we will let you know ahead of time the closest meeting point for your pick up.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Mark_S
Great guy, super friendly, and knows tons about surfing. He comes prepared with beach chairs, cooler, and umbrella, which helped during breaks. He also helped a beginner surfer stand up and surf a wave on her first day! We enjoyed spending the day out on the ocean with a pro!

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Excellent 1st Time for our Family of 5
Sara_T, Mar 2024
We appreciate Max and Carlos working with all of us. It was a successful day! They were extremely accommodating and very professional. 100% recommend this tour.
Surfing Fun in Mexico
Mark_S, Mar 2024
Great guy, super friendly, and knows tons about surfing. He comes prepared with beach chairs, cooler, and umbrella, which helped during breaks. He also helped a beginner surfer stand up and surf a wave on her first day! We enjoyed spending the day out on the ocean with a pro!
Amazing 1st Lesson Ever!
Jully_S, Jan 2024
Max was a great instructor! He was insightful and patient with someone who had never even held a surfboard. This was a great outing for my husband and I. We would take turns catching waves...and I was able to stand a few times...not pretty, but I did it...thanks to Max's instruction!
Great day!
Molly_B, Jan 2024
Max picked us up in the morning and drove us about 45 minutes to a small surf town. We spent some time learning the basic movements on land before we went out. He gave us wetsuits to wear, which helped us stay in the water longer. We had a blast even though we wiped out the majority of the time. After a few hours on the beach Max took us to a small taco restaurant in the town, which was delicious. We got a tuna ceviche and fish tacos. There were also vegetarian options (avocado and sweet potato tacos). Overall it was a great day and we would definitely do it again! Thank you Max!
Amazing day surfing
Becca_M, Jan 2024
2 adults and 4 kids went surfing. It was an amazing day! The instructor was very helpful with all abilities and ages! He was not only very knowledgeable with surfing but also with local cabo info. He speaks very good engish and takes safety very seriously!!!
Great family surf day!
Christopher_S, Jan 2024
Max was great and so patient helping my kids & wife & I all surf. We are definite beginners with only one prior lesson and they kept everything positive and encouraging, they were flexible with everything and helped each of us catch wave. After a brief instruction they got us out in the water. Cerritos beach was great for beginners...and the tacos at Barracuda after the lesson lived up to the hype. Max brought a friend, Twofik, along who was also super helpful and kind. Thanks for a great day! Would do it again...
Best decision ever!
Nicolette_O, Dec 2023
SO FUN! Highly highly recommend. Max took us to a town about an hour away and it was so cool to escape Cabo for a little day trip. He was a great teacher and we both caught some great waves! Afterwards he brought us to a local taco place and it was one of my favorite meals to date! Can’t recommend enough, it’s a must!
Amazing experience!
Giedre_K, Oct 2023
It was my first time surfing and my friend surfed before. We both had a great time. Max explained everything so good that we cought a lot of waves and it was amazing experience. Also we had some cocktails on the beach after surfing and great tacos later:) Thank you Max for amazing day!
Great surfing lessons. Got some rides on the first day
Mikhail_A, Jul 2023
My wife and I took surfing lessons class from Max and loved it. We both managed to stand up on our first day, thanks to Max. He picked a great surfing spot and made the whole experience super easy, as if a patient, knowledgeable friend is teaching you how to surf. We will definitely book experiences with Max again when back in Cabos
Authentic Baja surf experience with Max.
Richard_B, Jun 2023
Surf lesson with Max was awesome! He found us a great break with warm water near La Fortuna and we learned how to surf, met wild donkey's and a few local doggos. The 9' soft boards were easy to ride and easy enough to maneuver through the inside break. I got to ride my first waves and afterwards we enjoyed delicious fish tacos y cervezas in an idealistic Baja setting at SHADE. Both communication and transportation were smooth. Max made us feel like local surfers. Do yourself a favor and book a surf lesson or hike with Max your next time in Cabo!
Max is great!
Verna_M, May 2022
My husband and I enjoyed our surf lesson with Max, which was only our second lesson ever. The beach was great and it was nice to get out of the chaos of being in town. We loved the convenience of being picked up at our hotel and the delicious tacos when we were done right there by the beach. We were hungry and ready to eat. Max knows the area well and offers a variety of other tours. If we knew ahead of time, we would have scheduled a hiking tour with him.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hi Verna! It was great to meet you both and surf together! great job on your surfing! Thank you so much for leaving this nice review really appreciate it. Best wishes
Unforgettable day of surfing, tacos, and good company
Adrienne_L, Apr 2022
Max picked us up from our hotel on time in a very comfortable and clean car. We drove 45 minutes to Cerritos beach. We unpacked our surfboards while he carried the other gear, including wet suits, chairs, and umbrellas. Every step of the way, Max was courteous, professional, friendly, and down to earth - just all-around fun vibes. He offered us water bottles, and while we were still on the beach, he taught us how to pop up and balance on the board. He took us into the water and helped us take turns getting onto and pushing our boards as we tried to catch some waves. After taking a break on the beach and eating granola bars he provided, we got back into the water with him for a bit. Then he let us practice on our own until we were tired and ready to get out. It was a lot of fun! I felt like a water baby playing in the water and trying to stand up on the waves - I could have stayed out there all day. I was surprised and happy to see that I could start to do things by myself after learning from Max: judge good waves to try to surf, turn myself around, paddle, and stand up. He gave us the tools to be independent beginner surfers and keep practicing on our own. After surfing, we were happy, exhausted, hungry, and ready to go to the nearby taco shop and eat the best fish and shrimp tacos I've ever had. The atmosphere of the shop was very chill and relaxing. We also got to learn more about Max and his interesting life experiences living, working, and traveling all over the world. It was a great way to finish off an active morning in the waves. During our drive back to our hotel, we fell fast asleep after an exciting day learning to surf. We were grateful for such a fun day with an excellent instructor. We will definitely look up Max again for future adventures next time we are back in Cabo.
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Hello Adrienne! Thank you so much for writting this amazing review. I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed recap of your experience, it means a lot. Im happy to read you had a great time just as me! Definetly the tacos are the cherry on top haha. Come back soon! Cheers!
A perfect day at the beach…and so much more!
William_Y, Jan 2022
Max was amazing! Cerritos was the perfect location, warm, calm, and friendly! The waves were perfect for beginners. We would do the exact same day again if we had time and will definitely be back with our kids. Tacos and drinks at the Barracuda Cantina were the best we had on our week-long trip to Baja! We cannot say enough about this great day and awesome tour guide! Max also recommended a beautiful hike near our hotel and an AMAZING restaurant in Cabo that we would never have found on our own!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Hello William! Thank you so much for this awesome review! It was great to meet you both and spend the day together at the beach surfing and eating great tacos! Good times! Hope to see you back in Cabo soon! Best, Max K. Good Trips Baja
Awesome, personal experience!
Diana_L, Jan 2022
One of the best excursions we’ve had on any vacation! Max picked us up at our resort and took us to an amazing surf beach on the pacific side. The drive was also lovely to see the countryside and mountains. He was able to tell us more about the region’s natural features. He was well prepared for surf lessons, patient, friendly and knowledgeable. He was great at reading the waves and our abilities and responded accordingly. Unfortunately the taco shop changed their schedule and they were closed so we coudn’t take advantage of that, but we had such a full and fun day we didn’t mind. I’d highly recommend Max!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Hi Diana! Thank you so much for your awesome review! Really helps a lot! Very happy to hear you enjoyed the surf lessons! Hope to see you back in Cabo soon! Cheers!
Cerritos surfing
Nick_P, Sep 2021
Max is the man. Picked us up in his suburban and had boards for all. Super relaxed. Plus he had a great taco spot recommendation for lunch.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Hey Nick! It was great to meet all the group. Very fun times indeed! Glad to hear you all had a good time. Cheers! Max
Cerritos Fun
Petrina_J, Sep 2021
Max is an excellent surf instructor and a genuinely nice person. We learned a lot about the Cabo area during our ride to Cerritos and once there, he placed the umbrella, chairs and cooler down so we could relax before and after our lesson for a bit. The water was ideal for beginners in that it wasn’t deep and very sandy. After our lesson, we stopped for tacos at Barracuda which were some of the best we’ve had during our week long stay. If you’re interested in learning to surf or simply would like to spend 4 hours at Cerritos and trying some place outside of the immediate Cabo area, I’d highly suggest booking this. We learned of his waterfall & hiking tour which we plan to take next trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Hello Petrina! Thank you so much for your great words. It was very nice to meet you both and great job on the surfing for first timers! Hope to meet again for more unique adventures around Cabo. Best, Max
Max's customer service was off the charts
Drake_G, Aug 2021
Max was great with out group! When my wife had trouble getting over the waves with her board (she is 5'2") he waded out with us in the waves to help her! He also had beach chairs, umbrellas, and cold drinking water for us! The entire tour was well worth the money we paid for and Max is great for conversation. Speaks English more fluently than some people I know in the states! He also has other tours that sounded really interesting. He can do custom trips too. He mentioned that he has taken people for bigger and more challenging waves than just for beginners and had done snorkeling and spearfishing tours as well.
Response from Host, Oct 2021
Hello! Thanks so much for your great words. Imvery gladto hear you enjoyed the trip as well. It was great meeting you guys! Come back soon! Best, Max
Awesome Surfing Experience!
Evan_B, Aug 2021
The trip started off with an on time pickup at the hotel, then we headed to cerrito, max had everything set up very quickly had us do a quick on sand lesson before getting into the water, he then assisted us in the water as well. The trip was incredible and yes the taco hype is real it was awesome. Favourite part of the Cabo trip for us!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Hey Evan! Thanks for your nice review! It was great to meet you both! Thanks for the nice vibes and great job on the surfing Cheers!
Perfect Outing
Luis_G, Aug 2021
Max was an excellent guide and instructor. He picked us up in a nice vehicle, set up chairs and umbrellas on the beach, and took us to eat the best tacos! With Max's help we were able to pick up surfing fairly quick. Would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Hey Luis! It was super nice to meet you and your amazing family! you were all awesome at surfing for first timers! Thanks a lot for your comments Best wishes and hopefully meet again Cheers Max K.
Highlight of our trip!
Kirsten_B, Jul 2021
Our trip with Max was the highlight of our vacation! He was very kind and easy to talk to. He picked us up at our hotel on time and took us to a beautiful beach. He was an excellent teacher, very patient and encouraging. The tacos we had after our lessons were the best tacos we had the whole time we were here. I would absolutely recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Hi Kirsten! Thanks for the nice review! It was great to meet you all and im happy to hear you enjoyed the trip as much as i did. Come back soon!
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