About Santa Cruz Surf Lessons

Founded by Santa Cruz native Eric Imsland, Santa Cruz Surf Lessons is based on his 20+ years of surfing background and knowledge. Eric’s passion and knowledge of surfing will come across in your surf lesson and you get that expert instruction and excitement.

Surfing Experience & Passion

Eric has over 10 years experience in surf instruction to go along with this 20+ years of surfing across the globe. Surfing is Eric’s main passion and outlet to be creative, active and in touch with nature. He has travelled to Indonesia, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, and all over California on surfing expeditions. He loves sharing the sport and culture of surfing and has taught a wide range of surf skill-levels. Eric understands that each person or group has different learning styles and how to incorporate different teaching techniques to accommodate everyone’s goals and ability. Safety is also one of Eric’s primary goals and he is CPR and First Aid certified along with completed lifegaurd training courses.

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Santa Cruz Surf Lesson Reviews
Checkout what our past surf lesson students have to say about their experience learning to surf in Santa Cruz with Santa Cruz Surf Lessons.
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Surf Lessons & Rates
We offer various options for surf lessons to help meet your needs and get you in the water, paddling in, popping up, and riding that wave.
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Corporate and Large Group Lessons
Set up a fun company group surf lesson for your next team building event and let it be a great team-building activity for your corporate group.
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