The Beach is CallingFamily Fun

Bring the family to Carlsbad and rediscover how special coastal time can be. A haven for family and adult fun, Carlsbad offers surfing lessons, many water sports, the imaginative world of LEGOLAND CA and even stirring whale-watching or fishing adventures all nearby.

Surf Lessons and Gear

We Partner with a local company Surfin Fire Surf School, family-owned and operated and ready to teach you the basics and more. Learn basic surfing skills, techniques, ocean awareness and beach safety from experienced CPR/First Aid Certified instructors with a company background in firefighting and life saving. Surfin Fire has a brand new, pristine location for lessons just south of Cape Rey (2 miles) at Stone Steps Beach in Leucadia (Neptune Avenue & South El Portal). This beautiful sandy beach sits secluded from other busy beaches and is just 4 blocks north of the much larger Moonlight Beach.

All Private and Group Lessons Include:

  • Round-trip transportation to and from Cape Rey (inform valet team of your scheduled surf lesson to arrange shuttle)
  • Surfboard Rental
  • Wetsuit Rental
  • Instructor

Private Lessons (1 person) 1.5 hours - $110 and 2 hours - $130 per person 
Group Lessons (2-3 people) 1.5 hours - $85 per person and 2 hours - $90 per person

Ripper Snapper Programs for the Kiddos:

Half day surf camp is available to ages 8 & up - from either 9am to noon or 12:30 to 3:30pm - $100

Ripper Snapper Lessons for ages 5-7 - 1.5 hour lesson for $125

All surf Lessons are available all year round.

For reservations, call 760-438-0538 or email surfinfiresurfschool@gmail.com

Beach Butler Service for Cape Rey Guests

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, we provide our resort guests a complimentary Beach Butler Service with shuttle ride to the sand and the surf just south of the resort.

You'll have a spot on the beach ready and waiting for you with pre-arranged loungers, umbrellas in place and fluffy towels just the way you like them. Our Beach Butler shuttle service leaves the resort several times daily for drop-offs and pick-ups at your convenience. Please see valet for a full schedule available during the summer months.