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

The Beach is Calling

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. 

After Labor Day you'll still have beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys and towels available to take to the beach at your convenience. Just ask valet for your beach pack for the day.