The 4 San Jose del Cabo Surf Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Los Cabos Power snorkel Adventure, Kayaking and Stand-Up Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

From San José del Cabo, ride a high-speed boat past El Arco to Playa El Chileno. At a quiet cove, choose snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, or a sea scooter. Guides such as Mike, Paco, and Chaka have earned praise for spotting fish, turtles, whales, and stingrays.

“While we enjoyed the crew, the boat was nice, and the food and drinks (we upgraded to add on) was good as well, they did not have the power snorkel OR kayaks available. We only booked this excursion for the power snorkeling, sea scooter, that is advertised. It was not available and the tour guide said they no longer carry them. The tour is named “power snorkel adventure” and that is what is pictured in the advertisement. We were not informed that they no longer carry them until we were at the location for snorkeling. My husband and I have been snorkeling many times and wanted to try something new…”

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2.Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Spend about three hours learning to surf at Costa Azul with High Tide Los Cabos. Coaches such as Alan, Luis, Hugo, Emilio, and Marco teach beginners step by step, with foam boards, rash guards, snacks, water, and optional hotel or cruise-terminal transport included.

“The instructor, Luis, was fantastic. I've been surfing for years, and he still taught me some new skills. Our driver, Alan, was also lots of fun. Both had plenty of local knowledge which was a bonus.”

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3.Private Los Cabos Surf Lesson at Costa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two and a half hours learning to surf at Costa Azul near San José del Cabo. Your private group gets hotel or port transport, a coach, foam board, rash guard or wetsuit, water, and snacks. Coaches such as Alan, Sol, and Marcos are praised for patient family instruction.

“I am extremely upset and disappointed in Private Los Cabos surf lesson. It is a parent’s worst fear to send their child away for a class, and have them come back unsafe and hurt. My 6 year old son fell onto the surfboard and his lip, chin, and nose were cut open. He had to go to emergency to have 3 stitches. I understand accidents happen, but the teachers should have given him more instructions and training before letting him out to the ocean. In addition, there needed to be much more handholding, foresight experience, and careful watching for a first time young child surfer. The teachers had the audacity…”

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4.Surf Lesson Tours (half day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $210

Martin and his Cabo Surf Tours team take you from San Jose del Cabo to a suitable Baja beach for a private four-hour lesson. You will learn safety, paddling, pop-up technique, and turning, then practice in shallow white water before trying small waves. Breakfast, equipment, pickup, and seasonal rash gear are included.

“We took a half day surf lesson for my bachelorette with five beginner participants. Martin and his team were amazing! He contacted us two days before to let us know about the expected wind and to see if we could adjust our schedule. Unfortunately, we were not able to change days, but we were able to go earlier to decrease the amount of wind and Martin adjusted the location to be in a more protected area. We had four instructors for our five participants, so we had a ton of attention! They also brought tons of water and food to help us energize. Despite our many wipeouts, we had so…”

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