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The 15 Best Surf & Paddle Trips in the USA

147 trips  ·  from $16 a head

Hawaii teaches, Florida paddles and California does both all year. The 15 below sort the American water by what it costs, how long it takes and whether you need to have stood on a board before.

Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach - Circling the island and passing seven bridges
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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

1.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Join a guide from Three Brothers Boards for a gentle paddle through Daytona Beach canals, under seven bridges, around an island, and past yachts. Beginners get a lesson and can switch to a kayak if needed. Early tours offer the best odds for wildlife and cooler weather.

“We saw two dolphins! Great tour. It was a bit windy today which had made it hard for small kids but doable for almost anyone middle-school age +.”

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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time - Coffee and macadamia nuts at Tropical Farms
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Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

2.Oahu North Shore Experience: Activities, Waterfall & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,799 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Ride the Surf Bus from Waikiki to Oahu’s North Shore with guides such as Sam, Kevin, and Cousin G. Choose snorkeling, kayaking, SUP, cycling, surfing, or Waimea Falls, then enjoy free time in Haleiwa.

“This was excellent! The tour guide Kevin was so knowledgeable and funny, made the trip even more fun. We got a chance to see some extra sights and the bus was clean and comfortable. If you need to see a lot of the island in a short amount of time I highly recommend this tour!”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina without confusion
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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

3.Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Join SoFlo Water Adventures for a 150-minute kayak or SUP trip from Bill Baggs Marina. Guides such as Francis, Tony, Alejandra, Ashley, and Sean lead you through mangroves and Biscayne Bay to Sandspur Island, where you can swim, take photos, and see friendly raccoons.

“Awesome little experience in Miami! The guide is very fun and knowledgeable! Just a bit on the high side of the price value ratio”

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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine - Anastasia State Park and its tall sand dunes
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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

4.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on a kayak or paddleboard with guides such as Ryan, Spence, Nolan, or Todd. Paddle beside Anastasia State Park’s tall dunes, watch for dolphins, turtles, birds, and rare manatees, then enjoy views near the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

“It was a perfect weather day for an early morning kayak trip. We ended up seeing a few dolphins and Nolan was a great guide.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina without confusion
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Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

5.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

From 10800 Collins Ave, you’ll take a boat to the kayak launch, paddle through mangroves, then cross to Raccoon Island. Guides such as Angie, Tony, Alejandra, Sean, and Liam explain the local wildlife before you explore, swim, and meet the island’s famous raccoons.

“Me and my son was visiting Miami for only few days so I was looking something different to do as we didn’t really had much time but wanted to have some sort of experience. It was an amazing day and we had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Liam was great and very knowledgeable. Kayaking was really easy and fun. Stop at Racoon island was definitely much more what we expected. Was really great to see and feed some of the racoons that made experience really enjoyable. It is definitely one of the things that worth paying money for. We got caught in a bit of rain but that just…”

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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei - The beach briefing covers more than standing up
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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

6.Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Meet Surf Shack Maui in Kihei for a two-hour beginner lesson with no more than six students. Instructors such as Mike, Ivan, Sofia, Jay, and Francisco teach safety, etiquette, paddling, and standing up. Boards, rash guards, and water booties are included, with optional surf photos afterward.

“People were great, my son's teacher was fantastic. But waves were almost non existent. Pics taken by company were really good.”

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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Paddling the mangrove channels
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Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

7.Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 816 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet at Venetian Marina, choose a kayak or SUP, and follow your guide by boat and paddleboard through Miami’s mangroves toward Raccoon Island. Guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, and Alejandra help beginners get started. Expect wildlife, swimming, fruit, and included drinks.

“Only about an hour and a half of this tour is spent in the kayaks, and we weren’t even given the option to try stand-up paddle boards. The tour was a nice time but definitely not what I had signed up for or expected.”

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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP - Bonita Springs - Paddling into the mangrove corridors
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Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

8.Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Best value

Paddle Naples takes you through mangrove passages, Estero Bay, and Gulf waters near Big Hickory Island. Choose a standard kayak, CLEAR kayak, or SUP, then look for dolphins, birds, fish, and warm-season manatees. Guides such as Hannah, Nick, Victoria, and Zach add local insight, shell lessons, and helpful paddling tips.

“Our group of six ranged in age from 12 to 81. Guide, Nick, was friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife we saw. We had plenty of time to take in the beautiful sites and explore. No manatees in December (best in July this far south), but the time on the water was time well spent!”

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UTV Dune Cruise and Surf at Coral Pink Sand Dunes - A short walk into Bigfoot’s Hideout
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UTV Dune Cruise and Surf at Coral Pink Sand Dunes

9.UTV Dune Cruise and Surf at Coral Pink Sand Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride a UTV across Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park, walk through a short slot canyon, and sandboard or sled Star Dune. Guides such as Drew, Mikey, Tim, and Jack lead the two-hour outing, with boards, water, photo stops, and a ride back up the sand included.

“This was fascinating and fun. My son and my husband just loved the experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable about everything.”

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Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii - The First 45 Minutes: Safety, Etiquette, and Practice
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Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

10.Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 582 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Meet your Hans Hedemann instructor at 150 Kapahulu Ave, learn safety and surf etiquette, then practice paddling, standing, and turning at Waikiki Beach. Boards, rash shirts, reef shoes, and lockers are included. Instructors such as Niko, Luis, and Charlie work with beginners in small groups.

“Did a group lesson with Nico and Lewis, who are both great teachers! They have everything you need to borrow (booties, rash guard etc). Our 2nd time with this company. Suuuuper fun. I think everyone caught waves. My 14 yr old is hooked… coming back for a semi private lesson!”

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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Paddling into the Osprey Triangle mangroves
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North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

11.North Miami: Nature & Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 562 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Meet your guide at Venetian Marina, choose a kayak or paddleboard, and follow calm waterways through the Osprey Triangle mangroves. Expect basic instruction, wildlife sightings, an island break with fruit and drinks, and time to swim or snorkel. Guides such as Sean, Isabella, and Tony are praised for friendly, careful instruction.

“We did kayaking on the river in Miami beach, it was super fun and cool. Our guides Francis, Adam and Jenna were awesome. We saw the bird island and the raccoon island too! I recommend”

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Outrageous Surf ScHool Lesson on Lahaina Side - Getting started at Ukumehame Beach Park
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Outrageous Surf ScHool Lesson on Lahaina Side

12.Outrageous Surf ScHool Lesson on Lahaina Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 547 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

You’ll learn beginner surf skills with instructors such as Scott, Tyler, and Patrick during a 90-minute lesson near Lahaina. Expect a short beach briefing, quality equipment, and plenty of time in the water. The small group has a maximum of five people, and you must know how to swim.

“Tyler was great at teaching us! Was able to get up and catch a wave on my first run ! Even saw a sea turtle ! Book with them 🤙”

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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour - The wildlife search, from dolphins to manatees
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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

13.New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet your guide at Divito Park for a two-hour kayak or SUP outing through New Smyrna’s waterways. All gear is included, and guides such as Michael, Spencer, Fletcher, and Mike share local wildlife facts while looking for dolphins, manatees, turtles, birds, and conchs.

“Not enough single kayaks !! No dolphins or manatees . Guide was ok . Did not care for the whole experience .”

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Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach - The first 30 to 40 minutes on the sand
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Los Angeles: Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

14.Surfing Lesson in Venice Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet your English-speaking instructor at 20 Bicknell Ave, suit up, and learn the basics on Venice Beach. You’ll practice pop-ups and safety on sand, then spend about 40 minutes with your instructor in the water. Boards, wetsuits, storage, and an outdoor rinse are included.

“Great experience! Must have for people, that would like to try something new. Good explanation from the guide. I recommend.”

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Oahu: Beginner-Friendly Waikiki Beach Surfing Lesson - Arriving at Surfer Girl Academy
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Oahu: Beginner-Friendly Waikiki Beach Surfing Lesson

15.Beginner-Friendly Waikiki Beach Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 425 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

At Surfer Girl Academy, you get a two-hour Waikiki surf lesson with English- or Japanese-speaking instructors, a 20 to 30-minute beach briefing, and about 70 minutes in the water. Small groups, reef shoes, boards, rash guards, and patient coaching make this a solid first lesson.

“Find the location was easy, Noah was a amazing teacher and helper in explaining and showing with details how to go throw the waves !”

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New in USA Surf Trips

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★ 5.0Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental27 reviews
★ 5.0Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board RentalFrom $1540 reviews
★ 5.0Semi-Private Surf LessonFrom $12519 reviews
★ 5.0Group Surf LessonFrom $11314 reviews
★ 5.0SUP Rental47 reviews
★ 5.0Stand up Paddle Board Lesson on The San Diego BayFrom $2525 reviews
★ 5.0Private Surfing Lesson in Santa MonicaFrom $12547 reviews
★ 5.02h of Private Surf Lesson for Beginners in Santa MonicaFrom $28525 reviews
★ 5.0Private Surf Lesson in Venice Beach42 reviews
★ 5.0Guided Dolphin Eco Tour by Kayak & SUP – Fort Myers Beach, FLFrom $5033 reviews
★ 5.0Surf Lessons Fort LauderdaleFrom $12541 reviews
★ 5.0Hollywood Snorkel, Kayak & Paddleboard with Reefs and SculpturesFrom $8924 reviews
★ 4.9Waikiki Beginner Private Surf Lesson- Female GuideFrom $13540 reviews

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