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Your first lessonAll levels/ages are welcome
Lesson 4-10All levels/ages are welcome
Lesson 2-3All levels/ages are welcome

Youth players
Working with kidsfalse

Working with teenagersfalse

What you need to bringTowel

What I can bringFull gear : surfboards, wetsuits , film equipment , snacks

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Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
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Benji
10/10
Laurie and kale
After meeting at the beach we practice the techniques with professional instructors, lead us step-by-step until we catch our first wave, definitely come back from more lessons
Matt
Amazing experience
McGovern
We love this guy
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  • Surfing 🏄 lessons with

    Luz Mariva

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    Surfing 🏄 lessons with

    Luz Mariva

    Get a free trial lesson
    Get a free trial lesson
    Pay $0 today$29per lesson after trial
    95
    Happy Student Score
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    Luz is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
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    95
    Happy Student Score
    Great
    •
    Luz is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
    Coach Rating
    5.0
    5 ratings
    5 reviews

    About your surfing coach

    With over 11 years of surfing experience and a deep connection to the ocean, I’ve spent the last decade not just riding waves—but also teach I'm an active partner in *Surf or Surf* School, where we’ve helped countless students and families ,from total beginners to advanced riders build confidence, skill, and stoke out on the water .living the surf lifestyle every single day. Whether you're looking to catch your first wave or level up your technique, I offer personalized private lessons+media designed around your goals. focus on safety, fun, and solid fundamentals with 360 video from the lesson ,so you walk away not just surfing, but loving it. Let’s starts your surf journey now :]

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    Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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    Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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    Lives in: Pacific Palisades, California
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    Years Playing: Not specified
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    Given: 7 lessons

    Luz's availability

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    Luz's availability

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    Will Rogers State Beach

    Free
    1990.0 miles away

    Santa Monica Beach Tower 20

    Free
    1988.0 miles away

    Venice Beach

    Free
    1987.7 miles away

    Venice Fishing Pier

    Free
    1987.6 miles away

    Manhattan Pier

    Free
    1987.2 miles away

    Will Rogers State Beach

    Free
    1992.2 miles away

    Topanga Beach

    Free
    1992.2 miles away

    Bay Street

    Free
    1988.0 miles away

    Venice Breakwater

    Free
    1987.6 miles away

    Manhattan Beach Surf Area / El Porto

    Free
    1987.1 miles away

    Availability on all locations

    Near Pacific Palisades, California

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    Accomplishments

    🏅Pro Surfer

    Certifications & Badges

    📝Water Safety Certified
    📝Lifeguard Certified

    Specializations

    🏄Ocean Safety & Etiquette
    🏄Big Wave Specialist
    🏄Pop-Up & Stance
    🏄Shortboard Pro