Surf Happens is Santa Barbara’s premier surf school – this is our profession and our passion. We are a community-based business dedicated to sharing the spirit of Aloha and the lifestyle of surfing with people of all ages and abilities. Founded in the local waters of Santa Barbara, California in 2000, we are a complete, full-service surfing school offering year-round private and group surf lessons, surf campsfor kids and adults,after-school programs, beginner to advanced coaching, and community surfing competitions including the annual Rincon Classic.
There are indulgences, and then there are private experiences, tailor-made just for you. If there’s ever been a more perfect time to treat yourself to private tour, class, or adventure, this is it! Booking inherently socially distanced private experiences offered by some of our leading local outfitters will bring you greater peace of mind as you ease back into traveling….
Mother Nature wasn’t messing around when she made Santa Barbara an outdoor recreationalists’ paradise. Mountains? Check. Pacific coastline? Over 100 miles of it. Islands? Yes, we’ve got those too. The landscape list goes on and on. Even better, these phenomenal playgrounds for adventure are very easy to access and abound with a diversity of ways to push your limits while…