Campsurf

Campsurf Los Angeles’ premier surf school since 1997. What really sets Campsurf apart from other Los Angeles surf schools are Our Instructors.

The Los Angeles Business Journal referred to Campsurf as “Los Angeles’ premier surf school.” We are the official surf school of the city of Manhattan Beach and have been contracted to run their Department of Parks and Recreation surf classes since 1997. We have been featured on ESPN, Fit TV, K-CAL Channel 9, the nationally broadcasted CBS Morning show, HD Net’s “Get Out!” and the nationally syndi

cated TV show “The Doctors”. Our lessons and camps take place at Rosecrans Avenue in the El Porto area of beautiful Manhattan Beach, just 2 miles south of the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). With it’s stunning beach and consistent, year-round surf, Manhattan Beach is the best location in Los Angeles to take a surf lesson. Los Angeles Magazine listed El Porto and Campsurf in their August 2009 “Best of LA” issue as the “Best Beach for New Surfers“. All of our lessons emphasize safety and fun, but we also take the next step and teach our students to view the ocean with a surfer’s eye so they can safely and confidently ride waves on their own. Our professional surf instructors have taught thousands of students and can assess and address bad techniques so students can improve and move forward on their surfing path. All of our surf lessons and surf camps include the use of quality surfboards and Body Glove wetsuits and we are well stocked in all sizes of both. All of our instructors are CPR and First-Aid Certified and are experienced surfers and watermen. Our staff consists of former owner of Peninsula Surf Shop, Chris Brown, top competitive surfer and local standout, Tommy Ostendorf and Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Director, Mark Gerold, who have almost 15 years experience teaching with us. Our crew also includes professional surfers Jamie Meistrell, Chris Wells and Kelly Zaun, Tavarua lifeguard and boatman Jason Napolitano, the #1 rated surfer in the NSSA college division, Dayton Silva, as well as long-time head instructor Taylor Hein. All of our instructors bring their surf culture and stoke to our students through proven teaching techniques. We are stoked on our crew and can guarantee you will not find a more experienced group of surf instructors at any other surf school. Check out Our Instructors page at Campsurf.com to meet the crew and see for yourself.

Campsurf getting great product placement on KTLA Channel 5 this weekend! 😎🤙🏽
04/13/2026

Campsurf getting great product placement on KTLA Channel 5 this weekend! 😎🤙🏽

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03/07/2026

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We were stoked to turn on the TV yesterday and see AVP athlete Wyatt Harrison proudly rocking a Campsurf shirt while pla...
08/17/2025

We were stoked to turn on the TV yesterday and see AVP athlete Wyatt Harrison proudly rocking a Campsurf shirt while playing in the Manhattan Beach Open. The MBO is widely regarded as “the Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball”.
Good luck Wyatt! Way to represent. 😎🤙🏽

We love it when we hear these stories. It makes all the hard work worth it. Stoked to see Taj ripping and having fun. ...
08/12/2025

We love it when we hear these stories. It makes all the hard work worth it.
Stoked to see Taj ripping and having fun. 🤙🏽😎

We had to share this cool post from the Ryan family. You’re killing it Taj! So happy Campsurf could help you on your jou...
08/10/2025

We had to share this cool post from the Ryan family. You’re killing it Taj! So happy Campsurf could help you on your journey. This is really what it’s all about.🤙🏽😎

Vibes are high at Campsurf! Sign up today at Campsurf.com.🤙🏽😎
07/01/2025

Vibes are high at Campsurf! Sign up today at Campsurf.com.🤙🏽😎

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Campsurf in full swing and the Groms are frothing!! Sign up today at Campsurf.com🤙🏾😎 Photos by the legendary Steve Gaf...
07/29/2024

Campsurf in full swing and the Groms are frothing!!
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Photos by the legendary Steve Gaffney.

07/24/2024
Dreamy wavepool footage. Yes please!
06/19/2024

Dreamy wavepool footage. Yes please!

Pro surfers test out new wave options at Brazil’s Boa Vista Village.

Address

3800 The Strand
Manhattan Beach, CA
90266

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7:45pm
Tuesday 7am - 7:45pm
Wednesday 7am - 7:45pm
Thursday 7am - 7:45pm
Friday 7am - 7:45pm
Saturday 8am - 7:45pm
Sunday 8am - 7:45pm

Telephone

(424) 237-2994

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