Bring the family to Carlsbad and rediscover how special coastal time can be. A haven for family and adult fun, Carlsbad offers surfing lessons, many water sports, the imaginative world of LEGOLAND CA and even stirring whale-watching or fishing adventures all nearby.
From Memorial Day weekend (May 23, 2025) through Labor Day weekend, we provide our resort guests complimentary Beach Butler Service with a shuttle ride to the sand and the surf, just a couple minutes south of the resort.
You'll have a spot on the beach ready and waiting for you with pre-arranged loungers, umbrellas in place and fluffy towels just the way you like them. Our Beach Butler shuttle service leaves the resort several times daily for drop-offs and pick-ups at your convenience. Please see valet for a full schedule and to reserve your spot.
If not interested in the shuttle, there are always Beach Packs available with beach chairs, umbrellas, sand toys and towels to take to the beach at your convenience. Just ask valet for any of these items to enjoy your day at the beach.
We Partner with a local company Surfin Fire Surf School, family-owned and operated and ready to teach you the basics and more. Learn basic surfing skills, techniques, ocean awareness and beach safety from experienced CPR/First Aid Certified instructors with a company background in firefighting and life saving. Surfin Fire has a brand new, pristine location for lessons just south of Cape Rey (2 miles) at Stone Steps Beach in Leucadia (Neptune Avenue & South El Portal). This beautiful sandy beach sits secluded from other busy beaches and is just 4 blocks north of the much larger Moonlight Beach.
All Private and Group Lessons Include:
Private Lessons (1 person) 1.5 hours - $110 and 2 hours - $130 per person
Group Lessons (2-3 people) 1.5 hours - $85 per person and 2 hours - $95 per person
Ripper Snapper Programs for the Kiddos:
Half day surf camp is available to ages 8 & up - from either 9am to noon or 12:30 to 3:30pm - $100
Ripper Snapper Lessons for ages 5-7 - 1.5 hour lesson for $125
All surf Lessons are available all year round and weekly camps are also available.
For reservations, call the school at 760-994-3186 or email surfinfiresurfschool@gmail.com.