Six Totally Awesome Family Surf Camps - 2
Six Totally Awesome Family Surf Camps
Our expert surf bum selects six sweet surfari destinations around the world—from San Diego to Bali—to check out for fitness and fun on your next family vacation.
4. Byron Bay
Byron Bay in New South Wales is probably the best beginner surfing spot Down Under. The gentle waves, sand-bottomed beaches and laid-back vibe can’t be matched in other places in Australia, which are either too busy, too remote or suffer from dangerous oceanic conditions that aren’t appropriate for beginners. Byron’s got a balmy year-round climate, and the Pacific waters here require a wetsuit only during the winter months of July and August, for surfing spots like the Bay’s famous right-hander.
Surf Camp Australia, tel. +61-2-9262-1757, www.surfcamp.com.au. One-day surf trips start at about $140 and cover two lessons, lunch, wetsuits and surfboards, and all transportation. Weekend trips, four-day and five-day trips available, also.
5. Cape Town
Nestled near the southern tip of the African continent, the city of Cape Town is like a slice of California in South Africa. The mild climate and mellow vibes there are a perfect compliment to the miles of pristine beaches that wrap around the region’s plentiful headlands and bays, all of which receive consistent Atlantic swells, largest during the winter months of July and August. Sounds idyllic, but cold water temps mean that a wetsuit is required year-round, and local surfers are quite familiar with great white sharks that densely populate these waters, especially around False Bay. Families can take heart in the fact that attacks are exceedingly rare, and most surfing beaks, such as Long Beach, have shark lookouts on duty who warn if sharks come near.
- After a long day of surfing, Bali Surf Campers can rest their tired bodies at their villas by the pool.
Courtesy of the Bali Surf Camp and Surf School
Cape Town Surf School, tel. +34-971-79-78, www.nomadsurfers.com. Overnight surf camps from about $122 per day. Seven-day surf camp packages start at about $840 per person, and include breakfast, lunch, all surf equipment, six days of lessons, seven days accommodation, all transportation and one yoga class.
6. Bali
Bali is the most tourist-friendly of the Indonesian isles, featuring a well-established international airport and diverse accommodations ranging from five-star hotels to budget lodges. It’s also the center of Indian Ocean surfing, with drop-dead, perfect waves that start surfers drooling. More than anywhere in the world, Bali’s the ideal spot for a family camp surfari: It has consistent year-round swells, a tropical climate and fascinating local culture. Beginners should forego some advanced spots, like the left-hander at Uluwatu, and instead focus on easier breaks like Dreamland.
Bali Surf Camp and Surf School, tel. +62-81-337-73721, www.balisurfingcamp.com. Overnight surf camps from about $87 per day. One-week surf camp packages with double occupancy lodging start at $450 and include two meals per day, surf guides and transportation to beach.
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6 Comments on this article | read all commentsby Danny on February 27, 2013
Surf Camps in Costa Rica is one of the most exciting experiences. I visited Nosara Beach with my family and we enjoyed a fabulous family surf camp with Del Mar Surf Camp. Great combination between friendly people and amazing activities. http://www.delmarsurfcamp.com/
by Panama on January 22, 2011
Veraguas Tours family surf camp adventure http://www.veraguastours.com includes airport pick-up, 7 days/6 nights, comfortable bed&bfeakfast, 20+hours instruction for all ages, boat trips (including Coiba Island National Park), snorkling, fishing, waterfall hikes, organized sports games, arts&crafts, and surf camp coloring and activity book. $608-$675/pp inclusive. The Gonzalez brothers, California-based instructors, and local pros will treat you like family friends. BBQ party at the end of the week is a community event.
by Raven on January 17, 2011
My family and I did the family surf camp this past fall and we're hooked! The best family vacation- everyone got into it in a different way! tons of activity to keep everyone busy and yet we also got so much quality down time with everyone in the hammocks, watching sunset on the beach just in fron of our place and tons of fun at the beach bonfire! we went to a surf camp in Costa RIca and really liked it because it is so small- only 3 families max so you got all the attention and a more laid back atmosphere. http://www.surfcamppeaksnswells.com/
by Alex on December 17, 2009
If you are looking for a family or couple surfing vacation, check out The Chillhouse - Bali Surf Retreats on www.thechillhouse.com It is our desire to make you feel at home with us on Bali. There is no wish unheard, no desire too much, no dream too big. Let’s make it all happen. Surfguiding, surfcoaching, massage, therapy, yoga, amazing food all day long, wi-fi all over, full family facilities and services, and the familiar atmosphere that goes such a long way. We would be glad if Travel Muse included us in the top family surf vacation destinations! All the best, ride on, Alex and Sabina
by Megan on November 16, 2009
If your looking for a family vacation that includes surfing but is not focused on it, try the UCSB Family Vacation Center. This all-inclusive family camp offers surfing throughout the week with friendly, college aged and lifeguard certified instructors.
by Eliz2626 on June 25, 2008
Bali-hi A family surfing vacation to Bali sounds incredible. What a great idea! And staying at an overnight surf camp (at least the one listed here) is actually quite affordable.