# Private surfing lessons in Santa Monica, California > Compare private surfing lessons built around one student's goals, level, and local venue. Source: https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/private-lessons. Every page on this site has a Markdown version at its URL plus `/index.md`, or send `Accept: text/markdown`. ## Details - Location: Santa Monica, California - Price: From $65 per lesson - Length: 60-minute lessons - Group size: One-on-one options ## What students get - One-on-one coaching options - beginner, intermediate levels supported - 24 local venues ## Packages and prices - **Lesson Package**: 4 prepaid 60-minute lessons for $260.00 ($65.00 per lesson). Sold as 1 to 20 lessons. ## Where lessons happen - Will Rogers State Beach, Pacific Palisades, California - Sunset Point Beach, Pacific Palisades, California - Hammerland, Manhattan Beach, California - Venice Beach, Venice, California - Santa Monica Beach Tower 20, Santa Monica, California - Lazy Boys Surf Lessons | Santa Monica | Venice Beach | LA, Santa Monica, California ## Reviews > He was very responsive and knowledgeable! Thanks Michael! > From Sam, 5 out of 5 > Wonderful! Great surfing coach. > From Douglas, 5 out of 5 > Michael was an amazing instructor. He was kind and very patient. I am 62 yrs young woman and it has been my dream to learn how to surf. Hey better late than never! lol. Michael was able to make the lesson enjoyable and took the fear out of me. I can’t wait for my next lesson with him!!!! > From Quynn, 5 out of 5 > Mikey’s the best! He’s patient, encouraging, and brings a great attitude to the learning process. He gives concrete specific feedback to improve each session. I’ve had a few surf instructors and he’s definitely one of the best! Highly recommend! > From Catalina, 5 out of 5 > My surf lesson with Michael was amazing! He is such a patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging instructor. I especially appreciated how he paid attention to the small details of my technique and helped me feel much more confident on my longboard. > From Sarah, 5 out of 5 ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I book one-on-one surfing coaching? This site lists 1 private lessons. Review each option before booking. ### How much do private surfing lessons cost? Current options start at $65 per lesson. Review the package before booking. ### How long is each lesson? The matching options list 60-minute lessons. ### Where are lessons available near Santa Monica? Choose from the listed venues in Santa Monica, California. Each package shows its available locations. ## Pages on this site - [Home](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/index.md) - [All services](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/services/index.md) - [Surfing Lessons](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/lessons) - [Private Lessons](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/private-lessons/index.md) - [Lessons in Del Mar](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/del-mar) - [Lessons in Los Angeles](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/los-angeles) - [Lessons in Malibu](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/malibu) - [Lessons in Manhattan Beach](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/manhattan-beach) - [Lessons in Marina del Rey](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/marina-del-rey) - [Lessons in Pacific Palisades](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/pacific-palisades) - [Lessons in Playa del Rey](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/playa-del-rey) - [Lessons in Santa Monica](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/santa-monica) - [Lessons in Topanga](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/topanga) - [Lessons in Venice](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/areas/venice) - [Gillis, Del Mar](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/gillis-del-mar) - [Sunset Point Beach, Los Angeles](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/sunset-point-beach-los-angeles) - [Toes Jetty, Los Angeles](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/toes-jetty-los-angeles) - [Venice Breakwater, Los Angeles](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/venice-breakwater-los-angeles) - [County Line Beach, Malibu](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/county-line-beach-malibu) - [Malibu First Point (Surfrider Beach), Malibu](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/malibu-first-point-surfrider-beach-malibu) - [Malibu Point, Malibu](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/malibu-point-malibu) - [Neptune's Net, Malibu](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/neptune-s-net-malibu) - [Topanga Beach, Malibu](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/topanga-beach-malibu-70a577) - [Topanga Beach, Malibu](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/topanga-beach-malibu-03f727) - [Hammerland, Manhattan Beach](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/hammerland-manhattan-beach) - [Venice Fishing Pier, Marina del Rey](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/venice-fishing-pier-marina-del-rey) - [Sunset Point Beach, Pacific Palisades](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/sunset-point-beach-pacific-palisades) - [Will Rogers State Beach, Pacific Palisades](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/will-rogers-state-beach-pacific-palisades) - [Dockweiler State Beach, Playa del Rey](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/dockweiler-state-beach-playa-del-rey) - [Bay Street, Santa Monica](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/bay-street-santa-monica) - [Broad Beach, Santa Monica](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/broad-beach-santa-monica) - [Lazy Boys Surf Lessons | Santa Monica | Venice Beach | LA, Santa Monica](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/lazy-boys-surf-lessons-santa-monica-venice-beach-la-santa-monica) - [Lifeguard Tower 28, Santa Monica](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/lifeguard-tower-28-santa-monica) - [Santa Monica Beach Tower 20, Santa Monica](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/santa-monica-beach-tower-20-santa-monica) - [Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/santa-monica-pier-santa-monica) - [Topanga Beach, Topanga](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/topanga-beach-topanga) - [Will Rogers State Beach, Topanga](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/will-rogers-state-beach-topanga) - [Venice Beach, Venice](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/locations/venice-beach-venice) - [Agent instructions](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/llms.txt) ## Book through the API Michael Nguyen sells Surfing lessons on this site. It is one coach on TeachMe.To, listing id `096136c5-107c-4b61-8a4e-3c87fa779a34`. An agent reads this coach, quotes what this site sells, and books it through the TeachMe.To agent API. - [Agent instructions, generated from the live API](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/llms.txt): Read this before calling anything. Sessions need no registration. - [This coach](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/096136c5-107c-4b61-8a4e-3c87fa779a34): The coach read. `site.packages` are the packages sold here, priced as this site prices them, and `site.cancellationPolicy` is this site's policy. - [Open times](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/coaches/096136c5-107c-4b61-8a4e-3c87fa779a34/slots): Pass `sitePackageId` and `locationId` with `from` and `to`. - Quotes and bookings: pass `sitePackageId` and `lessons` to `POST /quotes`, then `POST /bookings` with the quote. The booking returns `paymentUrl`; the student pays there, and the booking is readable while they do. Send `policyAccepted: true` after showing the student the policy when `site.cancellationPolicy.agreementRequired` is true. - [OpenAPI 3.1](https://api.teachme.to/agent/v1/openapi.json): The machine contract. The `sitePackageId` and `locationId` values for this site are in [llms.txt](https://sites.coach/michael-nguyen/llms.txt).