Met the Fun Surf LA crew right on the sand. Super chill vibes. No long speeches, no overcomplicated instructions, just “Here’s your wetsuit, here’s your board, let’s go.” Quick pop-up demo on the sand, and suddenly I’m dragging this giant board into the water wondering what I just signed up for.
First wave? Missed it completely. Second? Tried to stand, got launched straight into the foam. Salt water up the nose, coughing, laughing, the whole thing.
Then I caught one. Felt it pick me up, feet found the board without thinking, wind in my face… and for a few seconds, I was actually surfing. Not pretty, but it counted.
By the end, my arms were toast, my hair was a mess, and I was covered in salt. But I walked off the beach grinning like an idiot.
Big thanks to Fun Surf LA for making it happen, from the good vibes to the perfect spot, they made my first surf in Santa Monica one to remember.