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Surfing activities in USA

  1. Third Coast Surf Shop

    The VW-bus-driving dudes at Third Coast Surf Shop will help you catch that Lake Michigan wave. They provide wetsuits and boards for surfing, skimboarding and paddleboarding (rentals per day $20 to $35). For novices, they offer 1½-hour lessons (including equipment $50 to $70) right from the public beach from June through September. It’s a great place to learn since the waves are nice and gentle in summer. The shop also offers sandboarding lessons ($50) at nearby Warren Dunes.

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  2. Pacific Beach Surf School

    Learn to hang 10 at surf school or just rent a board and wetsuit (half-day $25) at San Diego's oldest surf shop.

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  3. A

    Aloha Board Shop

    For Honolulu's best ocean swimming, head to Ala Moana Beach Park. There are intermediate-level surf breaks just off Ala Moana Beach Park, while those off Kaka'ako Waterfront Park are for advanced surfers. In the university area, you can rent surfboards from Aloha Board Shop.

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  4. Nantucket Island Surf School

    You’ll find some of the most consistently surfable waves at Cisco Beach, at the end of Hummock Pond Rd, where Nantucket Island Surf School handles everything you’ll need for hitting the waves.

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  5. Surf Happens

    Surf Happens offers lessons which also incorporate the zen of surfing; if you decide that this is the place to begin your spiritual journey, it costs around US$60 per hour (two-hour minimum).

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  6. Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co

    Diehard surfers ride the waves at Hampton Beach from June to October. The Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co offers lessons and equipment rental.

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  7. B

    O'Neill Surf Shop

    Head east to Capitola to this internationally renowned surfboard maker. Downtown branch is at 110 Cooper St.

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  8. C

    X-Isle Surf Shop

    Rent foam boards and buy used boards for about $120 to $275. New ones start at $400.

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  9. D

    Santa Cruz Surf School

    Near the wharf, these folks can get you out there, all equipment included.

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  10. E

    Aqua Surf Shop

    This laid-back, tiki-themed surf shop has wax for your board, reversible polka-dot bikinis and signature hoodies to brave chilly Ocean Beach. Even kooks (newbies) become mavericks with Aqua's wetsuit rentals, tide updates and lesson referrals.

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  12. Little Overhead

    If you’re ready to ride the waves, Little Overhead can set you up with everything you need from surfboard sales and rentals to surfing lessons for those new to the sport.

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