Sports camp and party venue · El Porto, Manhattan Beach

Aqua Surf SchoolEl Porto, Lifeguard Tower 45

4418 The Strand, Manhattan Beach

Surf Camp

Sports camp · Ages 5–17 · Full day · 9am–3pm

Camps run weekly, Monday to Friday, with a 3:1 camper-to-instructor ratio; you can also book single days. Full days run 9am to 3pm and half days 9am to noon. Campers bring a healthy lunch and water. A teen leadership program (CIT) is for ages 13 to 16. The 2027 dates and prices are not posted yet.

  • Spring break dates not posted yet
  • Summer dates not posted yet
  • Extended care 8am–5pm, $40/hr
  • Bring a lunch
  • Financial aid or scholarships available
  • Activities: Sports and Outdoors & nature

Registration opening soon · Their sign-up page

Surf birthday parties

Party venue · Up to age 21 · $895/party

Surf birthday parties at Aqua Surf School run on the beach at Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach (El Porto) and Redondo Beach (Torrance Beach). The page describes them as suitable for all ages and ability levels. Each party opens with a land lesson on positioning, paddling and the pop-up, then a supervised surf session at one instructor for every three surfers. Children and first-time surfers start with one-on-one instruction. Beach games such as capture the flag are part of the day. Parties run 2 or 3 hours. The base rate is $895 for 10 surfers over 2 hours, or 8 surfers over 3 hours, plus $75 or $99 per extra surfer. The rate includes instructors, wetsuits and surfboards, and a canopy and table. Food, a $249 surf photographer and beach rentals cost extra. Book through the online form, or call +1 310-902-7737 with the number of surfers.

  • 120-minute parties
  • 2 hours, 10 surfers, $895
  • 3 hours, 8 surfers, $895
  • Base rate for 10 surfers over 2 hours; $75 per extra surfer. 3-hour option: 8 surfers, $99 per extra surfer.
  • Activities: Party venue and Outdoors & nature

Registration open · Sign up

About Aqua Surf School

Surf school with summer camps for kids and teens at Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach (El Porto) and Redondo Beach (Torrance Beach), plus surf lessons and a teen leadership program.

Where and how to reach them

El Porto, Lifeguard Tower 45
4418 The Strand
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Details from aquasurf.com, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Aqua Surf School before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.

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