We are the #1 IKO Center in USA, #3 IKO Pro Center in the World! We have over 1000 5-star reviews! We get in the water with you until you are in control! That’s when you really need us. Don’t settle for less.
Our quality instruction is critical to your safety and success. Our entire instructor staff is fully certified! We give every student their kiteboarder certification. We have the right size kites, lines, and board for you to progress. Don’t struggle with the wrong sizes. We have 2-way radio helmets to coach you once you are riding! This immediate feedback is fantastic for safety and fast learning.

Our Kite Beach is the only safe and legal beach in Los Angeles and Orange Counties due to the breakwall that blocks the waves. Our ideal school location makes learning fast and safe, plus our lesson prices are some of the best around the globe. We get results. No wonder we get students from all over the world. Come Fly with Us!

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Success made fun! 

Our success program leaves no kiter dangling!  Sure, you only pay for the lessons, but we will help you find gear, get ongoing support, tips, and introductions to friends who ride with at our kitespot! We are committed to your success in becoming an independent and confident rider. We are there when the course is over. Join the SoCal  team of instructors, former students, and friends at our SOCAL KITESPOT! That's the true kiteboarding experience!

Customized to your style:  

You can move fast or slow depending on your comfort level. Hey, its your lesson! You are the one learning and we are your guides. You set the pace. We won't hold you back if you are ready, and if you need a little extra TLC, we are with you! Even the most timid will feel safe! We also recognize different learning styles and some want technical information and some just want to jump in. You will learn fast and have fun!

Great Value:

All complete lessons packages include an IKO certification card valid worldwide, with your choice of a SoCal Kitesurfing cap or t-shirt and a photo of your lesson. Our focus is teaching, so trust us to make an honest recommendation and save you money when looking for deals on harnesses, boards, and kites. We have new and used gear available at special student prices. The money we save you on gear often exceeds the entire cost of the lessons!

Better Instruction methods: 

Teaching is our main focus. We are not happy until you are up and riding with a big smile. Only with SoCal does your instructor join you IN THE WATER giving help when you need it most!  After you learn kite control on the beach with our patient and detailed system, then it's time for the water. Does your instructor put on a wetsuit and help you in the ocean, or will he send you out there in the ocean all by yourself?  Will you be out there alone crashing the kite, losing the board, wasting your valuable lesson time? Not with us!  We are there WITH YOU so you avoid problems, learn how to handle situations, and most importantly you will feel safe! You will learn WITH your instructor right there at your side giving immediate feedback until you have successfully learned to handle water situations. Learn in half the time with our accelerated hands-on method. Come to the beach, ask around, and watch SoCal teach. We have no doubt you will join us at SoCal Kitesurfing.

Experienced Certified Staff:

We have a consistent, proven method that exceeds what you will find elsewhere. Our staff is all IKO certified, and we are the #1 IKO Center in the USA. What does this mean? While this means you will receive a kiteboarder IKO certification needed to rent gear worldwide, it also means our instructors have quality of the highest standards. We take our global expertise and go a step further. We are the best of the best!

SCHOOL SPECIFICATIONS

Beach – Kite Beach, Belmont Shore, CA
Owner – Bart Miller, IKO examiner
Wind -  15-20mph side-on shore Season – 12 mos, Mar-Oct best Team – 12 full & part-time instructors
Certification – IKO Kite Center

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AMENITIES

Free street parking & paid lot 
Free public restrooms sinks and water fountain, outdoor shower, rinse area Free Lifeguards boat rescue
Nearby great restaurants & stores