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SANTA CRUZ · RENTALS

Cowell’s Surf Shop

Publishes surfboard, wetsuit, bodyboard, SUP and accessory rentals near Cowell’s. Its site currently refers lesson requests to Richard Schmidt Surf School.

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SANTA CRUZ · LESSONS

Richard Schmidt Surf School

Established instruction referenced directly by Cowell’s Surf Shop. Check the provider for the current meeting point, schedule and conditions policy.

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MANRESA · CAMP

Club Ed Surf Camp

California State Parks lists Club Ed as a lesson and overnight surf-camp provider serving Manresa. Manresa itself is hazardous in many conditions; instruction and daily location judgment matter.

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CARMEL · LESSONS / RENTALS

Monterey Bay Surf Lessons

Publishes private and group instruction at Carmel Beach plus surf, paddleboard and bodyboard rentals.

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Facts checked September 18, 2026 against government, official destination or direct provider sources. Conditions, hours, access and services change. Recheck the linked source before leaving.