Top California Classes & Workshops

Learn to surf at one of California’s most famous spots during this introductory surfing class at Venice Beach. This class is suitable for all levels, whether it's your first time surfing or you are advancing your skills. Spend some time training on the beach, then hop in the Pacific Ocean for instruction in the water, followed by time for practice.

Learn the basics of surfing in San Diego at a beach with gentle waves that are perfect for beginners. This semi-private surf lesson has a low student-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention from a highly trained team. Start on the beach to get a handle on surf essentials like safety, paddling, standing up, and wave etiquette, and then head out into the waves to put your new skills into practice.

Learn to surf in Pacifica, a picturesque town on the California coast just south of San Francisco. Your expert instructor covers all basics so that you can begin to catch some waves. Learn how to read the ocean, paddle out, pop up, balance and ride the waves, along with the etiquette of the surf world. Start practicing on the beach and in shallow waters before heading further out, with the assistance of your instructor available throughout your 3-hour lesson. Choose a morning or mid-day lesson that suits your schedule, with all necessary equipment provided.

Immerse yourself in the SoCal lifestyle—and learn the basics of surfing in an accessible, hands-on way—with private surfing lessons. Choose from multiple convenient class times, and meet your instructor right on the legendary Venice Beach. With personalized guidance, you’ll learn the basics on the beach before grabbing your board and trying out your skills in the waves.

If you’re looking for a new recipe to add to your go-tos, this Carmel-by-the-Sea Macaron Baking Class with a Mater Chef is a great choice. Not only will you learn how to make these French delights from scratch, you’ll also get tips to make things easier as you go from a master chef featured on the Cooking Channel. This hands-on baking class is fun for groups and for solo enthusiasts.

If you're new to surfing, get abundant attention from an instructor with a private surf lesson in San Diego. The customized session is geared toward each individual's age and experience to help get you paddling and standing up as soon as possible. Get comfortable with basics of wave safety, positioning, and surf etiquette right on the beach before heading out to try catching your first waves.

Suitable for all ages and experience levels, this private surfing lesson in Newport Beach will teach you how to ride the waves. Surfboards and wetsuits are included, so you can simply show up and hit the water. Get a hands-on lesson from a professional instructor. Private tutorials can be adapted to all skill levels.

Head to a pretty stretch of Central Coast shoreline, learn the surfing basics, and even see if you can hang 10 like the pros during this accessible, beginner-friendly surf lesson. Depending on the day’s conditions, meet your private guide at a beach in and around Cayucos, zip up your wetsuit, and learn the basics. Then, with your guide’s instruction and support, hit the waves—and have plenty of attempts to nail your technique.

Welcome to my tour guide designed interactive scavenger hunt! These unique experiences are a departure from traditional scavenger hunts and are created to allow visitors to a new place to go deeper fast. They allow opportunities to talk to locals about fun subjects, get creative with the environment and act as detectives on the hunt for art and interesting local stories. The magical part is the energy and uniqueness you bring to the table because every game ends up looking a little bit different. Its an chance to connect with your team mates in a lighthearted and fun way, get plenty of fun photos and videos and allow yourselves to just play. The game is designed for all ages of people who enjoy exploring and being creative. Little ones do well on an adult led team. This game is a co-creation between you & your interactive host who is customizing and interacting as you play. Specific correct answers get additional stories and facts from your host who is in your pocket on Whats App.

Get wet while learning to surf in Santa Cruz, a picturesque coastal California town popular with surfers. Your 3-hour lesson starts with the basics of how to paddle out, pop up, balance, and catch a wave, along with surfing etiquette and understanding the ocean. Your instructor has you practice on the beach before accompanying you into a spot with small waves that are ideal for beginners. Includes all necessary equipment and instruction.

Learning to surf in a large group can be a daunting experience, so avoid potential embarrassment, and opt for a more personalized approach with the one-to-one private lesson. Learn step-by-step instructions from an instructor with over 20 years’ surfing experience and enjoy the perk of having wetsuit and board rental included too.

Cheryl is the pastry chef and owner with over 7 years experience as a Macaron Master and is the owner of Belle Kitchen! I was recently featured on the Cooking Channel for my macarons. It's incredible, but over the last 6 years, Belle Kitchen has produced over half a million macarons for weddings, events, showers and holidays. We are known for excellence in quality, flavor and creativity. We have produced macaron unicorns, bulldogs, snowmen, reindeer and massive macarons as big as 8"! Belle Kitchen has been recognized as best in Oklahoma by the Travel Channel, Extra Crispy and Buzzfeed. We have been teaching Macaron classes for almost 8 years and LOVE it! Our chefs are experts and excellent teachers with beginners and seasoned bakers alike. We are looking forward to meeting you and having a unique, fun and totally hands-on experience in the kitchen.

Learn the rock-climbing basics against the one-of-a-kind backdrop of Joshua Tree National Park's otherworldly scenery: this small-group, beginner-friendly tour makes climbing accessible. In the morning, make your own way to the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, meet your guide, and get ready to explore. You'll get acquainted with the park's famed climbing options when you attempt to scale a granite rock face. First-hand guidance, support, and equipment are all provided.

Ojai has a 100-year history of ceramics. Our studio, located a mile from the city center, is surrounded by nature, in the midst of a fruit orchard. We are the primary working studio for the great artists of the Ojai Valley. Visitors may watch potters work, and may "try their hand" at a range of techniques. After making their pottery, they may come back on another day to trim or glaze it, or they may pay a small fee for one of the potters to trim, glaze and high-fire the work. We will even ship the pieces anywhere in the country...

Grab a group of friends for a day of wine-tasting fun in the Santa Ynez Valley. It's an all-inclusive tour and you can sample a wide range of locally produced wines without worrying about who's going to drive home after. Visit three wineries where you'll learn more about the wine-making process, see the vineyards, and enjoy a picnic lunch at one.

Wavehuggers is an ocean conscious surf school on a mission to teach people how to protect and enjoy the waves we love! At Wavehuggers, we use surf lessons as a way to share the fun of surfing and the importance of ocean conservation with the public. Ride the beautiful waves of Santa Monica with some of the best instructors in the industry. Benefit from the individualized attention of a highly-trained, CPR-certified instructor and learn about surfing safety, etiquette, technique, tides, and ocean conditions. Get ready to start shredding and hanging ten!

Beautiful and relaxing experience in a unique Joshua Tree setting. Beautiful mountain landscapes all around you as you shoot bows into targets on Coyote Dry Lake Bed in Joshua Tree, CA. We start you with a beginner bow and a bucket of beginner arrows and you choose the distance you want to shoot at. We show you proper form to aim the arrows and how to shoot the arrows. You are on your own time and you can shoot the arrows at your own pace and at any distance you like. The distance ranges from 20 feet away to 100 feet away from the targets. Once you feel comfortable you can choose to move up and down the field and try farther and closer distances to test your accuracy. Once you become more precise at hitting the targets and shooting the arrows you can upgrade to a more advanced bow with more advanced heavier arrows. It gets fun to test yourself and see if you can hit the targets at a further distance. Very fun sport to learn.

Enjoy an introduction to classical French cooking, and prepare your meal right in your local host's home, with this one-on-one, hands-on class. Choose between lunch and dinner start times, and get ready to roll up your sleeves. You'll learn to prepare a three-course meal of French-inspired treats from your host (a former French resident), from cheesy gougères to ratatouille and beyond. At the end, sit down to enjoy your meal together, with wine on the side.

There’s hardly a better place to learn to surf than the Southern California locale of Santa Barbara, which offers fantastic weather year-round. During this 1.5-hour lesson, an expert instructor shows you how to stand up on your surfboard and balance, offering tips on how to catch the perfect wave while ensuring your safety in the water. Wetsuit and surfboard rental are included, and all skill levels are welcome.

If you've always wanted to try surfing, San Diego is the perfect place to start, and you can get your feet wet with a half-day adult lesson at the San Diego Surf School. Learn important surf basics like etiquette, wave selection, and safety, and then get out into the Pacific Ocean to try and catch your first waves. A surfboard, wetsuit, and rash guard are included, so all you need to bring is a stoked attitude.

I created this experience to be a very authentic day/morning in the life of a surfer. Not just a surf lesson. Guests and truly treated as family...Like going for a surf with your uncle Micah and really receive not only a comprehensive and thorough lesson, but also are immersed in an authentic experience that for some; create a new passion and way of life. I hope you join me for a fun surf here in Santa Barbara.

Learn how to hang ten with a surf lesson in Venice Beach. Before you head into the water, you’ll learn about board design and dynamics, ocean safety, surf etiquette, pop-up technique, and form. Plus, learn about California surf culture. The lesson includes all of the necessary equipment: surfboard and a wetsuit.

Discover San Francisco's artisanal Bi-Rite market with Host James where farm-fresh ingredients will be purchased for the cooking class. Guests will be transported by the historic Haigh Ashbury neighborhood and James' unique home. What to expect: • A hands-on cooking class where guests will craft fresh pappardelle pasta • Event is BYOB • Eclectic San Franciscan apartment in historic Haigh Ashbury neighborhood • Can cater to vegetarian options • This experience is bookable as a private event only

Learn the secrets of perfect homemade pizza with this cooking class in San Francisco’s historic Haight Ashbury neighborhood. Step inside a local home and try your hand at tossing dough and mixing up toppings alongside your guide, optionally sipping on a drink during the BYOB class. After cooking, sit down and enjoy your pizza accompanied by two side dishes.