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Stand-up Paddleboarding with the Braille Institute San Diego!

This past Friday, September 23, 2011, marked a very special day for a group of visually impaired students from the Braille Institute San Diego. With help from Ocean Experience Surf School, the Braille Institute students learned to stand-up paddleboard (SUP) in Mission Bay, breaking the visual barrier of this popular board sport. The courage and passion the Braille Institute portrayed made this clinic an extraordinary and enriching experience for both the students and instructors alike. Check out the pictures below as Ocean Experience guides each student through the step-by-step skill progression of stand-up paddleboarding!

Congratulations on your success, Braille Institute San Diego!

Eat, Sleep, Surf, Baja Style!

OceanExperience’s Baja Surfari is a unique, all-inclusive surf adventure that you are sure to remember for a lifetime! Our point break surf ranch features full accommodations with hot showers, clean lodging, round trip transportation and delicious meals at Baja Surf Adventure’s safe and secure location.

Our experienced and professional staff will guide you to the best surfing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding spots that Baja has to offer. Although guests will have plenty of time for relaxing, Ocean Experience also provides beach yoga, core strength training and Indo Board balance training throughout the trip.

Join us for our comprehensive ocean-training program & enjoy a cross-cultural surf experience, Baja style. Increase your Ocean Experience today!

Trip Dates:

Sept: 9/30 - 10/3

Oct: 10/21 - 10/24

Nov: 11/4 - 11/7

*Custom trips and tours available

Trip Cost:

1-4 ppl: $495 p/p

5-9 ppl: $450 p/p

10+ ppl: $425 p/p

*Special school and group rates available

Braille Institute Surf Camp: A Huge Success!

Photo by Chris Mayer

Thanks to the courage of eleven, visually impaired younge adults, the 11th Annual Braille Institute Surf  Camp with Ocean Experience Surf School was a huge success! Check out these surfers in action:

Photo by Chris Mayer

 All eleven students surfed away the physical barrier of surfing with a visual imparment- an acivity most full-sighted people are hestitant to try.

Photo by Chris Mayer

The Braille Institute Surf Camp has been a highly rewarding and enriching experience for both the students and instructors alike.

Photo by Chris Mayer



Thank you for choosing Ocean Experience Surf School for your surfing needs Braille Institute! Keep on surfing!



Photo by Chris Mayer



Local Surf School Breaks the Barriers for Visually Impaired Students through the Enriching Experience of Surfing!

Ocean Experience Surf School and Braille Institute San Diego unite for the 11th annual surf camp for visually impaired students on Monday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Located at Mission Point and South Mission Beach Jetty, this three-day surf camp truly breaks the barriers faced by Braille Institute students.

The focus of this program is to provide the visually impaired students, the opportunity to experience the joy and thrill of surfing. With a step-by-step surf skill progression and through the use of adaptive equipment, Braille Institute campers will explore all the fundamentals of surfing, including: balance training on the Indo Board, paddling progression, the "pop up", catching waves, water safety and oceanography.

"The lessons essentially bring together the adaptive skills we teach in our program," said Katie Wischmeyer, youth services manager at Braille Institute San Diego. "Knowing this, the instructors at Ocean Experience are great at ensuring all steps are done to make the surf camp accessible to our young surfers."

Through Ocean Experience’s surf training program, each camper walks away with a newfound sense of confidence. The quality instruction and use of adaptive equipment ensures success for all students, building a sense of accomplishment that in turn, builds self-assurance.

"Our young students love any activity that is both educational and fun," said Wischmeyer. "Couple that with this surf camp, and the resulting experience encompasses what we at Braille Institute wish for all our students: Independence."

In addition to surf camp, Braille Institute also offers various activities that continuously teach students how to adapt to a sighted world. Other events held annually are white-water rafting, camping and jet skiing. Braille Institute’s Car Rallye is also held every August where each student with brailled directions team up with a driver to navigate them to the finish line.

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Ocean Experience Featured on San Diego Living with C.S. Keys!

C.S. Key's interviews Tammy Adams, personal trainer and fitness instructor for Ocean Experience Surf School's newest class, Total Fitness on San Diego 6 CW's San Diego Living!

Don't Miss Out on Ocean Experience's Half-Off Surf Lessons!

Save over 50% off Ocean Experience Surf School's 3-hour, open group surf lesson featured on Groupon.com as their deal of the day today! If you are interested in learning to surf, or know someone who is, than this is a deal you won't want to miss!

About Open Group Surf Lessons

Ocean Experience Surf School's 3-hour lesson is designed for all ages with a step-by-step surf skill progression and is taught by professional instructors who will have you riding waves in no time. Our open group lessons run daily at 9am and 1pm by appointment only. In the open group lesson you will join other individuals in a group size that does not exceed 5 people. Ocean Experience Surf School is permitted by the City of San Diego and conducts all surf lessons in Ocean Beach and South Mission Beach. All lessons are customized to fit the needs of each group and are taught by trained and certified instructors, ensuring a unique and meaningful learning experience in an exciting and dynamic atmosphere.

Today is the last day to take advantage of this deal, so what are you waiting for? Make 2011 the year you LEARN TO SURF and increase your Ocean Experience today! Visit Groupon.com today, Monday, February 14, 2011.

Surf with your Sweetie this Valentine's Day!

Want to make this Valentine's Day one to remember? Than take advantage of Ocean Experience's Surf with Your Sweetie special!

Lesson require 24 pre-book registration. To redeem this offer, print this coupon and bring it to Ocean Beach Surf and Skate located in the heart of OB: 4976 Newport Avenue, San Diego, CA 92107.

Point Loma Surf Movie Premiere and Fundraiser of “Calling on Others: Bali, Indonesia”

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and The Pearl Hotel are joining forces to host a special fundraising event and movie premiere of Calling on Others: Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The event will be a special feature for the monthly surf movie event, Surf on the Silver Screen, and will kick off at 7 p.m. at The Pearl Hotel.

Calling on Others is a film project headed by San Diego natives, Scott LeDuc and Andrew Matthews that aims to raise money for underprivileged surfers to continue their education. The project and scholarship fund idea was inspired during a six-week trip LeDuc and Matthews took to Bali, Indonesia in 2009. What began as a surfing expedition quickly became much more when they met four, local talented surfers whose aspirations to stay in school seemed a far-fetched dream. Together, LeDuc and Matthews created the short film, Calling on Others: Bali, Indonesia, which follows the lives of these four boys, in hopes to raise money so that their dream to further their education can become a reality.

In addition to the movie premiere and to aid in fundraising efforts, this event will feature a large raffle with extra-special prizes from:

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate, Ocean Experience Surf School, The Pearl Hotel, West Surfing, Dakine, L*Space, Koastal Skateboards, Ocean Minded, Dragon, Dizm Eyewear, Honoula Surf Co., Betty B Jewelry, Stay Covered, ERGO, Aerial7 Headphones, The Vault Yoga and Fitness Center and much more!

Guests will also enjoy exclusive food and drink specials from The Pearl Hotel, a live painting exhibit by artist Bryan Palacios and a blue-carpet press wall where they can get professional photos taken to document this fun-filled night.

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and The Pearl Hotel invite guests of all ages to this karma-filled adventure on the silver screen to help raise money for those who need it most. Admission is free and open to the public. Blue carpet photos, live painting, pre-premiere cocktails, raffle sales and seating will begin at 7 p.m., with the premiere showing at 8 p.m. and the raffle drawing following immediately after. Seating is limited so please reserve a table or arrive early.

The Pearl Hotel is located at 1410 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106. For more information, contact Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at (619) 225-0674. Seating is limited so to reserve a table for the night’s event, call The Pearl Hotel at 619.226.6100.

Check out Ocean Experience's New Fitness Class Featured on the Union Tribune's Daily Deal!

Looking for a fun fitness class that will get you in shape and bikini or board short ready for this summer? Then Ocean Experience Surf School's all new Total Fitness Class is the workout you've been waiting for!

Total Fitness Class is 100% different from any other class offered in San Diego. It's a unique and exciting 90 minute fitness program that features: cardio and body toning using weights and elastic bands; Indo Board balance training; and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUPs). Each workout utilizes various elements using diverse equipment allowing you to burn fat and tone your entire body while simultaneously building up endurance and stamina for anything you do. Program benefits include core strength training and power development, corrective posture techniques, improved balance and coordination, flexibility and endurance.

Try this amazing class for 75% OFF today only by purchasing it on SignOnSanDiego.com’s Daily Deal!

Hurry- take advantage of this great deal and commit to your new year’s resolutions today!

Ocean Experience Surf Camp Early Bird Specials!

Looking for something fun and affordable for your children to do this summer? Join Ocean Experience Surf Camp and save big with their 2011 early bird specials!

Ocean Experience provides the most comprehensive summer surf camp available for boys and girls, ages 6-16. Since our first session in 1990, OE has maintained the highest standards of instructional integrity, safety, and supervision. Ocean Experience develops skills and confidence while empowering students to Surf For Life.

Call Ocean Beach Surf and Skate to register over the phone or stop by the shop. For session dates and camp details, please click here. Regular price: $395 per week.

Surf Classics on the Silver Screen Features Five Summer Stories

Join Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and watch surf classics revisit the silver screen at this month’s movie night at The Pearl Hotel. Surf classic’s on the Silver Screen will be held next Tuesday, January 25, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and will feature the one and only: Five Summer Stories.


Held on the Last Tuesday, every month, Surf on the Silver Screen features the latest surf films, killer food and drink specials including a gourmet burger and beer combo and $3 premier draft beers, as well as a raffle prizes from Ocean Beach Surf and Skate, Ocean Experience Surf School, The Pearl Hotel and other event sponsors.

Dust off your retro Hawaiian shirts and kick back pool side at The Pearl Hotel as we journey back to the 70’s, groove to Honk and witness one of the few, truly classic surf films: Five Summer Stories. Directed by Greg MacGillivray and Jim Freeman, Five Summer Stories is known as a cultural icon, featuring surfing’s most inspiriting legends including David Nuuhiwa, Eddie Aikau, Gerry Lopez and Sam Hawk. By capturing the emerging era of the sport and culture and founding the launch of second generation surf films, Five Summer Stories a surfing time capsule.

Witness history and join us for this unforgettable adventure on the silver screen and under stars on The Pearl’s outdoor patio, Tuesday, January 25, 2011. Admission to this event is FREE and open to the public. The screening of Five Summer Stories will begin at 8:00 p.m. with the raffle followed immediately after.

The Pearl Hotel is located at 1410 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106. For more information, contact Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at (619) 225-0674. Seating is limited so to reserve a table for the night’s event, call The Pearl Hotel at 619.226.6100.

Ocean Experience Holiday Specials!

2010 Winter Break Surf Camp!

Surfrider Foundation's Paddle for Clean Water 2010!

This year's Paddle for Clean Water held in Ocean Beach by the Surfrider Foundation was a huge success! Ocean Beach Surf and Skate was happy to be involved and supply a board for those who did not have one for this event. Thank you everyone for coming out and support the cause! Until next year...

Ocean Experience Surf School with Camp Wet and Wild in the news!

Check out this incredible segment on NBC 7/39 San Diego by Diana Guevara:




Check out this segment on NBC 7/39 here!

OCEAN EXPERIENCE SURF SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO TO OFFER A WEEKLONG SURF CAMP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILTIES

Ocean Experience Surf School and Camp Wet and Wild unite for the 5th annual surf camp for handicap and disabled people during the week of July 26, 2010. In conjunction with the San Diego Park and Recreation Department Therapeutic Services Division, Ocean Experience Surf School will host a four-day surf camp at Mission Point and South Mission Beach Jetty.

The focus of this program is to provide participants with and without disabilities, the opportunity to experience the joy and thrill of surfing. With a step-by-step surf skill progression and through the use of adaptive equipment, Wet and Wild campers will explore all the fundamentals of surfing, including: balance training on the Indo Board, paddling progression, the “pop up”, catching waves, water safety and oceanography.

“It’s all about the sense of accomplishment the students go though. When they are able to accomplish this, it builds confidence and empowers the students. We find this to be a deeply meaningful experience for the instructors and participants alike,” explains Rodger Caldwell, Director and Founder of Ocean Experience Surf School. “The Instructors really enjoy being able to share something they’re passionate about and we appreciate this opportunity to make surfing accessible to everyone.”


In addition to surfing, Camp Wet and Wild will also offer kayaking, outrigger canoeing, crafts, special exhibitions, and a field trip to SeaWorld. Camp Wet and Wild is open to any individual, with any disability, ages 7 to adult. The camp will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, July 26 – 30, 2010 and costs $158.25 for residents of San Diego and $166.50 for non-residents.

For more information about Camp Wet and Wild’s surf camp, please email Lanette Jorgensen, at LanetteJ@OBSurfSkate.com or call (619) 225-2317.

Ocean Experience Surf School Teams Up with the Braille Institute for a Special Week of Surfing!

For ten consecutive years, Ocean Experience Surf School has provided a unique surf clinic for the San Diego Braille Institute. Their use of adaptive equipment and teaching techniques has created an exceptionally successful program for the visually impaired. A fundamental element in this program begins with the Indo Board Balance Trainer, where students learn the basics of balance and stability. Ocean Experience surf instructors also use the Gigante Cushion, which is a large, inflatable cushion placed under a surfboard, to simulate the motions of surfing before students hit the water. The use of tools has become a crucial role in Ocean Experience Surf School’s teaching methods and has set Ocean Experience aside from any other surf school in San Diego. Ocean Experience’s proven surf training program ensures success, builds confidence and empowers students of all ages and abilities to surfing for life. Check it out on this video footage from Indo Board at the 2010 Ocean Experience Surf Camp for the San Diego Braille Institute Youth Department: