Best Family Surf Camp Costa Rica
The only luxury family surf camp on Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula where parents and kids learn to surf side by side
7 Nights All-Inclusive Luxury Surf Camp
Surfing is fun. Learning together as a family changes everything.
Imagine heading off on one of the best surfing vacations for the family that you can imagine, bonding on an uncrowded white sand beach and learning to surf the waves together throughout the day. Whether surfing is brand new to your family or you've done some surf lessons before, you and your loved ones will get the surf lessons you need to successfully ride the waves in Costa Rica. Even expert surfers will enjoy our resort's beaches and benefit from our team of surf lesson instructors.
A family vacation shouldn't mean you plan everything. At Kalon, your family's week is taken care of from airport to airport, so you can all relax, recharge and enjoy paradise together. Bring the whole family to our Costa Rica family surf retreat.
Truly Luxurious Accommodations
You and your family will enjoy cuisine prepared by our chefs & fresh coffee, tea, juice, and tropical fruits can be found at any time of the day. Head to the kitchen for a quick snack before a morning surf lesson with the kids or grab a cold beer or glass of wine to enjoy with lunch after a day spent at the beach. And get to know other families visiting the resort over dinner — served dinner-party style at one long, beautifully set table with ocean views through the large picture windows. With the excitement of the day ahead, why not consider signing your kids up for surf lessons as holiday gifts? It's a skill they'll carry with them long after the tan fades. As the sun begins to set, gather around the dining table to share stories of the surf day's adventures.
Our mansion is luxuriously decorated and offers plenty of room to sprawl out and relax when you're not out surfing, or taking a tour. Settle down to read a good book on a balcony hammock overlooking the beach. Take a family swim in our infinity pool before picnicking in our gardens. Or stretch your legs on our private walking trails surrounded by a tropical rainforest. Many returning guests speak to the deeper benefits of family surf vacations that come from this kind of unhurried, screen-free week together.
When it's time to retire for the night, your family will appreciate the spacious private rooms at our Costa Rica family surf resort — from ocean-view rooms with balconies to the Toucan Bungalow or our villa with its own plunge pool. Wake up to the waves and pristine views of the ocean and fall asleep to the tropical breezes and crisp starry skies after a long day of fun and surfing under the sun.
Deliciously Exotic Food
Your family definitely won't go hungry while visiting our Costa Rica family surf camp. Healthy, satisfying food is as important to us as surfing is. You have to fuel your body to succeed on a surfboard, and we'll provide you with all the fuel you need. We source organic ingredients from our own gardens and other local providers whenever possible and offer a farm-to-table dining experience that you and your family won't soon forget.
For breakfast, you will enjoy a wide range of options including gourmet coffee, fresh house-made bread, french toast, a wide selection of fruits and juices, and the traditional Costa Rica rice and beans dish called Gallo Pinto. At lunch time, enjoy a housemade lunch in the mansion or on the beach. And take advantage of our three-course gourmet dinners every night. At Kalon surf, you'll feel invigorated and ready to surf after every meal.
Memory Making Tours
Surfing is a blast, but you won't likely spend all of your time on the beach or in the water. Luckily, you and your family can enjoy a variety of tour and activity options during your stay at our family surf camp. Set off on foot or horseback to see the most notorious dual-layered waterfalls in Costa Rica. Or take a six-hour tour through the dense Costa Rica forests while rappelling down waterfalls and over treetops, and travelling over suspension bridges. After an exciting day of exploration, return to Kalon Surf for some well-deserved relaxation at their luxury yoga and surf retreat. Here, you can unwind with yoga sessions that rejuvenate your body and mind while basking in the serene surroundings. Indulging in healthy, delicious meals prepared with fresh local ingredients will enhance your overall experience and complete your stay.
Take a canopy zip lining tour while learning all about the local trees, plant life, and animals that you spot along the way. Spend some time in the small town called Dominical where you can enjoy a beer at the beach bar and do a little shopping with the family. Or traverse local mountains and jungles during an exciting ATV tour. Depending on the time of year you visit, you might be lucky enough to spend a day whale watching.
Unforgettable Surf Lessons
One of the most notable features of the Kalon Surf family surf resort in Costa Rica is the world-class surf instruction you'll receive during your visit — for first-timers, our piece on learning to surf as a family walks through what to expect. Our surf instructors work with no more than three people at a time, and everyone is matched with a coach at their own level — so a family arriving with different abilities still progresses together, rather than the beginners holding anyone up or the confident ones getting bored. You can expect to enjoy surf lessons for a few hours a day during your stay at the resort, and by the end of your visit you'll be surfing better than you ever thought possible. In addition to personalized instruction, our experienced coaches will cover essential surfing basics for beginners, ensuring a solid foundation for your skills. Throughout the lessons, you'll benefit from constructive feedback that helps you progress at your own pace — all with Costa Rica's beaches as your classroom.
Take the opportunity to have all of your surfing questions answered and to learn some cool riding techniques that are sure to impress your friends next time you go on a surfing trip. And make new friends with our surfing experts — those connections tend to last well beyond the trip. Whether you're brand new to surfing or have some experience, we offer surfing lessons for beginners tailored to your skill level. Parents and teens often pick up the same beginner surf tips for families from our coaches in the same lesson. The family surf camp sessions are informative, genuinely fun, and designed to give you the confidence to keep surfing long after you leave.
Imagine your family a year from now — still talking about the week you all learned to surf together.
Check Family AvailabilityAn All-Inclusive Family Camp Experience
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Saturday
Arrival
We pick you up at San José airport for the 3-hour drive down the coast.
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Sunday – Tuesday
Surf days
3–5 hours a day in the water, three guests per coach, with video analysis before each session. Yoga and pool sessions too.
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Wednesday
Rest day
No surfing. Your one-hour massage, time by the pool, and optional tours.
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Thursday – Friday
Surf days
Back in the water with your coach for the last two days.
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Saturday
Home
Breakfast overlooking the Pacific, then the drive back to SJO.
An example week. Surf times follow the tides and move 40–60 minutes a day. A coffee tasting and a cooking class are part of the week too.
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Surf coaching
Five days with your coach, surfboards included, plus video analysis and photos.
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Food & drinks
All meals by our chefs, plus snacks, coffee, fresh juices, beer and wine.
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Massage & yoga
A one-hour massage and yoga three times.
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Your room
Seven nights, SJO transfers both ways, Wi-Fi everywhere.
Just bring your flip-flops — the boards, rash guards and sunscreen are waiting for you.
During a week stay at our beautiful resort, you and your family will enjoy an all-inclusive experience that won't disappoint. You can just leave your chequebook and credit cards at home because everything from your sleeping accommodations and surfing lessons to your meals and drinks is included in your stay. Unless you plan to spend a lot of time taking tours off the mansion grounds, you'll know exactly how much you are spending on your awesome family surf holiday before you even leave home.
Your all-inclusive stay even features a luxurious mid-week massage that will help relieve your muscles and reinvigorate your body so you don't miss out on even a minute of surf time. And you can stay in touch with friends and family back home using our complimentary high-speed WiFi service. Let all of your stresses wash away and let us pamper your family for a few days. Most guests tell us it's how surfing builds family bonds at this pace that makes the week worth it — you'll all feel like brand new people when it's time to go home again, although you likely won't want to leave the family surf camp resort!
See It for Yourself
A week at Kalon Surf is hard to put into words. This might help.
What Families Say
Common Questions About Our Family Surf Camp Costa Rica
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Learn to Surf: An Investment for Life
Our surf coaches have the time to give you individual attention because we keep the groups small with a max of 20 guests and a 3:1 guest to surf coach ratio. We'll match you with a Firewire or Slater Design surfboard that fits your skills and ambition, and take you to uncrowded beaches so you can bliss out in paradise.
If you've been thinking about a family surf trip to Costa Rica, this is the place. Contact us for availability — we're happy to answer any questions about dates, rooms, or what to expect. Most families tell us the hardest part was deciding to book. Once you're here, everything else falls into place. We cater to all ability levels, from first-timers to experienced surfers looking to push their skills, and we think you'll find it's one of the best surfing experiences in Costa Rica for any age.
Costa Rica's southern Pacific coast is consistently rated among the best surf destinations in the country — warm water year-round, uncrowded breaks, and a laid-back atmosphere that families gravitate toward. Dominical and the Osa Peninsula offer a different pace from the busier tourist areas up north, which is exactly why we chose to build here.
Between surf lessons, there's space to slow down too. Some guests pick up surfing mindfulness techniques from our coaches — simple breathing and focus practices that work both on the water and off. And on rest days, our guide to surfing and sightseeing in Costa Rica walks through how the family surf camp week balances out. It's one of those unexpected parts of the trip that guests mention most when they get home.
We also welcome couples looking for a surf trip together — same resort, same coaching quality, just a different kind of getaway. Whether you're traveling as a family or as two, the combination of great waves, good food, and a small group of like-minded people tends to make for a memorable week.