Created through the realization of a long-time vision of starting a surf school, the formerly ex-professional surfer and ocean lover Emiliano Abate opened the doors of Pacific Surf School in 1997. San Diego Surf lessons offers lessons to beginner and intermediate surfers alike. With more than 500,000 students taught since 1997, Pacific Surf is on the fast track to teaching the world to surf. Guaranteeing each student to catch a wave by the end of their lesson, or their next lesson is free!