Pismo Beach Surf Day – October
Oct 24, 2026
$30
Join us for a day of sun, surf, and sand at Pismo Beach! Whether you’re catching your first wave or you’re an experienced surfer, it’s the ultimate way to unwind, catch some waves, and soak up the best of California’s Central Coast.
Skill Level: Moderate
Activity Level: Beginner
Trip Highlights
- A beginners-welcome surfing trip!
- An epic day of salty air, waves, good food, and fun times with friends!
- Ride the waves with basic surf instruction.
Details
Participants will meet at the Recreation Center on Saturday morning at 8:30am to pack up the vehicles and head to Pismo Beach (transportation provided by ASI). Activities include beginner surfing lessons, open surf time, and games on the beach.
Enjoy a provided lunch and return to campus after a day of riding waves. Students can expect to be back on campus by 5:00pm.
No surfing experience necessary, but comfort with treading water and wading in water above shoulder height is required.
What's Included
- Surfboards.
- Wetsuits.
- Beginner – intermediate instruction tailored to participant skill levels.
- Lunch and snacks.
- Group first aid supplies.
- Transportation to and from campus.
What to Bring
- Bathing suit
- Comfortable shoes for walking on the beach
- Daypack
- Personal snacks
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen, sunhat, and sunglasses
- Towel
- Wetsuit (if you own one)
- Wetsuit booties (if you own a pair)
- Change of clothes to keep warm after surfing
If you don’t have all the listed equipment, please reach out to us at asipolyescapes@calpoly.edu to inquire about rentals or borrowing equipment.
An extensive gear list will be provided at the mandatory pre-trip meeting. Trip leaders will contact participants in advance with more information.
The Poly Escapes Rental Center at the Cal Poly Recreation Center has the gear you need for your next adventure! Explore our selection online, then visit the Rental Center to equip your trip.
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