Un Mar de Colores · Point Loma, CA
Surf Lessons in Point Loma Without the $150 Price Tag
If Point Loma is inland, our shuttle solves the access gap. If coastal, we teach on your local breaks.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf lessons gratuitas para jóvenes de Point Loma de 6–17 años, directamente en la costa de Point Loma. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 34% BIPOC (32,000 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Sunset Cliffs y Garbage Beach, con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Point Loma High, Cabrillo Elementary.
Horario — programa en Point Loma
Year-round weekly sessions · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —School counselors mention programs, but the 'free' ones always seem to have a catch — equipment fees, deposits, or waitlists that never move.
- —Competition pathways seem reserved for families who already know the contest circuit. Beginners from Point Loma get overlooked.
- —Your child is ready. The system of paid access is what's not.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- You join a BIPOC-led movement — not a commercial school renting your child's story for marketing.
- Parents see measurable growth — water comfort, confidence, community — not just a single photo day.
- Ocean safety fundamentals come first: rip currents, lifeguard signals, and etiquette before ego.
Por qué operamos este programa en Point Loma
Point Loma's Sunset Cliffs coastline is too advanced for beginner instruction, but our Point Loma youth cohorts travel to OB Pier and Dog Beach for water sessions, with dryland instruction at Cabrillo National Monument and Point Loma Nazarene University (our educational partner). The Kumeyaay coastal history of the peninsula is woven into every Point Loma cohort curriculum.
- Población
- 32,000
- Residentes BIPOC
- 34%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 17%
- Distancia a la playa
- En la costa
Surf Lessons en Point Loma — Lo que debes saber
After-school overlap matters in Point Loma: families juggling work and childcare need predictable schedules. We publish cohort calendars early and coordinate with San Diego Unified School District partners so enrollment isn't a guessing game.
Free surf lessons in Point Loma aren't a marketing gimmick — they're how Un Mar de Colores fulfills its mission. While commercial schools charge premium rates for group instruction, we deliver certified bilingual coaching, full equipment, and transportation at zero cost because San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partner schools fund access as a right, not a luxury.
Por qué Point Loma importa para nuestra misión
The ocean off Point Loma belongs to everyone. Un Mar de Colores exists because San Diego has spent decades telling BIPOC youth otherwise — and we're changing that story one cohort at a time.
Safe, lifeguard-coordinated instruction is non-negotiable for Point Loma youth. Every water session runs inside flagged zones with certified coaches — parents shouldn't have to choose between access and safety.
Socios comunitarios locales en Point Loma
En asociación con el San Diego Unified School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 2+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- San Diego Unified School District
- •Point Loma High
- •Cabrillo Elementary
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Cabrillo National Monument (NPS)
- ◆Point Loma Nazarene University
- ◆Point Loma Library
Currículo del programa
Un Mar de Colores offers free surf lessons year-round for youth ages 6–17 across Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and partner cities. Our coaches are certified by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Lifeguard Division and many are graduates of our own Surf Athletic Scholarship program. Lessons prioritize water-safety fundamentals first: students start in chest-deep whitewater under direct instructor supervision and progress to unbroken waves only after demonstrating paddle control and ocean awareness. Every session is fully equipped — wetsuit, board, rashguard — and transportation is provided from our partner Title I schools across San Diego County.
- →Ocean safety fundamentals (rip currents, lifeguard communication)
- →Paddle technique and wave selection
- →Pop-up and stance mechanics
- →Whitewater to unbroken wave progression
- →Surf etiquette and lineup awareness
- →Environmental stewardship integration
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Point Loma
- ✓Certified bilingual instructors (CPR + First Aid)
- ✓3/2mm wetsuits year-round
- ✓Soft-top surfboards for beginners
- ✓Rashguards and sunscreen
- ✓Transportation from partner Title I schools
- ✓Ocean safety training coordinated with county lifeguards
- ✓No swimming test required
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Un Mar de Colores is recognized by partners including the San Diego Foundation, Surfrider San Diego, WILDCOAST, and school districts across San Diego — not a pop-up program, a sustained movement.
Lo que dice nuestra comunidad
“"He used to approach new activities with extreme anxiety — to the point where sometimes we couldn't even get out of the car. Now he goes much deeper into the water."”
Preguntas frecuentes — Surf Lessons en Point Loma
Where can beginners surf in Point Loma?+
Beginners in Point Loma learn at lifeguard-covered breaks with sandy bottoms and manageable whitewater — specific beaches vary by cohort and conditions. Un Mar coaches select sites daily based on swell, tide, and student level, prioritizing safety over spectacle. Sessions stay inside flagged zones with direct instructor supervision.
Is transportation provided from Point Loma?+
If Point Loma is inland, we provide shuttle transportation from partner Title I schools to our nearest teaching beaches — distance is on us, not your family. Coastal Point Loma cohorts meet directly at local breaks. Confirm your cohort pickup location when you enroll.
When do Point Loma surf lesson cohorts run?+
We run year-round weekly sessions plus expanded summer programming. Cohorts fill 3–4 weeks ahead — contact us early if you're enrolling from Point Loma for a specific season.
¿Los programas de Surf Lessons en Point Loma son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Point Loma son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Point Loma High, Cabrillo Elementary, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Point Loma?+
Las lecciones principales se realizan en Sunset Cliffs. Todas las sesiones de agua ocurren dentro de las zonas salvavidas de la bandera.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Point Loma?+
Servimos a jóvenes de 6–17 años. Nuestra Beca One Ocean cubre las edades 6-12, Ocean Stewards After-School sirve a 13-17, y las Becas Atléticas de Surf están disponibles para jóvenes competitivos a través de nuestras asociaciones con San Diego Unified School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Point Loma High, Cabrillo Elementary y otras escuelas de Título I en San Diego Unified School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Volunteer, donate, or enroll — however you join, you're helping Point Loma youth access the coast.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Point Loma. Contáctanos para inscribirte, hacer voluntariado, o apoyar el movimiento.
Un Mar de Colores es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) liderada por personas BIPOC, basada en Oceanside, California. Ofrecemos programación gratuita de surf, océano y educación ambiental para jóvenes en San Diego y Tijuana — conectando culturas, costas y comunidades desde 2018.
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