Surf Camps in Costa Rica: Take Your Surfing to the Next level

Taking in the curves of the water and understanding their true meaning and sense of being is a surfer’s ultimate dream. It is often what they strive for, throughout their entire surfing life. A surf camp is the start of that life and the pursuit of what will always be an ever-changing challenge that requires …

Surf Accessories: What you need to know as a beginner

So, you want to learn to surf. Welcome to a great world and an even more fun sport. The wind rushing past you and the powerful feeling will never leave your soul once you catch it. So, beware that you have been warned. It is a bite that will never heal. Surfing has a way …

Beginner’s Surf Trip in Costa Rica: When you return home

Costa Rica is a year round popular surfing destination. Surfing is more than a sport here: it is often viewed as a way of life. The Country is gifted with numerous beaches and surf-able shores that are ideal for both novices and experienced surfers. If you vacation with us during your beginners surf trip in …

Prepping for Your Costa Rican Surf Adventure

Interested in learning how to surf and want to combine it with a vacation in Costa Rica? Perhaps you enjoy hiking, diving into deep waters, relaxing on the beach, participating in yoga sessions, zip lining, or even exploring the local towns nearby, trying out the typical food in the region. All of this is possible …

The Origin of Surfing

Surfing is a such fascinating sport, it has its own culture and vocabulary, and early roots in Polynesian culture. It was first mentioned by Joseph Banks in the 1700’s, during Captains Cooks third voyage to the Pacific. Riding the waves started with body surfing; using a piece of wood was something that evolved over time. …

The Jared Mell Experience

Real Surf Trips is stoked to be offering the Jared Mell Experience week long retreat at our Playa Negra location. Jared’s philosophy: Surfing, it’s not something you do but something you become. Not just a sport, but a statement. This week is about enjoying the experience of surfing. Spending our time living in the sun and surfing …