Salty Sensations is a celebration of everything we love about the lifestyle of surfing- connection to nature, community, & the brilliant joys of being immersed in the ocean and the present moment.

Our retreats are hosted by world-class professional surfers who do their very best to break down surf techniques and tips to help each surfer make strides in their own practice, while creating an atmosphere of celebratory inclusivity. Join Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, Makala Smith, and Hallie Rohr for the ultimate surf tip retreat and community building experience.

Our San Clemente Retreats are 3 Nights, 2 full days of surf at the iconic San Onofre beaches. We camp at the San Clemente State Beach Campground, just 5 minutes drive up the road from the surf break. Each morning session will be filmed, and two in-depth group Video Feedback sessions will follow! We are accompanied by our amazing Chef Aine, and our amazing Kitchen Fairy help, and accommodate any dietary restrictions necessary.

SURF LEVEL REQUIRED: Must be able to catch your own waves.

Make new friends, grow your surf skills and knowledge, eat delicious food, enjoy beach days by the fire with as much surf as you want! Dogs are welcome as long as they are dog/people friendly and you are able to secure them while you are in the water!

Board Rental

$150

Dead Kooks Kassia Model 9'5

Triple Stringer Donald Takayama 9'5

Unhinged Surfboards Kassia Model 9'3

Arrival Day
Arrival Day
Welcome Circle and Opening Dinner
Arrive to campsite 4-5:30 pm (If you arrive early, campground checkin begins at 2pm, which also gets you a parking pass to SanO. We suggest going to catch a few waves if you arrive early!)

Dinner & Welcome Circle - 6:30 - bedtime
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Beach Day 1
Beach Day 1
Surf All Day
6:30 - 7 am - Arrive to the Beach - Coffee, Tea, Light breakfast

7:30 (tide and waves depending) - Morning Surf - filmed for Video Feedback

10 am - Breakfast

Land Camp - Land Lesson

Midday Session

2:30 - Lunch on the beach

Afternoon/evening session (optional)

7pm - Dinner on the beach

8pm- Video Feedback - on the beach by the fire!
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Beach Day 2
Beach Day 2
Surf All Day S'more
6:30 - 7 am - Arrive to the Beach - Coffee, Tea, Light breakfast

7:30 (tide and waves depending) - Morning Surf Session- filmed for Video Feedback

10 am - Breakfast

Land Camp - Land Lesson

Midday Surf Session

2:30 - Lunch on the beach

Afternoon/evening Surf session

Community Acupuncture/massage with Jennifer Janis

7pm - Dinner at the Campground on the Bluff!

8pm- Video Feedback at the campground
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Final Morning
Final Morning
Community Circle
7:30 - Sound bathe at the campground - led by Kassia Meador

9 am - Big breakfast and closing circle

10 am - Departure from campground
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Arrival Day

Welcome Circle and Opening Dinner

Arrive to campsite 4-5:30 pm (If you arrive early, campground checkin begins at 2pm, which also gets you a parking pass to SanO. We suggest going to catch a few waves if you arrive early!)

Dinner & Welcome Circle - 6:30 - bedtime

Salty Sensations

4 reviews

Salty Sensations was created by long time friends and professional surfers Leah Dawson and Kassia Meador. The intention, to create a space for people to learn from their shared surf knowledge and experience in a supportive environment. Later joined by Makala Smith these retreats are hosted by three of the best female longboard surfers in the world. They are a highly unique opportunity to up level your surfing ability and have an epic time expanding your global surf community. Come for the surf and leave with life long friends!

Kassia, Leah, Makala, and Andy clearly attract such incredible energy just by being who they are, so everyone on the team and even the people who sign up end up creating a vibe that is really really special. I could not have asked for more. The food, the experience, the vibe all set the bar. And I could spend years working on the critical, positive, and personal surfing tips I got in the water, all of which will have huge impacts on my surfing that only increase over time and practice. Only reason not to go is you’ll be ruined for other surf trips. 11/10. No question I’ll do another!

By Talia N for San Clemente Surf Retreat! on Jun 04, 2024

Great retreat - definitely a five star experience - with great instruction by Leah and Kassia in the water and out! Food was phenomenal and the whole Salty Sensations team was amazing!

By Donna M for Salty Sensations Fall 2023 on Nov 20, 2023

This trip exceeded every expectation I had going into it! There were so many moments of pure magic, and being guided through the surf by Melanie, Kassia, Leah, Candice, and Makayla was wonderful. They offered so much incredible knowledge and guidance, and gave so much incredible feedback on even the smallest changes that made a huge difference in my surfing. Whether surfing under rainbows, hiking, or eating one of Aine's fantastic meals, there was never a dull moment. I hope to go back again, and can't recommend going on this trip enough!

By Lauren E for Ireland Surf Retreat Salty Sensations + Rebelle Surf on Oct 10, 2023

I LOVED THIS TRIP! I had a wonderful time, Ireland is magic. Kassia, Leah, Candice. Melanie and Makayla were the best hosts! I learned so many helpful tips about surfing and enjoyed so many great rides. The food was out of this world and our plans were so special. Everyday a new adventure to find waves, and more than enough to explore when ocean conditions were not ideal for surfing. 10/10; I'll certainly do another one!

By Jacqueline G for Ireland Surf Retreat Salty Sensations + Rebelle Surf on Sep 26, 2023

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