Can You Go on a Surf and Yoga Retreat If You Don’t Surf?
Your partner booked a surf retreat and you’re wondering if it’s really for you? You’re not alone.
You don’t have to be a surfer to experience the magic of a surf and yoga retreat.
In fact, many of our guests arrive at Waluaa with little to no surfing experience, and some don’t plan to surf at all. Maybe your partner loves surfing and you want to join them. Maybe your friends are booking a surf trip and you’re wondering if it’s for you. Or maybe you’re simply drawn to the ocean, the community, the movement, and the slower pace of life.
The truth is: Waluaa was never created just for surfers.
It’s a place to reconnect, slow down, spend time in nature, and experience something meaningful – whether you catch waves or spend your days relaxing by the pool, exploring Santa Catalina, or enjoying yoga.
“But Won’t I Feel Left Out If I Don’t Surf?”
This is one of the most common questions we hear.
The short answer? No.
While surfing is a big part of the Waluaa experience, it’s only one piece of what makes the retreat special. Our guests spend their week connecting over shared meals, beach days, yoga sessions, adventures, and the candid moments in between.
Some guests surf every day. Some try surfing for the first time. Some choose not to surf at all. Everyone creates their own version of the experience.
What Does a Non-Surfing Guest Do at Waluaa?
If you’re joining us but don’t want to surf, you still have full access to everything that makes Waluaa special!
We also offer a reduced non-surfing partner rate. This means you’re not paying for surf lessons or coaching sessions you won’t be participating in, while still enjoying everything else the retreat has to offer.
Your retreat includes:
A private room
Enjoy your own comfortable space to relax and recharge throughout the week.
All meals included
Share fresh, nourishing meals with the group and experience the community that naturally forms around the table.
Pool and property access
Spend your mornings slowly, read by the pool, relax in nature, or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Optional yoga sessions
Feel like you’re missing out? Good news – you can choose to join a yoga class here and there throughout the week to reconnect and move.
Optional activities and adventures
Explore everything Santa Catalina has to offer, from beaches and local experiences to unforgettable ocean adventures, like our day excursion to Coiba National Park.
You Can Still Be Part of the Surf Experience
One of the best things about a surf retreat is being around people who are passionate about the ocean. Even if you don’t surf, you’ll still experience the energy that comes with it.
You’ll watch guests celebrate their first waves. You’ll hear stories over breakfast. You’ll feel the excitement when everyone comes back from the water.
And if you decide you want to try surfing? You can.
Our surf coaches welcome beginners and first-timers, so there’s no pressure to arrive with experience.
The Perfect Retreat For Couples, Friends, and Solo Travelers
Waluaa is a great option for people traveling together who want different things from their holiday.
One person can surf every morning while another enjoys a slower start to the day. One person can chase waves while another practices yoga, explores town, or relaxes by the pool. You don’t have to have the exact same interests to share an unforgettable experience.
A Surf + Yoga Retreat Is About More Than Surfing
At the heart of Waluaa, surfing is not just about standing on a board. It’s about being outside, trying something new, connecting with people, and feeling present.
Whether you spend your week riding waves or watching them from the shore, you’re still part of the same experience.
You’re still waking up somewhere beautiful.
You’re still sharing meals with new friends.
You’re still making memories that last long after you leave.
Ready to Experience Waluaa?
Whether you surf every day, have never touched a surfboard, or fall somewhere in between — there’s a place for you at Waluaa.ause you’re experiencing something meaningful side by side.
