BAJA WEEKENDER

Captain Manny V Safely Shows You The Epic Side Of Baja

Just completed the BAJA WEEKENDER. Manny is the best surfer guide, best food guide and best winery guide. He knows everyone around. All the places we went to had the nicest people and the greatest service. We were a group of beginner surfers and Manny took us to the most chill and uncrowded surf spots. Plus, the photos are legendary!

Trish P

Baja Weekender

Manny made the trip unique with a private surf beak and enjoyable local cuisine. Manny knows every good food location and proprietor in the area.

John C

Baja Weekender

This is probably my 6th Baja Weekender with Manny V. My stoke for Baja just keeps growing after each trip. Manny always makes sure you are well fed and have surfed your brains out. Not only is the entire experience epic but afterwards you get access to all your photos and videos he captured of you surfing. You can laugh at all your wipeouts, remember those good waves and good times you had. This trip is for any level of surfer who is looking to have that amazing Baja experience. Thanks Manny :)

Justine W.

Baja Weekender

Manny is extremely knowledgeable with trip-planning in Baja and was such a great tour guide. The Baja House is situated at an ideal spot for a weekend getaway, we had so much fun - surf, eat, drink on repeat.

Christian B

Baja Weekender

Glassy waves, near-empty lineups and lobster -- what else could you want from a Baja surf weekend? Manny V is a fun, chill guide who is dialed in to all the best breaks and restaurants, speaks fluent Spanish, knows the locals and is all about making sure you have a great time. Our group of five women felt totally safe in and out of the water. Can't wait for the next one!

Jeanne B.

Baja Weekender

Had a great time. Accommodations were very nice. Manny is an excellent host and tour guide. Never have to worry about being hungry. That is for sure. Thanks Manny!

Lisa G

Baja Weekender

SO. MUCH. FUN. First trip with Manny and looking forward to doing it again! Surfed and ate all weekend. Came back with surf photos to impress Texas family ;) Everything was well planned. Plenty of choices to fit group wishes. Good vibes the whole time!

Nikki

Baja Weekender

I seriously could not have asked for a better trip. This truly felt like an authentic Mexican surf experience. You're not at some fancy big surf school. You're not at some crowded public beach. You're in a private beach house overlooking your own secret surf spot. Manny was not only super chill and super welcoming, but he's been making this trip for years, and he knows the area and many of the locals from the surrounding communities. So you really feel like you're getting to experience a real slice of Mexico. I could write on and on about the trip, but I'll just end it by saying it was an experience I'll remember forever, and I definitely plan on doing it again. #DoEpicShit

Daniel

Baja Weekender

I am so happy I went on the Baja Weekender. I expected it to be a lot of surfing and good times, and that's exactly what it was. All five of us, three of whom knew each other before we went, were talking in the car on our way to one of the breaks about how great the trip was, how it was so awesome to not have to figure out any of the logistics and get to completely concentrate on surfing hard, relaxing whenever we weren't in the water, and not worrying about anything. Manny is a great traveler and super easy to talk to and get along with. The entire time he pointed out things that were interesting along the road, we stopped at some delicious restaurants and also roadside stands (that I had always been too timid in my previous travels in the area to stop at). From pitaya sorbet to delicious burritos at the roadside stands, we were always getting to see parts of Baja from an experienced point of view. The photos and drone shots were great, and he gave us helpful insight on what to modify, from stance to paddling to where to look on the wave, etc. I wouldn't hesitate to book again, in fact, I'm already planning my next trip with epic surf tours.

Stephanie C

Baja Weekender

Thank you Manny V and @epicsurftours for, well, another epic surf tour! Whether on the hunt for empty breaks and scoring waves, to enjoying delicious authentic cuisine in all formats (roadside, fast-casual, or sit-down), or showing us the sights (oddities as well as awe-inspiring), Manny V knows Baja! Starting with the Suburban surf mobile to the upscale accommodations and everything in between, we felt safe and well taken care of. If you’re looking for a hassle/stress-free, fun-filled getaway, Manny has got you covered! Yew !! ?✌️?

Dawn N

Baja Weekender

This trip is exactly what I needed!! No stress, no worries, Manny's got you covered. All I did was surf and eat my brains out!!! Manny has this trip soo dialed in I didn't even have to look at a menu. "What's for lunch Manny?" Lol... His years of making connections with the locals, partnerships with restaurants and housing, and the length he goes to make sure you enjoy yourself are extremely impressive. Everyone knows him and treats us like kings and queens. He knows all the best surf spots and his photos and videos are awesome. The house is beautiful!!! Everything you can want. Pool, check, Jacuzzi, check, and soo much more. He's great at breaking the ice and making people on the trip who just met feel like old friends. As soon as I came home I started booking the next trip!!

Mike

Baja weekender

Baja Weekender - Surf Societe Trip - Sep17-20

+ - SURF SOCIETE LONGBOARD RETREAT Click to collapse

The Nose Ride Blueprint Baja Retreat

The Surf Société x Epic Surf Tours longboard immersion with Erin “Worm” Meza-Ashley

This is more than a surf trip.

The Nose Ride Blueprint Baja Retreat is a four-day, three-night Northern Baja longboard experience designed to help you take what you are learning in our online community and apply it in real waves, with real footage, real-time feedback, and a group of women working toward the same goal.

The retreat takes place during Surf Société’s 2026 Nose Ride Blueprint Challenge, a 12-week online program running August 19 through November 4. Inside the challenge, we’ll work through the foundations of noseriding: setup, timing, cross-stepping, wave reading, mindset, workshops, mentorship, and video feedback.

Then we take that work to Baja! To surf and learn in person.

Epic Surf Tours and Manny Vargas handle the Baja side: transportation from Imperial Beach, accommodations, meals, local wave hunting for longboarding and noseride practice, logistics, and footage.

Surf Société and Erin bring the longboard progression layer: focused mentorship, video review, shared session goals, and the support of a small sisterhood learning together.

What We’ll Work On

The ocean will shape our schedule, but each day will have a shared focus:

Thursday: Intention + Mental Game Get clear on where you are starting from, what feels strong, where you hesitate, and how you want to approach the weekend.

Friday: Movement, Cross-Stepping + Style Map out your cross-step on your own board, understand how you use its space, and explore movement that feels functional, confident, and true to your surfing.

Saturday: Finding the Edge Test the timing. Try things before they feel perfect. Learn from the waves that do not work. One of the best ways to learn how to noseride is to learn when not to noseride.

Sunday: Integration Enjoy one last surf, reflect on what shifted, and get clear on what you want to keep working on once you are home.

Meet Your Mentor: Erin “Worm” Meza-Ashley

Worm is a longtime longboarder, contest judge, and Surf Société mentor known for her thoughtful, expressive approach to surfing. She started surfing as an adult in college and developed her own style by paying close attention to the relationship between body, board, wave, and timing.

Throughout the trip, Worm will lead short mentor discussions, help guide an on-land movement workshop, and join our video reviews to help each surfer better understand what they are seeing and feeling in the water.

YouTube Clip: https://youtu.be/12k7CFb6Ntc?si=OTJM4PQmg6Q8fd5j

Nose Ride Blueprint Access Included

Surf Société members already receive the Nose Ride Blueprint Challenge as part of membership.

Not a member yet? Every Baja Retreat guest will receive complimentary access to the full 2026 Nose Ride Blueprint Challenge, so you can prepare before the trip and continue building on what you learn after Baja.

Only three guest spots are available.

More from The Surf Société:

About The Surf Société: https://youtu.be/k-x6OBxUV20

Surf Société Baja 2022: https://youtu.be/66AYhPViXU0?si=FKRafpTmKLjdakj7

Surf Société Baja 2024: https://youtu.be/0GmbQ4a_6SU?si=yHvcHuqwzVtuEyqY

BOOK YOUR TRIP >>> Surf Société Nose Riding Baja Weekender

If you've read all the info on the main page and are ready to get to Baja, please click the Book button below.

You may pay your deposit or full payment with a credit/debit card or via Zelle. If you would like to pay via Zelle, please use this email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you pay via Zelle, Manny V will contact you to confirm everything is good to go.

My ultimate goal with all my trips is to ensure a safe, fun surf adventure. Please, by all means, email or call me back with any questions. I'm for ya. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 619-788-2456. Escape for a bit...
Let's do EPIC shit - Captain Manny V

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