BAJA WEEKENDER

Captain Manny V Safely Shows You The Epic Side Of Baja

I initially had reservations about traveling across the border for just the weekend and the time it might take for logistics and the border crossings. Manny is such a pro that he has everything absolutely nailed down. There were no issues whatsoever and the trip was incredible easy and extremely well planned out. Manny knows all of the local breaks and knows what will be working best for any given conditions. He also knows exactly where to go for supplies, the best restaurants to go to and how to navigate everything with ease. The place we stayed was right over a terrific break, had great views and worked very well for our party. He takes great videos and pics for all of the surf sessions. The only thing I would have wished for was bigger surf!

Derek E

Baja Weekender

Of course loads of Americans cross the border into Mexico all year long to enjoy all of the amazing things our neighboring country has to offer: the gracious Mexican people, the stunning natural beauty, the surf breaks, the food!! It's truly a wonderland. But I'm here to tell you that experiencing the adventure with Manny as your guide takes it to the next level! A van full of surf ladies, escorted by our amiable host, set off on Friday afternoon for our Epic journey. We were late getting into Puerto Nuevo for our lobster dinner, but our night was saved by a quick phone call to the owner of Manny's favorite lobster spot. The restaurant had closed, but opened up for us. An incredible lobster feast was served, we ate until we almost burst, and were beyond thankful to the hosts and Manny both. This was our first glimpse into the magic of having him with us. His relationships with the locals, built on respect and gratitude, is the special sauce. We experienced it at every turn. At Hortencia's K38 burrito stand, Manny was greeted with hugs. At the surf spot... more hugs. At the guard gate at Gaviotas, not hugs since these are big burly men, but heartfelt greetings just the same. When we

Holly G

Baja Weekender

This was my second trip to Baja with Manny and I had an amazing time! Epic Surf Tours is now, officially, above and beyond. I mean...not that the first trip wasn’t a blast (because it was), but with the new digs, new car, and new adventures, it’s now freakin EPIC! I love that it’s truly a surf trip and Manny makes sure that surf is the top priority. I was fed beyond well, surfed my brains out, and I never felt unsafe. Plus, you get like a Bazillion photos of yourself at the end. I can’t wait to go again!

Crystal W

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

My first time into Baja and Manny took care of everything! We really were so well looked after, from the secret surf spots to the best eats and more. Manny was super fun and really put up with our crazy group of Las Chicas Malas so well! An absolute treat! Thank you Many!

Alexia 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

What an amazing weekend getaway with my amazing mom friends...from lobster to surf to tacos to wine tasting (Xaroma was the best!) to more surf, the weekend was a perfect treat! Manny catered to the group's surf abilities and found the right waves for our crew. The food was always amazing, he knows the local sweet spots for food and everywhere we went they seemed to know him and were genuinely happy to see Manny. The weekend was relaxing with no decisions to make and a fun time every place we went...I would have loved an extra day or two just to fit more in! Thank you Manny for an amazing Mother's Day weekend with my friends.

Jennifer E

Baja Weekender

Short but sweet! This trip is amazing. Manny really knows the ins and outs of the area, the break and the food! It was so rad getting to break down the surf video and review the break. This weekend gave me plenty to work on now that I'm home.

Danyelle

Baja Weekender - Surf Societe

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

Incredible weekend surfing great waves with friends. The food was a highlight of the trip and the people were even better! The house sits right on the ocean with stunning views of Baja and the surf conditions below. Manny is not only an amazing leader and surfer but he's an awesome photographer/videographer. I would highly recommend this trip to everyone and I can't wait to do another one!

Karoline

Baja Weekender

It was such a great weekend hanging out with Manny. Everything was well planned. We experienced EPIC surf and food. And the whole trip felt very safe going to Mexico. I highly recommend this for anyone who loves to surf and eat. Manny is such a great tour guide who is very accommodating to the group. 110% worth every penny.

Elaine

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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