BAJA WEEKENDER

Captain Manny V Safely Shows You The Epic Side Of Baja

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

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

Epic Surf Tours is by far one of the best surf tour companies I have gone to. I loved everything about this trip including the food, accommodations, and most importantly Manny who was amazing. Manny made sure everyone was comfortable and had everything we needed for this adventure. Manny has such a passion for his company and his love of the ocean that I highly recommend this trip. I look forward to sharing this adventure with my daughter for her 21st birthday next year. This is by far a 5 star company. Thank you Manny for everything.

Stacy R

Baja Weekender - SanO Escape

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

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

Manny’s knowledge of Baja was spot on which made for an incredible trip would go again for sure.

Erik A

Baja Weekender

Manny has curated a truly epic weekend that will fill your cup up with all the yummy food, fun surf and an abundance of beautiful footage too! From start to finish everything about the weekend felt super smooth, safe and easy. I feel like I just experienced a weeklong surf trip, hard to believe it was just the weekend. I look forward to many more trips with Manny in the future!

DZ

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 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

Manny knows what he is doing! Our trip was seamless from start to finish and was so much fun. Manny has a way of keeping things moving while also not making anyone feel pressured on time and letting the group go with the flow. He knows Mexico - and the places he leads tours - like the back of his hand. We felt safe the whole time and had such a blast. I highly recommend doing a tour with Manny. It'll be one of the best trips of your life!

Grace V

HIT Like a Girl Podcast Retreat

Manny was a terrific guide for our group: knowledgeable, capable, and kind. We were sitting at a restaurant by the sea and the breeze was a bit chilly. Manny quietly left the restaurant to go purchase several colorful Mexican blankets at a nearby market, which he gave to the ladies in our group to keep warm. Who does that? Manny. Also, he's just a cool guy to hang out with--he fit right in.

Lygeia R

HIT Like a Girl Pod #HITbaja

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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