Private Swim Lessons
in Malibu, CA

Malibu Swim LessonsDriving kids all over Malibu for swim lessons can be aggravating: between struggling to get through traffic to get there on time and classes scheduled at the least convenient possible time, maybe you’ve asked yourself “Is it worth it?”The good news? There’s a better, faster, less stressful way to help everyone in your family be more confident in the water: private swimming lessons with a Sunsational Swim instructor in Malibu! When you choose us as your swim school, we bring personalized lessons to your club, community pool, or even your own backyard. Everyone knows that kids learn better when they have one-on-one attention, so it’s no surprise if you haven’t been impressed by the results from your child’s crowded group lessons at the public pool. And, if you are a reluctant adult that’s finally brave enough to learn to swim, it’s much less nerve-wracking to give it a try for the first time in the comfort and privacy of your Malibu home—not next to a class of infants and toddlers who seem ready to compete in the Olympics!From start to finish, we make learning to swim convenient, cost-effective, and confidence-building. To get started, enter your zip code and answer a few brief registration questions, and we’ll match you with a top-notch swim teacher who will come to you: any time of day, anywhere in Malibu. From early-morning sessions to prepare for a military swim test, to weekday afternoons after school to work on stroke technique for a swim team tryout, there’s no schedule that our Sunsational instructors can’t accommodate.Does it sound too good to be true? It’s not—and because we’re so sure we’ll deliver the results you want, you can take advantage of our Sunsational Learn-to-Swim Guarantee (for kids 3 and up), if your swimmer is still unable to turn around and reach the wall after our twelve-lesson package. Why not sign up for Malibu swim lessons today and see the Sunsational difference for yourself?
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Popular Swimming Lesson Programs
Swimming Lessons for Babies
Your baby can begin to learn water safety skills—it’s never too early to start!
Private Swim Lessons for Kids
Our private classes can help your child achieve—and exceed—their swimming goals.
Private Swim Lessons for Teenagers
Our one-on-one lessons help your teen pickup the basics of swim with comfortable guidance.
Private Swim Lessons for Adults
Our lessons help even the most reluctant adults to conquer their fears.
Private Special Needs Swim Lessons
Our trained private instructors can help students with autism, sensory challenges, ADHD, physical disabilities and more.
Private Competitive Swimming Training
Our private swim lessons by expert coaches get advanced swimmers ready for competition, tests and triathlons & more.

Why are Malibu Swim Lessons so important?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death in the U.S among children under 14
9 out of 10 drowning deaths occur while a caregiver is present.
75% of children are missing from sight for only five minutes or less
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Benefits of Private Swimming Lessons in Malibu

Our Focus: Water Safety

Our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee emphasizes each student’s ability to turn around and swim back to the wall after an unintentional fall into the pool. Swimmers throughout Malibu have learned to be safer in their own backyards with Sunsational’s private swimming lessons, learning these critical skills in the comfort of home swimming pools.

Scheduling at Your Convenience

Private swim lessons scheduled at the time that works best for YOU are the ultimate in stress-free swimming in the greater Malibu area. Whether you have multiple kids that you want to schedule back-to-back or an adult in the family that needs lessons on their lunch break, our instructors can accommodate your calendar!

Individualized Lesson Planning

We understand that every swimmer brings a different set of skills and challenges to the water, so our personalized lessons help each student to conquer their fears and make real progress in their water safety skills. Not only do our infant and toddler classes help even the youngest swimmers to be able to turn around and get to the side of the pool, but our Learn-to-Swim Guarantee (for kids ages 3 and up) provides up to four extra lessons at no charge if your swimmer hasn’t mastered our “Sunsational Swim Sequence” by the 12th class.

Which Pool? You Decide!

Our Sunsational instructors will work with you at your favorite pool in Malibu, whether it’s down the street or just outside your back door.

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How does Sunsational Swim Work

  • 1
    Register Online
    Tell us your needs so we can match you with the perfect Sunsational Instructor
  • 2
    Get Matched
    Shortly after registering we introduce you to your hand selected instructor who will contact you to schedule lessons
  • 3
    Get Started
    Dive in and begin reaching your swimming goals!

Sunsational Clients Love Our Swimming Lessons

Rated 4.9/5 Stars From Over 900+ Reviews
Sunsational Swim offers a great swim program. Our instructor Javier was amazing with my 3.5 yr old daughter! We have a pool at home so it was so convenient having Javier come to our home for the lessons. My daughter had just started somewhat swimming on her own when the lessons started, but when she started her lessons with Javier she progressed so fast! Javier had so much patience especially with a 3 yr old. He taught her water safety which I thought was so important. I'm so happy to say that she is definitely a strong lil swimmer which puts me at ease. She is able to swim to the bottom of the pool to get her swim toys, she's almost diving! This is by far the best money spent! Thank you Javier!
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Jessie S
West Covina, California
"It's a full service with great flexibility! I had my lessons with Jakub, who is incredibly encouraging and helpful. He is very positive and also very good at meeting the student at their level. I was struggling with my breathing and feeling comfortable in the water. He gave me great exercises that really focused on just my breathing and as a result, it as helped me reduce my anxiety and increase my confidence in my swimming abilities. Highly recommend Sunsational Swim School!" - Jennifer Y.
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Jennifer Y
Los Angeles, CA
It's a full service with great flexibility! I had my lessons with Jakub, who is incredibly encouraging and helpful. He is very positive and also very good at meeting the student at their level. I was struggling with my breathing and feeling comfortable in the water. He gave me great exercises that really focused on just my breathing and as a result, it as helped me reduce my anxiety and increase my confidence in my swimming abilities. Highly recommend Sunsational Swim School!
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Jennifer Y
Los Angeles, CA
My daughter was swimming for months without much improvement elsewhere. I found Sunsational and they paired me with Elise S, and it has been a dream ever since. We added our daughters' ages 2 and 4 to swim with Elise and right away they were comfortable with her. My 2-year-old is a little difficult to work with, but Elise made her comfortable and implemented games to keep her entertained and interested. Both my girls were able to achieve more than the goal of water safety. My 4-year-old can swim the length of our pool and swim to the walls to safety. She also learned other skills to be safe if she's not able to get to the wall fast enough, such as floating on her back and treading. My 2-year-old is able to go underwater and tread to the wall to safety if needed. We are just so happy with the service and especially with Elise. Not only is she a great instructor, she also accommodated to our schedule and was so flexible when I needed to make last-minute changes. More importantly, she made my girls feel safe in the water with her and was a good teacher for them.
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SELENA G
Pico Rivera, CA
Shrenil was absolutely amazing with my son. He was tremendously patient, kind, and encouraging. If you're looking for someone who really knows what they're doing, request Shrenil. Truly! I know that results depend on the child and the instructor but I can't imagine any kid NOT doing really well under his guidance. Our family is so grateful. Our son is now a swimmer!
Also, Sunsational Swim School was awesome in general. From the moment we booked our classes till the end. They accommodated our busy schedule and paired us with an instructor quickly. I'd recommend them
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Janice C
Culver City, CA
We just completed swim lessons for my granddaughters, ages 8 and 5. Javier was their instructor and did an incredible job with them both. The younger granddaughter was very afraid of jumping even go underwater without floaties or hanging on to someone. When Javier finished with her final lesson, she was able to jump in and swim to the side of the pool and swim underwater. The older granddaughter excelled in her lessons with Javier and now is very confident swimming and jumping in our pool. Looking forward to having Javier continue with their lessons next spring and having the girls continue to improve their skills.
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Steven T
West Covina, California
I found booking lessons with Sunsational Swim School really easy. I was assigned Tiffani as an instructor and could not have had a better experience. I am an adult who did not learn how to swim as a child. I had also had some bad experiences in the water and only grew more scared of the water as I got older. My husband tried teaching me how to swim and I also attended swim lessons for adult learners in the past. However, I was unable to learn until Tiffani came along. Tiffani pushed me out of my comfort zone but was so gentle and patient with me. After 12 lessons, I am happy to report that I can swim (even in the deep end) and am completely water safe! Tiffani changed my relationship with water and I am now happy to get in the water. In fact, my husband and I are planning a snorkeling trip in the near future which would have been impossible to consider before registering for swim lessons with Sunsational Swim School.
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Lucy R
Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic Swim School. I've enjoyed my lessons with Amy so much. She is so skilled and personable and for this beginner adult swimmer has actually helped me ENJOY being in the water and getting comfortable in my ability. The sign-up process is super easy but most importantly, Amy is an incredible teacher.
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Patrice L
Los Angeles, CA
Because he is currently in school to become a physician, makes me feel extra safe in regards to his life saving capabilities. Doesn't hurt too that he is also in good shape.

Christian has been extremely patient and understanding of my water fears. For the first time in my entire life, I was able to touch the bottom of the deep end of the pool. He gives me homework through out the week until we have a session, which works out well for me to be able to hone my skills until a new skill can be acquired.

He asks about how I learn and has been incorporating it into my lessons. We learn a skill, move on to the next one, and at the end we will put it all together.

He is a true asset to your swim school!!
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MAUNI K
San Dimas, CA
Lindsey was absolutely fantastic as a swim instructor for our grandson Jeffrey, who is three-and-a-half. She was kind and encouraging, gentle and patient, and above all, gave Jeffrey the confidence he needed to learn to swim. He learned to swim, go underwater, kick, and blow bubbles. He looked forward to his lessons with Lindsey and grew very fond of her.
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Yucaipa, CA
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Featured Swim Instructors in Malibu, CA

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Malibu. Every Sunsational swim teacher has a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, is CPR/First Aid certified, passes a national background check, and has a proven track record of successful teaching before they even land an interview with Sunsational. We screen for the best so you don't have to, and we stand by all our swim instructors with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Why? Because we know great instructors means fast results!

Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in malibu, CA 90265 - Charles B
Charles B
malibu, CA 90265
I have worked as a certified lifeguard and swim instructor for over 4 years. I've taught children of all ages, ability levels, and settings- group as well as private lessons. In 2008 - 2010 I worked with Rob Lamond- a Malibu local swim instructor whose classes are well known in the community. I swim once a week at Pepperdine University as well as a member of Malibu Beach Yoga and Malibu Crossfit. I am an American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor, CPR, and First Aid.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in West Covina, CA 91792 - Kendra D
Kendra D
West Covina, CA 91792
I have a total of six years of experience teaching swim lessons to children and adults, ranging in age from 19 months-35. In high school, I competed in swimming for three years, and played water polo for two years. I also have 2+ years of professional experience working with children that have autism (mild to severe). They have ranged from preschool to high-school age.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in West Covina, California 91791 - Javier C
Javier C
West Covina, California 91791
Hello! My name is Javier and I've taught swim lessons to infants through adults at all levels. I have experience teaching children with special needs such as those with autism. I've also worked with children for 3 years as a substitute PE/class aide. I competitively swam for 7 years. I am currently pursuing a degree in Kinesiology at Cal State Fullerton. Seeing students progress is such a rewarding feeling that it makes me realize how much I enjoy teaching swimming.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Los Angeles, CA 90034 - Dominic L
Dominic L
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Hello! My name is Dominic! I am currently a full-time student at UCLA pursuing a Masters in Education. I have worked as a lifeguard in both a community pool setting and at the recreation center here at UCLA. I have also taught both group and private swim lessons to children between the ages of 1-13 as well as coached a 12 and under water polo team for several seasons. I have developed a strong passion for teaching children about the basics of swimming,and water safety!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Bell Gardens, CA 90201 - Luis Adrian B
Luis Adrian B
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Hi, my name is Luis and I've been teaching swim lessons for about 3-4 years with ages from 8 months up to adults. I've also worked with children for 4 years as a coach for boxing. I love teaching swimming because it's a way to have fun and stay active. It's a good thing phones and iPads can't go in the water so the kids stay active and let's not forget the Earth is 3/4 water so let's learn to swim!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in West Covina, CA 91790 - Latye C
Latye C
West Covina, CA 91790
Hi my name is Latye Jose, I`ve been teaching swim lessons for 3 years to students of all ages from a 3-year-old to a 56-year-old woman. I did competitive swimming for 4 years and have gone to CIF twice to compete. I have a huge amount of patience and am very understanding as well, I`ve been told I`m an excellent instructor because I value my student's needs and want them to succeed. I will adapt to what the student likes and teach them how to swim in unique styles if I have to, swimming is fun!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Huntington Beach, CA 92646 - Jake B
Jake B
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Hello!My name is Jake and I've been teaching and helping people swim for over 15 years. I've taught ages from3 years old all the way up to 70 years young. I have a strong background in youth mental development in terms of fear, anxiety, self belief and confidence!I have accreditation from Australia and USA.I LOVE engaging young swimmers and turning them on to this great sport! I have open water experience as a competitive triathlete who still places high in my current age group.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in San Gabriel, CA 91775 - Ellinor W
Ellinor W
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Hi I am Ellie. I have taught for 3 years. I started at a program through high school where I taught children from 2 months-16 yr. All the kids varied in experience. I worked at a private swim club and taught the 4 to 6 year old age group for both spring and summer sessions. I enjoy working with those disabled. I just finished my first year at Pasadena City College in speech pathology. I am first aid and CPR trained. I swam and played water polo competitively for 6 years. Thank you :)
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Upland, CA 91786 - Musheerah S
Musheerah S
Upland, CA 91786
I have been swimming since I was nine years old, and have over 13 years of experience instructing. I have taught all ability levels, from children to adults. Allow me to show you the ropes, and gain trust in being your instructor.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Newport Beach, CA 92660 - Chanel S
Chanel S
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Hi, my name is Chanel and I've been teaching swim lessons and lifeguarding for 3 years. I have taught children ages 6 months to 15 years old. I attend UC San Diego, where I am majoring in communication with a minor in education studies. I have been playing water polo for 11 years, and continue to play at UCSD. I love teaching swim lessons because it is the perfect combination of the two things I enjoy most, teaching and being in the water!

Private swim lessons vs. Group swim lessons

Private Swim Lessons Group Swim Lessons
AVG TIME WITH EACH
STUDENT (30 MIN LESSON) 		30 Minutes 5 Minutes
SUITABLE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS/ BEHAVIOR ISSUES OR VERY FEARFUL SWIMMERS? Yes No
AVG. # LESSONS TO BECOME A SWIMMER (3YRS+) 8-12 lessons 60+
AVERAGE TIME TO SWIM 2-4 weeks (3-4x week) 1-3 years
TOTAL COST FOR A SWIMMER $708-$1140
(12 private lessons) 		$2000-$6000+
(@ $160/month for 1x week)

Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups do you offer private swim lessons for?
We offer private swim lessons for swimmers of all ages, starting as young as 6 months and going through adulthood. Whether your child is a baby, toddler, or school-age, or you’re an adult looking to overcome a fear of water, our experienced instructors create personalized lesson plans to suit every age and skill level.
How long does it take to learn how to swim with private lessons?
While every swimmer is different, we proudly offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee for children ages 3 and up. Most students meet their water safety goals within just 12 lessons. Private swim lessons allow for one-on-one instruction, so learning is typically much faster compared to group lessons.
What are the benefits of private swim lessons vs group?
Private swim lessons offer personalized attention, ensuring each student receives tailored instruction based on their unique learning style and needs. In a private setting, the instructor can focus entirely on the swimmer's progress, allowing for faster skill development and addressing specific concerns or fears. There are also other considerations when you ask "are private swim lessons worth it?" In most cases, we find the answer to be yes.
Where is your pool located?
We specialize in private, at-home swimming lessons. Our swim instructors come to you and service all of Malibu, CA and surrounding areas.
What happens if I don’t have a pool at home?
No pool? No problem! Many of our clients use a neighborhood or community pool for their lessons. Our swim instructors are happy to meet you at any safe, local pool of your choosing. .
What qualifications do your instructors have?
All Sunsational Swim Instructors are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety. Many of our instructors in Malibu, CA also have additional certifications in lifeguarding, water aerobics, and infant swimming. We ensure that every instructor has at least two years of teaching experience and undergoes rigorous background checks. Every instructor is fully insured and covered under Sunsational Swim School's insurance policy.
What is your Learn to Swim Guarantee?
Our Learn to Swim Guarantee promises that children ages 3 years and older will demonstrate critical water safety skills after 12 private lessons. Specifically, they’ll be able to swim to the side of the pool after an unexpected fall. If your child hasn’t reached this milestone, we’ll offer up to four additional lessons at no cost to ensure they meet the goal.
What is the cost and how many lessons are typically required?
The cost of private swim lessons varies based on the package you choose, with options ranging from 6 to 18 lessons. For most students, we recommend at least 12 lessons to build essential swimming and water safety skills, and we proudly offer a Learn to Swim Guarantee within those 12 lessons for children ages 3 and up. Begin a registration now to select your package and see a full, no obligation price quote.
When can I register? How?
We offer year-round rolling registration, allowing you to sign up and start lessons at any time that suits you. This flexibility helps accommodate busy schedules and seasonal preferences. Our website offers an easy registration process where you can specify your needs, goals, schedule, and any special requests. You can also call us to register over the phone M-F 830am-5pm PST at 1-888-788-2140.

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