Private Swim Lessons
in Santa Ana, CA

When you start with a talented swim teacher in Santa Ana, stir in personalized swim lessons, and combine them with the convenience of your backyard or community pool, you end up with a recipe for success. Whether the student is an infant, toddler, child, or adult, Sunsational Swim School delivers Santa Ana swim lessons that produce results.

Whether for summer fun or water safety, everyone should know how to swim. With Sunsational's private swim lessons in Santa Ana, you can be sure that your individual needs are met. Our instructors can work with every type of student, from those who are apprehensive about the water to those who want to improve their strokes. We're so confident about our swim lessons in Santa Ana that we're proud to offer a Sunsational Instructor Guarantee and a Learn-to-Swim Guarantee.

Getting started with private swimming lessons in Santa Ana takes just a minute of your time. Enter your zip code and let Sunsational match you with a swim instructor in Santa Ana who will arrive where and when it's convenient for you.

When you choose Sunsational, life simply gets easier. You won't have to worry about traffic. You won't have to interrupt your day. You won't have to spend two hours shuttling kids back and forth for a half-hour group swim lesson.

Here's what you will be able to do. You'll be able to create a swim lesson schedule that works for you. Maybe it's a morning lesson for a child and an evening lesson for an adult. Perhaps it's back-to-back lessons for two or three neighborhood kids. It could be lessons on two separate days. You call the shots.

Why not get started? Book your Santa Ana swim lessons now!
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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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana

Water Safety is Our Priority

For Sunsational, safety is first. And second. And third. Most accidental drownings are preventable, which is why we equip swimmers of all ages with the skills necessary to potentially recover from a fall into the water.

Flexible Scheduling

Busy lifestyle? We understand. Our swim instructors are flexible, and can arrive whenever you're available. Book a class for Monday at 10:00 and another for Wednesday at 6:00. Back-to-back classes? No problem!

Personalized Lesson Plans

Private and personalized swimming lessons in Santa Ana mean rapid progress. Whether working with a beginning or accomplished swimmer, our instructors provide the one-on-one attention that results in confidence and mastery.

Convenience of Your Pool

It doesn't make sense to waste time dealing with traffic and driving to swim lessons. Sunsational Swim School instructors deliver no-hassle swim lessons to your backyard or community pool in Santa Ana

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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
My 6-year-old daughter started lessons with Doreen 3 weeks ago and we could not be happier with the results! Before she started, our daughter wouldn't submerge her head or swim in the deep end, let alone swim all 4 actual strokes. As of her 12th lesson (3 weeks later) she is jumping in, diving to the bottom of the pool, and has informally learned all 4 strokes!! Doreen has been amazing and our daughter looked forward to having her lesson every day! Best experience ever and money well spent! I highly recommend Doreen and Sunsational Swim School!
stephanie k
Orange, CA
We signed out 6 years old up for lessons 3 weeks ago. We've had 4 lessons per week with Miss Doreen and couldn't be happier! Our daughter started lessons scared to dunk her head underwater and not wanting to swim in the deep end. Today, she's diving to the bottom of the pool all on her own and swimming in the deep end.
stephanie k
Orange, CA
My 6-year-old daughter started lessons with Doreen 3 weeks ago and we could not be happier with the results! Before she started, our daughter wouldn't submerge her head or swim in the deep end, let alone swim all 4 actual strokes. As of her 12th lesson (3 weeks later) she is jumping in, diving to the bottom of the pool, and has informally learned all 4 strokes!!!! Doreen has been amazing and our daughter looked forward to having her lesson every day! Best experience ever and money well spent! I highly recommend Doreen and Sunsational Swim School!
stephanie k
Orange, CA
My 6 year old daughter started lessons with Doreen 3 weeks ago and we could not be happier with the results! Before she started, our daughter wouldn't submerge her head or swim in the deep end, let alone swim all 4 actual strokes. As of her 12th lesson (3 weeks later) she is jumping in, diving to the bottom of the pool and has informally learned all 4 of the strokes!!! Doreen has been amazing and our daughter looked forward to having her lesson everyday! Best experience ever and money well spent! I highly recommend Doreen and Sunsational Swim School!
stephanie k
Orange, CA
My 6 year old daughter started lessons with Doreen 3 weeks ago and we could not be happier with the results! Before she started, our daughter wouldn't submerge her head or swim in the deep end, let alone swim all 4 actual strokes. As of her 12th lesson (3 weeks later) she is jumping in, diving to the bottom of the pool and has informally learned all 4 of the strokes!!! Doreen has been amazing and our daughter looked forward to having her lesson everyday! Best experience ever and money well spent! I highly recommend Doreen and Sunsational Swim School!
stephanie k
Orange, CA
We started lessons back up this year 2020 and Sunsational swim school has paired us up with another great instructor. Lessons are going great! Alex A is a fantastic teacher and my son really loves working with her. She is always on time and has a great attitude. She finds ways to keep it fun for him so he stays engaged. She is fantastic. My son is only 3 1/2 and he swims pretty great for his age and I feel safe having him in the water. 2019 We have had lessons with Jennifer Le now for the past few months twiceand she is fantastic. My 2 1/2-year-old has had lessons before but he has excelled so much just in the past month with her. He was very difficult to work with in the beginning with crying and not wanting to swim but she was able to get him to swim and have fun. She was very open in switching days if that needed to be done and getting make up classes set up. Having swim lessons at my home is such an amazing convenience.
Jennifer Y
Yorba Linda, CA
Before we moved to our pool home, my kids were afraid to swim and insisted that they "don't need to know how to swim." Obviously that would not fly. I put my kids in a public lesson last summer and they didn't learn anything, so I looked for private lessons and found this company on yelp. I chose the 12 class guarantee to swim even though the guarantee is if you fall in, you will be able to turn around and grab the wall (not technically swimming) BUT at lesson 8 of 13 (promo code bonus) now my kids (7& 9) are going underwater, jumping in the deep end, swimming around, and learning different strokes. After paying, I complained to my mom how expensive it was and she said it will be the best investment I ever make and she was right! I can only imagine from this point on they will start to become better, stronger swimmers. Our swim instructor is Alexandra and I would definitely recommend her to anyone that is willing to also push their kids to do their best.
Leighanne H
Yorba Linda, CA
Miss Alex is phenomenal with kids! We are so glad to have chosen Sunsational for our lessons. Well worth every penny for private lessons, they have so much fun they don't realize how much they are learning. Her patience is unbelievable with our sometimes squirrelly little chatty one! We were matched up perfectly.
Kerrie C
Yorba Linda, CA
This is our fourth successful summer working with Kristin Bellows and we couldn't be happier! She is great with our children, has a wonderful, bubbly personality and is so patient and kind. The kids look forward to our sessions with her every year!
Kacey W
Yorba Linda, CA
Kristen has been incredible and we are very happy with the lessons we are receiving. I'm especially impressed with how she has helped my 5 year old put his head under water - something he has never liked doing!
Kacey W
Yorba Linda, CA
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Featured Swim Instructors in Santa Ana, CA

We believe our students deserve the best, so we work with only the best swim instructors in Santa Ana. 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 Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688 - Jessica A
Jessica A
Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688
Hi New Swim Buddies! With 3 years of experience as a swim instructor, Im passionate about teaching children from 6 months to 12 years old, including those with special needs. My approach centers on water safety, helping each child become skilled at swimming while building their confidence in and around the water. I cant wait to get to know you and your family!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Anaheim, California 92807 - Ramie W
Ramie W
Anaheim, California 92807
Hello, My name is Ramie Wakeb. I have been teaching swim lessons for 3 years ranging from 12 months to 16 year-olds. I have taught all different skill levels and age groups. In terms of aquatic experience, I have been swimming for the past 8 years, and playing water polo for 5 years. I also have some experience with teaching kids with special needs. Overall, I love teaching swim lessons and helping students excel in the water.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Costa Mesa, California 92626 - Kassidy P
Kassidy P
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Hi, my name is Kassidy and I've taught swim lessons for 4 years with ages ranging from 1 to 70 years old. I also have other working experience with children such as tutoring and babysitting for 2 years. I went to Long Beach State and earned a degree in Marine Biology in May of 2023 so at lessons I can also share fun ocean facts. I love teaching swim lessons because it is important for individuals to know what to do and be comfortable in dangerous situations around water.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 - Jillian D
Jillian D
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Hi, my name is Jill and I have been teaching swim and surf lessons to various ages for 4 years! I also instructed junior lifeguards in Orange County, California and worked as a beach lifeguard there as well! I am currently a nursing student at Texas Christian University and I have a passion for teaching children and spending time with them! I also played water polo and swam all of high school and am on the club swim team at TCU!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Dana Point, California 92629 - Ethan L
Ethan L
Dana Point, California 92629
Hi, my names Ethan, Ive been teaching swim lessons for over 2 years now. I spend a ton of time in the ocean surfing, bodysurfing, Spearfishing and Scuba Diving! I work with kids from the ages of around 1 all the way into young adulthood. I work great with kids on the spectrum, and kids that are scared of water itself. Im incredibly patient while also pushing kids to meet their goals. Im enrolled in Saddleback as an ASL major, so Im always willing to work that into my lessons if needed!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Westminster, California 92683 - Kalena R
Kalena R
Westminster, California 92683
Hi there! My name is Kalena, and I am a swimmer with over 10 years of swimming experience (lessons and competition!). Ive helped novice swimmers aged 4-15 develop great technique and strengthen the basics throughout that time. Ive worked with children both in the pool and outside as a tutor too! I am currently attending college, pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree. I love swimming, and I LOVE water safety!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Irvine, California 92618 - Carissa W
Carissa W
Irvine, California 92618
Hi, my name is Carissa. I have been swimming for the past 12 years and am now competing in college at Concordia University Irvine. I have been teaching swimming for 4 years, and I love working with kids and sharing my passion!
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Anaheim, California 92804 - Xitlalit F
Xitlalit F
Anaheim, California 92804
Hi, my name is Xitlalit, and I have taught swim lessons since February 2021, working with ages 3 to 18. This is my fifth year working with children. I have been a pre-K teacher, swim instructor/lifeguard, sports coach, and I currently work as an AT in a developmental school. I have earned my associate's degree in psychology and am looking forward to university. I was in swim and water polo for 2 to 3 years and fell in love with the water. I love teaching swim lessons because I get to see how much my students have improved. Swimming is not only fun; its a great way to move your body. Implementing water safety is a very crucial part of enjoying the water. I am able to guide your child from beginner to advanced training.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Tustin, California 92780 - Carlos S
Carlos S
Tustin, California 92780
Hi, my name is Carlos! I graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a bachelor's in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. I am taking steps to pave the way to become a physical therapist. I love being active, and I definitely enjoy swimming. I swam competitively in high school and have been swimming as often as I can since. I have been teaching since July 2023 at the Woollett Aquatics Center and have gained experience working with nearly all ages and those with special needs, ranging from 2 years and up. Personally, I find that the best things about teaching are instilling confidence and comfort in the water and seeing the improvements that come with it, whether it be the first time in the water, focusing on technique, or building strength and endurance.
Sunsational Private Swim Lesson Instructor in Newport Beach, California 92660 - Isabelle G
Isabelle G
Newport Beach, California 92660
Hello! My name is Isabelle. I'm a Red Cross-certified Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, and CPR provider. I have extensive experience teaching swim lessons and working with children and adults of all ages and skill levels. I have been swimming and playing water polo since October 2015, and Im passionate about helping kids feel confident and safe in the water. My goal is to build a healthy, positive relationship with swimming while making sure every person I teach learns the skills they need to be safe and strong swimmers. I strive to create a fun, supportive learning environment where everyone feels encouraged and excited to improve. I look forward to meeting you and helping you or your child succeed 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 Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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 1-714-242-8254.

Nearby areas we offer Swimming Lessons

Aliso Viejo, CA
Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Hills, CA
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Corona Del Mar, CA
Cypress, CA
Dana Point, CA
Fountain Valley, CA
Fullerton, CA
Foothill Ranch, CA
Garden Grove, CA
Huntington Beach, CA
Irvine, CA
Laguna Beach, CA
Laguna Hills, CA
La Habra, CA
La Palma, CA
Laguna Niguel, CA
Ladera Ranch, CA
Laguna Woods, CA
Lake Forest, CA
Los Alamitos, CA
Mission Viejo, CA
Newport Beach, CA
Newport Coast, CA
Orange, CA
Placentia, CA
Portola Hills, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Santa Ana, CA
San Clemente, CA
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Seal Beach, CA
Stanton, CA
Surfside, CA
Trabuco Canyon, CA
Tustin, CA
Villa Park, CA
Westminster, CA
Whittier, CA
Yorba Linda, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
Forest Lake, CA
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