Pipeline Surf Point

Were taking a trip to the grand canyon next week, and we need some ideas of what to do on a tight budget. We will be staying in Flagstaff for most of the week traveling to the canyon for hikes and going down to Tempe to the Big Surf water park.
What other things can we venture into? We dont mind hiking, though my dad has a bad back, and were pretty much up for anything that dosnt cost too much.
My younger brother is 13, im 19 and my parents… well no ages needed :] Thanks for the help!
we live in Oregon if you guys need any ideas of what to do here!

I have never surfed before if you have any tips at all I would be grateful!

Sounds like a stupid question, but I’m serious. I’ve heard stories about guys getting beat up by other surfers for “invading” their piece of the ocean. Can’t we all just share and get along or is this a real possibility?

I am a good skateboarder, wakeboarder, and snowboarder. I don’t want to surf 2-3 foot waves on a longboard. I will only have a day or two on a week vacation to learn. Do I need lessons? Do I need resurvations? am I better renting a surfboard at some random beach and going for it? Any suggestions??