Aloha Surf Instruction

(119 reviews)

8.8 km

Great experience with awesome instructors - patient, cool - exactly what you'd hope…read more I can say I've surfed after the experience

*****Perfect***** My…read moreyoungest is an avid swimmer in the pool and in the ocean. She swims and body surfs. She already had fins and knows the Newport and Laguna waters well. She even has done Laguna and Crystal Cove Junior Guards. However, she just wouldn't try surfing with me. So, I enrolled her in a private lesson. I spoke to Amy on the phone and she understood. She recommended Jorge because he has kids of his own. Jorge was great. Right away she hopped up and rode wave after wave. He was proactive at identifying good waves and giving her a slight push with verbal instructions. Afterwards, she kept asking me for a board and to go back surfing.. Even if you are a great surfer, there are many advantages of getting a lesson for your child. They have wet suits and giant foam boards. This saves money instead of going out and spending two or three hundred when your kid might not even like it. Using a larger board is the way to go and it eliminates the frustrations of learning on a shorter board. Jorge was great. He was proactive, engaging, and well versed with kids. I ended up buying a used foam board for her to practice more on. As she progresses, she can get a regular board This is a great place to take a lesson. Open communication and the follow-through makes me a fan and then some! Don't just go to the beach and take selfies to post. That behavior ruins the beach and it's a stupid way to live a fake life. Take a lesson and get in the water. Enjoy the ocean for all it has and have someone else take real pictures of you enjoying it! A nickel says you will have a blast Or, give your kids a great experience they will always remember. They make it easy here!

Learning to turn in surf class

Female student dropping into a wave during Summer Surf Camp!

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Learn To Surf

4.6

(73 reviews)

11.5 km

First time surfing! Dave was great at teaching us the fundamentals and helping us to get on the…read morewaves! We were able to stand on the board and ride the waves The location is great for beginners to learn. Overall a great experience Parking is street parking so give yourself enough time to find a spot.

I booked surf lessons and clearly communicated three times that I am an intermediate surfer, which…read moremeans the instructor needed to bring an appropriate surfboard. Instead, he arrived with one that had a broken leash and spent 90% of the time going back to shore, leaving me without instruction. This was beyond frustrating and completely unprofessional. To make matters worse, the merchant promised to take pictures during the session for two hours. She showed up late, despite the sky being clear and bright 30 minutes before the lesson was set to start. In the end, she only took photos for half an hour and never sent them to me despite my constant reminders. This experience was a total disappointment and an absolute waste of time and money. I would never recommend this service to anyone. The merchant was also being racist, and accusatory. I have the recording if anyone is interested. Overall, just stay away to keep your insanity. Many other surf schools in Huntington and I trust there are many other non racist people.

Dave always did great job

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Positive reinforcement produces competent surfers.

California Bodyboarders

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(5 reviews)

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My kiddo has been here for 2 summers, last summer and this summer. It's been a fun time, and there…read moreare morning excursions to tide pools and Pirate's Cove.

My 8-year old son absolutely LOVED their summer camp. He attended 2 weeks this past summer and…read moreaccording to him: It was the BEST camp ever!

Not everyone wants to go straight into the water

Wetsuits keep them warm in the water

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California Surf Experience

(43 reviews)

7.9 km

I've signed up my son, Dylan, for 5 private lessons with Instructor Travis…read more Travis is a wonderful Instructor with a lot of knowledges about surfing. Dylan has advanced from knowing a little bit about surfing to knowing a lot more about surfing. He is confident and comfortable now to surf on his own. He had so much fun surfing at the beach every weekend! Thank you California Surf Experience!! :)

What a great time! Got up my first try…read more Travis was helpful and knowledgable. Can't wait to do it again.:)

Semi private surf lesson! Super fun couple!

Group surf lessons family fun!

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Learn2Rip Surfing Lesson and Ocean Academy

(376 reviews)

26.6 km

We are complete beginners in our 50s and this was our very first time learning how to surf. Cat and…read moreDom are really good and caring instructors who prepared us with solid basic dry land instructions and made sure we are comfortable getting in the water. FYI, we haven't even been at the beach since covid. So, yeah... first time in the water in a while and learning how to surf. With great instructors anything is possible and it is never too late to learn something new. In the water they made sure we were safe and guided us thoroughly. My wife was able to stand on the board on her first wave. It was really fun. I needed more help and they were always there to coach us right along. We are definitely coming back for more surf lessons. If you want to learn give them a call.

I wish I could give 10 stars! From start to finish, this was…read morean outstanding service experience. The communication was excellent, responses were prompt, and the team genuinely cared about helping my niece achieve her goal--standing up on a surfboard (just like she dreamed!). They didn't just focus on the end result--they spent over two hours patiently working with her, correcting her form, and building her confidence every step of the way. Cat is amazing, Bjorn was incredibly patient and encouraging, and Rosa was so sweet! We couldn't have asked for a better team. Highly, highly recommend!

South of Huntington Beach

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Laguna Beach Surf School

(7 reviews)

8.9 km

My son took a Surf camp last summer with Laguna Beach Surf School and the first day (the typically…read morefearless) guy got worked so bad, he was afraid to return. I spoke with SlyDog the next morning, and throughout the rest of the week they really took his time with him. He ended up loving everything about the experience once he felt safe. There are a decent number of instructors in the water watching and guiding, and they do an outstanding job with the kids, he was surfing by the end of the second day, and had an absolute blast. I highly recommend these guys! This year he wants to master surfing and we're signed up for several back-to-back weeks. Counting the seconds!

Just wanted to shout out about the best time of our lives surfing…read more This could only happen with two of the best instructors we had the privilege to learn and enjoy surfing with. Day 1 was Piper and she was amazing not only with making us feel comfortable but taking the time to teach but also very knowledgeable and supportive. Day 2 was Cayla. To anyone out there that is nervous or skeptical about learning how to surf , well she was amazing not only with her knowledge but her very friendly demeanor and positive support. To all out there!!!! These girls will make you feel comfortable and most of all enjoy it and make memories forever . We travel a lot and do a lot of things like this with lessons in water sport. If you have any doubt about the cost or instructor or just have fun and LEARN.. This is the place and Piper and Cayla or the ones you want to fulfill your memories. NO JOKE, this is the place if you want to have fun and enjoy your vacation and pretend for a day that you can ‍ surf! Great pricing! Great Instructors! Top notch

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Banzai Surf School

(90 reviews)

12.3 km

What a great experience! I booked a January class expecting the cold and wind yet Justin made it…read moresuch a fun time. He was so knowledgeable while also being upbeat and our time flew by. So worth the money and Banzai has everything you need... just bring a towel !

Went twice with each of my children. Justin Brown was great, we learned a ton, and he took good…read morecare of us as we tired out. Thanks!

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Clint Carroll Surf School

4.6

(183 reviews)

15.2 km

Fantastic Surf School! They got my son and his friend in for a last minute surf lesson today which…read moremade our beach day so fun and special...James was our instructor and he is so kind and amazing! Both the boys learned so much during their lesson and were already catching some waves....thank you so much!! :D

I got a lesson for my son. Clint was very responsive in getting the session set up. Start to…read morefinish was easy and well coordinated. The price was very reasonable for a two hour private session. My son had a great time. Hayden was his instructor. He was a great guy. Very patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend Hayden and this surf school if you are looking for lessons.

That's my boy for the first time

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Learn to Surf Laguna Beach

(8 reviews)

8.2 km

Great experience, Eli was so helpful and chill. Would definitely book with him again!read more

This was our third lesson over the years and hands down the most helpful. John was patient and…read moreexplained the elements we needed to focus on without over complicating it.

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Sunsational Swim School - At-Home Swim Lessons

4.8

(326 reviews)

18.4 km

We decided to extend our swim lessons with Jenna and we're delighted with my son's progress. He…read morelikes swimming now and isn't afraid of the water. We got to go on a kayak adventure (he was wearing a life jacket) in some pretty choppy seas and he loved it! Thank you for bringing a love of water to our family! Updated: we came back to sunsational for another set of lessons to build by sons swim strength even further. We're loving our time with his new instructor, Bella! She is such a patient, encouraging, and specific swim teacher. She was worked so well with Connor and he's grown so fast. He is now a very strong and confident swimmer who I can feel safe letting him play and have fun in the pool or the ocean. Thanks Bella!

Love the convenience of swimming lessons in my own backyard! Kristin is patient, engaging and very…read morefriendly!!

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Little Angels Family Childcare

Women-owned & operated

As first-time daycare parents, we were very nervous about starting daycare, but the experience has…read moreexceeded our expectations. Even after just a few days, our little one has adjusted so much better than we imagined. The owner and staff have been patient, caring, and supportive during the transition. We were honestly amazed that he was able to nap in a sleeping bag alongside the other children, especially since he normally has a very specific routine at home. It almost felt like magic! We know it's still early, but we're so grateful for the care, attention, and reassurance we've received. It's such a relief to see our child feeling comfortable, safe, and excited to go to daycare.

My husband and I could not be happier that we found somewhere as trustworthy and engaging as Little…read moreAngels for our 2.5 year old son. Elle and Azie made the transition to daycare so seamless and provided an abundance of updates about our son's progression to make us completely comfortable. We love the daily updates of the activities that they work on - the crafts are the cutest and really show intention in what the class is learning everyday. The activities are all rooted in some type of development and we love seeing all of the creativity that goes into making each day different and fun. Our son loves outdoor play and the playground set up is really great. Plenty of space and age appropriate toys outside to release his wiggles during their outdoor time. We are truly so fortunate to have found someplace as special as Little Angels! The entire staff takes health and safety seriously and we appreciate all of the coordination and attention to detail. We are so thankful and look forward to bringing our daughter to Little Angels to join our son in the future!

Backyard at Little Angels Childcare

Backyard with enriching toys and plenty of play space!

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Playroom at Little Angels

Catalyst Kids - Newport Heights

(3 reviews)

8.4 km

Newport Heights CDC provides an excellent and high quality after schools program year round. The…read moreSummer Camp is so much fun and the kids who I tutor love it. They go on many fun field trips and adventures that the kids adore. The teachers are all awesome especially Miss Valerie and Miss Marsha. I think they are enrolling right now for summer too. It really is so much fun and I cannot recommend it highly enough. I cannot wait to go back and join them this summer to help out on some camp days and trips.

Best place ever! My girls love it!! Miss Marsha and Miss…read moreValerie are so warm and caring. My two girls have been going there for years and its like a home away from home. They help them with homework and always come up with cool clubs and activities. Most importantly, they listen to the kids and give them a vote to include them and make them feel important. Would highly recommend this place. As a mother, its reassuring to know that my girls are in safe hands! My girls give them 2 thumbs up.

Pictures are from various CDC locations

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Giant Step Learning Center

(19 reviews)

10.1 km

I can't say enough good things about Giant Step Learning Center. As a parent, I was really nervous…read moreabout leaving my daughter in someone else's care for the first time, but the staff here has gone above and beyond to make the transition easier than I ever expected. Mrs. Martha has been such a gift for us. My daughter is usually very shy and takes a while to warm up to new people, but she completely adores Mrs. Martha. When she's having a hard moment or feeling unsure, she automatically goes to her for comfort, which says a lot about the trust and bond they've built. You can just tell she has a special way with kids. The center also keeps me updated on how my daughter is doing what she ate, how she napped, if anything unusual happened. Those little updates mean a lot and give me peace of mind while I'm away. As any mother we wanna know our children are being cared for and these amazing women definitely do that. I also have to mention Ms. Jazmin, the director. On the very first day, I started tearing up when I dropped my daughter off. Ma. Jazmin comforted me and shared that she went through the same emotions when she left her own child at daycare for the first time. Just that reassurance and understanding made me feel better. Another thing worth mentioning is that their rates are much more affordable compared to most places in the area, especially considering how popular the location is being right near The CAMP. It's getting the best of both world's quality care at a price that doesn't feel overwhelming. We honestly feel lucky to have found Giant Step. It's been such a positive experience, and I'm grateful every day knowing my daughter is in such good hands. Overall, everyone I've met here is warm, approachable, and clearly cares about the kids. They even do little events for families throughout the year, which makes the place feel more like a community.

We enrolled our son here last year when he was just 3 years old. At the beginning, he needed to be…read morewith another child so he wouldn't feel too shy, but now we've seen tremendous improvement in his confidence and learning. He truly enjoys going to school and loves his teachers, especially Ms. Martha and Ms. Anabel. I highly recommend this school to parents who are looking for quality education and a nurturing environment for their children. Their tuition fees are also more affordable compared to other nearby learning centers, which makes it an even better choice.

Easter 2025! 2-year-old class.

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Coastal Children's Learning Center

4.7

(34 reviews)

8.6 km

I (we) think that Coastal is simply a fantastic pre-school run by equally fantastic teachers and a…read moregreat director. We dug deep prior to enrolling our little at Coastal and found it to be the most well-balanced pre-school that allows kids to both learn as well as engage in outdoor play. While we loved ENC, for example, and even got a place to enroll, I can't have our kid looking at leaves all day long without any formal learning or curriculum. Coastal delivers both education (we want to educate our kids right?) as well as the essential outdoor play, interactive, creative and group play. The kids are great. The campus is fantastic. It's a well run machine and there's plenty of value. Love this place and we highly recommend it.

Love Coastal! One joined at 18 months all the way to when she went to TK. The younger also joined…read moreat 18 months and has 1 more year left. The teachers are amazing and the kids always come home happy and cheerful telling us about what they did that day. Such a great place for kids to make friends and play every day!

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Swim with Mike Arentz

(33 reviews)

0.0 km

We're about to start on our 2nd year with Coach Mike and this is the best investment we could make…read morefor our kids. Coach Mike is calm but firm and the after each lesson our kids are visibly better swimmers.

My sons took lessons with Mike almost 3 years ago. My youngest had been taking lessons at Lifetime…read moreFitness for almost a year with no progress. To put it into perspective, he was deathly afraid of the water and wouldn't even put his head in even if he was standing on the steps of the pool. Mike had him swimming in less than 2-3 lessons. He now does the 100 yard freestyle in 1:45 and is doing the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards this summer.

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