Excellent experience for grandkids age 12 and 8 and our daughter. Chris and Zeke and Heather make a…read moregreat team. They are all so patient and great at teaching safely and making it a fun experience for every skill level. None of them had been ocean swimming and yet they were surfing quickly!

It is feels impossible to write about someone so special in this format. Chris "Stingray" Stiegler…read moreis an incredible human being and gifted instructor. His authentic soul and pure love of the water have imbued a level of sensitivity, passion, and deep study in my son, nurturing his growth from a young boy into an adolescent. I can confidently say the level of care offered by Malibu Surf Coach is not readily available with most, if not all, Los Angeles surf companies. My son was 7 when he had his first lesson with Malibu Surf Coach. When he was 12 years old, we had a brief term of surfing with a company in Venice through our Charter school, but our experience so paled in comparison, that we chose to forego the lessons paid by our charter, and invest in Malibu Surf Coach. This was the best decision we could have ever made. The unparalleled excellence of Malibu Surf Coach is unique and rare. Most surf companies lock in at one location, no matter what the surf conditions are, operating mostly like a day care. With Stingray, you get the most authentic, raw surf experience in some of the most beautiful locations California has to offer. Stingray's ties to the land and sea go back generations, and surfing with him is a spiritual experience. His priority is the very best experience and surf available for my son, and after each lesson, my son is filled with such gratitude, as if transported by the lesson. Before scheduling, Stingray will track the waves, and pick the most optimal window and location to offer my son. His generosity, time and commitment here are heartfelt. He and my son will sometimes start at one location, then drive to another if the waves aren't good. My son has learned so much from the extra attention, effort and care Stingray offers. More over Malibu Surf Coach's rates are low for the incredible gifts that come with each lesson. My son has been gifted an invaluable journey into the life of a surfer by Stingray, which has contributed so meaningfully to his maturation and growth. He has flourished under Stingray's mentorship in ways that are subtle and significant. As Stingray's student, he has received a depth of physical, emotional and psychological development. Our family will remain indebted to Malibu Surf Coach, with the deepest respect and affection. Thank you, Stingray.

My girlfriend and I had a great experience with Stormi as our surf instructor. Stormi was…read moreknowledgeable, energetic, encouraging, and obviously very skilled. I am a beginner and Stormi's guidance allowed me to catch waves in no time. Her on-land instruction was invaluable. Highly recommended.

Karen was an excellent instructor and our kids really enjoyed their lessons with her. We were…read moreunfortunately very unhappy with scheduling and management. On multiple occasions we would show up for our lesson and nobody would be there! Once--maybe, but on several occasions? Unacceptable. We would reschedule and it would happen again. We asked for a refund and were told we would get one. It has been over two years and still no refund. We have called, emailed, sent text messages and they have not even had the courtesy to respond. They are unreliable & unprofessional and we are very disappointed. It's a shame because Karen is a great instructor!

Such a blast!…read more Recommend renting a we suite, it helps so much! We learned so much and it was a lot of fun. I would recommend doing it in Malibu, it's a beautiful drive and an even more beautiful collection.

This is my daughter's second year with Alex and Cali. Surf School. In fact, she's been asking for…read morelessons, since her lessons ended last August. She was so excited to see Alex again and has had the most amazing time. Alex is so patient and thoughtful with our daughter Sammy that we feel so comfortable and confident in his ability. We love that in addition to teaching Sammy how to surf, she's also learning proper technique for swimming in the ocean! Highly recommend to anyone out there looking for surfing lessons!

My favorite company to take surf lessons with! They are super nice and accommodating! They provide…read morethe gear and board!

It was a great experience!! Mike was the best instructor ever can't wait to go back !read more

My 6 year old went to Makos surf camp for spring break and had an incredible experience! She had…read morenever surfed before but was standing up on a board, having a blast, on the first day. By the end of the week, she was confident on the surfboard and in the ocean. The instructors are awesome with kids; encouraging and positive. They reapply sunscreen throughout the day and there are plenty of options for the kids to rest and do other water/ beach activities if they get tired of surfing. We will definitely keep Makos in our camp rotation !

This place is amazing! Great instructors and Tom is incredibly communicative…read more We have booked even more lessons with Mikey and will be going to their surf camp. Thank you all for showing my son all of the joy that surfing brings.

My husband and I called Tony, presumably the owner, shortly before coming in. Both of us are…read morebeginners and have been learning to surf. We called asking about longboards and Tony told us to come in and check out what he has. As soon as we walked in, I felt uncomfortable. He was looking me up and down and it felt he was already assessing my level of ability based on size. When we told Tony we were looking for boards he suggested soft top boards. Not a problem but we told him we had been learning on glass boards and preferred looking at those. He then proceeded to say "Oh! So you're popping up and riding waves? Wow. Not to sound like I'm better than you but most people who learn from non professionals are already doing 5/6 things wrong..." I then immediately walked out. Tony was extremely disrespectful and made my husband and I both uncomfortable. Do not recommend coming in at all. Highly would suggest not coming in if you are a woman of any larger build. Come on, Tony. Do better, please.

Real Deal! Tony is…read morethe guy who will give you 100% of his attention. He is a pro in what he does! Besides the surfing lesson, Tony was hospitable and let my son take a shower at his office. On top of the great experience was a beautiful sunset

There's not much more I can say that hasn't already been said…read more Dave organized my party (a group of six twenty-something year olds) to explore and paddleboard on the Malibu seas for my 23rd birthday. We met up in the early morning in Marina Del Rey and promptly got on his boat, which was SUPER comfortable - like a living room on the seas. Dave allowed us to bring food and drink (and draaank :P) and even provided us with a cooler & ice. Not only that, but when we realized we neglected to bring cups to hold our mimosas in, Dave had extra on his boat - now that's what I call amazing service! On our trip, we ran into a school of dolphins and my group was positively ECSTATIC. Later, we paddleboarded in an area of open water. Throughout the whole thing, Dave was incredibly knowledgeable and patient, and most importantly, extremely chill to be around. My friends and I don't exactly do this often, but we're so glad we did! To anyone who is hesitant about learning how to paddleboard or isn't very familiar with the ocean in general, I would STRONGLY recommend planning a trip with Dave. I can say that walking off of his boat, I felt like I had learned a lot and my friends agreed! Thanks for a memorable 23rd birthday, Dave!

Captain Dave made our day unforgettable!…read more The trip was a surprise and he made sure to help me set this up. The boat was prepared for us, with clean blankets and cushions so we could lounge and sit out front on the "trampoline". A wonderful day for everybody included paddle boarding with sea lions, impromptu "stand-up on a paddle board" lessons, an education on marine wildlife, and relaxing on the ocean and all this before 930am! Thank you for everything Dave and hope to see you again real soon!

This is by far the best surfing instruction and coaching I've ever received. Cory, you're the best!…read moreCory was so supportive, timely, responsive and kind! I felt so comfortable and safe in the water and could ask any question about techniques. Our main focus was to get back into enhancing basic surfing techniques (it's been a year since I've boarded) and I can't wait for more lessons - I learned so much in the two and a half hours with Cory!! I highly, highly recommend Cory's coaching if you're at any surfing level and want to get better, enhance your skills or just generally learn how to surf! Mahalo, Next Level Surf School!

Cory is amazing! If you're thinking about taking lessons, take them from him! I've taken 4 private…read morelessons so far and Cory had me standing up riding waves on the very first lesson!! It's only been 8 hours of surfing and I'm already standing up and riding every wave. How awesome!! He's encouraging, funny, and has great energy! The very first lesson was at a quite beach in OB. Cory taught me proper pop-up technique, weight distribution, watching the tides, water safety, and so much more! He was in the water (without his board, just me on a board) with me the entire time and helped me to get the proper technique and form good habits. He starts off teaching on a foam longboard, which is more buoyant and softer. He offers his knowledge in buying wetsuits, surfboards, leashes, wax, and everything else! He also sells lessons in packages (multiple lessons at a discounted rate) which I highly recommend!

I had an awesome first time surfing with Dimitri. Definitely Malibu Surfing School is the way to go…read moreif this is something you either want to try for the first time or take it serious and be part of surfing community. It was such an fun experience having a lesson with him. He has many year of teaching people how to surf, as well as taught people competitively for competitions! He teaches and review all the basics you need to at least be comfortable in the water, but as well teaches at pace you need. Luckily I was able to cover a lot of stuff with him on first lesson, even with conditions not being ideally for a beginner. I was still able to catch and ride some waves. If you are in the Socal area, I highly suggest calling Malibu Surfing School and get a lesson ASAP. You won't regret it!

Dimitri absolutely rocks!! We were visiting LA for the week, and my sons (16 and 14) took back to…read moreback lessons with him in waist to chest high conditions. He reminded them of the basics, got them in the water and they were catching waves almost instantly. The second day, their confidence was already much higher and they went flying in and past the break. They absolutely had a blast and I can't recommend him highly enough. If you're looking to learn, call him! Thanks Dimitri!

Thank for teaching my son how to surf! He has become so confident in the water now, it's so amazing…read moreto see what a diverse age range you teach from the little ones to the older guys. You really love teaching and that's so great to see. You have been patient and attentive to my son and his friends and they consider you more of a friend than a teacher, so now it's about having fun while they learn. I wish more teacher were like you.

From the owner: Malibu surf school Over 10 years of teaching experience,…read morePrivate and group lessons available. Travelled around the globe finding perfect waves. Local Pro from malibu with a ton of local knowledge.