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I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.

My 6 year old grandson took a private beginner surf lesson from Luca this morning. Luca was an…read moreamazing instructor who was encouraging, patient, careful and kind. He made my grandson's lesson fun with lots of high-fives. I highly recommend the Surf Diva Surf School and especially Luca. He was awesome!!!!

Had not been here in about 20 years when I took my friend's daughter here for surf lessons. Was…read moreglad to see all the stoke! It was busy, was easy to rent from, and the merch was all so super cute. The staff was super friendly and helpful even when the QR code for the waiver wasn't working right on my phone. The price for renting a foam surfboard was super reasonable and less expensive than a couple doors down. You get a 10% discount on store purchases with a board rental and 20% with a surf lessons. I 1000% will be renting a stick from here on my next visit to La Jolla.

My friend and I had a blast kayaking with Sarah and Ryan they were the best! Highly recommend them…read more:)

Our hotel made a reservation for kayaks at Everyday California, but they leased it up, reserving…read moreone kayak for four of us. Josh, the manager, was understanding and gave us a bunch of options that worked with us and our plans for the day. He was patient, understanding, and more than accommodating. They turned what could have been a bad day into a great one. Thank you!

This surf shop makes it super easy to enjoy your time in PB with a quick and efficient rental…read moreprocess. They helped us very quickly first thing in the morning even while setting up for a surf camp, gave us surf tips for locations, and made the check out process super easy. The shop has a lot of great beach essentials as well like aloe and rash guards for sale with good pricing and generous rental policies. It's a no brainer they've been in business so long. They keep the client first and surfing as the root of the experience. Don't hesitate to stop by and rent from them in this centrally located shop off the strand.

Number One Surf Camp in San Diego! They provide eveerything. All you bring is yourself, and a towel…read moreand sunscreen. It was a Banner 3 Days at The PB Surf Shop Surf Camp for my son. He did half day surf camp for three days. 9-12. I took the days off work to be with him and watch. They provide wetsuits, so helpful. The Surf teachers were all so attentive and I felt safe having him there. It was 4 teachers for 11 kids. I loved hearing the teachers surf lingo. And just hanging out for the mornings with the kids and surf friends. Teachers did a morning stretch and then got them out on the water. My son was catching waves right away. Mid-day they had snack break and made sure to reapply sunscreen. Last day they had a pizza party at the surf shack for all the girls and boys. Highly recommend this neat San Diego Gem! @PB Surf Shop Thank you!

Family trip to San Diego and my cousins and I did some research online and found Surf Education…read moreAcademy as a solid choice for first-time surf lessons around La Jolla. Our instructor Luca met us at the beach right on time after giving us clear directions at the shop when we picked up our wetsuits. He provided detailed instructions and guidance on the sand before we got in the water, which made everything a lot less intimidating for beginners. We all had a great time during the lesson and highly recommend this business to anyone wanting to try surfing while visiting San Diego.

Our 8 year old went to surf camp this summer and had a blast. Really fun and engaged instructors…read moreand well organized set up. I also really appreciate that they can accommodate kids of all abilities. Highly recommended!

I booked a two hour private lesson with Surf Menehune and this was such a blast. I had never…read moresurfed before, so was a little nervous at first. My instructor, Patrick, was great. We spent some time at first going over safety, then practiced popping up. Then we hit the water. This time was great, learning how to paddle out, controlling the board, picking out a wave, and paddling and catching the wave. It took several tries, but I got up - what a rush. I've never experienced anything like it, and I'm hooked. My recommendation: if you are comfortable in the ocean then give it a try. Rent the wetsuit - for the additional $5 its worth it.

Another epic week with Menehune! Kurrent, this year's instructor, didn't disappoint! He was such…read morea positive influence both in and out of the water by helping my daughter to grow in SUP, kayaking, most definitely surfing, and believe it or not, even snorkeling-he he he- inside joke. She had an amazing and informative week once again with your surfing adventure camp. As a parent, I had the pleasure to see Kurrent interact with the campers and his sincere concern for their safety and the love of the sport was palpable. I thought he was insightful and intuitive and can only hope he'll be back next year as the girls will be requesting a party wave from him! Mahalo Kurrent! A hui hou! ‍

I chose Surfari/mission surf based on positive reviews and a pre-lesson phone call in which I…read morespecifically asked about wide board availability. They confirmed they had one. On arrival, I was handed a standard board and told it was wide. It was not. The bigger issue was the instructor, Rich, who is also listed as an owner of Surfari. His behavior throughout the lesson was inappropriate and made the experience genuinely uncomfortable. He asked questions about my relationship and loyalty to my boyfriend, made repeated comments that were flirtatious in nature, touched the tattoo on my back without asking, and used physical contact that was unnecessary and unwelcome (such as hand on thigh to guide me through the water). He is an owner, which means there is no one to flag this to and no accountability mechanism once you are in the water which made it worse. The surf instruction itself was a secondary concern, but it was also poor. Very little time was spent focused on technique, and the session lacked any structure. I am writing this specifically so other women know what to expect. The positive reviews drew me in. The reality was the opposite. I would not return and cannot recommend this school.

Got the 22$ 2-hour paddle board rental Groupon deal for 2 people. Benny was welcoming and helpful,…read moreexplained everything nonchalantly and gave us a tip on how to get to the launch spot. Overall a great experience and a great price for a paddle board rental Thanks again Benny!

I booked this for my kiddos for two of their birthday experiences when visiting from AZ. We had a…read moresmall issue with booking what were able to get it all figured out. Carlos was awesome with my 3 kids! He gave them great cues and was super patient and supportive. My kids had an absolute blast and just "going to the beach" will probably never cut it again!

I had a lesson with Alex, and he was really great with the stage I was at. I need some help with…read morewave selection, reading, timing, etc., and a lot of instructors just revert to working on the first-time beginner stuff. Alex helped me with what I was trying to work on and let me keep some stuff in his car, because I was traveling without one for part of my trip, which I really appreciated!

Got my husband a class for our wedding anniversary gift. My…read morehusband enjoyed the class. It was perfect surfing weather that day. The instructor always responded to our emails and texts quickly. Also met us an hour early to accommodate our changed schedule.

Grant is a great instructor. He worked with my 10 year old son and helped build his confidence. I…read morerecommend Grant for surf lessons.