I'm pretty amazed at what Marci was able to do with our 4 year old son on his first swim lesson…read more I was honestly so surprised that he could start swimming without a floatie on his first lesson. She said if the kids don't have fear, at that age that they could swim right away. Her methods work and you're really paying for a professional! Thank you for being so good at what you do!

Coach Daniel B is one of the best swim teachers! He is so gentle and patient, while still helping…read morekids to make a ton of progress. On the first lesson with our 4-year-old daughter, he taught her to completely submerge her head under the water, no tears! He also helped her to kick and swim in short spurts on her own, all in the first lesson. She made so much progress in just one month of lessons. If you're looking for a kids' swim teacher who is patient, gentle, easy to communicate with, punctual, courteous, professional, and a skilled instructor, then Daniel is the teacher for you. Thank you Daniel!

We had a great experience with our 6 year old's swimming lessons at the Manhattan beach location…read more It's at Mira Costa high, which is a very nice spot. We primarily had Cevastian as a coach, and also worked with Carlos - both were fantastic. Peter, with whom we corresponded about our account, also was very helpful and flexible. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to get swimming lessons for their kids.

We love Swimphi practice at the Manhattan beach location. It is at the Mira Costa high school…read morepool, facility is well maintained, access is easy, parking is on the street. We have been taking kids lessons with them for 6 months, the goal is to have some regular exercise while getting ready for the junior lifeguard test. They got the kids engaged in the lessons and make it fun to also introduce diving and treading water skills. I recommend Swimphi for kids who want to do more swimming while not ready for swim team.

Fantastic swim school! Great teachers - all have been amazing to our son. I really appreciate how…read moreclean the environment is here, along with all the amenities they offer.

My son has been taking lessons for two years, since June 2024. Today we thought he would take his…read moresurvival test and instead he practiced floating with his clothes on. We asked if he would finally take his test next week and they said he should swim in another pool to see if he would be comfortable swimming in different pools with his clothes on. A former instructor said to me the way they design the classes drags out the instructional period. I should do a week intensive course. I didn't want to believe it, but here we are 2 years later and my son still can't swim.

Lauren, the gal who works at the kiosk/check in desk is phenomenal! Always super friendly,…read moreprofessional and very much a problem solver! There was a billing issue at the start of the year but the owner/manager worked with us immediately to resolve it so we opted to stay and I'm so glad we did! My daughter who is 6 enjoys her weekly sessions. I booked two classes back to back because it's just better for us for her to have longer times in the pool since we don't live close to this school. So far it has worked out great. I also like that the facility opened in September 2025 (which was when we first joined) so it's still new and things are still kept clean. I like that my daughter gets to swim with different instructors every now and then because I believe each one has their own techniques and way of swimming that might click for some kinds and not others. The only way to know is to actually try it! My daughter knows how to swim now but we still go here every week so that she can work on her form and technique. I anticipate this to be a multi year activity for my daughter. Cheers!

This kiddie swim school opened last month with free swim classes. For SEP 2025, the enrollment…read moreoffer is 50% off the first month of classes. My 10 year old was too large and skilled for this swim school. Pool is shallow. I'd say target age range is 3-6, maybe? Mommie and me classes? Hard to find the entrance. It's set pretty far back as compared to the sporting goods, the mall or Marshall's, so you'd have a tough time seeing the entrance. Drive to the lot in between and Big Blue is in the rear of this sandwiched parking lot.

I struggled for 3.5 months to get my 10 y.o. daughter ready for JG try-outs. She participated in…read moretwo other programs and had private lessons but was reluctant to swim and almost a minute behind the required time. Thank goodness I bumped into Coach Peter who suggested she come to one of their classes. In 6 sessions she shaved 50 seconds off her time, ended up qualifying for JGs (with 10 seconds to spare) AND decided to swim regularly with their team. A true miracle. All the coaches (shout out Shahr, Christian, Carlos) are great and my daughter really responds to them. It was a HUGE stroke of luck to have found this group when I did and I am eternally thankful for their efforts.

As someone who never swam a day in her life, I was told about this "best kept secret in Playa…read moreVista" by a girlfriend. I thought I was attending an "old ladies swim aerobics class"...when I arrived, the coach asked me to swim across the pool..while I could avoid drowning, I had no idea about the fundamentals of swimming. Now, almost 2 years later, I swim (religiously) 3x a week as part of the SWIM FIT class. Coach Eric has been amazing and patient. The workout is better than anything I have done! I cannot rave enough about this program....it continues to be a "lifesaver" in my life!

Peter is a fantastic swim instructor, highly knowledgeable, and very enjoyable to work with. You'll…read morebe in safe hands with him and his team.

From the owner: Discover Swimphi Hawthorne, your premier destination for private swimming lessons serving the…read morevibrant communities of Hawthorne, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach and Torrance. Our renowned programs cater to all ages and abilities, offering expert coaching and technique instruction. Whether you're a child or an adult, we have tailored programs including private and semi-private lessons. Our commitment to excellence is unmatched. With Swimphi-certified instructors, you can trust in the highest standards of professionalism and skill. We pride ourselves on our low instructor turnover, ensuring consistent and reliable guidance for every swimmer. At Swimphi Hawthorne, convenience is key. Enjoy easy scheduling, year-round weekly lessons, and no contracts required. Dive into confidence with our 30-minute lessons, designed to deliver results efficiently. Plus, our competitive pricing guarantees exceptional value compared to other swim schools. Whether you're seeking water safety skills in under 8 lessons or preparing for Junior Lifeguard test, Swimphi Hawthorne is your trusted partner in aquatic education. Visit our website for additional details and registration information. Join us and experience the joy of swimming with confidence!

I have looked for a swim instructor / coach for months. I went to various local pools and gyms that…read moreoffered instructions however I always left feeling that the quality, personal attention and technique wasn't important. Then I found Swim Kids, the instructor wasn't a novice swimmer she was a world champion Master's Swimmer with experience and expertise in synchronized swimming. Swim Kids is a "one on one" personal instruction, years of training and experience at an affordable cost. I have highly recommended Swim Kids to all my friends.

Bonnie is the real deal. My son is 4 years old and has a short attention span, but Mrs Bonnie has…read morehad his complete attention from day one. In about 6 lessons he was able to "get around" in the pool. We r coming up on our 12th lesson and my son can swim. It's not pretty yet, but he does a basic freestyle stroke n can turn onto his back n float. I feel comfortable with him around water now. I definitely recommend Bonnie. It's worth the extra expense.

If you have classes/credits in your account- USE them ASAP. Because they have an expiration date!…read moreWhen you purchase a group of sessions - they call them credits. Had I known this I would have not purchased the package swim classes and would have just opted to purchase them one at a time last year . However, as of April 2025 it seems like their website no longer allows for you to purchase one session at a time anyway. From a customer service standpoint no one reached out to us to let me know that my credits would be expiring and that I should book a class soon. So that's a bit of a turn off and a bummer. We live in Hermosa so it's a good 20-25 min drive from our house to get there each time. I'm going to have to rethink whether or not we should continue with them or just look for a closer alternative at this point, given their expiration policy. Seems like such a waste of money. As for the instructor , my daughter has the best rapport with Carissa. All of their instructors are good though.

We've come for 1 private lesson so far. As a parent, I love it. My learner also loves it. The…read moreteacher is so attentive and supportive and they get right into learning as soon as they get in the pool. The only downside is parking. Make sure you come early to find a spot. Other than that, I really like it here.