I highly recommend Coronado Surfing Academy!! Our family of 6, ages 8-77, had an amazing time! Most of our group had never surfed before; this was a bucket list item for Grandma & Grandpa and the first time surfing for the kids. Our instructors, Taylor & Sam, were incredibly patient, kind and helped us learn so much. They really encouraged the kids when they were nervous and made us all feel very safe. Even though everyone in our group wasn't able to stand & surf completely on their own, Taylor & Sam made it fun and we all still felt successful. This is a must do for anyone visiting Coronado/San Diego...even if you're a beginner and worried about how you'll do! We made so many wonderful memories, thank you Taylor, Sam & Coronado Surfing Academy!! read more

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We've taken 2 lessons with Coronado Surfing Academy and they've both been amazing. The instructors are great and the location has perfect beginner surf waves. read more

First time surfing and was a great experience ! Instructors were very attentive and nice and made the experience 10 times better ! Definitely recommend it is a safe and fun experience! Got some nice waves will definitely be going again. Thank you guys ! read more

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Great customer service! They communicated from the first day we booked up to the morning of going out. Super affordable and most of convenient! Will use them again when we go back to Coronado. Highly recommend for all ages. read more

Our family highly recommends Coronado Surfing Academy. The owner and staff are very welcoming, supportive and love surfing. It shows. My kid's instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and I could hear her and other staff, cheering their students on. Great experience! read more

Coronado Surfing Academy - Specialty Schools Near Me - Coronado, California

Loved the experience and the Team here. Management was nice enough to take some time on the phone with me to walk me through what I'd be getting into, which was very helpful. I had a great first lesson and even came back to rent some gear to practice on my own. This was my very first foray into surfing, and I've been hooked ever since! read more

I loved how flexible they were with my schedule. I accidentally arrived a day early for my lesson because I to change my travel plans due to Covid-19. Fortunately one of the instructors was willing and able to work me in after his lesson, so I didn't have to miss out on the opportunity to learn how to surf! Surfing with Coronado Surfing Academy was my first experience surfing, and I wouldn't change anything about it! The staff was so friendly, casual, and informal. My kind of people! Best price I could find on that beach too. I would 100% recommend to anyone. read more

I can't believe it took me this long to try surfing and I'm so glad my first time was with Coronado Surfing Academy! We got here a couple minutes late and our instructor Cory was more than accommodating (allowing us to carry over the designated end time). We got in our wet suits and we were off to the beach! The lesson included a tutorial on the sand of how to stand on your board and into the water we went. Cory was super patient with us first timers, and was really mindful of teaching technique and gauging our skill levels. We had so much fun that we decided to come back the next morning! All of the instructors we met were enthusiastic and eager to teach. For those of you looking to have fun and learn how to surf, this is your place! We'll definitely be back. read more

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I took my first surf lesson with Taylor at Coronado Surfing Academy and I could not have been happier. He was patient, kind, professional and encouraging. He was genuinely pumped for each student as they caught their first waves. He adapted as students progressed and gave individualized attention to each student regardless of skill level. The option to keep surfing after the lesson was especially awesome. Next time I'm in Coronado I'm definitely signing up for another lesson Pro Tip: If you're staying at the Hotel Del, it's a quick walk down the beach and their prices are better. read more

These guys are the best. All 3 of my kids learned to surf on Coronado Island and were taught by Travis and his great team. I highly recommend Coronado Surfing Academy. A+ 10/10 read more

My boys loved their surf lesson with Coronado Surfing over the summer. The instructor was great! What better way to learn to surf than from a homegrown Coronado local :) would Highly recommend read more

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Hi, You will find them in a small yellow school bus near the beach or a white tent on the beach. Teaven (sp? Rhymes with Steven) is the owner of this 14 yo business. The instructors are very friendly and super patient with kids and adults who want to learn to surf. They will walk you through what you are suppose to do. Being in the water is really were it's the most fun. Warning there are sting rays. My kid got stung on the foot. Have the instructor call the life guard to come and take care of it otherwise surfing is no fun with an injured foot. My other kids loved it and wanted to go back the next day but we ran out of time. I would recommend for beginners and the location is fine if you are in San Diego to Imperial Beach. read more

These guys and gals are the BEST. Truly helpful in getting my crew up on their surfboards, looking forward to the next time!

This rad s'cool' bus offers lessons and rentals, and even wetsuits. They have great deals for group lessons and also a great staff. They rent out of a school bus providing a very neat and unique experience. Would highly recommend renting from here! Boards are good quality too!! read more

Great staff and super helpful. Rented a surfboard and the staff not only gave us first class service but provided some great tips on where to go close by! read more

These guys are amazing. We came in from Arizona. We didn't know anything about California and where the breaks were. They hooked us up, we're super kind, and we're very generous with their time and resources. I would definitely recommend this group! read more

These guys are top notch and deserve the solid 5 stars they've earned. With some concise instruction from Sam I got up on my second try and then was able to repeatedly catch waves. This experience was so much better than trying to make it happen on my own, it simply helps to have someone else be able to observe and give feedback. I highly suggest checking these guys out if you are in the area and want to learn. Thanks Teevan and Sam! read more

My 11 year old daughter and I very much enjoyed our introductory lesson from Wade. He was patient, funny and helpful. We recommend this service. read more

Brian is the EXTRA Bomb .dot. com ! I thought he was knowledgeable, and a super trooper. The water was rough and we were all tired from the night before. Yes I would recommend this company to others. They meet right next to the crown room at Silver Strand Beach by Hotel del Coronado. It's less expensive than using the del's surf instructor which is about $150 per person. It's not crowded with other surfers which is excellent. If you sign up with more people then the rate goes down. The rate includes about 2hrs of wave time, wet suit rental, and board rental. Careful not to get stung by Sting Rays that will shank your a** if your not vigilant and careful. We would definitely use them again when people are in town that haven't surfed or we want to use the boards. read more

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My daughters had a great time getting lessons here. I was amazed that they were able to get up and surf on their 1st lesson! Very fun time! Patient teachers and a nice owner/teacher. I highly recommend! read more

I couldn't say enough thanks to this business but they truly are great and would highly recommend it. I'm the kind of person who wouldn't just entrust my kids to anyone but their instructor not only put my mind at ease but also, turned me to a fan. My kids had a blast that I couldn't get them out of the water. The instructor was great and appears passionate of what he does which is rare nowadays. They made a lifetime of memory for our family and for that we appreciate it so much. Thank you. read more

We just moved to San Diego and our 3 kids had no prior surf experience. Katie, their instructor was awesome- patient and super engaging with the kids. Would absolutely go back and recommend her and the whole organization to anyone who needs some lessons. My kids were up and running by the end of the hour. read more

We have vacationed in Coronado for several summers and one of the reasons is Coronado Surfing Academy! The first time we signed up, we happened upon the school bus and spoke with the owner. My girls had been asking for surf lessons, but everything was too expensive and complicated. At CSA, everything is provided and he signed us up on the spot. The lessons were very affordable, the instructors were awesome and my girls actually surfed!! After that experience, we made reservations for lessons any time we have visited Coronado. CSA is the best surfing lesson option available - it's easy to sign up and they have great customer service. Most importantly, they teach people of all ages the basic techniques of how to surf safely. I highly, highly recommend CSA!! read more

If you have kids... this is the best. The instructor was patient and was able to explain things appropriately. The location is amazing.. parking was easy. Definitely will use them again! read more

We took our little girl here for a private lesson and Trudy was seriously amazing! The owner was also super nice and helpful. Overall a great experience and my daughter is still asking when we will go back to surf w Trudy! :) read more

This was our family's first time surfing, and they made the experience fantastic. Adult to kids, we all left falling in love with surfing. Instructions were quick but thorough, which left for lots of time to practice in the water. Would highly recommend! read more

Our kids have never had any surfing lessons before, this was their first time trying it. My 12 year old son and 10 year old daughter were beyond happy to have been introduced to surfing. We were only in San Diego for a couple of days, we purchased the 3 or 4 hour one day camp for them. At first I was a little nervous to leave them at the beach with complete strangers but from the very beginning they did reassure us that they will always have an adult next to them , also I felt a lot more comfortable when they were assigned to one adult for both of them. I really wish I remembered his name because he was awesome with them very friendly. He worked so well with them . We will definitely sign up our kids again when we're out there again. Our kids came back home to AZ with a a great surfing experience and eagerness to share it with their friends and cousins. read more

Fantastic experience. They got my kid from Phx up and smiling within 1/2 hour! Super friendly accommodating and all around GREAT TIME. Corey seemed most concerned with whether the boys had a good time but when he realized one hadn't quite stood up he made exceptional arrangements all so that the family had a great experience. Thx much! read more

I had a surfing lesson with Maggie who was very informative.She is very knowledgeable, experienced and is a great teacher as well. She had me riding my first wave within 15 minutes!. I would recommend this place not only for classes but they have rentals too. Very memorable experience! read more

The folks working at the academy have nothing but fantastic. My wife and I took a lesson at the same time as my 8 year old. They had us up and surfing and having fun in no time. My kids had another lesson today and they were learning tricks and being silly with the instructors. The kids want to do it again tomorrow! read more

My wife and I had an incredible time taking lessons with Coronado Surfing Academy. Ryan was our instructor and he effortlessly taught two extremely inexperienced New Yorkers how to surf. He made our first experience a great one, and will sure be back for our second lesson next time we are in town read more

The instructors were good and did their job and I expected a good morning but it was totally the opposite. The "manager" at the tent running the program was unprofessional, uncaring and flat out lied to me. One of his young instructors got a stingray bite but the manager couldn't care less. As I walked with her to be tent, she asked that s lifeguard be notified but he couldn't care less, didn't ask how she was doing or even look at her or the wound. There was a particularly high number of stingrays on this day as the lifeguards were announcing for everyone to be careful and did he shuffle walk into the water. One of the other parents pulled her child out of class. I noticed she had booties on and she said the manager gave it to them. I made the walk back and he lied to me saying they brought their own. When I confronted him, he started making up a story saying it was in the van from someone who killed herself. I don't she how this is appropriate in any shape or manner around kids. We were also supposed to pay $60 for a 90 minute lesson but they brought in my child after 60 minutes. The manager tried to get me to pay $60 but I pointed out it's unfair to pay full price for 2/3 the agreed upon time and I insisted on paying $40. He also rudely insisted on cash only, so this company must be evading taxes as well. Please go anywhere else but here to surf lessons. There are multiple places in Coronado along the board walk who can give surf lessons. Addendum : The Lowe Resort called the owner and they refunded our money. read more

Cannot thank these guys enough for teaching me how to surf! I was so happy that I could find a place within a reasonable budget ($80 for a private lessons 1.5 hours) , minutes from my home and that was willing to teach me to surf in February! (most places kept telling me to wait until at least spring...) Teevan answered all my questions and was very helpful and Tyler taught me the actual surfing part (best instructor ever!!!!) I live right next door to one of the most beautiful beaches in San Diego and now I can go down there and just surf all day ;) Seriously if you want to learn I would suggest you give these guys a call! Thanks again for all your help, ya'll are amazing! read more