We arrived for our lesson and were greeted at the door, shown in and guided thru the steps to…read morefinish paperwork and get suited up. Our instructor and the staff were friendly, kind, and clear. We had a great lesson and time to practice our skills and enjoy time playing in the ocean. We appreciated being able to use the equipment as long as we wanted to after the lesson was over.

We got surf lessons for myself, my 8yo and a friend. Rod was great with the adults and the kiddo -…read morehe made us feel comfortable and confident in our ability to learn. I went into it assuming I wouldn't stand up - but I did! And, the kid really took to it and got up too! Overall I really commend Rod and NorCal for us having a great experience.

Fantastic little surf shop. Great variety in clothing, and an excellent selection of books…read more Convenient parking. Ultra friendly and helpful staff.

My place of sanctuary. Although I don't surf, I like the idea of a club where you can unwind in a…read morehot dry sauna and shower. Sweatshirts are soft but pricey. Books were well curated.

Beautiful small beach right in front of a small motel and hotels. Lovely place to visit.read more

A great little beach for those who want to fish, crab, and surf…read more Great for the whole family. Two restrooms are available, and an outdoor shower. Fantastic hiking trails. Parking is limited so it's best to get there early.

Found this place on Yelp and decided to support local and buy some gifts for friends. We got a few…read morebeanies which were great quality and not super expensive. Prices vary depending on what you get. They had lots of cool stuff and the staff were friendly.

Maverick's Surf Shop has a deep history in the Half Moon Bay community, or so I was told, by a…read morefriend who grew up in the area.... This shop and the nearby popular beach with which it shares a name and is known for their huge wave surfing is a must-see if you're in the area. So, for that reason, and because I have a son named Maverick, we decided to swing by this surf shop and check it out... We weren't in the market for any surf gear, but they have everything you need here if you are. We enjoyed perusing their store and I ended up purchasing a t-shirt and hat. The other stores in the area were closed for renovation, but if you end up here, eat at nearby Sam's and make an afternoon of it. That's what we did. Enjoy!

Most fun event, seriously, what's not to love about solo dogs hanging 18 (toes) on a surf board?…read moreThe competition is broken down into small, then large dogs. Many are sporting fashionable costumes & exuding great confidence. I think. There's also vendors selling food, T-shirts, giving away frisbees, hip packs, keychains, much etc. if you think your dog has what it takes, you must sign a waiver before hitting the waves. Not every dog takes to surf lessons, so what you see are exceptional athletes with good training. Each dog is guided to the crest of a wave, then holds on for the ride to shore. The couple thousand spectators cheer them on. For those not in the know, a Taco Bell sits on the beach itself, providing an awesome view of the activity from the deck. Sooo, arrive early, leave early, to avoid the crazy traffic & lack of parking for this popular event.

Adorable pups wearing life vests and sunglasses/ goggles, riding the waves in front of crowds…read morefilled with half humans, half dogs!?! At the beach on a beautiful warm day? Heck yeah, sign me up! There were lots of dogs and their humans all over Pacifica State Beach this past Saturday, for the annual World Dog Surfing Championship. So many dogs doing their thing (ie. peeing in the sand in front of beachgoers, flicking dirt onto people as they dug holes in the sand... but surprisingly not a lot of barking), playing with other dogs, and getting spoiled by dog-lovers with so much attention, as well as toys and treats from vendor tents in the back. There were plenty of items for sale including cute T-shirts from California Canine, and plush squeak toys and travel accessories from P.L.A.Y. (Pet LIfestyles and You). But there was no food for humans for sale at any of the tents, which was odd for this type of event.. not even snacks or drinks. But I guess it's good that the event was located right next to the Taco Bell Cantina. And at least they had porta potties available at the beach near the parking lot. In order to view the actual dog surfing, you had to be in the water, some of us even knee deep. So it's good I wore shorts on this day cuz that made it super fun to get up close and personal with these awesome dogs, some even surfing right toward me as I took photos and cheered them on with the rest of the crowd. The big question we had before attending was, do the dogs really surf by themselves? And how? Well here's how it worked. The dogs were grouped into heats (small, medium, and large dogs... tandem, etc.) Then two or three boards went at a time, near the shoreline of the water. There would be a at least one human at each end (in the water, and near the shoreline) for each dog or pair of dogs. One human was further in the water and would wait for the waves then give the surfboard a push toward the shore once the dog was balanced on it (some dogs even sitting on the board instead of standing), the other human would catch the dog/board on the other end... that is if the dog(s) didn't fall off into the water, or jump off and start running into the crowd. Those that stayed on the surfboard while gliding on the water apparently got more points, since this was a contest and they were being judged. The same dog would have multiple turns over and over, it's like no limit to how many tries... but I think it was mostly to put on a good show for us viewers :D The speaker system wasn't that great, so it was kind of hard to hear the announcers and tell what was going on if you were just lying on the sand, stretched out on your beach blanket or mat, instead of joining the crowds in the water. It would have been better if they had music playing or something like that to make it a little more lively. But it was fun regardless, getting to just relax, lounge, enjoy a picnic and conversation with one of my favorite people. And entertaining enough to watch other people's dogs all throughout the area, and talk to their owners. They also had a fashion show, with dogs wearing fun costumes, some even matching their humans (ie. a couple and their two dogs all dressed like watermelon). Some aspects of this event made it seem somewhat chaotic at times. Parking wasn't too difficult to find in the nearby neighborhood, but traffic was a bit slow and confusing getting there. Also, volunteers/staff at the event often yelled to tell people to make space for the surf dogs on the sand, like they were walking the red carpet or somethin, and judges yelled to tell people in the water to move, if the dog ended up floating in your direction while "surfing".  There probably could have been a little bit better organization, but I actually liked the subtle chaos and unpredictability, I mean as long as the dogs were having fun, and they had safety measures in place for everyone (police, fire truck, first aid, medic truck), attendees, especially dog-lovers, had a lot to appreciate about this unique and free event on the beach! We certainly had a good time :)

Booked a lesson in a week, spent 2 hours on the road and got nothing : no one showed up for the…read morelesson. Not a text, not an email that it was canceled. Just that, just ignore. Next business day I get an email saying "we are sorry you were at the wrong place and the wrong time", which is a lie. They said they ordered the refund - will see how it goes. Found another surf school down there, will go with them next time. Ruined experience

Super nice crew! We rented wet suits and body boards for the day. They explained the whole process…read moreto my sister and I being first timers finding the perfect size suit for us. You didn't make us feel dumb for not knowing and I really appreciate that. Thank you for the good experience!

I hate to give only two stars but hopefully this will let the owners know that this hotel is not…read moreprepared for an emergency at all . My friend stayed here right before we had Pg@e shutting all the power off. She's in a wheelchair and obviously needs to use the elevator . Had they warned her as she was checking in about the power outage she would've gone elsewhere . They knew about the power outage at least three days ahead of time . Don't you think they would've told her the power was going to go out ? Did they even think about it as they checked her in ? So power goes out . The elevators don't work , the emergency doors don't open , and not one employee Checked to see if they needed anything . In fact, her Daughter tried to go get some food . She couldn't even get out of the hotel ! She finally found an employee who let her out . She came back and couldn't get back in. Finally found an employee who let her in. Thank God there wasn't a fire ! Lighthouse Hotel ! Get a clue !! She was stuck in there for almost two days .