Like every year I come here for Conference Woman To Woman and we stayed at the dorms; I usually pay…read moreextra to get my own room, which is part of a suite of three rooms I have to say it is very clean and very organized. There's a kitchenette in living room and the bathroom. The Campos offers breakfast lunch and dinner in a humongous lunchroom facility: they offer a variety of dishes that are out of this world and so diverse I really enjoy this yearly conference And the UCSB university campus

At the end of all the activities the leaders asked us to name one word to describe the experience,…read moreEXHILIRATING!!! Because I bruise so easily I definitely came home with a bunch of battle scars but they were worth it. If you're afraid of heights like I am then when you're at the top don't look down. Otherewise it was an awesome experience one to definitely cross of your list of things to do.

I do like to drop into surf shops when I happen to be in a beach town. When I was in Carpentaria…read morenear Santa Claus beach, I popped into the A-Frame Surf shop. They offer *surf boards, *SUPs, *boogey boards, leashes, wax, *wetsuit, swim gear, towels, clothes, hats, sunglasses, and beach gear. They *rent out gear. Also what sets them apart from typical surf shops is that they offer lessons (all ages) and summer camps for kids. The shop is clean, modern, well stocked and organized. The staff were helpful. Plus I happen to see the kiddos summer camp surf lessons at Santa Claus beach. I was impressed with the organization and leadership to handle the gaggle of surfing kiddos and teach 'em a thing or two .

It's unfortunate because every time we come to Carpinteria, we've stopped by this surf shop for the…read morepast 10 years. We always hope the experience will be different, and we've purchased items from the store many times over the years. Unfortunately, the staff has consistently come across as unfriendly and unwelcoming. As a customer, it's hard not to wonder if we're being treated differently, and that feeling is disappointing. Whether that's the case or not, we've never felt welcomed here despite being loyal customers. It's sad that after so many visits, the experience has never improved. Based on our repeated experiences over the years, I can't recommend this shop. Zero stars.

First off, the actual kayaking experience was nice, decent price and well built kayaks but they…read morecould use a hose off between use. But, the staff member mike really needs to work on his customer service skills. When we walked in he didn't greet us at all and told us to "come to the window" as if we should already know where to go (it was our first time) then when the iPad was not working properly he made no effort to apologize or give a solution. He was also rude and off putting when I asked for a rash guard. I wanted to stay warm in the sometimes chilly ocean and when I asked for the shirt his reply was "you won't get rashed up kayaking" as if that was a dumb request to make. Like I said before, kayaking was a nice experience but mike really needs some work.

The time on the listing is wrong. We came an hour and a half before the closing time listed here…read moreonly to find that they stopped giving out paddle board rentals. No where on the website does it say that they would stop giving out rentals at a certain time. It only says that you must return the rental before closing hours. We were really disappointed...

I got some really good tips there at the training hill for paragliding. The instructor was very…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, and willing to share what he new. Conditions were challenging but yet we were able to get a number of flights in. The training hill is the perfect size and conditions are very frequently good. Of the seven or eight times I've been there only one time was I not able to fly.

Chris is the best there is in terms of a paragliding teacher... Patient ,kind, well organized. If…read moreyou want to get certified or just enjoy a tandem flight, don't hesitate.

All 5 kids were able to get up and ride the waves!!!! The instructors were awesome and very…read moreknowledgeable. They were great with the kids and so patient. They also gave the kids a Surf Happens hat (which they thought was cool)!!!

10 out of 10 with the best instructors! From the booking experience to the training session, Surf…read moreHappens turned our first surf experience into a lifetime memory! Micah and Reed handled our private session for 3 with professionalism and enthusiasm. All 3 of our group gave it a 10/10 experience overall. Adequate instruction time to start and plenty of time in the water. Highly recommend!!

We have been taking our daughter to Wendy's swim class for over a year now. The first day of class…read moreit is hard to see your baby cry because the swim experience is new (the pool is heated & babies are always supervised by 1-2 adults with swim jackets) but after just 1-2 classes our daughter was LOVING swimming!! If we miss a class our daughter notices & tells us! "Swimming!!" Wendy knows how EXACTLY how to work with babies & teach them swimming. One of the most impressive things they learn is if they fall in the pool they learn to put their arms up, reach for the side and climb out of the pool-this is HUGE for pool safety should your baby somehow manage to fall in!! We have had so many compliments from other parents while on vacation about how well our daughter swims for her age. Thank you Wendy & crew! We will be enrolling our son as soon as he is old enough too!

We have been swimming at Wendy Fereday since my daughter was 4 months old and she is now almost 4…read more We also enrolled our younger daughter about a year ago and she's almost 2. We absolutely love it there!!! The facilities are always clean and tidy and the staff is amazing. They start the babies out with small classes which help with repetition and really learning the basics, and then move them on to privates which really focus on technique and skill. We look forward to swim every week and intend to continue going well into the girls joining their swim team. Thank you Wendy and team!!!

I took a surf lesson with Joshua and it was such an epic experience! I had never really surfed…read morebefore, and was super nervous. Joshua was super patient, and made me feel really comfortable. He was super flexible around our schedule, and we even ended up surfing with a pod of dolphins around us--it was truly one of the best experiences ever! Couldn't recommend enough, will definitely be booking another lesson!

Had another great day in the ocean for my second lesson, Noah was a great coach. The surf was a…read morelittle heavier this time, still it was a lot of fun. Noah was very personable and patient, we had a great conversation and I learned a couple of things. He even left me with some resources to look at if I continue surfing. Even if you are not very athletic or you are a little older (like me), you will have a good experience at Santa Barbara Surf School based on the lessons I had with Spencer and Noah.

Vanessa is the best!…read more - Super patient, she reassured all my apprehensions in the days leading up to the lesson. - On the shore, she was an excellent teacher. - In the water, she was encouraging and a great cheerleader. If you're interested in surfing but not interested in the typical less-than-patient bro surf instructors at most LA surf schools, Vanessa is your gal :)

We loved surfing with Vanessa! She was great with our kids (7, 10 and 13) and even got my wife…read more(scared of the ocean) into the water and riding some waves. Her communication was excellent as we were booking our two lessons. She took care of everything and was responsive to our requests. Our kids loved her and all three of them got up on the board and rode some great waves. Surfing with Vanessa was a hit and an absolute highlight of our California vacation. You'll love your lesson too!