Mike is amazing, what a great experience. Had lots of fun, we are going again in November

I had such a great experience with this beginner surf lesson! The coach was incredibly responsible, patient, and encouraging throughout the entire session. They explained everything clearly, made sure I felt safe and comfortable, and gave helpful tips that made it much easier to learn. read more

I don't often write reviews, but this experience deserves one. I took a private lesson with Brian and it was fantastic. I'm not athletic and went in pretty nervous, but Brian put me completely at ease. He's an encouraging and patient teacher who made me feel like I could actually do this. By the end of the lesson, I'd stood up on the board multiple times, which felt like a huge win. Now I'm hooked and can't wait to keep learning. I can't recommend Go Surf LA highly enough. Thank you for such a great lesson! read more

Fantastic surfing school. Fabulous instructors. I've been going to them for 10 years! They are the best!

My favorite company to take surf lessons with! They are super nice and accommodating! They provide the gear and board! read more

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Had a great time! Was able to book the day of. The instructor Jared explained everything and was a great help in the water. He positions you so you catch a wave. You also have the option to try to catch them on your own while he's helping another student. Was able to stand up twice my first time out! 10/10 recommend! read more

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The instructors were very attentive and detailed in their teaching. If mild asthma is a concern, they let you do your own pace and take breaks. I was able to stand a few times for my first time, definitely plan on going back. read more

It was a great experience!! Mike was the best instructor ever can't wait to go back !

This is the second time we've used Go Surf LA and we're so happy! They were incredibly professional, gave an unbeatable price & took the time to really make sure you knew what you were doing. We highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn to surf! read more

These guys are great. Both of my kids were standing on the boards within 5 minutes. Chuck was a great teacher. My kids said it was the best time we ever had in the water read more

No complaints. We had a great time. Angie and Chuck were excellent to work with. Highly recommend!

Terrific few hours learning how to surf. Owen was so patient, fun, smart and helpful! My husband was a natural, my daughter picked it up pretty quickly, and then there was me. Owen helped me find my way to standing and I had a few great runs and he was super stoked for me when I was able to get it. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

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My teenaged daughter and her two friends -- all competitive swimmers with little experience surfing -- had such a blast with Chuck and Mike that later they borrowed boards and went out a second time on their own. Totally recommended. read more

My son and I just did lessons with Mike yesterday. Mike was fantastic, very knowledgeable about how to teach. He was great with my son, made our day. Thanks, Mike! read more

Juan was great . Surfing lesson for my niece and myself. Great teacher . Highly recommend this company

This was the second time we booked 1 on 1 surfing lessons for my 12 year old daughter and she had a blast. The instructors are always very friendly and patient with beginners. We will be back for another lesson for sure! read more

SURFING IS NOT EASY AS IT LOOKS. It's scary looking but promise you, it's not! If I can do it... I'm sure anyone can do it! I recommend coming if you're fully vaccinated. They didn't check but just to protect yourself and others, please be considerate! :) I had such a great time even though the water kept hitting me on the face. Haha. It's really hard to stand on but Princeton helped out a lot with my family and I. We literally had the best time laughing. He's the most energetic, helpful, nice, quick and fun instructor. I went with my cousin, little brother and little sister. He made sure they were okay no matter what. I can see he really enjoys teaching kids. That's the best kind of instructor to have. I was worried that my brother and sister would float away since they're younger than 13 years old. I'm so happy I got to enjoy myself as well instead of worrying about where the kids are or if they floated away. The waves were pretty strong. It dragged me away at some point but I came back. If you know how to swim, you're good! If you don't please let them know so they can watch out for you closer. The vibes was the best. He kept making sure we were okay. He probably saw the waves kept knocking me down ahahahah. Princeton is from Hawaii, so he has a lot of experience in surfing. He started surfing since he was EIGHT years old. JUST WOW. That's amazing. If you see this review, thank you so much for your patience and kindness. I'll definitely recommend people to come here! I'll probably be back when I'm charged up because this took a lot of energy. Haha. The owner is super nice too! He has a lot of experience as well. Any questions, they can answer confidently. I just love how everyone is so nice and educated about surfing. They know what they're doing!!! read more

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Had an awesome time surfing with Chuck! He made sure we were ready for the waves on land and then ensured we had a great time in the water. Definitely recommend, super easy to find and beginner friendly. read more

I LOVE this shop. The owners are very cool and their clothing is high quality with unique designs.

Life is too short to let any waves get away! And when you can follow that with a sea foam iced coffee at Dogtown, because you didn't swallow as much sea water as you expected to, you have the recipe for a perfect Saturday. I cannot say enough good things about Mike, Peter, and the rest of the Go Surf LA crew. I have taken three lessons with them, and they quickly got me from "never surfed before" to "comfortable enough on a board that I could learn on my own." Moreover, they are kind people who genuinely want to see others enjoy the water as much as they do -- even texting to let me know when the best tides would be, so I could get in some weekend practice. The lessons were the perfect balance between learning mechanics on the shore, getting comfortable on your board in the waves, practicing your timing and pop-ups, and safety. I am not the greatest with balance, but their affirming and fun attitudes helped me build my confidence. If you are looking for the real deal, and a great business to support, this is it. It's meaningful to me that they have a history of doing great work to empower local youth. And thanks to them, I can now call surfing my favorite hobby. read more

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Never surfed before in my life. I was pretty nervous at first but from the moment our group was introduced to the instructors they took care of us. They didn't make anyone feel uncomfortable or make fun of you for not knowing things. It was a little worrisome that the amount of instruction they provided was minimal but in the end you realize there isn't much to beginner surfing. It's all about using the basics they teach you and getting the feel of it. They made sure you got in as many reps as you could during the time you were out in the water and cheered you on the whole time. If you have decent balance and lots of determination you are very likely to stand and ride your first wave with the instructors help. I would definitely do it again and would highly likely go back to Go Surf LA for further guidance. Would recommend to anyone. read more

Amazing! Easy to book, great instructors, no need to worry about wetsuit or surfboard as they were provided. I went in as a skeptic of surfing and left an addict. read more

Had a great class. Chuck was a great instructor. Very patient and helped out the whole way. Also got lucky enough to swim and surf with Dolphins out there! Which was an incredible experience. I highly recommend and will be coming back to take a few more classes! read more

I highly recommend go surf la! I had never surfed before and signed up for a group lesson and there were 2 other people in my group. We learned how to stand up and then immediately went into the water! Way more time in the water than I was expecting. The instructor was sooo nice and patient with me. Made sure I felt comfortable in the water. Had lots of 1 on 1 time and he helped bring my board out into the water, turn it, and pushed me when the white water was coming! read more

My son wanted surf lessons for his 16th birthday. We could not have picked a better team of people! They were amazing and skilled in teaching. He had a great time and has found a new hobby to love. Thank you! read more

Prior to my lessons with Go Surf LA, I hadn't surfed before. After a few lessons with these guys, my skills really improved. They did a great job teaching the basics, built up my confidence, and made it a fun experience! All the folks were friendly and positive. It felt like they were very invested in my experience. I had lessons with Jared, Justin, Andres, and Elliot. All of them were fantastic. I recommend this company to anyone who wants to learn or practice surfing in LA! read more

My friend and I had always wanted to try surfing but never got around to it. We had a two person lesson with Juan today who was so helpful and supportive. Both of us got up on our boards and had a really great time. Would definitely go back. They provide the wet suits and surfboards read more

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The lesson was amazing!! We had Mike as our instructor and we did amazing!! We both got up and had the best day surfing!! read more

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I took 3 lessons and really loved it. they offer tips for any level you are at. very fun and supportive place

Had a great experience with the class a few days ago. Took my wife out for a surf class (her first time and my second time), as a Mother's Day gift. Not quite sure on their set up, but it seems as though they had 3 or 4 instructors for the same time frame. I believe they allow up to 5 students per group class. Essentially each instructor was providing privates for the separate parties. Steven was an awesome instructor! He provided much attention to detail and encouragement. We'll definitely be coming back for more lessons. Highly recommend! read more

The staff are nice and friendly, very professional and always kept their eyes on us for safety. They are always smiling and encouraging and I had a lot of fun with Clay and Oliver! Location is easy to find and parking is convenient! I had lots of fun and enjoyed surfing with them a lot! Highly recommend! read more

I had sooo muchhh! Jared and Stephen were so helpful! I am definitely coming back for another lesson!! read more

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After only 2 group lessons I feel like a surfer! Both of my instructors, Jared and Owen, were patient, knowledgable, and really good at getting me from no experience surfing to actually surfing. Check out the photo if you don't believe me :) I recommend Go Surf LA to anybody who is interested in starting to surf. The learning curve is steep if you do it by yourself, but with a good teacher like you will get at Go Surf LA, the curve is much more gradual. read more

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This place is so amazing! Everyone told me how hard it is to surf and these guys and gals made it so easy! Got up my first time. Great for single lessons or groups! You will not regret it! read more

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Great experience! Super helpful instruction and really friendly people. They know how to surf and know how to teach you !

If there is a choice lower than one star, I would like to do it. I booked one surf class with this company and my coach Brain was so unresponsive. Today is my first time to try to surf, and I don't have any experience in the sea. He doesn't care about my feelings at all. He just told me the three steps to pop out on the beach and asked me to lain down above the water. Things are totally different between sea and beach. I am so scared when I was pushing out and asked for pop out without any help. I know learning how to safe is not a easy thing but a coach could do more than what Brain did on me. I will never suggest this class to anyone. Someone who is interested in this company should think about it. read more

Had a fantastic group lesson with Go Surf LA! The instructors were super helpful, and were able to get every one of us up on the board actually surfing waves, even though it was a rough, choppy day for waves. The week before the lesson they reached out to us, offering to adjust the time of the lesson if we wanted, since they new the waves weren't going to be great. We kept the time as-is, but it was nice they were thinking ahead for us. Plus, we had a last-minute cancellation, and they were nice enough to refund us for that one lesson. read more

Amazing! Juan showed us everything we needed to know. He made us feel like rockstars even though we're nobodies from the East Coast who don't know a surfboard from our...well, you get the picture. Better than the Hollywood sign. Better than dinner at Nobu. Better than getting stoned on Venice Beach. Just do it! read more

God bless Kris -- thank you for everything! Killer lesson. The beach is gorgeous and it was a great first time surfing! read more

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I signed up for 3 private family lessons for my son, his wife and their 9 year old daughter who were visiting from Virginia. They had great fun and loved it! None had surfed before but, by the end of day 1, each one was able to stand and ride a wave(s) in. Owen and Andres were fantastic teachers. Even meeting at their truck in the parking lot in the morning and getting fitted with wetsuits was fun. Everyone is enthusiastic and friendly. I would highly recommend Go Surf LA to anyone who wants to learn to surf or who wants to get better at it. read more