Great experience with SoCal. Had a water lesson with Mitch and he was super supportive and got me…read morethe furthest I've gotten in the sport. Bart was communicative and also helpful with the lesson. Would definitely recommend and go back again!!

Learned how to e-foil in just one day! Bart and his colleague took me through all the details, and…read moredespite never having surfed before (though I do have some experience with water and snow skiing), they made it easy to pick up. They met me out there, got me suited up, and before I knew it, I was cruising across the calm water--at least until the winds picked up around 11 am. If you're looking to learn how to e-foil with confidence, this is the place to go. I spoke with other spots that treat it as a tourist attraction or a side business, but Bart and the SoCal team really know their stuff. I'm already planning to be back this Friday for a follow-up lesson - come watch me fly, crash or go fast! Hopefully will have better pictures to add this week!

It's obvious that Jesse and his team at OTH are passionate about kiteboarding. They are willing to…read moreanswer any questions and their enthusiasm and encouragement make learning fun. I've had a great time learning the basics from Bob, Carter and Jesse. They have good equipment and make use of helmet-mounted walkie talkies to give instant feedback when you are out on the water. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get started.

The name says it all!…read more It is a blessing to have Off the Hook Kiteboarding (OTH) available in SoCal. Jesse and his team are VERY professional, patient, knowledgeable and their concentration on safety is unmatched. I have experimented with a couple of other kiteboarding schools and OTH made me feel comfortable, safe, and part of their team. I highly recommend OTH if you are researching places to learn to kitesurf or if you want to excel in your skill levels. Bonus: OTH offers kiteboarding trip packages during Belmont Shores' offseason (Nov-March). I was fortunate enough to attend one of them this past November in Los Barriles, and I had a phenomenal time with everyone. I'm looking forward to attending future trips. OTH rocks!

We all know is about the service - there are plenty of sites on-line where we can buy the equipment…read morewe want, but no one provides the personalized customer service as does Rob Hamilton at No Limit Kiteboarding. Rob always gets back to you in a timely fashion. The selection and pricing of wing foiling equipment is great, and the repair process is second to none. I greatly appreciate the notion that you can send a damaged wing to the shop knowing that it will be taken care of in a timely manner. Highly recommend this business.

Sweet little kite store with a lot to offer. Robert is…read moresuper genuine and kind. Super responsive to text and call! Knowledgeable! Defo be back if I need anything next time ! :)

Great experience and best place. Best price. I will be a returning customer!! Thank youread more

OMG!! I did the Captain Kirk's SUP lesson, and I was so impressed that I did a kiteboarding lesson…read more The main thing is my AQUATIC SAFETY knowledge is a lot better than before. ***Warning**** I read and have testimony that other kiteboarding companies that operate in LBC had "horrific accidents and deaths." I recently had the pleasure of taking a kiteboarding lesson with Captain Kirk's Watersports, and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment I arrived, the team was incredibly welcoming and professional. The instructor was not only highly skilled but also patient and encouraging, making sure everyone felt at ease. What truly set this experience apart was the positive and supportive atmosphere. It felt like more than just a lesson; it was an exhilarating adventure. I left feeling confident and excited to continue kiteboarding. I highly recommend Captain Kirk's Watersports for anyone looking to learn kiteboarding. You won't be disappointed!

"Do NOT use Captain Kirk's Water Sports kitesurfing; windsurfing; windsurfing or shopping for your…read morewater sport's needs. They are a TOTAL rip off. I was told I would get a full refund if I made a windsurfing appointment online and had to cancel for any reason. Employee Sabrina is a sweetheart but Tom (the owner?) is a scrooge!!! I made a windsurfing appointment in late July and CAPTAIN KIRK's cancelled because there was no instructor available for the day of my lesson. Now it's early October - NO REFUND still!!! So buyer beware; if you value your money, you would be crazy to use Captain Kirk's. Why gamble with your money with Captain Kirk's when there are many other reputable and honest companies who offer excellent water sports lessons and products. You've been warned!!"

Great stuff. lots of gear to choose and knowledgeable people with passion and love for the sport, i…read morefound the best prices here. Great experience overall

Real Deal! Tony is…read morethe guy who will give you 100% of his attention. He is a pro in what he does! Besides the surfing lesson, Tony was hospitable and let my son take a shower at his office. On top of the great experience was a beautiful sunset

My husband and I called Tony, presumably the owner, shortly before coming in. Both of us are…read morebeginners and have been learning to surf. We called asking about longboards and Tony told us to come in and check out what he has. As soon as we walked in, I felt uncomfortable. He was looking me up and down and it felt he was already assessing my level of ability based on size. When we told Tony we were looking for boards he suggested soft top boards. Not a problem but we told him we had been learning on glass boards and preferred looking at those. He then proceeded to say "Oh! So you're popping up and riding waves? Wow. Not to sound like I'm better than you but most people who learn from non professionals are already doing 5/6 things wrong..." I then immediately walked out. Tony was extremely disrespectful and made my husband and I both uncomfortable. Do not recommend coming in at all. Highly would suggest not coming in if you are a woman of any larger build. Come on, Tony. Do better, please.

It's the Open. If you have a good strategy, you can really…read moreenjoy this event. Here is what I do: 1. Get there early, no later than 9:30 a.m. 2. Park across from Tacos Los Cholos (lunch place) 3. Make your way down to the water, visit as many booths and you can. Get some freebies. 4. Park it at the waters edge. Watch the action. We were lucky this year to see the guy who won surf in a heat. It was amazing. 5. After an hour or so, go by the shopping tent. So much great merch, you will be amazed. 6. Head up to Tacos Los Cholos and have the most amazing ribeye tacos ever!!! Best tacos in Orange County. 7. Head home before the crowds.

Now that my husband is afraid of flying, we finally hang around home sweet home. While the rest of…read morethe country has flood, tornado, sink holes, Huntington Beach has balmy weather, we're in paradise! The iconic biggest event of the year is the US Open of Surfing which concluded yesterday w the winner who is from Encinitas, California. Jake Marshall has surfed since he was 7 and after becoming champion we can expect him to be in the Olympic Games someday. I have been going to the us open forever n I have been disappointed LEXUS as a sponsor has not generated as much excitement as past sponsors, the best one was with HURLEY of course bc they are in the surfboard business, surf wear and surf culture. They gave out a lot of freebies like caps, water n pens, Lexus almost had nothing. These days the only food you see are unsightly huge food trucks. We ate at Lorea inside the Pasea hotel, it was expensive n the food was mediocre. I always think it's hilarious seeing HB cops riding horses, they looked so cool, the cops on motorcycles had AK47 strapped on the bike! The crowd has been tame n really behaving, years ago it was rowdy w public drinking n brawling from mostly kids fr the inland empire. That said this yearly event is 5 stars bc if you love watching surfing , this is it! We are the one and only SURF CITY USA.

I've been using Murrays my Hobie 16 & Hobie Wave parts for years. Starting with line kits,…read moremiscellaneous shackles and pins, shrouds all the way through life preservers & harnesses. The quality of the goodies is awesome. But the best thing is being able to reach out to Murrays and get some amazing tips, recommendations etc. when I get to some non-standard / more obscure line items. Thanks Murrays & Tom for keeping my boat in the water!

I would give less than 1 star if I could. I ordered an H18 traveler assembly from them about a…read moreyear and a half ago (alongside a lots of other parts and accs). It has been on backorder this entire time and still is. I finally found one at another shop online, so I called them and asked to cancel the order and refund it so I could get the ONE available elsewhere. These are hard to find. They said they would do it, but it might take a week or so as it is an old order. Now over two months later and after numerous e-mails and phone calls, I have been told basically, "Sorry, we can't refund it, accounting says it isn't possible". This is nonsense, it is a $200 part, the owner could refund me from petty cash or his own money and write off the expense. I will NEVER shop here again. This is literal theft, they took my money, never delivered the part and refuse to refund a cancelled order. Unbelievable!

Best lessons I've ever had. Peter knows his stuff! Competitive pricing too!…read more Peter is truly a master of his craft. He can pinpoint exactly what you're doing wrong and give you the perfect advice on how to fix it. With his coaching, I went from being unable to ride to working on transitions. If we had taken a before & after video for my progress, people would not believe it was the same day. Truly impressed with the instruction I received. Peter also had fantastic recommendations for equipment to purchase. I used my own kite and rented a board for the lesson. Really glad that I did! I plan on buying a "door board" soon. There are a few options to go with in this area--and I'm so glad I chose this one. Peter cares about his students & the quality of instruction shows. Definitely book with KiteNow; you won't be disappointed!

"Peter got me on a board in 2 days" that is what I will say to anyone who asks me about Kitenow…read more Peter is a great person and the method in his teaching is systematic that you progress from one point to another with simplicity that you don't even think about it. Today was my first ride after the lessons and I still hear him in my head directing me and advising me on what to do. This is a place and instructor that I would definitely recommend to others.