My buddy and I paid for a 3 hour lesson and after our instructor took a 25 min water break where he…read moreleft the beach all together, they then ended our session 45 mins early- giving us less than 2 hours in total. With 45 mins left in our session, our instructor- who was the owners son, asked us if we wanted to get in the water since we did well on land, so of course we said yes. He left to go put on his wet suit and was gone for close to 30 mins, the entire time we're standing there waiting talking to the owner, Bart. I even made a comment about how long we've been waiting and he made a joke about his son always taking forever with his wetsuit. When he finally comes back, we stand around for another 10 mins then start to walk down to the water. Bart yells down that he's going to just put the next three hours on our credit card. We said no, we thought this was part of our current session considering our session was stopped 45 mins early for us to get in the water. Other wise we would spent that time practicing more with the kites since we paid for the time. It looks like there's quite a few of these one star reviews so we're just going to go with one of the other two kite surfer company's there since they both have all 5 star reviews. If someone doesn't care about customer satisfaction in a service base industry that usually has repeat customers, then find someone else.

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!!

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.

I first came into this shop in 2021 to get to know the ins and outs of kitesurfing, before even…read moretaking my first lesson. I walked into the shop, got referred to an excellent kitesurfing school nearby, and have fallen in love with the hobby ever since. Every time I took a lesson, I would stop by the shop beforehand to get to know the different brands of kites and boards. It was many months of stopping by the shop every now and then before I even made my first purchase. Throughout it all, the whole crew at no limit were very welcoming and taught me everything. I've purchased from them three kites, two boards, harnesses, bars, and essentially my entire setup over the past two years. The crew here rocks! Thanks to Rob, Jenn, Jesse, Dane, Tom

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!

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

"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!!"

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.

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

I haven't been in a while. It sure has changed. When Vans was a sponsor there were games where you…read morecould win Vans swag. I also remember free hotdogs at lunch. All that is replaced with food trucks. Spectator bleachers are gone. You have to sit on the sand. They still have fun things to do. The ladies were surfing when I was there. Its to bad there was no surf, even after the storm. I also saw the 2025 walk of fame induction. That's another review. Overall it's still a fun event to attend.

This was my first time attending this event. My friend and I came down for a concert to see the…read moreCommon Kings. Of course, it was super packed at the beach on a Saturday. Perfect sunny day to be out on the sand. As we enter the venue, there were so many food trucks, games, and activities to do. You can sit on the sand and watch the surfing competition. Really cool to see, but I was mainly there for the concert. It was a good one! Had a blast with amazing people. We were making friends enjoying their companies. Going to a concert at the beach makes it more exciting completely a different experience.

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.