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I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.

This surf shop makes it super easy to enjoy your time in PB with a quick and efficient rental…read moreprocess. They helped us very quickly first thing in the morning even while setting up for a surf camp, gave us surf tips for locations, and made the check out process super easy. The shop has a lot of great beach essentials as well like aloe and rash guards for sale with good pricing and generous rental policies. It's a no brainer they've been in business so long. They keep the client first and surfing as the root of the experience. Don't hesitate to stop by and rent from them in this centrally located shop off the strand.

Number One Surf Camp in San Diego! They provide eveerything. All you bring is yourself, and a towel…read moreand sunscreen. It was a Banner 3 Days at The PB Surf Shop Surf Camp for my son. He did half day surf camp for three days. 9-12. I took the days off work to be with him and watch. They provide wetsuits, so helpful. The Surf teachers were all so attentive and I felt safe having him there. It was 4 teachers for 11 kids. I loved hearing the teachers surf lingo. And just hanging out for the mornings with the kids and surf friends. Teachers did a morning stretch and then got them out on the water. My son was catching waves right away. Mid-day they had snack break and made sure to reapply sunscreen. Last day they had a pizza party at the surf shack for all the girls and boys. Highly recommend this neat San Diego Gem! @PB Surf Shop Thank you!

My 11- year old daughter took a private surf lesson with Gaven. He was incredibly patient and…read moreencouraging. She got up on the board multiple times and had a blast.

Here's the situation: I couldn't book online via their website because I wanted to pay with cash…read more When I arrived at the location, they literally turned their backs on me and started ignoring me. I also tried reaching out via Instagram and WhatsApp--the communication was extremely poor and impolite. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

Went paddle boarding yesterday and this is my first review of a not food place…read more I bought a Groupon and cost me 22 dollars for day. I walked in, filled out the paperwork that took 3 minutes (bring your DL!). He saw me click redeem the coupon and then I was on my way! It include a paddle and the board. It was pretty light, made from foam. To get to the beach, walked across the street and an alley (about less than a quarter mile) and off we go! The boards returned with a bit of sand. We put them outside and let him know we did and we left. It was easy quick and simple!

I chose Surfari/mission surf based on positive reviews and a pre-lesson phone call in which I…read morespecifically asked about wide board availability. They confirmed they had one. On arrival, I was handed a standard board and told it was wide. It was not. The bigger issue was the instructor, Rich, who is also listed as an owner of Surfari. His behavior throughout the lesson was inappropriate and made the experience genuinely uncomfortable. He asked questions about my relationship and loyalty to my boyfriend, made repeated comments that were flirtatious in nature, touched the tattoo on my back without asking, and used physical contact that was unnecessary and unwelcome (such as hand on thigh to guide me through the water). He is an owner, which means there is no one to flag this to and no accountability mechanism once you are in the water which made it worse. The surf instruction itself was a secondary concern, but it was also poor. Very little time was spent focused on technique, and the session lacked any structure. I am writing this specifically so other women know what to expect. The positive reviews drew me in. The reality was the opposite. I would not return and cannot recommend this school.

Our hotel made a reservation for kayaks at Everyday California, but they leased it up, reserving…read moreone kayak for four of us. Josh, the manager, was understanding and gave us a bunch of options that worked with us and our plans for the day. He was patient, understanding, and more than accommodating. They turned what could have been a bad day into a great one. Thank you!

Consumers beware!…read more There is a literal hurricane occurring as we speak and Everyday California, is not allowing us to re-schedule a week later to avoid the massive swells, and terrible weather conditions. I'm not even talking about a refund here folks, refusing a rescheduling in the midst of a hurricane is unheard of. The team there is absolutely inflexible, and April, rather than helping in anyway simply repeated over and over again that is their policy, and was flat out rude. I would spend an extra moment searching for a better company than one who happily takes your money without a thought to your enjoyment in the midst of a literal hurricane. Shame on you Everyday California.

My 6 year old grandson took a private beginner surf lesson from Luca this morning. Luca was an…read moreamazing instructor who was encouraging, patient, careful and kind. He made my grandson's lesson fun with lots of high-fives. I highly recommend the Surf Diva Surf School and especially Luca. He was awesome!!!!

Had not been here in about 20 years when I took my friend's daughter here for surf lessons. Was…read moreglad to see all the stoke! It was busy, was easy to rent from, and the merch was all so super cute. The staff was super friendly and helpful even when the QR code for the waiver wasn't working right on my phone. The price for renting a foam surfboard was super reasonable and less expensive than a couple doors down. You get a 10% discount on store purchases with a board rental and 20% with a surf lessons. I 1000% will be renting a stick from here on my next visit to La Jolla.

If you are looking for amazing service, legit surf boards provided by a company that is passionate…read moreabout surfing and making sure you fall in love with it, then San Diego Surf Rental is the right place for you! I took the family out for a weekend getaway and wanted to teach my niece to surf. From the first call, I knew we were in good hands. Travis gave us great suggestions on where to go based on our level of experience and delivered the surfboards right to the beach. Not only were the boards freshly waxed and clearly well taken care of, Travis spent extra time going over the best locations and what areas to avoid. It is clear Travis is passionate about surfing; he spent extra time giving my niece great tips to get her going and provided positive encouragement to her. Travis followed up for pick up and when we got the boards back up the beach to him, he was so kind, checking with my niece to see how she did and encourage her some more to continue surfing. Wow! Such amazing positivity, Travis is truly one of those people who never has a bad day and is a joy to be around! Keep an eye out for Travis, he is going places and will have many successful business if this one is any indication. He is top notch and we will ALWAYS rent from San Diego Surf Rental when in San Diego. Give them a try and I know you will agree!

Travis runs a very professional service. He was flexible with changes and was right on time with…read morehis delivery. He is a highly experienced surfer so he can provide valuable advice on where to go. I highly recommend San Diego Surf Rental!!

I booked this for my kiddos for two of their birthday experiences when visiting from AZ. We had a…read moresmall issue with booking what were able to get it all figured out. Carlos was awesome with my 3 kids! He gave them great cues and was super patient and supportive. My kids had an absolute blast and just "going to the beach" will probably never cut it again!

I had a lesson with Alex, and he was really great with the stage I was at. I need some help with…read morewave selection, reading, timing, etc., and a lot of instructors just revert to working on the first-time beginner stuff. Alex helped me with what I was trying to work on and let me keep some stuff in his car, because I was traveling without one for part of my trip, which I really appreciated!