Extremely disappointed. Chris cancelled our group lesson 2 hours before the start because his…read moreinstructor was sick. Since we were international travelers leaving the next day, we couldn't reschedule. Chris promised a refund but has been stalling for 5 months now, blaming his booking software 'Peek'. He has stopped responding to emails. If you are looking for a reliable surf school that honors its refund policy when they cancel on you, look elsewhere. Unprofessional and dishonest management.

Fantastic! I am a yelp lurker and don't normally post a review. However, there aren't enough…read morereviews for this business and I felt it important that others know how great it was! We emailed to request a lesson for my two kids (15 & 14) and the response was very quick. They scheduled a 2 hour lesson for the next day with Josiah. He was fantastic. He had both the kids up and surfing very quick. I highly recommend them. They were very easy to plan and work with!

My 9 year old had a great lesson with Jack. It was only his 2nd time surfing, and he was able to…read morefind success and continue to learn. Jack returned my message very quickly and was very easy to get scheduled.

Great experience with Jack! He is very encouraging, patient, fun, and just a great instructor! I…read morewas happy to surf waves in on my first lesson... his pop up cues and assists are SO helpful. Now on my 5th lesson with him... so highly recommend to anyone any age!

I've read the reviews, and I can't dispute other people's experiences. But I will say that if…read moreyou're looking for a best friend and a participation award, this might not be the lessons you're looking for. If you're looking to learn the basics, the foundations of surfing, Kaimana and Kainoa are your people. Kaimana approached me on the beach and asked if my kids were open to learning how to surf. My kids were in, and after a three-minute discussion (son of a Naval Academy graduate, father, instructor, and surfer), I knew they were in good hands. Tough coaching without celebrating a student overcoming fears, challenges, and achievements = a jerk. Tough coaching with celebration, excitement of overcoming challenges, and passion for the students' success = coaching. Our 10 & 7-year-olds loved it so much they did it again the next day. Highly, highly, highly recommend and look forward to working with Kaimana and Kainoa again.s

Kaimana is the Best surf coach out there. If you want to…read morelearn surfing you need to contact him!

Compare prices and credentials, this is better for the money. This seems expensive because they…read morewant you to book all four lessons at once, but they will do a single. Matt is very direct and forthcoming, some may be uncomfortable with that. If you just want a lesson so you can say you did it, this might not be your place, but if you really want to learn to surf, this is your place. He will take care of tourists, though they're best suited to the serious-minded. He has maybe six hired instructors who are all great. They are all very patient. I highly recommend the four lesson curriculum. (Could you learn the guitar after one lesson?). Learn from best and take advantage of the excellent teachers. I can surf now.

I just finished the four session curriculum and I can tell you it is worth it!!! I also paid Matt…read morefor an in-shop council and I have an amazing board now, great equipment, and without question I ended up saving money, even with Matt's fee. He really put in the time to hunt down and find me a killer board. The reason I decided to join a surf school verses having a friend teach me or paying for one of the watered-down, one-lesson, shove-you-in-the-white-water options other schools provide is that I know from other sports that you get what you pay for. For example, I've been an aggressive snowboarder for years and learned by taking proper lessons from the get go. I've always been able to spot people who aren't properly taught--even the ones that have multiple seasons under their belt. They look sloppy and unbalanced. Sure, they get by, but why would you simply want to get by? Get the proper foundation to grow from so you can be safe, progress quickly, and have fun! Here's a tip, if it's off-season and you are thinking of learning surfing, DON'T wait; do the lessons before high-season. It's cold but that's what wetsuits are for. There are less people in the water, less people taking lessons so you get Matt's full attention (not that his instructors aren't top-notch, but he simply has more years of teaching experience), and you have time to practice and feel confident and ready when summer hits! I look forward to taking advance lessons once I am ready to progress to the next level.

Great experience, Eli was so helpful and chill. Would definitely book with him again!read more

This was our third lesson over the years and hands down the most helpful. John was patient and…read moreexplained the elements we needed to focus on without over complicating it.

I prepaid over $900 for camp weeks that were never provided and have not been refunded since August…read more2025. Multiple attempts to contact the owner, Karen, have been ignored with no resolution or communication. This has been an extremely frustrating and unprofessional experience. I strongly recommend not prepaying and proceeding with caution before booking

Awesome... if you have kids... send them! My Son enjoyed the…read moreovernight camp, made great friends and had a blast. No frills just good fun, good people and good times..

How many of your friends can say they spent their Sunday morning doing SUP interval training a…read morecouple miles out at sea? Probably not many, but you can!! Come join us! I stumbled upon Candice's weekend workouts when I bought a board from her and was truly surprised her coaching had me with her crew in the open ocean just a few weeks later. Whether you're looking for a great corporate team building event, want to safely introduce your kids to ocean sports, or want to join the OA weekend workouts - Candice can give you the skills and confidence to get it done. Photo credit: Candice Appleby

Ocean Academy is exciting! I have been training Stand Up Paddling / SUP with OA for over a year…read more It brings exotic fitness training in mother nature, community & friendship, plus challenge and development. Some of us race, some just train. Candice reaches people wherever they are in skills and fitness, and they grow and grow. There are people from running backgrounds, cycling, surfing, or right off the couch who want something different than a gym. SUP will develop your full body including cardio-fitness and is also no impact. Many of us are here to be in great shape for the long haul. Training with Candice, you are spending time with the GOAT of Stand-Up Paddling. There are few places where you can you learn from someone at such an elite level.

My son took a Surf camp last summer with Laguna Beach Surf School and the first day (the typically…read morefearless) guy got worked so bad, he was afraid to return. I spoke with SlyDog the next morning, and throughout the rest of the week they really took his time with him. He ended up loving everything about the experience once he felt safe. There are a decent number of instructors in the water watching and guiding, and they do an outstanding job with the kids, he was surfing by the end of the second day, and had an absolute blast. I highly recommend these guys! This year he wants to master surfing and we're signed up for several back-to-back weeks. Counting the seconds!

Just wanted to shout out about the best time of our lives surfing…read more This could only happen with two of the best instructors we had the privilege to learn and enjoy surfing with. Day 1 was Piper and she was amazing not only with making us feel comfortable but taking the time to teach but also very knowledgeable and supportive. Day 2 was Cayla. To anyone out there that is nervous or skeptical about learning how to surf , well she was amazing not only with her knowledge but her very friendly demeanor and positive support. To all out there!!!! These girls will make you feel comfortable and most of all enjoy it and make memories forever . We travel a lot and do a lot of things like this with lessons in water sport. If you have any doubt about the cost or instructor or just have fun and LEARN.. This is the place and Piper and Cayla or the ones you want to fulfill your memories. NO JOKE, this is the place if you want to have fun and enjoy your vacation and pretend for a day that you can ‍ surf! Great pricing! Great Instructors! Top notch