The whole experience was way better than anticipated. The staff is amazing! Every single person I…read moreinteracted with in the office and the instructors were extremely polite and professional. I read the reviews beforehand and I wasn't sure what to expect. And I guarantee you, the people who work there are wonderful. I bought a package that included: the mandatory 5 hours class, 5 driving practices, booking the road test and the car for the road test. All this was about $280/290 which is great if you ask me. They do offer several different packages and they'll help you pick depending if you drove before etc. A few tips: they have the mandatory 5 hours class twice a week, Wednesdays in the afternoon and Saturday morning. They do tell you to show up at least 30 minutes before the class starts and you should. It's first come first serve so if you're there beforehand you'll get a seat, otherwise if it fills up there's a chance you have to come back another day. So make sure you're there early for the 5 hours class! Now regarding my driving practices, all instructors I had were very patient and professional. I definitely learned a few new things here and there. I had Tracy, Carla, Katrina (twice) and a guy but unfortunately I forgot his name. I really liked them all. So thank you guys!!! On the day of the road test Chris drove me to the test site. She's very nice and informative. And I passed. The whole process took about a month but it can take way less depending on your availability.

You CANNOT take money from a client for a beginner's driving lesson and then proceed to yell at the…read moreclient for not possessing the skills of an experienced driver! Zero. Stars. After the client informed this company that they had never driven or even knew what an accelerator pedal was, this client was paired with Carla, an instructor who had no patience, only communicates by yelling and apparently has NO IDEA of what's realistic for a beginner to be able to do during their FIRST lesson. Forgive the run-on, but parallel parking is not skill you require from someone who's having their very first driving experience. Never again! ZERO STARS

Value This was probably the best money I have spent in a…read morewhile. My girlfriend and I drove down about 1.5 hours from CT to attempt surfing for the first time ever. We were a bit nervous at first but Chris was a super laid back and kind guy who made us feel confident after just meeting him. I really appreciated how he only spent 5-10 minutes going over the basics on the beach then just told us to grab the boards and head out with him. Since the waves were a bit smaller than usual during our session, Chris would give an assisted push on the back of the board sometimes. I couldn't believe that I was actually able to get up and surf on my first wave! My girlfriend took a few tries but she too was able to surf! She had the biggest smile on her face during the entire 1.5 hour session and all we can talk and think about three days later is surfing! We will be going out to buy our own boards and suits very soon and plan on making surfing a new common activity of ours. Thank you so much Chris! You're the man. A few notes: The board and wetsuit were included. The water (early June) was in the mid 50s but the 3mm/2mm wetsuit kept us warm! Parking is free on 67th street and the main street is free on Sundays but spots seemed to be filling up right around noon. I would recommend scheduling an early morning or late morning session to ensure parking.

I brought my friends and took my first two lessons with Chris so far, and those were fun and…read morevaluable. Chris is such a chill guy and he's also a good instructor. Everything he taught was easy to understand and to follow. If you're the first time surfer or someone who hasn't surf for a while and want to have a refresh lesson, I'd definitely recommend for Chris!

Great school, good service and good teachers. I was a first time driver and the instructors helped…read moreme learn how to control a car and be comfortable. They were very attentive and encouraging. I passed my road test on the first try. Thanks!

Such a great driving school, I highly recommend them. I went there after an extremely horrible…read moreexperience with a previous school and I did not regret it, wish I had discovered them first. They are so professional and my instructor JT was a great teacher, very detailed, understanding and patient. I'm now driving thanks to them.

Yasssss I just had a terrific Sunday morning session with NYC Surfing with Jay (the main man) +…read moreTravis (fellow coach) on 67th St Rockaways. So what am I looking for in a surf school / instructor? Obviously the coaching - I want someone who will be honest + tell me what I'm doing right / wrong. I want to know what I can do on land to improve my surfing. I want to get some seriously awesome tips on how to better my game. But I also want a cool human being to hang with for 1.5hrs. Someone who is personable, fun, engaging. And you get all of that with NYC Surfing. My friend (surf newbie) who joined us was super nervous + she was made to feel comfortable. I was able to catch a bunch of waves thanks to the detailed instruction. Loved it! I'll be back! I've found my NYC surf coaching home! ‍

I had my first ever surfing lesson with them and it was amazing! Jay is very patient and has the…read morerare ability to clearly explain techniques and corrections without making you feel stupid. Highly recommend!!

David and Fred were amazing! My friend and I had a semi- private lesson & the whole time we felt…read moresafe, supported, and happy. Dave was extremely kind and patient and had everything we could possibly need. They both made sure we got as many waves as possible and coached us through every one, as well as encouraged us to watch/get ready for the waves ourselves. We even saw former students in the water and they were so happy about Sierra that they drove all the way from Jersey just to hang. It feels like a small family and you're in great hands. It was so much fun& we can't wait to return for board rentals.

My teen daughter did a surf camp with Sierra and loved it! David is an amazing instructor who cares…read morefor his students. He made sure to give every student some one-on-one instruction even within the group class. He prioritizes safety and is very encouraging and generous to students! I will sign up my daughter for another surf camp!

I really recommend going surfing in the Rockaways if you're looking for a fun activity to do…read more My biggest regret was not going to Rockaway Beach more frequently because of how accessible by public transportation it is.....it just takes a bit of time depending on where you live. I've surfed before, but wanted to try this school out since it's been a while and was unfamiliar with the waves. I did the $90 group package and it was definitely worth it. They provided the wetsuit and board, so all you had to bring was yourself. The instructors were super friendly and encouraging. The guy I had did a really great job of just simply explaining key points so you can get on your board and ride. The amount of time spent surfing is plentiful and you will have a ton of chances to ride nice waves. My recommendation is to google the wave heights and coordinate the best time to ride. Would definitely do it again, and I think for next year I'm contemplating on buying a 10-pack package so I can go more often. Surfs Up!

I just finished my first 2 hr private lesson with NY surf school and it was amazing! If you're…read moreworried about cold water temperatures before it hits full summer weather, don't worry! They provide thick hooded wet suits (with shoes and gloves) that keep you cozy (for reference, it was mid 50 degrees when I went). Shawn (or Sean?) took time to teach me how to paddle effectively and to pop up on the board. Shoutout to Kwame too for helping me even get into my wetsuit. He helped me get going on so many waves to the point where I felt like I could get the hang of it. The only tip I can provide is make sure you are ready for an intense workout! I would start off with a 1 hr lesson private first lesson if it's your first time and your cardio levels aren't up to par (like me). Overall, I definitely recommend checking out NY surf school. I actually started looking into lessons with a competitor (Locals surf school) but my class was cancelled last minute and they never followed up for rescheduling. I'm glad I took a chance and booked with NY surf school instead. Looking into lesson packages too!