We are complete beginners in our 50s and this was our very first time learning how to surf. Cat and…read moreDom are really good and caring instructors who prepared us with solid basic dry land instructions and made sure we are comfortable getting in the water. FYI, we haven't even been at the beach since covid. So, yeah... first time in the water in a while and learning how to surf. With great instructors anything is possible and it is never too late to learn something new. In the water they made sure we were safe and guided us thoroughly. My wife was able to stand on the board on her first wave. It was really fun. I needed more help and they were always there to coach us right along. We are definitely coming back for more surf lessons. If you want to learn give them a call.

I wish I could give 10 stars! From start to finish, this was…read morean outstanding service experience. The communication was excellent, responses were prompt, and the team genuinely cared about helping my niece achieve her goal--standing up on a surfboard (just like she dreamed!). They didn't just focus on the end result--they spent over two hours patiently working with her, correcting her form, and building her confidence every step of the way. Cat is amazing, Bjorn was incredibly patient and encouraging, and Rosa was so sweet! We couldn't have asked for a better team. Highly, highly recommend!

Catalina Outdoor Adventures was the highlight of our trip to Catalina Island thanks to the…read moreextraordinary knowledge and experience of the owner and guide, Scotty. We spent a few days on Catalina Island and during the trip took an island tour with Catalina Outdoor Adventures. The tour took about three hours and was worth every minute and penny spent. We started off in the center of town (Avalon) at the "Tour Plaza", which is very well known by all locals and many travelers alike. Scotty arrived on time and there were the two in my party, a father and his young son and Scotty. We set out on our adventure which took us all over the island including the "Airport in the Sky" where we stopped for a break. We were there for about 15 minutes which was ample time to enjoy a beer, speed shop for a souvenir if wanted and enjoy the massive tile map of the island. The views were incredible from this vantage point. We were so fortunate for Scotty to take us down to the beach where he to time to teach the young son in the group how to skip rocks on the ocean. The water was nice and the setting was incredible. There was a handful of campers there when we were there and it became evident very quickly that this would be an excellent future camping trip destination which by-the-way Scotty / Catalina Outdoor Adventures offers as well. We saw American Bison throughout the guided tour, some within feet of the vehicle and other in the far distance. There were American Bald Eagles, island foxes and huge ground squirrels everywhere. We stopped by an eagle exhibit and was able to see a Golden Eagle and an American Bald Eagle both in separate aviaries due to injuries and being well cared for by the Catalina Island Conservancy. The weather could not have been better during our three-hour adventure and the knowledge and experience of Scotty (along with some side-splitting jokes) made the trip all the more worthwhile. If you're ever on Santa Catalina Island, do yourself a great favor and reward yourself and those with you to an adventure with Scotty. The guy is top-notch and you will certainly not be disappointed. We will most definitely do this trip again or one of his weekend camping adventures. Thanks again Scotty and Catalina Outdoor Adventures for helping to create a lifelong memory that I will never forget!!

Don't even bother looking anywhere else. Scotty is a great guide and good guy. Sightseeing or…read morepaddle boarding or surfing or scuba -- you name it he can make it happen and show you Catalina like only a local can. Book him soon before he leaves for his cross USA charity bike ride for the needs of Puerto Rican's after the hurricane. Scotty should be the Mayor of Avalon! Thanks and see you next time.

My son Lorenzo loved it I definitely recommend this place…read more The guys were super nice and very attentive to us Lorenzo's instructor was on point Thank you

Keith did a great job communicating and letting me know how the program works. Cooper was so…read moreencouraging and patient with my 11 year old grandson. We will definitely return for more lessons. He absolutely loved it. Thank you!

Deborah was a fantastic surf teacher, we had a beginner lesson with 4 people and it couldn't have…read morebeen better. She was very knowledgeable, fun to hang out with and really made it enjoyable for everyone. We all learned the basics of surfing and everyone manage to get up and ride some waves. Thanks Deborah and One Wave Surf.

My kids -13&16- had a lesson with Desiree. Had so much fun -my son stood on his first wave- that we…read moreimmediately rebooked for a 2nd lesson. Desiree was fun, knowledgeable & a great teacher. Both kids stood the 1st day, on 2nd day my kids were making turns. Booking was super easy, Alex fulfilled all our requests. Highly recommended.

My favorite company to take surf lessons with! They are super nice and accommodating! They provide…read morethe gear and board!

It was a great experience!! Mike was the best instructor ever can't wait to go back !read more

I had a lot of fun learning to surf here! I had Bryan and he was super helpful & a great teacher! I…read morehad never surfed before and yet after my lesson I was able to get up and ride no problem, I would highly recommend this surf school and especially Bryan

I had an amazing private lesson with Bryan Branch. He was knowledgeable and patient. I was able to…read morecatch some waves, and he was right there guiding me through every step of the way. I would definitely recommend Endless Sun Surf School and Bryan as an instructor! It was so fun!

Dan is Great!!! First time we came it was my wife and me…read more She had a little previous experience and it was first time for me. I didn't become a pro but after about 1.5 hours I was able to catch and ride. My wife was doing even better. Few weeks later we came back with our friends and their 10 year old kids. Everyone enjoyed it a lot. The girl was a little hesitant at first but by the end of the lesson we couldn't pull her out of the water. Thank you Dan for a great lessons & vibe

Took my husband for a surf lesson with DanSurf and it was an amazing experience! Dan is personable,…read moresuper patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about surfing, the ocean, and the area. The 1:1 instruction was great, he had everything we needed--highly recommend!

I normally don't buy custom surfboards because all those color choices, fin set-ups, glass & foam…read moredecisions can add up to big money. I tend to buy good off-the-rack models that I think will work. However, a friend sent me a photo of an unfinished board that came with a very reasonable price tag and I could choose colors or laminates, anything I wanted. So I placed an order with Steve (Irvin) and after some design discussion, we settled and some days later, I met Steve with my new board. It was more beautiful than I had imagined. It looked like a thoroughbred stallion chomping at the bit for a race, simply awesome. But the proof of any board is how it handles in the water and after 5 sessions with it, I am convinced that this board will be my go-to fun favorite. I cannot be happier with the design, the ride or the maker. Steve and his twin brother have been making quality boards in So Cal since the 60's so their combined experience brings a working knowledge and style to their clients at prices at or better than their competitors. They tend to operate by word-of-mouth so delusions of leading the surfboard market is not in their soul, making great surfboards is. Give them a call, tell them that nasty redhead Robin clued you in and, who knows(?), maybe you'll have them build a custom board for you that makes you just as happy as I am. Surf's up, we gotta go! P.S., This board would cost twice as much in any of the big name stores. That's the value I put on this thing after a lot of board-searching. And the unique deck channeling is something I will have built into any new custom smaller board I seek. They add a degree of strength and grip unlike non-channeled decks. Robin digs.

I asked Steve to build me a 10 foot, traditional single fin log (with a couple of modern tweaks:…read morefin box, a little lighter than spec) and man, did he come through with a beauty! His prices can only be described as more than reasonable. I like getting a board from a small builder that actually rides what he makes and was there as part of the original Sixties crew that perfected the longboard. It DOES make a difference! The process was simple. Sent him a couple of photos of boards I like, gave him the basic dimensions and color, stringer, etc. that I wanted, and in what seemed a pretty short time he told me to come pick up the board. Easy, pleasy, and now I've got a two-drop blue resin tint gronk for the summer mush! Don't miss your chance to get a great board.

Foam-Ez is the spot. If you're learning to shape these guys have the fear and the knowledge! Don't…read morewant to take the planer to foam alone, they've even got lessons that will have you walking no out with a board ready to glass. Hit them up!

Came to get my board repaired, the first guy said he was going to fix 3 dings but one of them…read morewasn't gonna be included. They ended up extra charing me $50 and didn't say anything, added extra charge in the receipt that wasn't included. Watch out with your receipts, take a picture of it that way they don't add extra chargers and you can claim. I trusted, my bad. Don't recommend this place.

Huntington Beach is our reset button. My wife and I come here whenever we need to relax and…read morehonestly, the only downside is we don't live closer. Right by the pier, there are spots where you can set up a bonfire, throw down some blankets and beach chairs, and just exist for a while. No rush, no stress. Just quality time, whether it's just the two of us or hanging out with friends. Nighttime is especially nice. Way less chaotic, cooler air, and just peaceful vibes. Yes, it does get crowded during the day, especially weekends, but once the sun goes down, it's a whole different mood. Perfect for unwinding, talking, and enjoying the ocean sounds. Crowds fade. Stress fades. Ocean stays winning. Simple pleasures done right.

I wish I lived closer! I tend to frequent Newport Beach due to proximity. But we decided to try out…read moreHuntington Beach because we had a photoshoot scheduled by the pier. It was on a weekend morning. Parking was a nightmare. Just the traffic to enter the lot was backed up. And then walking over took a while too. But once we got that out of the way, we did the photoshoot and then walked along the beach. The kids played in the water. There are attentive lifeguards on duty. One came running over to us to tell us not to hang out in the water by the pier pillars as there are underwater riptides. Something we would never have known. There are lots of restaurants along the way to stop and grab a bite. One thing that bothered me was the loud cars driving on that strip. They seemed to just be going in circles and staying on the strip looking for attention.