Had another great day in the ocean for my second lesson, Noah was a great coach. The surf was a…read morelittle heavier this time, still it was a lot of fun. Noah was very personable and patient, we had a great conversation and I learned a couple of things. He even left me with some resources to look at if I continue surfing. Even if you are not very athletic or you are a little older (like me), you will have a good experience at Santa Barbara Surf School based on the lessons I had with Spencer and Noah.

We tried out a lesson with SBSS (Santa Barbara Surf School) at Mondos beach and left with a…read morepositive experience. Our instructor, Duncan, was a great instructor and person to hang out with / learn from. Duncan was able to communicate and teach my son and me in a great way, ensure we learned, had fun - and was able to adjust his teaching and convo to my 18yo teenage son and me as an adult. Duncan also just brought positive surf culture vibes and wasn't patronizing to us newbies. At the end of the session, we were able to catch waves on our own and had a great time. The board and wetsuit that we used were in good condition and made for a good experience. A few call outs for others to be aware of 1. Mondos beach access. You'll need to access the beach by way of a steep rocky area. Be careful and if SBSS asks you to carry your board down, please be careful or ask them to do it for you when in doubt. 2. Hours of operations Website says hours from Mar to Nov are from 9:30am - 5pm. We rented the boards and wetsuit thinking we would have it until 5pm but they said their last lesson ended at 2;30 and we needed to turn it in then. Please check in with them 3. No showers Bring some water to rinse off after you get out of your wetsuit.

James is an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING surf coach…read more James is knowledgeable, skilled and able to convey the spirit and stoke of surfing. He knows when to go and where to take you so you will have success. He is a wealth of information on equipment, mechanics, environment, and the mental and physical components of surfing. If you're interested in surf history and culture, as I was, he will also teach you a lot. I've worked with quite a few surf coaches, and James is the best. He is a phenomenal teacher. He teaches ocean safety, awareness and respect. He is excellent at breaking down moves. My sense is that he adjusts his teaching style to the student. I'm sure he is great at working with beginners, but he's also quite skilled at working with advanced beginner/intermediate surfers. As noted in several other reviews, James is communicative, committed and competent. He is super conscientious, he shows up early, and often goes overtime in order to give students best experience. Never got the sense he was looking at his watch, like with other coaches. And he's just delightful to work with, an incredibly down-to-earth and generous person, I feel super lucky to have gotten a chance to get coaching lessons from him. If you have an opportunity to work with him, you won't be disappointed!!

James is an amazing surf instructor. My 10-year-old son absolutely loved it. He definitely loves…read morewhat he does for a living and it shows. He was very personable and easy-going. We are looking forward to our next trip!

As a long time wannabe surfer, iSurf was the perfect way to start my journey. Scheduling your…read morelesson is super easy, and if the weather isn't cooperating, rescheduling is too. Thomas was our instructor and he helped us with everything from parking to properly putting on your wetsuit to surfing basic info to technique practice (on land) to helping us catch our first waves! I felt capable after the first lesson. Heading over to book the surf club membership now :) Thanks so much Thomas & iSurf team!

I was so happy.my first lesson. I caught my first wave at 46 years old. I was stoked and motivated…read more Then my second lesson at 9am at Mondos Thomas, my instructor met me with a couple other girls that seemed a little more experienced than me but I was willing to take notes. But then it got weird. Feeling out of place with the group, I must have said something awkward that was misunderstood by Tom. When I asked about switching days to make up my monthly classes and to credit that I had already paid for, he disqualified me and said he no longer wanted to work with me. I was genuinely hurt. I really wanted to learn and he made me feel like I was this terrible person for saying something that was misunderstood. I still remember how bad my experience was, that I'm afraid to go out and try again . Maybe I would have "clicked better with a women instructor, but Tom was mean and hurtful.

Terrific mountain bike tour with Connor! He was super knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our…read morefamily's various skill levels. Super friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this shop and Connor in particular for a wonderful bike tour!

Super awesome people, I booked my bike a few weeks in…read moreadvance for the tri race, the one i booked was a bit big. So they swapped it with a smaller size, good bikes, good costumer service and friendly staff. 10/10 would rent from here again.

I had a surfing lesson this summer with instructor Patrick, he was really nice and very patient…read moreteaching me and other two students. Before approaching the Surf Adventures, I looked for other surf classes. Some classes require beginner attend their introduction class before proceeding to a practical class, and the classes are set in different days and charged separately. I found the surfing class in Surf Adventures is a very authentic, price-worthy option for me as a beginner who wants a quick result in learning surfing. Although in the beginning, the Surf Adventures miscommunicated the change of location, the staff reached me right away and committed to giving me a complete 2-hour, fully experienced class despite the class has been delayed for 45 minutes. Patrick is the best, I hurt my foot during surfing and barely can walk, he gave me first-aid and helped me got to my car and made sure I can drive home before he left. I would recommend the surfing class to a beginner.

My son has done two different Surf Camps this summer. I just love the vibe of this camp. It is…read moresuper casual, easy drop-off/pick-ups, and the instructors are so nice. My son had a great time and staying in one place - not getting in a car to go to another beach - really maximizes their time in the water. Having the food catered by the nearby Shoreline Cafe makes it easy on me in the mornings too. I also really dig the surf tunes being played in the afternoon at pick-up. It makes me wish I could be a kid in the camp again. I highly recommend the camp.

Vanessa is the best!…read more - Super patient, she reassured all my apprehensions in the days leading up to the lesson. - On the shore, she was an excellent teacher. - In the water, she was encouraging and a great cheerleader. If you're interested in surfing but not interested in the typical less-than-patient bro surf instructors at most LA surf schools, Vanessa is your gal :)

We loved surfing with Vanessa! She was great with our kids (7, 10 and 13) and even got my wife…read more(scared of the ocean) into the water and riding some waves. Her communication was excellent as we were booking our two lessons. She took care of everything and was responsive to our requests. Our kids loved her and all three of them got up on the board and rode some great waves. Surfing with Vanessa was a hit and an absolute highlight of our California vacation. You'll love your lesson too!

Surf Country has gone above and beyond with inconceivable, unrepeatable results for me, yet over…read moreand over. cheap fixes, emergency repairs, tricky navigation, high standards, luck, skill, hard work, and honest discussion. They do as much as they can for a price that serves underground community surfers in realistic and against all odds sustainable ways. The prickliness is an important part of the service. I wish this team the best and am thankful for their services. (Photo: This repair could have gone wrong, or could have gone into a less aesthetic result, and still satisfied expectations. We ended up with a best case scenario.)

Got a wetsuit here The guy was legit and knew his stuff. He…read moretook the time too explain the differences between some of the wetsuits. Reasonable prices too. Definitely will be back

This experience was nothing short of amazing. I had my niece for a couple days towards the end of…read moreher summer vacation and thought I'd get her into A-Frame's surf camp for kids. You can book by the day or a week at a time. I booked a day since we were approaching the end of her stay here. I will say I was hesitant at first to leave my 12 year old niece for the day camp from a water safety perspective, but that perspective changed quickly as I stood and heard how thorough the camp takes safety (even sunburns!). The kids are given water safety techniques with respect to the local wildlife and ground rules are discussed at length. I quickly realized I picked the right surf camp. My only regret is that we hadn't signed up earlier and for a longer period. Ideally I would have signed my niece up for the week long surf camp. But there's always next summer I would highly recommend A-Frame surf camp!

Went in with my kids to look around and inquire about their kids surf camps. The lady at the front…read moredesk was rude, gave glaring looks. A man who knew the lady (not sure if he also worked there) had two large dogs. My kids were very respectful and asked if they could let the dogs. He said yes, lady said one (she knew it by name) looked nervous. She was sending allll the evil vibes our way and clearly wanted us to leave. My son had skateboarded up, I commented that he should not ride it in the shop (obviously) but was excited because there was one in the doorway. The man kinda laughed and said yeah, tha would be a bad idea. The woman looked like she was going to have a kinipshin. Overall, just super unfriendly. We were clearly not the people she wanted in her shop. Not sure who she does since they had kids beach toys and other stuff prominently displayed, and advertised a kids surf camps. But I will definitly not be signing my kids up for that one.

At this point in time, it seems OK. I am a lifelong learner. The money spent on school is like…read moreDoorDash, and Five Below. If it works, great. I'll get a pay bump where I work. If not? I spent time trying to get an M.A. in Medieval Literature before earning an M.S. in Special Education, and that MA attempt cost money, too.

As a working professional, the flexibility of The California School of Law program will allow me to…read morepursue my dream obtaining my Juris Doctor degree while maintaining a full-time job. The Administrators are highly knowledgeable and providing excellent information on what to expect. The curriculum seems comprehensive and well-structured. The Dean of the school took the time to answer all my questions.