Signed up for a hand-built bowl making workshop and loved every bit of it. Our instructor was Elise…read moreArnold and she did a great job teaching us the basics and sharing many techniques and tips along the way! She had a lot of options for us with regard to the shapes we wanted to build. The price point is decent - although a bit on the pricier side, but so is everything in SB/Goleta! :) Would highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to try hand-building/pottery. I'm definitely going back there.

I watched too much Great Pottery Throw Down and had to give it a whirl, but where? Fortunately, I…read moreencountered this really amazing resource in Santa Barbara. They have pottery wheels, benches, glazes and kilns plus classes and workshops so you can learn how to do pottery. It is harder than it looks but worth the effort. I can finally center my clay! Yay, I got it, my second time through a Wheel I class. You need to try things a few times to get them, at least I do. I big thanks to Jared for his teaching. Now on to opening the clay . . . learning could take a while. Still, if you have any interest in pottery, you are lucky to live in Santa Barbara. As for the workshops, we tried the Raku Workshop and it was awesome. I don't think you can go too far wrong with that as you don't have to make the bisqueware. Listen to me using pottery lingo. Anyway, you can buy a pot to glaze and the Raku drama is available. So fun!

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.

I am so glad that I decided to sign up for VTI's CNA course. Carmen, Vanessa, Janet, and Isabel…read morewere amazing instructors and I felt that I learned so much from them. When it came to taking my state exam, I knew all my skills and felt confident in the written portion. If you are looking to get your CNA license, I would highly recommend taking it with VTI!

Super easy to schedule! Stress free! Great instructor . I will be booking more courses here for…read moresure.

Rob was kind enough to make time for a private lesson, on a very rainy day, with my brother and…read moremyself after he had been training out of town for days. It was an excellent introduction to rifles for us in a unique learning environment (fog and rain) and the highlight of my time in Santa Barbara. Thanks for making the time for us Rob we hope to see you again for more one day.

We had a great experience with Rob Holcombe with Paratus Training. As a family of three going for…read morebeginner's handgun training, we felt very fortunate to have such a highly qualified instructor--his extensive certifications and expertise were clear from the start. He was thorough in covering not only the basics of firearms but also emphasized safety and the right mindset before any practice. Rob took the time to answer all our questions, and his personable approach made the 3-hour session both engaging and enjoyable. We all felt comfortable and confident thanks to his calm and patient teaching style. Highly recommend to anyone looking to build a solid foundation in firearm safety and use!

I've gone out surfing with friends before at various times, but never really had formal instruction…read more(and it showed in my surfing ability during those outings). A friend wanted to get a lesson, and I decided to join as well. She said the Seals came recommended by people in the know. The lesson was easy to set up; did it all by e-mail, as their website is clear about what they do, where they do it, what they provide, etc. Todd, our instructor, showed up early (punctuality much appreciated and impressive given it was a Saturday morning) and got us started with exercises in the sand before taking us out in the water. He was really nice, very patient, and easy to talk to. I'd recommend these guys to anyone looking to get a good introduction to the sport!

We purchased surf lesson for four through Groupon for Santa Barbara Seals Surf School. Two weeks…read morebefore our family vacation we started trying to contact them to set up our lesson time. No responses to voice mails or emails, nothing. We finally got a hold of the people that own the building where the school is run out of. We find out this guy is no longer doing business, yet still actively taking payment through Groupon. DO NOT book service with the Santa Barbara Seals Surf School.

The food is delicious and well-balanced. The dessert menu has plenty of options. Service is…read morefriendly and efficient. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming. I tried the chicken bowl, and it was great!

Update (08/04/24): The business owner reached out shortly after I posted this review and refunded…read moreback our salad bar purchase. I wish we had noted down the staff member's name who attended to us that day, because we were definitely not offered a discount when we brought up this issue. I do not appreciate the passive aggressive tone of the response we received and certainly did not appreciate being gaslighted here. We won't be coming back. Came here for lunch and we chose the salad bar, which was priced according to the weight of the food you picked. Upon paying for two of those, I realized that I am also paying for the weight of the container, which goes against California law. We spoke to the employee on duty and she claimed that the manager was not around, and refused to do anything about it. What these guys are doing is unethical. You've been warned. Don't get food from the salad bar.

Does this place still exist? I called the number and it "doesn't connect" Please update with…read morecurrent post-pandemic information please!

My son is homeschooled through Inspire Charter so obviously it's important to me that he is able to…read moremake friends. Mix It Up Kids Club's twice a month "TK Time" has been so perfect for this. Beyond that, they do lots of reading, science projects, and cooking. They have gone above and beyond to cater to our vegan family, as well, which is truly amazing. I'm so thankful for such an accommodating group of educators!