We had such a great time at our 3 day surf camp. All 3 of us were able to get up on some waves coming from having never surfed before. All of the coaches were so friendly and supportive. I highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn! read more

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This was the most Amazing experience for our 8 year old son! Garret was so kind and professional. Thank you VB Surf!!! We will be back!

I really like the people. And the boards are great. I love the rental situation a lot!!

Such an amazing experience for my son he had a blast and cant wait to go back. Definitely booking him next year for more

I ordered a beach umbrella to be delivered to VA beach. They were able to deliver quickly, which was extra, along with picking it up when I was done. The only bad part was that I had to meet the person to get the umbrella, due to limited parking. I had to put the umbrella in by myself. It had an anchor, but I couldn't get it to hook into the sand. The umbrella kept falling down. Other sunbathers tried also to no avail. I didn't use it for most of the time. I suggest having a driver and someone to hop out to put the umbrella up for the customer. read more

What a great local spot! Not only do they offer lessons, but they actually have a small retail store with boards and accessories. Their staff was quick to greet and assist us. We were able to spend some time chatting with them to find the right products before heading out to the water. I would love to try their lessons one day, in the meantime this is definitely where I will be referring out of town guests looking for lessons or a local shop to pick up a few essentials! read more

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Awesome place to rent boards, super laid back and friendly staff. Great experience. Lots of surf essentials available to purchase as well. read more

VB Surf Sessions - Surfing Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Learned to surf for the first time with Joey F! I loved it and he was super helpful. He guided us out into the water (I have ocean swimming experience fortunately) and pushed us into the waves. He was super communicative which I appreciated. read more

We did the stand up paddle board tour with Noah. This was such a great experience. The instructor was very professional and patient as this was both our first time paddle boarding. The tour was informative, safe, and fun. read more

Surf Sessions provided a great experience! Everyone was friendly and helpful, especially when I had to switch my session due to weather. Joey was fantastic! A great, patient instructor! I had a fabulous time and look forward to my next session, which will be very soon. Thank you all for a great day! read more

Wife and kids had surfing lessons yesterday. They truly enjoyed the experience. They look forward to coming back and receiving another lesson in the future. Well worth the time and money. Thank you. read more

I had two wonderful lessons -- one with Cameron and one with Joey. The two instructors could not have been more different, and I enjoyed both equally! Cam is very professional, positive and gave me good pointers, based on what I was doing -- my posture, movement, etc. Joey is a font of knowledge and experience re. surfing and the ocean. He taught me a lot about the landscape of becoming a surfer -- the community dynamics, ocean safety, reading waves. Both were great lessons, and I couldn't recommend the experience more highly. read more

I had a great experience with renting a board at this shop. There were two younger adults running it at the time, and both were very kind and helpful. They also directed me of where to go since I wasn't from here. The whole process was flawless and I honestly would totally do any sort of business here to be honest. read more

Fantastic experience with VB Surf sessions. We were in town for just 2 days and at the last minute called. We got a 9ft longboard and 8ft foam board and they delivered for a nominal fee to our hotel. Communication for drop off and pick up was fantastic. Both boards were in fantastic condition. Highly recommend and plan to use again next time we're in town. Thank you read more

VB Surf Sessions - Surfing Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

I was on the hunt for surfboard/SUP fiberglass repair kits. I like to shop local so bypassed dicks sporting goods and REI to check these guys out....SO glad I did! Charles was quick to assist me and offered lots of great expertise on how to repair my board. Had he not intervened I would've purchased the wrong epoxy kit. Great advice! I plan I'm coming back here for all of my surfing and paddling needs. GREAT PEOPLE WHO DESERVE YOUR BUSINESS!!! read more

I attended a training session with a group of veterans. I'm an older guy, so I frankly expected a bunch of young people treating me like a 6-year-old and talking down to me. I was so very wrong. The instructors were upbeat and friendly. They were very patient and as long as you kept trying, they kept trying to help you. I'm sure it got pretty boring for them, but they don't show it. It was a very positive experience, and I had a great time, even though I didn't do very well. If you're looking for lessons, check these folks out. read more

My 17 year old daughter had a beginner Surf lesson with Logan at VB Surf and he was thorough and considerate and really made the experience Fun. She enjoyed it thoroughly and although it's hard to learn at first it was invigorating and she Loved it. Highly recommend this outfit and Logan is Aces. Many Thanks! read more

I've been going to VB Surf Sessions for over 10 years. Not only have I taken surf lessons, I also bought my stand up paddle boards and soft top boards there. The staff is very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. I just had a refresher lesson from Joey and had the best time. In the first 20 minutes he showed me ways to improve my surfing. If you want to learn to surf I highly recommend VB Surf Sessions read more

Terrific instruction staff and helpful, kind retail staff. whether you are a land lubber in VB on vacation & want a rental, lesson, or tour or you live here and want to get a full set up, VBSurfSessions is THE PLACE TO GO! They have great camps and the equipment used for camps, tours, and lessons is great quality & kept in perfect condition. read more

We booked a stand up paddle boarding private lesson and tour through Tony and VB surf. Mark was our guide and he was AMAZING! He gave us a quick lesson then we set out through Owl Creek where Mark talked to us through the entire experience. We even came across a bird in distress and Mark called local fish and wildlife to make sure someone would come out and care for the bird who was caught in fishing line. He even followed up with us later that day to tell us how it went! A top notch guy who really cared equally about showing us a good time and taking care of the wildlife and environment. We can't wait to book with VB Surf Sessions again and we hope Mark will be available to show us around! read more

VB Surf Sessions - Surfing Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Never had I ever experienced such great service from any rental in spot in the US and probably globally. Got there and in less five minutes I was ready to go. Will recommend to anyone looking to paddle the nearby waters. Wish I could have stayed longer to check out the rest of the decent selection of surf gear. Also lots of different boards for all types. read more

I'm a fairly avid surfer that was in town and needed to rent a board since there was surf to be had. Staff was professional (female, forgot name sorry) yet chill which I look for I a board shop since they often can come with a egotistical vibe. I'm smaller than your average surfer (5'5" @135lbs) so I have trouble finding smaller rental boards. The selection of PU/Epoxy boards is pretty small but they had this little black quad hybrid (5'7 maybe) that was really fun to ride even in small 3ft less than ideal surf but would probably be more fun better surf. I went down to Outer Banks a day later and wish I kept the board with me since the boards available to me there we're way too big. I'll be using them in the future trips when there is surf. I hope this helps if there is surf in your forests. read more

We had a 2 hr surf session with Logan (or as we called him, Logan Mamoa, as he was the most helpful Aquaman), towards the end of summer. We were a party of 2 which was perfect because the 3rd person cancelled. Logan was very patient with our 2 novice city father and daughter team. It was a 1pm session and the weather was perfect. Very warm and so was the water. The prep session was thorough including explaining the types of waves, things to watch for etc. After practicing "paddle, ready, pop-up", they ventured out to the surf. Logan helped pull them out and watched for a good swell, gave them a good push towards the shore and if they fell off, it was time to try again! I would recommend VB Surf Sessions and Logan. It's well run, the guys are courteous and attentive. read more

These folks rock! Very informative, caring, and helpful. We will be back to see them.

Had a fun surf session with the owner Tony. He went over the basics as well as gave me lessons on surf etiquete, wave formations, how weather affects surfing conditions and a little bit of history. It was great getting all of that background and explanation before we started on the actual practical. I was apparently a very fast learner, so we were able to spend the majority of the private lesson on the water. As soon as I was out there I Immediately started catching waves and was literally surfing by the end of the lesson. I interacted with two of the employees, Ashley (Who ended up helping me out towards the end and she was extremely gregarious, outgoing, and funny) and Alex (Who I spoke with several times and was extremely. Helpful and friendly) who were both very nice. Another employee Ben gave me some advice on boards and in the end I ended up going with Tony's advice and buying an 8 foot Odysea board. They were all very welcoming and nobody made me feel like a "Kook" so I just wanted to say Mahalo nui loa to everyone there. Take it from this Haole, anyone looking for surfing lessons should certainly consider them as one of their choices because it was quite a good experience. read more

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We had a great experience with our instructor, Charles! Neither of us had ever touched a surf board and were able to "pop up" with a 2 hour lesson. We had a ton of fun and felt very comfortable throughout the lesson. 10/10 would recommend VB Surf. read more

My kids had a great experience at the 5 day surf camp! I was able to watch them on their last day and was very happy to see them surfing in the water. My daughter now likes surfing and plans to buy a board lol. I have recommended the surf camp to a friend of mine and she has signed her kids up for the 5 day next week!! read more

I took my first stand up paddling lesson (8/17) with Tony and it was awesome. I was nervous about falling in but he showed us the proper form, either as a fun workout or a leisure activity. I enjoyed myself and will be back again. EDIT: I did go back, the very next day (8/18) for a surf lesson! I felt like a pro afterwards. I don't care if I looked as good. I have paddled out on a board many times, living in Hawaii, but usually too chicken to do more than thrash about eating sand and swallowing the ocean. My instructor was encouraging and professional to every member of our group, a 10 year old girl, two 35-40 year old women, and myself. By the end we were catching waves, popping up and laughing a lot. Thanks! read more

My wife surprised me for Fathers Day with a beginners standup paddle lesson for our family of six. (4 teens) Chris was our guide and he was excellent in taking the time to explain every step and was very personable. We could tell he enjoys his job very much which made our day that much more enjoyable. Our two hours was lots of fun and made for a great Fathers Day. On a side note - Chris had lots of great tips to include where we found some amazing fish tacos ! My wife says MAHALO. Also she would like to note that the booking process was very easy, they were super friendly and worked with our schedule for a last minute Father's Day trip. Also, if you book once you get great savings on your next time around along with some other cool perks! Also, they are military friendly! All in all, great company great people. You can trust your family in their hands for safe and fun activity. read more

My girlfriend and I both have the dream of learning to surf and Andrew gave us what we were after. We were able to catch waves, first with his assistance then on our own, and to experience standing up and riding waves. We're both super grateful for the experience, knowledge, and just a generally fun time with a great instructor! Thanks very much. read more

The staff were very accommodating, from making the on-call reservation to short surfing education to the actual surfing lesson itself. Kyle and Evan were patient and very professional providing on the spot corrections that helped a lot towards picking up the basics of surfing. The company and the staff made it an enjoyable experience and definitely recommend them to everyone. (Also no shame in wearing goggles lol bring them) read more

This place is the best for renting SUP and surf boards. Staff is really nice, helpful, and gets you in and out quick. I have rented a surf board from them four or five times and each time has been a great experience. read more

If you ever thought about learning to surf, this is the place to go! I did the full 1 day camp and had a blast. I am 36 years old and thought I was too old to start learning a new hobby, but the experience with VB Surf Sessions was amazing. Not only did I have a very successful day (I'm going back to rent/buy a board) it was a lot of fun too. The instructors are knowledgeable and professional. They know how to help anybody have a successful day of surfing, even if it's your first time. It is obvious that they all share a deep passion for surfing and truly want to share it with others. On top of that, they were all very energetic and fun to learn with. It was like having your own cheering squad right there with you! Whatever your age, this is the place to go. There were kids of all ages there for lessons and surf camps and the instructors did an awesome job with them as well. I recommend VB Surf Session for the whole family! read more

If I could give VB Surf Sessions more then a 5 star I so would because everyone in there deserve it. Customer service was phenomenal and my family and I had an amazing time. My day started off by trying to rent kayaks from another shop and did not realize they closed early being the fact they did not have their hours posted online like the other places did. Then I called another place and come to find out they were located further out then the address stated. How frustrating!!! Right when I was about to give up I decided to call VB Surf Sessions which stated they had kayaks and didn't close until 9 pm and sure enough a lovely lady by the name of Kassidy was beyond helpful over the phone and in person. Both her and Tony were EXTREMELY helpful and explained everything from A to Z with no hidden agenda. The next person who was amazing and helpful was Brycen who delivered our kayaks and even picked them up. Kayaking in itself is super fun but when you receive such wonderful customer service like I did today from Kassidy, Tony and Brycen, it just makes your experience MUCH better. I would definitely recommend this place and they also have other options such as surf lessons and paddle boarding which is next on my list. Thank you again for the wonderful experience!! read more

I'm a total beginner to surfing, and while I certainly can't say my skills are great, my experience with VB Surf Sessions was. Tony gave a great on-the-beach explanation of how the waves work and how to be safe. After practicing popping up on the sand, we headed into the water. Now, I'm from Chicago, where the lake has practically no waves to speak of. I admit the size of the surf was intimidating to me, though I'm sure people who are used to being in the ocean would consider them tame! The gist of my experience was this: I was a bit of a wuss and got increasingly nervous after getting tumbled a few times. Tony was encouraging but didn't pressure me at all when I expressed my fears. Instead, he gave me really constructive tips about how to get used to the waves (boogie boarding!) that left me with a clear next step. It's that understanding and instruction that made my otherwise-disappointing attempts into something positive. I'm hoping to get more comfortable in the water and give it another try in the future! read more

My kids had a great private lesson with Brandon! Can't wait to go back again.

I took a lesson along with my daughter - 15, and her friend, 17 and son, 18. Wide range of ages and no one felt out of place as far as I can tell. Classes were not as large and unwieldy as I have seen some of the low cost surf schools put up on the beach, which meant a lot of one-on-one time if you want it...Great team of instructors, led by Seth Brody, a former pro surfer who is down to earth and an encouraging instructor. Bonus points if you get to work with Christian or his wife Sonya - VAbeach natives and long time surfers as well. In all a great vibe and time well spent with a great group of folks. read more

Great staff, very friendly! We came down from Alexandria, rented kayaks and had a blast. Highly recommend.

Not bad at all. This was cheaper than the other competitors. The surfer to student ratio was about 4 : 1 and that was not bad. My kids learned to ride the waves and have fun. We will be back next year. read more

My 9 year old son and I went VB Surf Session's 3 day surf camp last summer. We both had so much fun! Everyone was SO nice and patient, and Tony went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. Good price, felt safe. I highly recommend them and would sign up again in a heartbeat! read more