We had an awesome surf lesson with Nick Fowler from Aloha Brothers Surf Lessons. He found the…read moreperfect spot for us where there was nobody else out, which made the whole experience relaxed and fun right from the start. Both of my girls got up on their boards their very first time surfing. They didn't even want to come in when the lesson was over even though it was pouring down rain. Nick was patient, encouraging, and just a really good time to be around. He made the whole experience easy and memorable for our family and took great care of us the entire session. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great surf lesson, especially with kids. We'd absolutely do it again.

After my son and his friend went pretty hard on the boogie boards, I knew it was time for them to…read moregive surfing a shot. As SoCal boys, it's a right of passage. The lesson could not have been better. Aloha brothers provides wetsuits and boards as part of the lesson. The instructor, Taylor, was so kind and patient and made the lesson so fun that neither kid wanted to take a break during the 90-minute session. To put that into perspective, we had to walk three blocks with surfboards, and they required three breaks to make it through that experience. Both boys ended up being able to stand on the board and could not wait for their next lesson. My son struggles to keep doing something if it's difficult, but thanks to Taylor's encouragement, he kept failing and kept getting back up and trying again. Communication with Nick, the owner, was fantastic. The price was great for a two-person private lesson (check the website for the latest pricing).

If you take a lesson with Mike you'll have a lot of fun--it's one of the best ways to spend your…read moreleisure money. He's an experienced teacher and surfer, good personality, makes you feel comfortable on the board, knows which waves are right for you. Professional too--on time, takes care of your stuff, makes sure you put on sunblock and hydrate first, and responds promptly to emails and texts

I was driving the PCH, and came across Neptunes Net. We decided to eat there and I picked up a…read morepamphlet for EPIC surf lessons and tours... I noticed County Line and saw there was plenty o swell. Considering I've never surfed before figures I'd give it a go! Called Mike, he was able to get there by the time I wrapped up lunch and a couple beers! He taught me how to pop up, stay out of the other surfers way. I caught countless waves and was so impressed with Mike's patience in the water. Nice to get to surf with a local that treated me like family. I'll be sending friends to try out the tour as well! I recommend hitting Mike up if you're a tourist or a local wanting to learn to surf!

Did a group lesson and 3 people and it was so fun! I knew nothing about surfing and the other 2 had…read moresome experience. Matty and Luke were great! They were both very calm and fun throughout the whole lesson and adapted to everyone's level. Luke expressed that he likes to talk/teach a lot and gauged our comfort with receiving all of the information. Personally, I loved it and wanted to absorb all the tidbits he had to share. He was very open to questions and repeating himself if I needed him to. I honestly learned so much about the ocean and surfing. I went from very clueless and lowkey scared of the ocean LOL to comfortable and excited to head back out. Would totally recommend :)

BEST experience!!! Matty went above and beyond to give my son and his friend the best birthday…read moreexperience. He was so patient and passionate teaching these boys. They both rode waves!!! They were so happy!! My son wants to be a surfer now. When you are a passionate teacher your students will leave wanting to do it for a living. Thank you Matty!!! I can't wait to bring my son back for another lesson. It will be worth the 2 hour drive.

I had an exceptional experience with Kai yesterday. I moved…read moreto L.A. almost 7 years ago, and I always wanted to get in the water and learn to surf...and for one reason or another it never happened. Finally, I did a little research and Zuma Surf & Swim looked like my best option. I sent Kai an e-mail, and received a quick response. We lined up a session for me + 2 of my friends, and met yesterday morning @ Zuma Beach in Malibu. Kai greeted us with a smile, had our boards & wet-suits ready for us, and we made our way onto the sand pretty quickly. Kai is a natural teacher. He instantly makes you feel comfortable and excited about getting into the water. His enthusiasm for the sport and teaching people how to surf is obvious and genuine. He focuses on safety, and will give you the knowledge you need to get out there and get the hang of this sport. Before long, the 4 of us were in the water riding waves! All 3 of us got up several times and actually did some decent surfing! I went and bought a wet-suit and board of my own right after the lesson. I honestly can't wait to get back out there again. Kai, I can't thank you enough. You taught me a skill that I will use for many years. Thank you!

We chose to go with Zuma Surf & Swim Training with a party of four, and were assigned to Jonathan…read more He was very knowledgeable, patient, and overall gave us a fantastic experience. I thoroughly appreciated Jonathan's teaching style, giving us an hour-long lecture on the do's and don'ts of surfing. He provided the group with very helpful tips and encouraged us all throughout the day. Although our session was supposed to be two hours long, Jonathan wanted to ensure that we got a good run at surfing and went a little over time with us. The group rate is a little less expensive on a per person basis, but my experience with Jonathan makes me think that the best instructor to student ratio for beginners should be 1:2. Having 1:4 ratio made Jonathan work really, really hard and even then it was difficult for him to be able to spread his time evenly with the four students. I definitely appreciated Jonathan's effort and instruction, so I'd certainly recommend Zuma Surf & Swim Training to those looking for a positive surf lesson experience.

Aleks is an amazing person and incredible surf instructor. I just had my second lesson with him…read morelast week and I can't wait to go back out with him again. I have been living in LA for years and have always wanted to get into surfing. I had tried a few times in the past and it was always discouraging and intimidating. My experience with Aleks was completely different. He is so kind, and he goes out of his way to make you feel comfortable and confident. After missing a wave or falling, his encouragement and advice makes you excited to get back out and try it again. You can tell he absolutely loves surfing and that enthusiasm and joy for the sport is infectious. He makes the whole experience so painless so all you have to do is show up and focus on surfing. He has all of the equipment including wet suits, boards, snacks, and more. He is great about adapting to your skill level and the weather conditions to ensure you have the best time. I cannot recommend Aleks enough. If you've ever thought about surfing but are intimidated or unsure you'd be able to do it, Aleks is the guy for you!!!

First I want to mention that Aleks is the best instructor and person you will ever meet! So happy…read morewe were able to book our surfing lesson with him! My sister and I are beginners so we were a little nervous, but he made us feel so at ease. We love the ocean and wanted to try out the waves in Cali when we visited. Needless to say he made this experience so enjoyable and memorable. He was so patient with us and we had such a great time! We wish we lived down in Santa Monica to join his community of surfers. You can tell he is really passionate about what he does and honestly that makes all the difference! Thanks for teaching two Miami sisters how to catch some gnarly waves :) we can't wait to get back to Cali to take more lessons with Aleks. Surfing is so exhilarating. Look no further than Lipsmack Surf for your next surfing lesson! You won't regret it!!! Also, thanks for the juice boxes! :)

If you want your kid to ACTUALLY learn how to surf THIS is where you go. We've tried different surf…read morecamps in Venice/Santa Monica and Ventura. They all turn into beach, sand castle, boogie board camp. But not this one. Jake and his team are amazing and dedicated to teaching your kid about how the ocean works and how to actually surf. They spend the majority of the time surfing. and loving it.

We had such a wonderful experience at this surf camp. Emma was an amazing coach and made both me…read moreand my daughter feel completely safe. The team was so attentive with her ear protection, sunscreen and water safety. My daughter became completely obsessed with surfing, so we ended up adding another week! We are so grateful for such a fun and positive experience.

I did the surf, hike & overnight camping trip with Quinn. It was a blast! From the moment we…read morestarted Quinn had everything covered. From wetsuits to lunches, water and sunscreen. This was a well curated and really unique experience that very few people get to enjoy. We took the trip as an employee outing and it was the perfect mix of activity and social time. Without having to worry about the trip logistics we were free to enjoy ourselves and have great conversations. I would recommend this experience to anybody who is looking for a more immersive trip to malibu and the Santa Monica mountains. A lot of other trips are very short and this one is over 24 hours of excitement. My one recommendation for Quin, the trip leader, is to have dessert after dinner. He said that guests usually ask for s'mores. But that it can be quite messy when ur off-grid camping. But I think he should have s'mores wrapped tin-foil so u can clean up the mess easier. All in all this was a amazing trip and will definitely be planning this again in the future.

This past weekend I had the pleasure of taking a surf lesson with the owner, Quinn. He communicated…read morewith me about where to meet and I had no trouble finding him. He provided a wetsuit that fit me & a board. Quinn has a kind and electric personality & is super fun to be around! He went over the basics, we practiced jumping up on the board, and he answered any questions I had. Quinn was encouraging and supportive every step of the way and I was able surf several waves!! I felt very safe and confident in the water with Quinn and overall it was an excellent experience! I plan to book another lesson with Quinn in the upcoming months to take my surfing to the next level. I would highly recommend this experience! :)

Edu, has passion for what he do, that is clear! He know if the day has some surf for you, if is not…read moregood or not safe he will not put you in the water. I had many friend doing classes with him and all got there wave! he never push you over your limit, he is very respectful with all his customers. if is your first time or 10 time in the water i highly recommend. Don't leave Los Angeles without surf.

Came across Edu by chance, and how lucky was I !! To say…read morehe's a great instructor is an understatement. He is awesome ! Takes his time on the sand explaining the basics for you, before jumping in the water for an amazing experience. I was so scared to try surfing and now with his expertise and guidance I'm even able to catch some waves by myself ! He is patient, caring, understanding of your fears and most of all a great instructor. If you ever wanted to try surfing lessons, I highly recommend you go with him, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Aloha and good waves