My 10 year old daughter just took a lesson from Coach Marion. She was awesome! It was great to see Marion share her passion for surfing and her experience as a coach! We will definitely do it again!
Collette S.
Classificação do local: 5 Los Angeles, CA
If it’s between this place and Perfect Day for my 6 and 8 year old, then this plan wins by far! I took my two daughters here. They were at Surf Academy last year and were never bored and the instructors were very proactive in keeping them busy. We had to do Perfect day this year because Surf Academy wasn’t out of Santa Monica(Please come back next year!) At Perfect Day there were a couple of days they came home bored and I was so surprised. it wasn’t structured enough especially for the children that couldn’t surf because the waves were too big. so the kids just layed around all day. I felt like I should have gotten more for my money. Overall PD was just OK. I’d go back to Surf Academy even though the days are a little shorter without thinking twice.
Richard G.
Classificação do local: 5 Santa Monica, CA
We’ve sent both our kids(now ages 10 and 13) to Surf Academy for the past three summers. We had tried a few other surf schools, but none are on the same level as Surf Academy. The head of the school, Marion, is one of a kind. She’s bright, energetic, knowledgeable, loves working with kids, and puts her full heart and soul into every day. The other instructors are equally as devoted. The group puts a big emphasis on safety: Not just making sure the kids are properly supervised(they are), but stressing to the kids the importance of ocean safety. Their instruction is clear, well organized and well planned. Our kids have learned to surf and have had a great time in the process.
Mandi T.
Classificação do local: 5 Rosemead, CA
I had a fantastic time, we had Jimbo and Ian as instructors(there were six of us). They were awesome, so patient, kept us laughing, and gave us all attention, so at least we were able to paddle out and attempt to stand up. I had a wonderful time and would totally do that again. They provide the wet suit, rash guard, and boards. :) heheeh all you have to do is sunscreen up, have a bathing suit, and a towel. They meet at the end of the all day parking lot #5, and near tower #28. It’s right by venice. Be open minded, if you try and don’t succeed, paddle back out and try again. I never did get the hang of popping up… but I want to go back out there to try it again. I totally understand why surfers have such hot bodies. :D
Gordon C.
Classificação do local: 5 Toronto, Canada
went here for beginner surfing lessons whilst on vacation. $ 65 bucks for a group lesson. just bring a towel and bathing suit, they provide the rest. I went to the 9 am session(there is a later one at 11am) to get a better class ratio(max is 5 students per instructor). i thought the instruction was very professional, and high energy. we were all surfing within the hour, and had lots of fun. will recommend to other travelers heading there, and the highlight of my 9 day trip =) p. s. we also saw dolphins in the water nearby