Sucks I had high hopes but they seem off in their scheduling. First she rebooked my original…read morescheduled time and then she canceled my appointment the day of about an hour before the appointment. Super unprofessional

Horrible, very unprofessional. Beware of fraud. Do not use Zelle to send her money. She will not…read moreeven send you a receipt. She is not a person of her word; she will not tell you what time she will be there. Horrible experience.

Had fantastic lessons after reading about this school in Peter Heller's book Kook, where he and his…read morewife Kim learned to surf when he was in his 40s. Hes a famousctravel writer. 10 books at least. I flew to LA from SF to stay a week and take lessons after I read the chapter about M and M, and Michael Pleiss, the Saint of Seal Beach, and Michael Pleiss Jr, his son, are 2 of the best teachers in the world I think. Thats what everyone says. People fly in from all over the world. I loved it and can't wait to go back.

Great day for some surfing lesson with great instructor and groups. Clean and easy instruction…read morewith great attitude and patience.

Great company to learn from. I had the privilege of learning from Kevin Rascol. After teaching…read moremyself a few years through watching youtube clips and getting frustrated, I wanted to get hands on help from a professional. Kevin was def a professional. He is a very good coach, who has a lot of passion for helping others improve. He even, out of his own time, called me afterwards and reviewed video clips he took of me. I highly recommend this company and would also say that you should ask for Kevin.

From the owner: Purveyors of professional surf lessons. We are unlike any surf school or surf camp out there in…read moreSeal Beach because we pride ourselves on teaching surf lessons on a private one on one format. Group surf lessons can be a challenging arena to learn in when first attempting the sport of surfing. However when a private lesson is taken with a professional surf instructor that has gone through a battery of water safety courses ranging from lifeguarding to CPR the results in your surf lesson will pay big dividends down the road in your surfing career. Our founder went though training in the US Navy as a SEAL candidate and successfully passed US Navy EOD dive school. Our lead instructor Kevin is a professional surfer whose talent and passion is unlike any surf instructor you will ever meet. So come down and train with the most highly decorated surf instructors out in Seal Beach.

I absolutely loved the learning environment at IVA. My son went here as part of the foundational…read moreclass and transferred out when he moved to Seattle. IVA was my school of choice for my son, because LB Unified refused to let my son attend his home school when we moved to another part of Long Beach. LBUSD also made the school selection and enrollment process so much more difficult that I decided to pull my child out altogether. Save the drama for your mama. In comparison, IVA had an easy enrollment and application process. I was able to contact someone from the school every time I had a question or concern. The student-teacher ratio is something LBUSD has historically fallen short on, and with IVA teachers knew my son by name. The learning environment became a small community built on pillars of intellectual virtues. As a parent, I appreciated the one-on-one communication from my child's instructors. I also enjoyed the social gatherings of parents, students and instructors, when I did have time to participate. Really, it's a private school feel without the price tag. My son was afforded opportunities he would have never had experienced in LBUSD as far as athletics and extracurricular activities such as weight lifting club, photography, and yearbook committee. Geographically, the area of the school is a little rough, but the school does have a nice outdoor area in the back for student activities away from the "distractions" of LB Blvd.

IVA has been a wonderful experience. We are looking forward to our second child also attending. The…read moreentire staff, faculty and admin truly want to be there. The support is unmatched not only academically but also socio-emotionally. The community is diverse and welcoming. My child is challenged academically but not stressed and she loves her school and teachers/staff/faculty/admin. The way the material is presented and discussed is all truly with curiosity, engaging and to develop critical thinkers. We know there is nothing like IVA middle school in the best way possible.

Sent both my kids here. Would recommend. Super easy and smooth. Fair price, but super…read moreconvenient. Drivers are always nice. Tony is great to deal with. Thank you for 2 new Cali Drivers.

I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking to become a safe and responsible driver…read more Come see Tony and Eddie here. They are honest folk who care about your safety and the safety of other on the road. They helped me, and I am sure they will help you!

Enjoyed my time here. Glass is exactly 3 hours long but goes by fast. Valerie, owner and instructor…read morewas very helpful, nice, and easy to talk to. Arrived 10 mins early and she was willing to start my session. Class is only 4 people total at a time. MUST call far in advance for BSG - Beginning Stained Glass class. Val explained step by step and showed demonstration when needed. A bit pricey but lots of tools needed. For 2 people it was $170, so $85 pp. I would be interested to take ASG = Advanced Stained Glass class in a future date. Bring something to drink, snacks and dress comfortable. I do wish there were more templates to choose from and more glass colors to choose from. Parking lot isn't an issue.

My partner and I wanted to make something special for our respective mothers as they both have…read morebirthdays coming up and we decided to support this small business and make something beautiful for our moms. Well mission accomplished. First and foremost, Val is an amazing and fun instructor. Anything art related really intimidates me but she was very encouraging and patient with me. We both wanted to make glass art related to our dogs and we had so many options to choose from and Val had the perfect selection for beginners like us. Lastly I was surprised by how affordable a class with all the materials provided was. We started out with a simpler project but want to keep progressing and get better and we won't break the bank doing so! We can't wait to go back and I can't wait for you, the reader, to get in there and create something beautiful! Thank you, Val, for everything!

Chas surf school is by far the most genuine surf school in this area. Chas is a world class surfer…read morethat caters to all abilities. In fact, the entire family and employees are extremely talented watermen and water women. Our experience has always been very positive both in and out of the water...and the coaching is excellent. Your child will definitely learn proper etiquette, technique and water safety. Most important... your child will be hooked with Chas surf school! Great vibes all around!

My kids have been going to Chas surf school for a long time now. He has taken our son from a…read morebeginner to a competitor in two years. We always bring friends from out of town to Chas because they love it and they end up riding a wave on day one. Chas is a great guy and a good role model.