Got a wetsuit here The guy was legit and knew his stuff. He…read moretook the time too explain the differences between some of the wetsuits. Reasonable prices too. Definitely will be back

Great experience here. Rented a few boards for about a week and Doug was super willing to work with…read moreus. He was one of the highlights of our trip! My brother ended up leaving with a few boards that Doug hooked up for us and even took the time to pack it up nice in tight in a board bag with some good padding he supplied. These guys were understanding and helpful and in our process. Would recommend to anyone.

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.

Hands down the best beach in Isla Vista! More than campus point and Devereux, this is the place…read moreeveryone from IV surfs. If you're a surfer, beach lounger, fun in the sunner, or all of the above, this is the beach for you! It's beautiful, the sand is soft, and sometimes it may be a little less crowded than other Isla Vista beaches! There is a parking lot for people to park, but to get to the beach itself it is around a mile walk/ bike ride. Totally worth it, especially for the sunset! Plus the walk is very scenic.

There is a lot of seaweed flies everywhere in certain areas but it is truest a beautiful view of…read morethe ocean. There are many surfers riding waves out here so no loneliness.

I took a surf lesson with Joshua and it was such an epic experience! I had never really surfed…read morebefore, and was super nervous. Joshua was super patient, and made me feel really comfortable. He was super flexible around our schedule, and we even ended up surfing with a pod of dolphins around us--it was truly one of the best experiences ever! Couldn't recommend enough, will definitely be booking another lesson!

Had another great day in the ocean for my second lesson, Noah was a great coach. The surf was a…read morelittle heavier this time, still it was a lot of fun. Noah was very personable and patient, we had a great conversation and I learned a couple of things. He even left me with some resources to look at if I continue surfing. Even if you are not very athletic or you are a little older (like me), you will have a good experience at Santa Barbara Surf School based on the lessons I had with Spencer and Noah.

Absolutely beautiful place to take a family walk if in the UCSB / Isla Vista AREA. I walked on the…read moredirt path up above the beach area and my pictures show the beach area at low tide. I didn't really notice a lot of people walking around so that's always refreshing when you want a quiet day walking on the beach. My only concern would be that there might be oil located on the beach area, but from above on the hills the area looked beautiful. Just keep an eye out as that's rough to scrape off your feet. Highly recommended though and will definitely go back.

Such a beautiful, hidden gem! Nice trail takes you around the Slough to the beach and back…read more Lots of habitat restoration has been done in recent years to this area. There is a breeding area for the endangered western snowy plover. If you go, please tread lightly, do not take anything, and do not leave anything that will harm the plovers or any of the other precious wildlife in this place.

We rented kayaks here to kayak to the Santa Barbara pier area. The customer service is great. They…read moreare very helpful and sweet. The good thing is that it's by the harbour so the water is calm. You can even bring your toddler on this Kayak! I brought my little one and she loves it! The highlight was to kayak to see the sea lions lying around with lots of birds in a very close proximity, but you're not supposed to get too close or the sea lions get scared. The sea lions were clapping at one point and waving at my friend, which was super cute. The dock that you depart from is less ideal. You had to paddle under this wooden walkway where part of it was dripping and has spider webs, which makes it a little unappealing. They have a changing room for you to change after because you most likely will get wet, so make sure to bring extra change of clothes, especially pants and underwear.

Rental was fine but customer service was horrible. The young lady at the counter had a strangely…read morecold and condescending attitude the entire time that she "helped" us out. She repeatedly made snide remarks, rushed us and refused to answer simple questions. Then whispered something to a coworker that made them look at us and snicker... Very uncomfortable experience that really tarnished my perspective of this business. Wouldn't spend money here again.

HORRIBLE!!!!! Worst service ever!!!!! Ditched on the street…read morebefore the lesson ever started! Totally not recommended! The bitch named Lindsey ask for a$50 credit card payment prior to the lesson. The guy she told me will give me the lesson was filthy with a broken filthy board, and when I asked about the suit the Lindsey supposedly told him to get (after she took my size over the phone) was not a women's suit and not my size! He asked me to get into the water without it but I refused and when hopelessly I tried to squeeze myself in a suit that is 3 sizes smaller, it got stuck half way through! I was furious! And I told him that this is not the service I expected for $100. I told him I want to cancel the class, then he got so mad at me and he literally ditch me in the street in a location I'm not familiar with since I'm just a tourist. Tried to call Lindsey a thousand times and she stopped replying. I ended up canceling my credit card and taking the action through my back. DO NOT TRUST these people , The worst service on planet earth!!!! Soooooooooooooo disappointed! I bet they either paid those who wrote good reviews or just made up accounts to write reviews themselves like this very last one "Julie D" posted how good Lindsey is hours ago :( so pathetic....,

This was the best experience I have had with a surf instructor! She was so patient and gave really…read moregood insight on how to safely catch a wave and stand up. I would 100% recommend this surf school for any age group and experience level. It's a guaranteed great time !

First off, the actual kayaking experience was nice, decent price and well built kayaks but they…read morecould use a hose off between use. But, the staff member mike really needs to work on his customer service skills. When we walked in he didn't greet us at all and told us to "come to the window" as if we should already know where to go (it was our first time) then when the iPad was not working properly he made no effort to apologize or give a solution. He was also rude and off putting when I asked for a rash guard. I wanted to stay warm in the sometimes chilly ocean and when I asked for the shirt his reply was "you won't get rashed up kayaking" as if that was a dumb request to make. Like I said before, kayaking was a nice experience but mike really needs some work.

The time on the listing is wrong. We came an hour and a half before the closing time listed here…read moreonly to find that they stopped giving out paddle board rentals. No where on the website does it say that they would stop giving out rentals at a certain time. It only says that you must return the rental before closing hours. We were really disappointed...

I had a surfing lesson this summer with instructor Patrick, he was really nice and very patient…read moreteaching me and other two students. Before approaching the Surf Adventures, I looked for other surf classes. Some classes require beginner attend their introduction class before proceeding to a practical class, and the classes are set in different days and charged separately. I found the surfing class in Surf Adventures is a very authentic, price-worthy option for me as a beginner who wants a quick result in learning surfing. Although in the beginning, the Surf Adventures miscommunicated the change of location, the staff reached me right away and committed to giving me a complete 2-hour, fully experienced class despite the class has been delayed for 45 minutes. Patrick is the best, I hurt my foot during surfing and barely can walk, he gave me first-aid and helped me got to my car and made sure I can drive home before he left. I would recommend the surfing class to a beginner.

My son has done two different Surf Camps this summer. I just love the vibe of this camp. It is…read moresuper casual, easy drop-off/pick-ups, and the instructors are so nice. My son had a great time and staying in one place - not getting in a car to go to another beach - really maximizes their time in the water. Having the food catered by the nearby Shoreline Cafe makes it easy on me in the mornings too. I also really dig the surf tunes being played in the afternoon at pick-up. It makes me wish I could be a kid in the camp again. I highly recommend the camp.