Five Stars!!!! I had…read morean amazing experience! I signed my 17-year-old daughter up for a personal lesson, and I couldn't have made a better choice. Mike was fantastic--super knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He gave a thorough lesson on land, making sure my daughter was comfortable before hitting the water. I hear her saying..."he was such a good instructor" right now. What really stood out was the extra care he provided. He had a shaded tent set up for us with water and fresh fruit, which was such a thoughtful touch. Mike goes above and beyond, clearly sharing his love for the sport with the world because he genuinely enjoys it. We had a great time, and I'm definitely coming back with friends. Highly recommend! Teacher & student. Day 1. :)

We had an awesome time with Mike learning to windsurf. I highly recommend him. We are beginners and…read morehe was really patient and positive with us!

Tim and crew were great. We rented Paddle boards on July 4th, without a lot of advance notice. It…read morewas easy and they had the boards ready for us when we showed up. They gave us some pointers about the marina and how to have fun. We enjoyed our hour and Tim took pictures as we paddled back in without being asked to and texted them to me. No trying to upsell me a photo package or drama, just a friendly gesture. I will be renting here again.

My wife and I had so much fun at the Paddle Method. Zoe got us each set up with our own paddle…read moreboard and walked us through tips to be our best out on the water. It had been a while since I last paddled, so the advice was definitely welcomed. The Marina was absolutely beautiful once we got on the water. Tim was really welcoming, too. Looking forward to our next time here!

Wow. Best day I ever had. And the captain was very knowledgeable about Neeport Harbor. It's…read morehistory, all the famous people who live there, everything. Thank you so much, we had a great time. Will do it again soon

Fox Sea Charters was an awesome adventure! Captain Derek took us through all of Balboa Peninsula…read moreand all around the Newport Coast. My friends from L.A were totally impressed ( which is hard to do! lol) The weather and music and vibe was perfect! All of this for such a low price! I couldn't believe how cheap it was! Thank you Fox Sea for the memories! We will be back!

Juan and Ben are awesome and really professional. They are really friendly and they go out of their…read moreway to provide and awesome experience. The boat is great and we had an awesome time with the family. Will do it again.

I can honestly say that this is the best charter that I have ever been on. My girlfriends and I…read morehave been wanting to go on a boat for awhile and I am beyond happy that I found Outbound Boat Company. Captain Juan is fantastic! He is very knowledgeable and handles the boat with ease. The boat itself is amazing with tons of space both inside and out. The deck is huge and we were able to enjoy being outside as much as we wanted! The complimentary beverages and snacks were a nice added bonus and I've never seen that before anywhere else we've gone. I would highly recommend that you check them out, and I can't wait to use them for my next charter!!

I just started surfing just under a year ago and hit a plateau on my pop up, so I decided to take a…read morelesson. After reading the reviews on Yelp I thought I would schedule a lesson with Pacific Coast Surf Company. Knowing that I would need a patient instructor and after reading the reviews in Yelp, I figured that I would give Pacific Coast Surf Company a try. Emily suggested we do the lesson in Redondo Beach. I met her down at the beach and she was very professional and asked me what I wanted to work on. After explaining that I needed help with my pop up and timing on catching waves we did some dry land training before we paddled out. Once out in the water she was very patient and saw all of the areas of improvement that I needed. We worked on some things in the water and came back on the sand so she could show me some things before we paddled back out again. Emily is an awesome surf coach and was an excellent teacher for a novice level surfer. If you are looking take lessons I highly recommend her.

The stoke is strong with this one…read more When I was looking for a place for my first ever surfing lesson it was important for me to find an instructor who was both woman-friendly and queer-friendly. I was looking to book a two-person lesson as a surprise date situation for myself and my special lady friend. I explained the deal to Emily via email and she responded immediately and enthusiastically and recommended Redondo beach because there would be plenty of free street parking on a weekday morning (bonus!). Emily is really observant, kind, patient, and encouraging. This was not only the best first time surfing lesson I could have asked for it also turned out to be a total hit with my date. Emily was really stoked by our stoke and all in all it was a stoketastic day.

POSITIVES +1) The crew was very friendly…read more+2) The boat was very clean. Especially the galley and restrooms. +3) The narration from tour guide was informative and easy to hear over the loudspeaker. +4) I appreciate them taking precautions with COVID like requiring masks and having a separation window in the galley. +5) The galley snacks are reasonably priced. You can bring your own snacks if you like. We did. +6/-6) The crew does accept tips. For our experience I would absolutely have tipped. But because of -2) below I did not because that had my unused $40 ticket fee already that was not refundable. I felt that was my tip instead. See below. NEGATIVES -1) The access to the boat IS NOT handicap accessible. I did not see this warning on their webpage when we ordered a ticket for our 75 year old mother. If I missed the warning I apologize. -2) Tickets are non refundable once you order. This was noted on their website. We ended up loosing (1) $40 ticket cost because our mother was not able to go. It would have been nice to have been offered a voucher to come back at a later date considering, A) you had our money already, B) 1 return voucher would have obviously turned into other purchased tickets and not just the one person and they would have gained more fees. -3) Because tickets are non refundable I do not recommend buying them in advance. Although you save $5 by buying early you may end up loosing out if your whole party doesn't end up going like we did. Just get there at least 30-45 minutes early and get in line. You'll be fine.

We did the Harbor tour and really enjoyed it! A nice way to take in some fresh sea breeze. The…read morestaff was super nice and knowledgeable. My main complaint is that I wish they wouldn't blast music the entire time, esp as it sort of ruins the experience. I took a tour a year back and there was no music. I also wish there was a little less chatting through the intercom and more time for quiet to enjoy the scenery. Other than that we enjoyed it!

I had some cracks on the rail and tail of my surfboard and brought it to Vartanian for repair. He…read moreturned it around in just a few days, and the board came back as good as new. Communication was easy (just text him to coordinate), and he was super friendly the whole time. Great local service, highly recommend.

In the Local HB / Newps community, James is highly regarded for his veteran board making skills and…read morerepairs. I have a few friends who ride for his brand and know he is quality. When my wife's board took a ding. I have a few go to places, but some friends suggested I take it to Vartanian stating he is the best. I feel that an apprentice did my repair and James may not have even seen our board on the rack. A tail wrap for today's prices of 50-60 bucks (depending on the size) would seem fair and you just expect it to be water tight and go surf, but when you pay a premium price of 85.00$ I would have expected a little more artisan craftsmanship. They didn't even come close to matching the resin opaque. I know he makes quality boards and top notch repair, but it seems someone took a shortcut this time around.

This experience was amazing! Daniela's hospitality will make you feel welcomed and taken care of as…read moreif you were in a five-star hotel. The catamaran is spacious, immaculately clean, and has plenty of spaces to kick your feet up and relax while you sail the open ocean. Captain Colin also allowed us to join him up top at the captain's quarters to get a birds-eye view while we sipped on a cocktail. Thank you for a moment I will never forget and I highly recommend you book your next castaway with Fair Winds Charter!

Daniela's warm and welcoming personality will make you feel special from the moment you step…read moreaboard. She brings a remarkable level of professionalism and passion to the industry, ensuring every customer enjoys a top-notch experience. The attention to detail and commitment to excellence are evident in every aspect of their service. Anticipating many wonderful voyages with Fair Winds Charter!