Marcello was a great instructor! Animated, passionate, and extremely knowledgeable about surfing…read more He had lots of stories and experiences to share-- I think hearing all the negatives helped normalize the challenges so when/if things happened we weren't panicked but could be more relaxed. He was very patient and prepared us well with what to expect and educated us on the foundations of surfing. Marcello and his son were really good about teaching the basics and helping in the water to get acclimated and coaching us on timing. We thankfully had perfect weather for learning-- this was the first time ever surfing for all of us but everyone in the group managed to be able to get up on the board to catch some waves! Would definitely recommend!

We cannot say enough good things about Marcel and Victor. Attentive communication leading up to our…read morelesson, including recommendations for where to park, confirmation the evening before of good weather conditions, and even let us know when he would be in the water with another class and unavailable to answer his phone. Our boys are 6 and 9 and Marcel and Victor were both GREAT with both kids and adults (the kids are the faster learners!) Marcel gave great explanations and then took us out (one at a time at first) on the waves and provided all the instruction we needed... all 4 of us had multiple successful rides before our lesson was through! We would definitely book with them again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique vacation experience!

This is a wonderful family owned store. They have a well curated surf and skate shop with…read moreeverything you could want, while vacationing at the beach. Service is great and friendly and all employees are helpful. Prices are in line for the value of the commodity they are selling. Great store! They also have a coffee shop located in front.

Friendly service and an excellent place to grab some beach souvenirs. Also a great place to go if…read moreyou forgot any beach essentials on your visit. There's a cute coffee shop connected to the store as well where I grabbed a Deerfield Beach iced latte. Easily the prettiest latte I've ever seen.

Great surf school and fun staff. Kids are in good hands learning from an epic surfer and having a…read morefire/paramedic and nurse apart of the staff is comforting. My son also enjoyed the snorkeling they did as well. I'm sure there are other schools out there but I really like the set up here of safety, fun, surf and some snorkeling.

My 6 year old is attending this camp and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The…read morecounselors are young and playful with the kids, plus responsible and trustworthy. My son is kept busy the whole time, there is no sitting around and being bored. He's exhausted when he gets home, which is a plus for mom and dad. They not only surf but they tube behind a jet ski, snorkel, play games and sometimes if they get lucky watch sea turtles hatch.....They are also great with reapplying sunscreen, which was my main concern. I highly recommend this camp, it is also a great community to be a part of. Props to the owner of the camp .

This is a beautiful free beach in Boca. It's free to visit and there are some free street parking…read morenearby, making this a very easy and inexpensive outing. The sandy beach is extensive and very soft and clean. There are playgrounds, restrooms, places to sit and to walk. There are lifeguards during peak times of the day and they are very friendly. Just a few blocks away, you can find places to eat, to have ice cream or coffee. Just a nice relaxing place!

Beautiful oceanfront parking for both residents and visitors. Well maintained, clean facilities…read morewith abundant natural beauty surrounding. Great parking and proximity to the beach. Make sure to check ocean conditions before going in.

Hillsboro Beach is a tiny Florida coastal town set on a peninsula between the Intracoastal and the…read moreAtlantic Ocean. Interestingly it has a connection to English nobility. The town was named after the Earl of Hillsborough, who was given land in Florida from the King of England after the First Treaty of Paris was signed where England gave up Cuba and the Philippines to Spain in exchange for receiving Florida. Hillsboro also has a rich history with the Barefoot Mailmen. The Barefoot Mailmen were eleven US postal workers who delivered the mail in South Florida from 1885 to 1893 by walking barefoot on the beach from Palm Beach to Miami. Before the mailman started the route, a letter from Lake Worth to Miami could take anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months to arrive and would be routed through Cuba. The annual salary of a Barefoot Mailman was $600 a year. The trip started on Monday and took three days to get to Miami, Then they would turn around and come back for a round trip of 136 miles. Eighty miles were walking and fifty six miles were by boat. The three day trek down the coast was not without it's danger. You can find a Barefoot Mailman statue in front of the Hillsboro town hall dedicated to James "Ed" Hamilton who mysteriously vanished in 1897 while crossing the Hillsboro Inlet. The mystery of what happened to Hamilton is fascinating. Was he eaten by an alligator, killed by native people, or did he drown? No one will ever know. Although Hillsboro Beach is small in size at only a little over three miles and 900 miles at its widest point, it has a lot of charm. The only road through town is A1A and here it is nicknamed Millionaire's Mile for the mansions that line it. The most prominent feature of the town is the 1907 Hillsboro Lighthouse which you can tour monthly with the Lighthouse Preservation Society. The beaches in town are all private. You can go to North Ocean Beach Park in Pompano Beach to the south or Deerfield Beach Park to the north. Hillsboro Inlet Park is a nice place to picnic and get a great view of the lighthouse. I always enjoy driving through this stretch of A1A when heading up the coast.

Beautiful beach near the lighthouse. Pay for parking…read moreBathrooms were fine. A few tables for eating too.

Very nice beach. Multiple restaurants and hotels to choose from!…read more The restaurants and hotels range from high end to casual!

Pompano beach has become so beautiful . It is a peaceful place to come visit. The beach is amazing.read more

Had a great experience with Viking Surf Camp. My wife and I signed up for a lesson during Xmas week…read morewhen things are pretty busy. These guys checked the weather and surf conditions and gave us a time/place meet up spot to ensure maximum fun. Our instructor Chris was excellent. We each got a board as part of the lesson that fit our size. They tolerated our lateness and even gave us some extra time and were very understanding. The lesson started on land with some basic stretching, positioning, and understanding of stance and spring to standing. After that, we got right to it and Chris was amazing at helping us fight through the break and getting our boards to the right place and orientation. He gave us a 1-2-3 count each time to help us get the feel with surfing. As a beginner, I was able to successfully stand up and ride many waves throughout the lesson. It was immensely fun and Chris was a huge part of it. He was super positive and always encouraging even when we fell off immoderately or miss timed the waves. By the end of the lesson I felt pretty comfortable doing it on my own. These guys were one of the more affordable that we looked at when comparing a few different places including some in Miami where I think the surf is often worse. It was also a great work out too. I can't wait to get back on a board and surf again.

I bought a lesson on Groupon. I have called more than 5 times and left 3 messages over 5 days now…read more I never heard back. I took to long trying to get ahold of someone to get a full Groupon refund. I've seen their vans around Fort Lauderdale, so they must be in business still. They might be good once you get a hold of them, but don't prepay.

Very beautiful and peaceful Beach is always clean…read morePlenty of parking Great area Very relaxing

My happy place. Deerfield Beach has it all! Easy parking, the most beautiful beach, a good…read moreselection of restaurants from burgers, crepes, sushi to Italian, amazing seafood and great hotels and condos to rent. My favorites are the Whales Rib, JBs on the Beach and our family's favorite, Oceans 234. Whether you're looking for a beach get away or a day at the beach or night out, Deerfield Beach won't disappoint.