Just completed my open water refresh with Steven after some years off. I had an excellent…read moreexperience getting my muscle memory back and prepping me for my Kauai dive. He's very patient and calm while keeping instruction clear and concise. I left feeling completely confident and ready to hit the water again. I highly recommend LA Scuba Diving for your training needs.

Got my PADI openwater cert with LA scuba diving. Steve who…read moreruns the place was super accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure i had the best experience including being flexible with some of my last minute changes. Janet who was my instructor was so knowledgeable, funny and knew the best burger spot on catalina island! The equipments were in excellent condition as well. The full course took 3 days (2 weekends) and i went from bobbing around the pool like an apple to fully comfortable and fully enjoyed my dive well before the end of the course. Highly recommend!

Took a lesson/rental They did a GREAT job we had Sooo much…read morefun! Definitely will be utilizing them again

Star-Surf did a great job getting both me, 38 year old, and my son age 5. Up and surfing with one…read morelesson each. They had great communication, were on time, friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. My 5-year-old immediately took to Nicole and has been talking about surfing ever since. Nicole did a great job of customizing the lesson to our abilities and comfort levels.

I had an exceptional experience with Kai yesterday. I moved…read moreto L.A. almost 7 years ago, and I always wanted to get in the water and learn to surf...and for one reason or another it never happened. Finally, I did a little research and Zuma Surf & Swim looked like my best option. I sent Kai an e-mail, and received a quick response. We lined up a session for me + 2 of my friends, and met yesterday morning @ Zuma Beach in Malibu. Kai greeted us with a smile, had our boards & wet-suits ready for us, and we made our way onto the sand pretty quickly. Kai is a natural teacher. He instantly makes you feel comfortable and excited about getting into the water. His enthusiasm for the sport and teaching people how to surf is obvious and genuine. He focuses on safety, and will give you the knowledge you need to get out there and get the hang of this sport. Before long, the 4 of us were in the water riding waves! All 3 of us got up several times and actually did some decent surfing! I went and bought a wet-suit and board of my own right after the lesson. I honestly can't wait to get back out there again. Kai, I can't thank you enough. You taught me a skill that I will use for many years. Thank you!

We chose to go with Zuma Surf & Swim Training with a party of four, and were assigned to Jonathan…read more He was very knowledgeable, patient, and overall gave us a fantastic experience. I thoroughly appreciated Jonathan's teaching style, giving us an hour-long lecture on the do's and don'ts of surfing. He provided the group with very helpful tips and encouraged us all throughout the day. Although our session was supposed to be two hours long, Jonathan wanted to ensure that we got a good run at surfing and went a little over time with us. The group rate is a little less expensive on a per person basis, but my experience with Jonathan makes me think that the best instructor to student ratio for beginners should be 1:2. Having 1:4 ratio made Jonathan work really, really hard and even then it was difficult for him to be able to spread his time evenly with the four students. I definitely appreciated Jonathan's effort and instruction, so I'd certainly recommend Zuma Surf & Swim Training to those looking for a positive surf lesson experience.

I can't say enough about this place...I called discreetly to ask questions about diving safety as…read moremy husband was currently in a predicament and in a hyperberic chamber at UCLA. Whoever I spoke to guided me about what the best way to handle everything would be. He spent a lot of time answering all of my questions in a very non-judgy way. Honestly, I wish that I dived as I would definitely give this place my business. I do not live locally there, or I would send my husband. Thanks to the expertise of the person who answered the phone at the shop, I can now encourage my husband to come clean about it and let the dive master know(as well as his dive buddy).

The nicest dive shop around to get your Nitrox tanks filled. They do lots of beach diving, which…read moreI've been getting into recently, and hope to dive with the crew here soon. And they're also nice, with fair prices, and seem incredibly experienced. Highly recommended.

One Wave Surf is great! ...if you're looking to learn how to surf or pick up some surf gear, you're…read morein the right place. They have the best prices on rentals in the area, and provide easy to follow surf instruction. Tyler gave me a great deal on my 10' NSP element epoxy longboard and hooked my frnds up with some nice rentals to join me at El Porto. He was not only super awesome to work with, but he even threw in a wetsuit with the purchase of my surfboard. These guys are easy to get ahold of and very accommodating, so make sure you hit them up the next time you need anything surf related. Aloha

We were visiting from your and set up lesson for my son . The instructor was wonderful and super…read moreattentive. We will defiantly be using this place again .

I recently ordered two bamboo paddleboards from these guys, and was pleasantly surprised that they…read moreaccomodated same day delivery. The boards are beyond gorgeous, with a very clean classic aesthetic, lightweight, and a blast to use. The price was completely fair, much less than what Ive seen for comparable quality. I highly recommend this place!

I love my Paddle Board! These guys are so knowledgeable and helpful. These are good people who…read moretruly care about their customers and helped me choose the right board for me. I highly recommend!

Joel did an excellent job teaching me as a beginner and also helped give my girlfriend tips as an…read moreamateur. He even taught her how to use a fiberglass board for the first time. He provided all the gear needed and a great attitude with a wealth of knowledge about surfing in Socal and beyond.

I called Joel in the late afternoon for a one-on-one surf lesson, and he was available the very…read morenext morning. Our lesson was at a beach location with hardly any other surfers (no crowds!) in gorgeous Malibu. Joel was laid-back, supportive, and gave me great constructive feedback - which I really appreciated. The prices for his lessons are very reasonable, especially given the quality of the instructor, attention given to the student, and lack of crowds. I highly recommend checking Surf the Bu out! *Note: the beach location we went to didn't have showers, so bring extra water to wipe off sand!

This is by far the best surfing instruction and coaching I've ever received. Cory, you're the best!…read moreCory was so supportive, timely, responsive and kind! I felt so comfortable and safe in the water and could ask any question about techniques. Our main focus was to get back into enhancing basic surfing techniques (it's been a year since I've boarded) and I can't wait for more lessons - I learned so much in the two and a half hours with Cory!! I highly, highly recommend Cory's coaching if you're at any surfing level and want to get better, enhance your skills or just generally learn how to surf! Mahalo, Next Level Surf School!

Cory is amazing! If you're thinking about taking lessons, take them from him! I've taken 4 private…read morelessons so far and Cory had me standing up riding waves on the very first lesson!! It's only been 8 hours of surfing and I'm already standing up and riding every wave. How awesome!! He's encouraging, funny, and has great energy! The very first lesson was at a quite beach in OB. Cory taught me proper pop-up technique, weight distribution, watching the tides, water safety, and so much more! He was in the water (without his board, just me on a board) with me the entire time and helped me to get the proper technique and form good habits. He starts off teaching on a foam longboard, which is more buoyant and softer. He offers his knowledge in buying wetsuits, surfboards, leashes, wax, and everything else! He also sells lessons in packages (multiple lessons at a discounted rate) which I highly recommend!