My son has done many camps over the years. This is the first one he ABSOLUTELY wanted to go back…read moreto. The pace is chill, there's a disciplined, not regimented, routine with plenty of "non-surfing", wholesome fun (projected movies, games, guitars, skit and talent shows, in the lounge tent). You don't need to have any experience surfing, or you can be a shredder. There's always instructors in the water that are willing to coach you or you can be left to your own talents/whims and do your own thing. They bring the boards as well as lunch all the way down to the beach for the kids and instructors to enjoy (it's a bit of a walk to get down there and I assume it's easier and more convenient to bring the lunch and gear to them). The boards provided are just fine. My son had his own wetsuit and booties so I can't comment on the wetsuits. I grew up in Southern California but we live In Austin, TX. I only mention this because we can't surf in the middle of Texas (generally)! Meaning, zero experience is ok here. There's no pressure to be the best, but there's definitely pressure to have a great time! And they do! The Camp Manager, Bart, is a fantastic guy from Australia that my son loves. He and his team of chill "Counselors" keep a chill vibe that makes this great thing happen. Kudos to Jason and his entire team surf/kid enthusiasts. This camp came at a critical point in my sons life and it made him a better young man. Thank you, Sincerely! Sky and Shai

I just completed a week long adult camp. My first surf experience at 69. I had a great time. Great…read morestaff. In a week of trying in pretty heavy conditions for a beginner and this time of year I never once felt unsafe or unprepared thanks to excellent instruction and help getting that big 9' board out and getting a big shove to catch each wave. I had only boogie boarded before and swam some in the ocean. And the last time I was on a boogie board was maybe twenty years prior. I'm now hooked and shopping for a board. Ethan was my constant coach. We had a small class so the coach/instructor to student was nearly one to one. Everyone on the staff were encouraging and really a pleasure to be around. All the campers were great to meet and talk with, laugh and surf. Great fun. I plan on attending every year. And surfing as much as I can fit in every week.

Absolutely incredible experience! This surf school exceeded every expectation from start to finish…read more The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, encouraging, and made everyone feel comfortable in the water regardless of skill level. My son felt confident with Rich as his instructor. The equipment was great, the instruction was clear, and the entire experience and now my son has the confidence to go out on his own. If you're looking for a surf school that combines professionalism, positivity, and success, I recommend Blue Bus Surf Lessons. Highly recommend for kids, teens, beginners, families, or anyone wanting to learn how to surf.

Griffin and Todd made this such a fun experience. They were super attentive, encouraging, and eager…read moreto ensure we all had fun!

Extremely disappointed. Chris cancelled our group lesson 2 hours before the start because his…read moreinstructor was sick. Since we were international travelers leaving the next day, we couldn't reschedule. Chris promised a refund but has been stalling for 5 months now, blaming his booking software 'Peek'. He has stopped responding to emails. If you are looking for a reliable surf school that honors its refund policy when they cancel on you, look elsewhere. Unprofessional and dishonest management.

Fantastic! I am a yelp lurker and don't normally post a review. However, there aren't enough…read morereviews for this business and I felt it important that others know how great it was! We emailed to request a lesson for my two kids (15 & 14) and the response was very quick. They scheduled a 2 hour lesson for the next day with Josiah. He was fantastic. He had both the kids up and surfing very quick. I highly recommend them. They were very easy to plan and work with!

We had a great time at Learn To Rip Surf Lessons in Oceanside! The staff was friendly, patient, and…read morevery knowledgeable, making the experience fun and comfortable for my daughter. She learned a lot and had an amazing time in the water. We would definitely do it again and highly recommend LTR to anyone looking for surf lessons

My three teen/young adult sons had a fabulous first surfing experience today thanks to LTR and…read moretheir knowledgeable and helpful instructor Hayden. Everyone at LTR was so kind and helpful. We parents were quite impressed with their overall program, which we saw in action. At one point, I observed the intermediate group of youth at a camp/session that John was coaching picking up trash on the beach during a break. They clearly know not only how to cultivate community, but also how to care for it and the environment. Bravo! My sons can't wait to get back in the water tomorrow and give surfing another go! Thank you!

I booked this for my kiddos for two of their birthday experiences when visiting from AZ. We had a…read moresmall issue with booking what were able to get it all figured out. Carlos was awesome with my 3 kids! He gave them great cues and was super patient and supportive. My kids had an absolute blast and just "going to the beach" will probably never cut it again!

I had a lesson with Alex, and he was really great with the stage I was at. I need some help with…read morewave selection, reading, timing, etc., and a lot of instructors just revert to working on the first-time beginner stuff. Alex helped me with what I was trying to work on and let me keep some stuff in his car, because I was traveling without one for part of my trip, which I really appreciated!

Courteous and great staff, amazing, smart instructors, fun and safe learning surf experience!read more

I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.

Went in to get surf wax before my surf session. Ended up meeting up this legendary man. Best prices…read moreever and will definitely be coming back. -Steven and youssef

Had a great time! Matt made the whole thing easy, wetsuit, board and transport to the beach. Good…read morecommunication. Ricky was my instructor, very easy going and knowledgeable. Had a few great rides. Thanks!

We are complete beginners in our 50s and this was our very first time learning how to surf. Cat and…read moreDom are really good and caring instructors who prepared us with solid basic dry land instructions and made sure we are comfortable getting in the water. FYI, we haven't even been at the beach since covid. So, yeah... first time in the water in a while and learning how to surf. With great instructors anything is possible and it is never too late to learn something new. In the water they made sure we were safe and guided us thoroughly. My wife was able to stand on the board on her first wave. It was really fun. I needed more help and they were always there to coach us right along. We are definitely coming back for more surf lessons. If you want to learn give them a call.

I wish I could give 10 stars! From start to finish, this was…read morean outstanding service experience. The communication was excellent, responses were prompt, and the team genuinely cared about helping my niece achieve her goal--standing up on a surfboard (just like she dreamed!). They didn't just focus on the end result--they spent over two hours patiently working with her, correcting her form, and building her confidence every step of the way. Cat is amazing, Bjorn was incredibly patient and encouraging, and Rosa was so sweet! We couldn't have asked for a better team. Highly, highly recommend!

Kelin is AMAZING instructor and very chill, laid back vibes. He was patient with us and…read moreencouraging. We had a lot of fun learning the basics of surfing and enjoying the experience throughout. The location is clean, chill and the other people surrounding are also beginners and very friendly/ supportive. We'll definitely book with him again and recommend him to anyone trying to just get out in the water and learn. The price is very reasonable as well. 5 starts!!!

Kelin is very instructive, patient, and always encouraging! I've taken two classes with Kelin and…read morealready took my friend to take her first class with Kelin. Great experience and I'd totally keep recommending Kelin to my friends. Super reasonable prices and trust me you will stand up on your first time with Kelin's classes.

Great experience with awesome instructors - patient, cool - exactly what you'd hope…read more I can say I've surfed after the experience

I had an amazing experience with Endless Sun Surf School! As a total beginner, I was a bit nervous,…read morebut my instructor, Bryan, was incredibly patient, encouraging, and focused on safety the entire time. He gave excellent tips that had me standing up on the board much faster than I expected. The location by Newport Pier is perfect for learning. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to try surfing!