Our son participated in a morning lesson with Shane and Josh, and it was absolutely…read moreincredible--without question one of the most memorable experiences we've ever had as a family. Shane and Josh were positive, encouraging, patient, and inspiring throughout the entire session. Their passion and enthusiasm made such an impact that our son finished his morning lesson from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and couldn't wait to come back for an evening ride from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The entire experience was truly amazing. Thank you both for creating lifelong memories and helping build our son's confidence and excitement. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do. We will absolutely recommend you to others and will definitely be back. Please continue inspiring young people the way you do. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Rich G

Instructors were awesome and it was great weather ! Our son was able to get up on board in water…read moreimmediately. Was so cool to see .

Justice was amazing. He taught my great niece and I simply while be so encouraging. The owner…read morecontacted us to ensure the experience was just as we expected. So amazing! Yep, I am repeating myself since we were so amazed and pleased. We had a blast, too. Thanks again, Justice. You rock!! We are surfers now. ‍

I had the most amazing time exploring sea caves on the "Dinosaur Caves Guided Kayak Tour". What I…read morecould see from the bluffs was only the beginning of an incredible journey through caves and caverns. The big white rock, to my amazement, is largely hollow and we paddled right through it! Even "surfed" some waves. The owner and guide went out of their way to make it simple and fun. A must-do if you are visiting Pismo, whether you are a beginner or experienced.

Super easy spot to find with all kinds of things to rent. We came to rent a sand board and ended up…read moregrabbing a sled too. They showed us where to go to use it and had 4 hours. It was $25 a board for 4 hours. The dunes are incredible and we parked by the RV lots open to the public about an 8ish minute drive from here. Super windy - we had glasses but goggles would have totally helped. Both of our first times and the team here was helpful!

We rented sandboards, one that looks like a small snowboard and the other a sled. $25 each for 4…read morehours. More than enough time to drive, park, walk, surf and back. They even let you return them past 5pm in a dropbox in case you start your rental late in the afternoon. The folks running the place are very helpful. They showed us the RV park with walking access to the dunes on our map apps. They even gave us tips on where to park & watch the July 4th fireworks that turned out very valuable. Great place!

I didn't know how affordable and approachable surf rentals and lessons could be! Rod and his wife…read morerun the place, and they are both genuinely cool people who want you to have a great experience. I decided the day before we went to give it a try for the first time with me and my two sons. Rod made me feel like I was his only customer, even though all of his lessons and classes were fully booked. Since he couldn't fit us in officially we just did rentals, and he still found time between lessons to give me and my sons quick free lessons and encouragement, and he got all of us up on a wave for the first time. He even managed to get some pics for us! I had no idea what to expect with a rental, but Rod clearly wants all of his customers to enjoy themselves, and goes out of his way to make it happen. Next time we'll definitely plan ahead and book lessons to raise our chances of catching more waves and more fun. I highly recommend renting from Rod, and trying to book a lesson!

This was a great find. My daughter had the best time with coach Rod. Great tips and loads of fun…read more We did reservation online so it was really easy! Right away received confirmation. They have great gear--she wore a brand new wetsuit! And Rod made sure we got lots of pictures and videos of it all which was awesome. We will visit again when we are in Pismo. Highly recommend!!

Such an AMAZING week for my grandkids (8 &10). They learned and laughed and felt accomplished…read moresurfing. Kind, strong and gentle instructors. They were in a group of students who returned for a third year. Thank you for the memories!

Had a great time with Jaden this morning. We've only been surfing a couple times and were a little…read morenervous but he was calm, friendly, supportive, and a great teacher. We really enjoyed the day. We also had to rearrange our schedule a couple times and Van was very understanding and easy to get a hold of. We will definitely be back!

Scheduled to take a surf lesson on Saturday 9am. Scheduled a couple of weeks in advance as i was…read moreplan ing to do a roadtrip to pismo beach that weekend. Scheduling went well. I got a followup call two days out to confirm size of wetsuit. And i got charged the day before. I was really excited to take the lesson. I arrived 10 mins early as instructed. But the instructor was a no show. The person who books him was also out of town. So i didnt really have anyway to directly contact anyone related to the shop. Spent time away from family, but got nothing for it. I left 25 mins after the lesson was supposed to begin. Things happen, I guess. But just very disappointed. === Update ==== spoke to the proprietor , and they had some exigencies that led to the breakdown in communication. Carmen was gracious enough to offer a freebie next time I am in town... Wishing their business the best !

My 16 year old and 10 year old had their first lesson today with Rodney. They learned so much and…read morehad so much fun. Rodney is so patient and encouraging. He had a step by step approach to teaching/learning that really helped them to be patient with themselves and to gain confidence.

The owner Bill was very calming and settled my nerves very nicely. This was my idea & so my hubby &…read moreI went. I soon learned ocean kayaking no bueno for me! Bill guided us and was great at instructions. He also had no problem when I said ok I'm done let's go back! He's very knowledgeable & safety was #1 which was great! thanks Bill!

Still waiting for a refund. I signed up and paid for a kayak tour using their website. Over a month…read morebefore the scheduled tour, I lost my job and had to cancel our trip. There is no easy way to cancel online, so I called them directly. The first time I called, I was told to send them an email. They had the wrong email address on their website. I finally got the correct email from them, but they never answered my email. I called again, left a message, never received a reply. The day after the scheduled "kayak tour" (which we did not take), I got an email thanking us for coming. I called and explained again, they said they'd take care of it, and they never did. I guess it's easy to take advantage of people who aren't local.

I recieved my OW certification from Depth Perceptions back in 1991, and have continued to share my…read moregreat experiences with this dive shop since. My young nephew is now going through his certifications, and I'm again reminded just how awesome this shop is. The owner Chuck is the nicest guy. He always goes above and beyond in helping clients out. From fitting gear, to sharing stories, he's incredibly helpful and never pushy. His heart is always in it. On top of that, he's a legend in the community. All the dive professionals I know (marine bio, search and rescue, etc) recommend Chuck, for good reason. The shop itself is well stocked with the highest quality gear, and Chuck stands by all rentals, purchases, and services. This makes it well worth continuing to support the shop, because he'll be there when you need it. My nephew's instructor Kim W has been AMAZING too. She has infinite patience and her highest priority is creating safe and knowledgable divers. Zero rushing through any of the material. Very compassionate and understanding of what new divers are going through. I couldn't recommend this place more, go see Chuck and find out why!

Chuck is a great person and amazing resource to the local diving community. He is very generous…read morewith his time and share his knowledge freely. Shop is well stocked, and he is able to handle many repairs on site. He has helped me out with multiple times even though it was equipment that I did had not purchased from him. Also the only place in town to get nitrox fills.