Pacific Beach Surf Shop

(354 reviews)

0.8 mi

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.

San Diego Surf School operates in two locations: Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, to make surfing your favorite thing to do

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Pacific Surf School

(335 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had a fantastic experience at Pacific Surf School! Our instructor Kiki was incredibly patient…read moreand made sure to thoroughly cover all the basics before heading into the water. My son had an absolute blast! He was all smiles the entire time and couldn't stop talking about how much fun he had.

Awesome surf school! Took a group lesson for our whole family - we "old" parents and our 13 and 15…read moreyear old kids. Our daughter got up on the board and rode to shore on her first go! The rest of us soon followed. Friendly, positive instruction from our instructor Sunny and just a good time overall. Highly recommended.

Russell teaching me how to ride a wave

Dolphin in the water before the lesson began.

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Going in for the first try

Surf Diva Surf School

Certified professionals

Had an amazing time in my surfing lesson. Keaton gave me great tips and by end I was able to catch…read moresome good rides.

Mowgli was a great instructor! We had a great time and left standing on a surf board- sort of! A…read moregreat experience!

Surf Diva Team Rider surfing at La Jolla Shores

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Catching waves during a private lesson at La Jolla Shores!

Everyday California

Excellent service. Very helpful. Definitely recommend if you're in the area or ever stop byread more

Our hotel made a reservation for kayaks at Everyday California, but they leased it up, reserving…read moreone kayak for four of us. Josh, the manager, was understanding and gave us a bunch of options that worked with us and our plans for the day. He was patient, understanding, and more than accommodating. They turned what could have been a bad day into a great one. Thank you!

Learning the basics of surfing before jumping in the ocean

Catching some waves!

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Encinitas Surf Lessons

4.9

(176 reviews)

18.0 mi

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!

Tom and Jason

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Mindbody Surf and Yoga School

(4 reviews)

3.1 mi

My wife and I took a surf lesson with Lindsay and we had a blast!! Lindsay was very professional…read moreand made us feel very safe going out into the ocean. We first went over instructions and practiced on land. Then she took us out into the waves and helped us catch them! She was encouraging and a great coach!! My wife was struggling with popping up and standing up on the board so Lindsay taught her a trick and then she was able to do it! Highly recommend and we'll be calling her when we have friends or family looking for lessons too!

My husband and I can't wait to get back to sunny San Diego to take a second private lesson from…read moreLindsay. Was our favorite activity while visiting!

Instructor Lindsay tandem surfing with Kyra, age 6. This was her first time surfing. Book today call +1 (619) 972-7902 !

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Leucadia Surf School

(27 reviews)

17.9 mi

Instructor was a great guy, very funny and helpful, He taught me and my cousin how to stand plus…read morethe fundamentals of surfing on our first lesson

My 10 year old son came home from day 1 of Leucadia Surf School and said he had the greatest day…read moreever and had so much fun surfing. This camp is all surfing and no fluff. Wonderful staff, positive environment and safe. You wanna learn? Leucadia Surf School provides more time in the water surfing and doesn't gouge on price. For that, I am grateful.

Lot of good boards for our summer surf camp. Getting hot now, the water getting warm.

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Group photo of the first week of surf camp at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas. We have the main beach at Moonlight.

Menehune Surf School

(52 reviews)

4.3 mi

I booked a two hour private lesson with Surf Menehune and this was such a blast. I had never…read moresurfed before, so was a little nervous at first. My instructor, Patrick, was great. We spent some time at first going over safety, then practiced popping up. Then we hit the water. This time was great, learning how to paddle out, controlling the board, picking out a wave, and paddling and catching the wave. It took several tries, but I got up - what a rush. I've never experienced anything like it, and I'm hooked. My recommendation: if you are comfortable in the ocean then give it a try. Rent the wetsuit - for the additional $5 its worth it.

Another epic week with Menehune! Kurrent, this year's instructor, didn't disappoint! He was such…read morea positive influence both in and out of the water by helping my daughter to grow in SUP, kayaking, most definitely surfing, and believe it or not, even snorkeling-he he he- inside joke. She had an amazing and informative week once again with your surfing adventure camp. As a parent, I had the pleasure to see Kurrent interact with the campers and his sincere concern for their safety and the love of the sport was palpable. I thought he was insightful and intuitive and can only hope he'll be back next year as the girls will be requesting a party wave from him! Mahalo Kurrent! A hui hou! ‍

SHAKA!!

Stoked!

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Stafford Surf School

(25 reviews)

12.0 mi

Got my husband a class for our wedding anniversary gift. My…read morehusband enjoyed the class. It was perfect surfing weather that day. The instructor always responded to our emails and texts quickly. Also met us an hour early to accommodate our changed schedule.

Grant is a great instructor. He worked with my 10 year old son and helped build his confidence. I…read morerecommend Grant for surf lessons.

Cosmo surfing Del Mar Shores

Cosmo Surfing Del Mar Shores

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Awesome first surfing experience!!

Learn To Surf

(22 reviews)

3.6 mi

Surfing has always been one of those things I thought I'd never get the hang of... so why bother!?…read moreUntil now... Today I had one of the finest experiences in life... standing up on a surfboard as a beginner. Kai and his team were totally accommodating and made me feel warm and fuzzy everytime I got up on the waves. Their teaching was thorough, they provided the wetsuit, board, had great communication.. and in no time I was in the water catching waves!! This was fantastic.. and I WILL be going back.. with friends :). Thank you KAI and the Learn To Surf fam!!

The guys at Learn to Surf are awesome! Great overall customer service...from booking lessons to…read moresurf-time! Our daughters came to visit us from Atlanta, GA, and loved their surf lessons. They will remember this experience for a lifetime! Thanks!

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Waterfront Park

4.4

(319 reviews)

6.8 mi

Wow what a great park. We stopped by to check out the out the play ground, and there was also a…read morehuge panda event. Which resulted in the playground being loaded with children and families having fun and relaxing in the cool breeze. There are ton of play activities for the kids: blue climbing mountain with slides, cool spaceship looking merry go rounds, swings, climbing, obstacle courses, etc. There are tons of tables, benches, and lots of shady areas for picnics or relaxing while the kids play. It was awesome to find this playground ride down the road from where we were staying. Too bad this is our last full day in San Diego.

This is a big park with a lot of grass area, a fountain, basketball and pickle ball courts, plus an…read moreoff leash dog park. What more can you ask for? What about great views of the harbor and city skyline on the other side? Yup it has that too. I come here many times with my dogs, as the dog park is a decent size for medium dogs to run around in. The dog area may not have grass, but it has dirt, and is usually kept clean. I actually prefer the dirt compared to artificial turf. Something to note is that there is only one park, so big dogs are combined with small ones. Theres a small obstacle course for dogs to jump and run through. And for the humans, there's also a few benches on the side to sit at.

Playground

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The Children's Park

4.3

(37 reviews)

7.7 mi

We enjoyed the park here! It had more people than usual when we play at parks but it was downtime…read moreand comic con weekend. Great play structures. Built with probably age 7+ in mind but my toddler was able to enjoy everything easily. The slides were metal but it didn't burn anyone going down. I was happy there was a good amount of shade! Bring your own food and snacks. Prices are ridiculous. The ice cream truck was $6 for an ice cream sandwich. Prices are not posted and I didn't have the heart to say nevermind and disappoint the kiddos. Great park!

This is more based on the dog park that's on the same lot as the Children's Park. This one uses…read moreturf, which i find has it's benefits on the days after a rainstorm since it doesn't get muddy. There are four big pine trees with separate retaining walls around three of them for owners to sit down. With it being so close to the bay, there's often a nice breeze that goes through the park. There's no divide between small dogs and big dogs, so it's best to just keep an eye on your dog, and many owners around here are usually respectful. The street parking immediately adjacent to the park is free, however, it has a limit of 30 minutes, and the parking meter workers are strict on it if they're around. I bring my dog here around lunch time because those who live/ work in the area tend to bring their dogs during their break time and my dog gets his socialization time. They close 8am-11am MWF for maintenance/ cleaning. Currently, both gates are broken so it's not as secure as it should be, and who knows when the city will actually fix it. There're a few agility structures and a water dispenser. The children's park itself looks pretty cool for kids with a lot of structures with slides and swings. There's also another separate area with fixed exercise equipment that looks well- maintained. The water feature in the park is a water feature, not a pool.

Where can you find a large art sculpture and the many areas made of wood and the climbing is for exercise.

The Children's Park in Downtown, San Diego, CA

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Childrens park one of the best educational parks and for the many structures you can have fun the whole day.

Sunset Cliffs Natural Park

(1.2k reviews)

5.2 mi

i'm conflicted about this place. i love Point Loma, SO beautiful but i was shocked and kinda sad…read morethat kids are STILL jumping off the cliffs even though someone just got hurt here. We saw the lifeguards come and talk to them and they just waited and jumped anyway. SO dumb. but I guess that's what you do when you're young and foolish lol I'll try to post pics here. I don't have instagram bc i locked myself out of it! lol. Anyway it's really pretty here and def worth checking out.

We live by Pt. Loma and Sunset Cliffs is our go-to spot for a quick weekend walk. This is the…read moreperfect spot to watch the stunning California sunset and the ocean. It's even more beautiful in Spring! I knew about SC when I was living abroad and immediately fell in love then told myself that is where I'm gonna get married! I DID!! It's also a perfect spot for tide pooling. We found cute shells on the shore while exploring the cave. So if you see me, say hello!

It says unstable cliff but us humans don't listen! LOL

Great place for photo ops

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Coronado Center Beach

(743 reviews)

8.5 mi

What can I say that hasn't already been said about this beach? 5 stars and beyond…read more.. After the SD Writers Festival and then grabbing a slice and a beer on the main strip, I strolled over here to enjoy the last rays of the day. It is just gorgeous and breathtaking. I sat far back today, sitting on some rocks, ear buds in listening to my favorite playlist and just meditating while Mother Nature put on her beautiful sunset show for us. Come out here and enjoy the fun shops and restaurants nearby and spend some time with nature. Your heart and mind will thank you later.

Coronado is a nice place, and with spots like the beaches and the Hotel Del Coronado, it is…read morefantastic for a visit. Especially at sunrise or sunset. Enjoy my photos. There are spots all along the strand with paid parking, but you can find some free parking too, and it is not that far of a walk. The beaches are pristine and the views are second to none. Great spot to take visiting family and friends who want to get a taste of San Diego. They also get to experience the Coronado Bridge if you are driving over there. Highly recommend visiting if you get a chance.

Coronado Beach 4th Of July

Sunday Morning Beach walks with my girls #SDLiving :)

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Sugar Sweet Farm

(117 reviews)

18.0 mi

Our son Cruz has been going to Sugar Sweet Farm since he was 6 years old. Last summer, as he was…read moreapproaching 12, we thought it would probably be his final camp season. We were wrong. He signed up again this year, and when we picked him up today, he couldn't stop talking about all the fun he had--just like he did when he was 6. Seeing that kind of excitement after all these years truly melted our hearts. Now, Cruz is already looking forward to becoming a counselor one day. Elizabeth, Farmer Bubba, and the entire team are simply the best. You've created a place where kids make memories that last a lifetime. Parents, if you're looking for an incredible summer camp experience, Sugar Sweet Farm is the place to be. Thank you for all the memories.

I brought my 16month old nephew to here. We had so much fun and had an amazing day here…read more Sign up and sign the prior visit. Lots of animals and activities for kids. Turtle, chicken, snakes, lizards , dogs, bunny, horses, rabbits.. etc For activities; play grounds, face painting, art class, play room I would definitely bring him here again.

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SD Adventures

4.4

(423 reviews)

5.6 mi

We took the family out for the 75min ride. The employees provided great customer service. The team…read morewas friendly and organized. The jet skis were clean and ran well. They have lockers that you can use. The jet ski also has a waterproof compartment to put small items. Parking: Free 3 hour street parking Parking lot across from hotel is $10 Overall we had a great time!

This is my 3rd time renting for the Harbor Island location. We have always had a great time. The…read morestaff is professional and friendly. Id like to give a shout out to Wyatt for his comprehensive safety briefing and how to address any potential issues that may arise. The Sheraton Harbor Island is a great place to relax and have lunch after a time out on the bay. I highly recommend SD Adventures Harbor Island.

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Natalee W.

6 years ago

AWESOME!! AWESOME!! AWESOME!! If you want to TRULY enjoy San Diego for everything it's worth, you MUST jump into the ocean with a surfboard at LEAST once. Thank you PB Surf shop for representing San Diego so well! The instructors and managers (specifically Amy) are AMAZING! So patient, kind, professional and knowledgeable of our beautiful ocean swells! Thank you Ian and Daniel for looking out for my crazy little boys! I don't think they would enjoy the ocean and specifically surfing had they never met you two! So much love for the PB Surf Shop! I would never go anywhere else!! The boys cannot WAIT for the next surf camp!! THE PB SURF SHOP ROCKS!! read more

真理子

7 years ago

It was the first time to surfing for me. Jonathan were great teacher. His instructions were easy to understand and polite so I was able to stand on a board in few times, even completely beginner like me !! And everyone were so kind. Lastly a woman of reception gave me a flower !! It became one of wonderful memory to my travel. I'll back again. Thank you very much !! read more

Jeton P.

178

8 years ago

I learned to surf here at PB Surf Shop. Randy his crew over there on the water of Pacific Beach are simply top notch. A great location, friendly and knowledgeable crew along with years of perfecting their classes make this the best place there is to learn to surf. Grab a beer next door at Lahaina's to help celebrate your perfect day on the water. read more

Andrea L.

7 years ago

I took four kids for a surf lesson today. They ranged from athletic to not-very-coordinated, from non-swimmer to swim team members, with some sting ray fears thrown in as well. We had such a great experience! The staff was amazing and made sure they all had success and a fun time, plus the location, shop, and back story are all pretty cool! read more

Joanne C.

5 years ago

We have driven from Albuquerque, New Mexico TWICE this year already (about a 28 hour drive round trip) just to be able to take lessons from Pacific Beach Surf Shop. The staff, owner, and manager are kind, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. (Lessons from Angie and Tanner were great!) We will be back for rentals and more lessons! Thanks PB! read more

Klon M.

7 years ago

This was my first time surfing and Chris the instructor made it a blast. In the beginning I was always falling over but chris's expert instruction had me riding all the way to the shore by the end of the lesson. This was a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone that wants to learn to surf. read more

Corey S.

3 years ago

Tanner was my coach for my surf lessons and he was awesome. We went over everything you need to know with the board and then all the safety. It was awesome to have him checking to make sure I'm good and he was very up beat. I had a great time for my first time surfing. Thank you Tanner. read more

Kevin S.

3 years ago

Dont gotta tell you.. everybody knows. PB surf is the spot. Randy is your dude. Whenever I hear someone doesn't know how to surf, I send them here immediately. If you love the crashing of the waves this place will be your best friend. See you on the backside! read more

Zakary L.

7 years ago

I really learned a lot in just one learning lesson at this place. Tanner did a great job teaching me what I needed to know and how to practice on my own. He was a great teacher and I learned a lot read more

Dean L.

13 years ago

I took my kids to the beach and we ended up getting some lessons and rented some surf boards and had a great time. Really made our trip. Thx PB Surf Shop read more

Tom K.

3 years ago

Great experience with Tanner he is super cool and he helped me to catch good waves

Dan F.

3 years ago

just finished up a great lesson with my daughter. thanks Tanner!

Zoe L.

359

8 years ago

the employees are all so hot. and nice. rent from them

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West Coast Paddle Board Rentals is RAD! I came with a group of four to kayak around San Diego Bay…read morefor an hour. When we arrived, our kayaks were already set up and ready to go on the shore. Each of us had our own, and we quickly set off toward the bay. The kayaks are ocean-style, sturdy, and easy to maneuver, which made the whole experience fun and stress-free. Overall, it was a great time, and I'd definitely recommend it!

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My wife, sister-in-law, friend, and I came to OB to rent surfboards. This was our first time in…read moreOcean Beach and we're fairly new surfers so it was great to be welcomed with the staff as we came in. They answered all of our newbie questions and pointed us in the right direction to try and surf. We each rented wetsuits ($15 for half-day) and a soft top surfboard ($10/hr) and we were on our way! The rentals were great quality and we enjoyed surfing for 2 hours by the dog beach (just north of lifeguard tower 5). Will definitely be back again whenever we have visitors that want to surf!!

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I wanted to take my dog on his first SUP or kayak adventure. I've been a few times before, but…read morenever with a dog. Due to my poor planning, we were on our way to the bay to visit a local competitor's business, when I realized that I needed a reservation. Cue my panic and frantic internet searches, I gave SUP California a call at 3:30pm on a Tuesday in the middle of July (peak season) and they were able to get us two SUP boards. I made payment over the phone and within 15 minutes of the call, they met us exactly where Google maps tells us to be. We signed some liability waivers on their phone and were on our way! They provided us with life jackets, but we had our own for the dog (not sure if they carry dog jackets, so please talk to them before assuming). Overall, it was a great experience, they gave us pointers on where to take off from, areas to explore, and landmarks to look for on our way back. We called them when we were done and within 10 minutes, they were back and collected the items. I had a wonderful time and will gladly recommend them!

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