I decided to get my 15yo daughter linked up with some kind of surf instruction because track season…read moreis coming to an end and summer is around the corner. I yelped "surf lessons" and I pretty much called 5 different ones. I left a message in the morning for inquiry and Steve called me back by noon. Our initial convo was awesome. He answered all my questions and put me at ease with my decision to sign my daughter up for a lesson, then we agreed on a time. We met with him on a Saturday morning at 10am at Torrance beach. This beach is clean and lovely. Plenty of parking and not overcrowded like other popular beaches. Steve went through safety with my daughter and the rest of the family. I really appreciated that he included us in his instruction. He kept it open for questions and he was very easy going. I signed a waiver, of course then my daughter went out to the water and caught some waves and even stood up on the board! Amazing! It was such a joy to watch her learn something out of her element. She was pretty scared and nervous upon meeting Steve, but he completely put her at ease and gave her the encouragement she needed to do great. I highly recommend South Bay surf sessions!

Steve was an awesome instructor. After a lesson with him I feel totally comfortable jumping in the…read morewater and practicing with some friends on our own. He even extended our lesson since the early parts took a little longer than expected - very accommodating. My friend and I took a lesson together and stood up 10-15 times, maybe more. Steve hopped on the beach and got some pretty cool videos and pics of us both, too. I would recommend him to anyone interested in taking a lesson, no question.

ET is the only core shop in the sb. Best new/used board selections for surf. Dan and Daniel are…read moreboth extremely knowledgeable on surf + snow and have actually tried all the equipment themselves. They'll beat any other shops prices too ET is for the groms the moms and the boys

This is an awesome shop! After recently getting into skateboarding, I came here in December with my…read morebrother looking for a complete. When I walked in, they had an entire wall of different skateboard decks to choose from. to the right of the entrance once you walk in, they have an entire surfing section, and in the top floor they have a bunch of snowboarding stuff The guys at the counter were super cool and helped us find the right size and parts we needed. Shoutout to Dylan, who was super helpful and kind while we searched for the right boards, and even gave us shop stickers! This is definitely my favorite skate shop in LA, and I definitely recommend it!!

It was so pretty, driving thru looking at the beautiful scenery. It was just breathtaking.read more

Definitely beauty but also definitely not a hiking trail unless you think a 5 minute walk is a hike…read morelol. That said, it's stunning as always since PV is just breathtakingly beautiful. You get up close to the raw beauty and it feels like its own private beach (albeit super rocky). This is the place for surfers. Wouldn't recommend for walkers or hikers... not sure how this is on all trails, but still beautiful.

This place is calm and serene, nestled between hills and sea, far removed from the noise of the big…read morecity. On the left stands a stunning array of luxury mansions, while on the right, a scenic cliffside path takes you right to the ocean views in just a few steps. In Spanish, "Paseo del Mar" means a seaside scenic boulevard. 此處寧靜祥和，依山傍海，遠離大城市喧囂。 左邊可觀賞大量豪宅，右邊走幾步可看海景的懸崖大道。 西班牙文「Paseo del Mar」意思是臨海景觀大道。

Some of the prettiest cliffs you'll accidentally come across as you drive down the scenic road…read morealong the ocean. There was a single family all the way down at the bottom; the climb looks rough. The main water of the beach/bay had a lot of sediment or bloom, making the water brown. Surprised at the sound of the waves hitting the rocky shore. It was beautiful and unique, echoing gently up the bluffs. Something you don't hear on those sandy beaches!

I contacted Joey to help my 9 year old son who really enjoyed surfing at surf camp. We did two…read morelessons with Joey, and my son had an absolute blast. Joey is extremely kind, very patient and informative. Our son surfed more in one lesson than the entire week long surf camp. We will definitely continue to use Joey!

One of the best experiences in LA. Awesome coaching and I stand up in my first try. The scheduling…read moreand no problems and he had lots of patience helping us find the right waves and timing. Definitely will come back again for more lessons.

Absolutely one of the best beaches in SoCal. Pebble beaches surround the cliffs of Palos Verdes…read moreEstates. Breathing views, dolphins and whales. Plenty of hiking trails down to the ocean. White pouts nature preserve is another beautiful location with amazing views of the ocean.

This beach is one of the most beautiful cliff side beaches Ive been to in Southern California. I'm…read moreoriginal from San Diego and it's comparable to Torrey Pines or the Carlsbad beach. I see a lot of people doing photographer sessions here as well as surfing. It's especially beautiful during sunset!!!

Bit of a different review from everyone else for Olympus Board Shop: this is for their Onewheel…read morerental and sales! I came across them while looking for a local place to rent a Onewheel, the electric skateboards made by Future Motion. They're an authorized dealer; perfect, I'd rather buy local. I went to their website, and turns out they also rent! $70/day if less than 4 days, $60 for 5+ days. I wanted to try out a Onewheel before dropping $1k, so I texted and set a day to come by. They also require a 30min tutorial if you have no experience: perfect, I have zero experience and it'll be helpful to learn from a human. Tyler helped me do a few laps in the parking lot, let me borrow a helmet, and I went home to practice more. By the end of the rental period, I knew I wanted one of my own. After some back and forth, we got my order figured out and submitted. They applied the money I spent on the rental towards the purchase of a new board, I put down a deposit, and the wait began. Something to note: the owner, Jeremy, let me borrow a shop board until mine arrived. Due to some mix-ups with the delivery address, I ended up holding onto the shop board for weeks. I really appreciated having the extra time with the loaner and all the additional practice hours I got in. By the time my board arrived, I'd gotten a total of 18 miles in. For anyone else in my shoes - zero experience, nervous about spending so much, not sure if Onewheel is for you - this is the place to start. Rent first, learn on a loaner, buy when you're ready.

Wow these guys really stand behind their stuff!!! I brought in some flux bindings I had gotten…read morefrom then on a board a few years ago. A bolt had gotten loose and fallen out while I was boarding last weekend. They took a look at the joint, grabbed another binding, took out the matching bolt and captured nut, and spent 10 min rebuilding the joint, and checking all the other fasteners in the binding. They double checked the whole thing by comparing it to my matching binding from the other side and handed them back to me. I said to them "awesome, what do I owe you?", and they smiled and just said "you're good". Can't speak highly enough about Jeremy and the guys at Olympus. They'll always be my shop.

Peace Quiet Alone time ALLGods Glory Honor & Power!!!…read moreMy Sanctuary Ocean hiking Ocean breeze GSP walks Adventure

A beautiful beach or viewpoint that the locals enjoy. The…read moreSan Pedrians call this Beach ROYAL PALMS, most residents in San Pedro never knew they added White Point as some locals have said it's probably a racial thing. The entrance fee is $6.00 One way no returns. The view from above Royal Palms is beautiful. We drove down, parked, and had lunch with an awesome view of some surfers, and, as I was told, on occasion you'll see some seals on the rocks. After having lunch we went for a walk, a hidden treasure in this town. Royal Palms has public restrooms and plenty of parking. Come and enjoy the beautiful view.