An absolute 5-star experience!…read more If you are looking to learn how to surf, look no further than Evan Caples and the Ventura Surf School. My daughter and I went out last weekend, and we had an absolutely terrific time from start to finish. I hadn't stepped on a surfboard in over 55 years and had forgotten just about everything. On top of that, being 65, my body doesn't quite move the way it used to! But Evan was incredibly patient, encouraging, and an outstanding instructor. He broke down the basics perfectly and gave us the exact foundation and confidence we needed to engage in this wonderful sport. Yes, I had some aches and pains the next day (nothing a little Advil couldn't easily handle!), but it was worth every single second. My daughter and I are both officially hooked and will absolutely be going back for more lessons. If Evan can get a 65-year-old riding waves after a five-decade hiatus, he can teach anyone!

My husband and I did our first surf lesson yesterday down at Montes. The location was great for…read morebeginners and our instructor Levi was AWESOME. They brought all the gear that we would need including things we didn't think of like booties for the rocks great fitting wet suits from Patagonia and sturdy boards. Great instructor and always had his eye on both my husband and I out in the water. I caught a bunch of waves and can't wait to go out again!

Erik was an awesome instructor and taught my whole family the fundamentals of surfing over the…read morecourse of two lessons. He was so knowledgable about all aspects of surfing and patient with us all. We were all able to get up in the first lesson because Erik was such a great teacher. I highly recommend Ventura Surf Lessons! You won't be disappointed.

We had three teens and one fun uncle (35) jump into surf lessons, and wow, what a highlight of the…read moretrip! Major, our instructor, was the best; super chill, encouraging, and made everyone feel like they could actually do this. He said he's heading up to NorCal later this week, so we're already sad we won't have him next time. He kicked things off with about 30 minutes onshore, rules, safety just learning the basics and getting our balance, then it was straight into the waves. And yes, everyone actually stood up and surfed! The kids thought they knew the ocean from boogie boarding, but this was a whole new level of fun. Lots of wipeouts, tons of laughs, and those "I can't believe I just did that" moments. Eric, the owner, was awesome too, quick with texts, super helpful with any little hiccups, and just made it all easy. Such a fun, unforgettable experience. Totally recommend if you want to add a little "surf's up!" to your vacation.

Highly recommend this surf school! All the instructors are amazing and qualified. By the second…read moreday of surf camp, my 11-year-old daughter was standing up catching waves. ‍

From the owner: We share the stoke with all of our students. We offer private lessons, company outings, birthday…read moreparties and more. Our class are held in Ventura County where we have point breaks beach breaks and reefs. Our staff is knowable and loves sharing the stoke of surfing. Surfboards and weskits are included.

What a transcendental experience! Christian has every quality that you could hope for in a…read moreteacher. He's incredibly supportive, calm and patient- we were connected via radios in the helmets. Christian gave me beta just when I needed it. I was up on foil turning in circles- halfway thru the lesson- and almost overwhelmed by joy. Christian loves efoiling and his enthusiasm resonated with mine so much that i feel like we've been on the same team for years. The Lift efoil worked flawlessly-- it's the best in the market. Christian also provided a super safe environment, safety vest along with the helmet. For me this whole experience was such a dream come true -- words fail to illustrate the pure exhilaration- the glorying stoke has not worn off. Can't wait to get out and efoil some more. Thank you Christian!!!

Christian creates a comfortable and fun experience for all skill levels. I was impressed with his…read moreorganization and professionalism. Meeting at our planned location and time he had all the gear ready to go including helmet with two way hands free radio which makes for easy coaching. In very little time we were flying above the water in tandem. The feeling is like surfing on a jet powered magic carpet. He even managed to get some pictures of me riding and had drinks waiting when we were done. Couldn't have had more fun on such a serene marine morning. For those interested in trying this futuristic experience, I highly recommend Take flight water sports.

I registered my kids mistakenly at the wrong beach for their age. Owner super nice and…read moreunderstanding and refunded my very expensive mistake. We have had friends go and loved it. We can't wait to go next year!

This was a great experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. They do a great job making sure…read moreevery child at the camp has a good experience, no matter their ability. These kids had a blast and came home exhausted. The instructors are safety oriented and remind the campers to drink water and apply sunscreen. Your child must be responsible enough to do it, this is an outside activity. It's not easy hearding these cats but they do a good job. These instructors are fun-loving and helpful.

Spencer was an excellent instructor. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the lesson enjoyable…read moreand easy to follow. He provided clear guidance, helpful feedback, and helped build my confidence in the water. I had a great experience and would highly recommend Malibu Surf Coach to anyone looking to learn or improve their surfing skills. Thanks for a great lesson! ‍

Excellent experience for grandkids age 12 and 8 and our daughter. Chris and Zeke and Heather make a…read moregreat team. They are all so patient and great at teaching safely and making it a fun experience for every skill level. None of them had been ocean swimming and yet they were surfing quickly!

I'm currently taking surf lessons with Jerry, along with my son. My son liked him since the first…read moretime he met him. Jerry is real knowledgeable in teaching surf techniques, and surf etiquette that will help you to progress. I like how he also includes proper stretching techniques for warm up. He is good at what he does. He helps you feel comfortable and confident in the water, and on the surf board. He is encouraging, motivating, and makes learning fun.

From the owner: Private lessons based in beautiful Ventura. CA. My lessons are for all ages and abilities. CPR…read morecertified. Lifeguard and first aid certified. .

As a long time wannabe surfer, iSurf was the perfect way to start my journey. Scheduling your…read morelesson is super easy, and if the weather isn't cooperating, rescheduling is too. Thomas was our instructor and he helped us with everything from parking to properly putting on your wetsuit to surfing basic info to technique practice (on land) to helping us catch our first waves! I felt capable after the first lesson. Heading over to book the surf club membership now :) Thanks so much Thomas & iSurf team!

I was so happy.my first lesson. I caught my first wave at 46 years old. I was stoked and motivated…read more Then my second lesson at 9am at Mondos Thomas, my instructor met me with a couple other girls that seemed a little more experienced than me but I was willing to take notes. But then it got weird. Feeling out of place with the group, I must have said something awkward that was misunderstood by Tom. When I asked about switching days to make up my monthly classes and to credit that I had already paid for, he disqualified me and said he no longer wanted to work with me. I was genuinely hurt. I really wanted to learn and he made me feel like I was this terrible person for saying something that was misunderstood. I still remember how bad my experience was, that I'm afraid to go out and try again . Maybe I would have "clicked better with a women instructor, but Tom was mean and hurtful.

All 5 kids were able to get up and ride the waves!!!! The instructors were awesome and very…read moreknowledgeable. They were great with the kids and so patient. They also gave the kids a Surf Happens hat (which they thought was cool)!!!

10 out of 10 with the best instructors! From the booking experience to the training session, Surf…read moreHappens turned our first surf experience into a lifetime memory! Micah and Reed handled our private session for 3 with professionalism and enthusiasm. All 3 of our group gave it a 10/10 experience overall. Adequate instruction time to start and plenty of time in the water. Highly recommend!!

It was a disorganized, confusing process from the beginning. Enrollment was traumatic as the school…read moremade up arbitrary deadlines and unenrolled our child after contracts were signed and phone calls with the instructor were had. We were also very disappointed by the hostile way the Director handled the confusion. I do not recommend this program at all.

This homeschool is the best! Wonderfully kind staff that is super helpful. Beautiful library…read morestocked full.