Parent feedback: staff and counselors were very helpful, have great engagement with the kids, responded well to a first aid incident that we had, and the children expressed how much fun they had every day. Feeback from the kiddos: Loved the instructors who were very nice and really enjoyed water games for learning (dodgeball, soccer, and searching for softballs). Two small wishes would be to buy paper plates or containers so we don't have to use our hands and having extra water. Overall, definitely a 5 from us, and we can't wait to come back next summer! read more

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The new leadership at the Camp does not seem to realize they are guests on our beach as opposed to owning it. They don't know the motto leave the place you visited in better shape than when you arrived. Some trash left everyday after camp, move beach trash can around to accommodate them and don't put it back. Can't really figure out why they don't just bring their own trash can and make sure the campers clean-up after themselves? Disappointing neighbors. read more

A friend of ours highly recommend Perfect Day Surf Camp. These guys definitely know what they are doing and do it well! Ed was so attentive, knowledgeable and friendly with our boys. Immediately after the first day, the boys shared their experience and asked to go back for the rest of the week. It's not a babysitter on water. These guys are very engaging. They provide surfing skills and have lots of fun too. I felt so comfortable having my 7yr old and 11 yr old there all day. We'll be back! read more

Both my boys, 9 and 11, loved the camp. They surfed and had sand activities. The counselors were great, my son said he got pointers on surfing and felt himself getting better every day. read more

My kids now aged 8 have participated the past 4 summers. They love it. The get to boogie board, surf with the help of the counselors, and play in the sand. They always come filled with sand, giant smiles, new friends and stories to tell. read more

eight year old had a great time, only regrets was not signing him up for more days. He gained so much confidence that the entire rest of the week I had to DRAG him off his boogie board. Highly recommend read more

My three daughters absolutely loved surf camp! They are very diligent about reapplying sunscreen. It's super flexible too.

Pricey and not that great. We weren't crazy about this camp last summer. 1. Communication with management left much to be desired. Long turnaround times, assurances that I'd receive a call back (to resolve a system glitch on their end) never materializing, etc. I don't have time for that. 2. My kids (who have gleefully attended camps and kids' clubs on three continents) just didn't gel with the staff. Usually I'm peeling them off of counselors'/babysitters' legs, but they were not in a hurry to go back to surf camp each morning, which is totally uncharacteristic. FTR, my husband and F-i-L both grew up in Manhattan Beach and have taken the kids/grandkids paddling and boogie boarding since they were teeny, so there's no fear of water or anything like that going on here. 3. We attended during last year's Hyperion treatment plant spill. That clearly falls into the "Act of God" category and certainly wasn't Perfect Day's fault, but the way they handled it was kind of lame. The tone of the emails they sent read as defensive and some of the info they shared did not jibe with what we parents were getting from the County's hotline. I didn't bother leaving a review last summer when we attended, although I should have. What got me to write this was the spam/mailing list email I just received from them hawking $5 slices of pizza for this summer's campers. Idk why but that really irritated me. read more

I am taking mom's surfing lessons with Perfect Day and every time I have the best day ever. This group is just what doctor recommended: super fun and super energizing. Robbie is a great teacher and have things super well organized; and Ryan is just the man to get you on that board and ride the waive. I think these guys are bringing out the best out of us. Very highly recommend this for adults and kids. read more

Our kids had a great time! They loved the staff and it was a great way to spend mornings on the beach.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Perfect Day Surf Camp, 5+++ stars!! My grandson Ryan has a mild autism and he can be a challenge. It's not always easy to find a camp that fits his needs; however, Perfect Day totally fits the bill. The camp instructors are very patient, kind and understanding with Ryan. He had a blast last year and this year attending both Knob Hill and Torrance surf camps. He's so excited to be able to finally stand up on the board!! Shout out to Sean, Richard and Sophia at the Torrance camp and Ryan (yes same name), Chris and Tyler at Knob Hill - and owner Robbie for coordinating it all. So if you're looking for a safe, fun, awesome camp, try Perfect Day! read more

Perfect Day Surf Camp - Ryan with surf instructors Richard and Sophia - Surfing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

What an amazing experience! It was so easy to work with them to make the booking and their staff was so professional. It only took one phone call and everything was confirmed by text with all the details. Our instructors, Ryan and Lucas were amazing and really helpful. We all got to ride some great waves after just a few tries. Can't wait to get out there again! read more

Need to re do your website it's bar none the most confusing website regarding choosing the location. After 5 years of doing this camp accidentally marked the wrong location. Instead of just changing our daughters location they charged us a fee for that. When I asked if they would wave the fee as the website is confusing and because we have NEVER made the mistake before her answer was, " Well if we do it for you we have to do it for everyone." Not very good service and support of long time customers. They need to make changes so it doesn't effect the parents pocket book as this camp is also very expensive. read more

Robbie and her team are the absolute best! My kids have gone to Perfect Day Surf Camps for years, and this year I decided to join in - and have been having a total blast lately learning to surf at the Moms Surf group in Redondo Beach on Thursday mornings. They make it fun and easy to learn together in a group. Can't say enough great things! read more

I really wanted my 9 year old daughter to try out for Jr. Guards next year. I was a little nervous that doing a JG prep camp might discourage her even more but it turned out great. For the first time she mentioned that she was maybe interested in trying out! I was ecstatic to hear that. The instructors were Mia and Sophia. They we're both very sweet and made the camp fun for her. Pick-up and Drop-off was organized and easy. I felt like my money was well spent. read more

We just finished a week with Perfect Day Surf Camp Santa Monica. We were a bit late to the surf camp game and didn't sign up until the very last week of summer... what a mistake on our part. As for location... can't be beat! Right off the PCH and close to the Annenberg Beach House. Easy place for the kids to go use clean restrooms. My children were 4 and 6. My expectations were low for my 4 year old, since really our goal was to just get her to not be afraid of the ocean. My daughter was the youngest this week, but she definitely felt encouraged by the older kids. They were really sweet towards her. She became really close with the instructor JoJo and definitely gained some courage due to JoJo's encouragement. I think with more time she might even be interested in the boogie boards. My 6 year old is obsessed! The first day he was in the water like a mad man and was just having a blast with the boogie boards. By the 2nd and 3rd day he got some surfing action and was just ecstatic. He can't wait for next year! I think he really bonded with Garrett and John. Both kids are already talking about next year. Hopefully we can get some private lessons in before then even. Very fun experience! read more

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I can't say enough good things about Perfect Day. My kids have been in their surf classes and camps and have grown in water safety and etiquette. I joined Surf Moms earlier this year and have had more progress than ever. An added benefit are the friendships we've made that have centered around the water and beach. Perfect Day is a fantastic community and we're glad to be a part of it. read more

My daughter Sierra did a private lesson with Olo. He was knowledge, nice and fun and provided great instruction.

My daughter loves the private surf classes. The owner called me back right away after I left her a voicemail requesting private lessons. Very friendly and fun! read more

This is my daughter's third year with Perfect Day and she likes it more each year. This summer she switched to mornings because she wanted to get more serious about her surfing but was having so much fun she asked to switch from half days to whole days. The coaches remember her year-to-year and it's reassuring to see many familiar faces among the kids, coaches, and parents when we come back every summer. read more

This was our first year at Perfect Day. We enrolled My 6 (almost 7) year old at the suggestion of school friends who have gone in years past so we coordinated weeks together. He absolutely loved it so we added an extra week and is already asking if he can go next summer. Eddie and the other counselors are wonderful, attentive and always give great feedback. I am so grateful to have found Perfect Day... read more

My girls (14 y.o & 11 y.o) did private lessons with Skye. They loved learning to surf with her. They left the session each day super stoked and excited to go back the next day. read more

instructor was clear and I loved how you jumped right on the water! read more

Perfect Day Surf Camp - Surfing Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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If you are looking for a great camp for your kids, Perfect Day Surf camp is it! I did sign my three kids up for a week of surf camp. They are five, seven and eight years old. They had an absolute blast! We went to the Knob Hill location and it was perfect. All the instructors were amazing and did spend a lot of one-on-one time with the kids in the water. They did boogie boarding, surfing and some beach games and activities. They all were super nice and kept the kids engaged. Everything from signing up, checking in, checking out etc was perfectly organized. Thank you Perfect Day for giving my kids an amazing surf experience! We will be back soon :) read more

Perfect Day! My 7 year old and her cousins from Mexico attended a couple of days and had a total blast! My daughter was able to stand up on a surf board in just a day. She came home tired out but very proud of her accomplishment. The cousins from Mexico had plenty of great stories to share back home. We'll be back next year for sure. The prices seemed reasonable considering what you get and you can't beat the locations. read more

This is a very nice camp if your kid is already familiar with the ocean/waves or if they are getting curious/interested in surfing. It's more like real experiences in the ocean, but when the kids are done surfing or boogie boarding it's okay to hang out in the sand. They also have some international instructors. Which brings a whole other flavor to the camp. I do like that. They also have a very good customer service. Every time I had a question or a request they always got back to me very promptly. Always very accommodating. Thank you the perfect day camp! Aloha read more

My 14 year old son, who has not really been a fan of beach camps in the past, is really enjoying this camp! This is his first week and his first time surfing. They're at a great location, easy to drop off and he basically gets to spend the whole time in the water (he's doing the half day from 9 - noon). It's a more laid back camp (which he prefers) and the counselors are all really nice! I also appreciate that they haul them out of the water periodically to re-apply sunscreen :) read more

Super disappointed. My son is very energetic and social and was so looking forward to surf camp. He has never surfed before. The "instructors" did hardly any instruction. The camp started late and ended early every day. The instructors seemed like college kids just looking for an easy summer job and were very disinterested. Not a lot of organization or instruction. Basically just some supervision while the kids splashed around and played games on the beach. Not what we expected at all. read more

Amazing! High recommend. My daughter (6) was intimidated to take surf camp. She didn't want to go on the board but the first day turned everything around! She got up on the board the first day & was so excited to come back the next and by Friday, she couldn't believe the whole week had gone by. She had so much fun. She loved the coaches and so did we. They were able to connect with the kids and just so good at leading them through their day. She wants to do it again this summer! Hoping to squeeze another week in. read more

We celebrated my son's 10th birthday with perfect day surf camp. It was the best birthday ever. Our panel of surf instructors were the best in LA. At the end of the birthday most of kids could literally surf. It was the most happy,fun ,new experience and one of its kind birthday. Thank you Robbie and her entire team of instructors who made this birthday a memorable one! read more

My son attended back in June of this year. He liked it very much. He is going again in August. The staff was attentive and took care of the kids. Always made sure they were being watched after. read more

Thanks for a great day teaching my girls to surf! They had a blast and have continued to surf the rest of the week!

This is the 2nd year our 3 children have attended Perfect Day Surf Camp. The coaches and staff could not be more fantastic. Our kids have had the best experience. Not only have they learned how to surf, but they have made new friends, learned about sea life and the Pacific. We highly recommend - if you are looking for a great surf camp, look no further. read more

Watched my grandson at Junior Guard Prep and wow the kids were having a great time. He's loving it and very determined to do well. I'm impressed. read more

We took my boyfriend's little 12 year old brother to the Perfect Day Surf Camp in Redondo Beach for the Full Day Session. He absolutely loved it! They are super cool instructors that are responsible, laid back, fun, and get along with the kids great! The beach is beautiful and the kids have a lot of room to play while also being supervised. I would recommend this surf camp to anyone....not just surfing...has boogie boarding and beach sports games as well :) read more

A+ Scott was a great instructor and we all stood up! He was very patient and encouraging. Additionally, the wetsuits he brought fit great, which was a concern of my friend's because he is a 6'2" guy. Apparently you are supposed to book surfing lessons about a week in advance so that an instructor can be assigned; however, my friend called to inquire about lessons the day before. Perfect Day Surf Camp was extremely accommodating as they found us an instructor within less than 24 hours. The class consisted of only four of us, so we were able to get semi-personalized critique. Additionally, Scott even taught us surfing etiquette and surfing terminology. Oh and he gave us an extra half an hour lesson for free! Scott's personality was a great fit for a surfing instructor. Highly recommended! I am excited to go back for another lesson!!! read more

Such a fun experience! (Disclosure: this was my first time ever!) So, first the address for the Santa Monica location is incorrect, instead of 964 PCH, it's 964 Pasaides Beach st. The other location will take you to Redondo. So be careful! We had a company party and we had 2 very nice instructors whom I've totally forgot their names but they were very nice and patient. Here's the breakdown: -You park on lot 6 and you must pay $8 for parking, it takes cash/card -instructors teach you the basics out of the water -They provide wetsuits and boards -They help you out to catch some waves and they did this a lot! They were so patient even after all the times I ate shit lol Overall: awesome experience, you will be exhausted, but it's totally worth it. read more

Wow! After the first day my son told me he wanted to go every single day. When I told him I would have to think about it he started to cry. I said what if we want to go to Hawaii or Disneyland or see grandma this Summer at her lakehouse. He replied, "That can wait. I just want to do this every day!" I promptly signed him up for the next day. I was a little worried about all the Sun but they did an amazing job applying sunblock and keeping my guy from getting burned. They even had pizza for them. When I came to pick him up he was not ready to go. The next day he felt exactly the same. We will definitely be attending many more days this Summer and I am certain many Summers to come. read more

This camp completely disregards what it establishes as it's Covid-19 guidelines, and is utterly disruptive to other beachgoers who are trying to distance themselves from other people(due to the national pandemic). I was with a friend at the beach, and we ourselves were practicing social distancing, when the camp members came too close for comfort and we backed away, after which they stepped on our towels, knocking over our things(keep in mind these are not only younger kids). The staff of the camp obviously does nothing to teach the members about Covid-19 and the severity of it, especially because all the members were in close quarters and putting each other as well as others at risk. read more

My 5 year old daughter has been attending this camp for about 4 weeks now and contrary to some comments I've read (apparently from beach patrons, not camp goers or parents), I have been impressed by their safety protocols around COVID19, while also maintaining a common sense approach to the safest environment currently available to all of us (the outdoors). all children and staff have symptom monitoring and temperature screenings. Everyone is mostly wearing masks (obviously not in the water)- I stayed past my daughter's session one day, and watched as a group of young children played a game on the sand with masks on. Their administration has kept all parents informed of important information (such as,yes, little kids at times have a difficult time social distancing- they took precautions and sanitized shared equipment and my daughter constantly came home speaking of camp rules around mask wearing). But most of all, this experience has made such an impact on my daughter's mood and wellbeing during this trying time, after months of lockdown and no social contact. She is exercising, she is smiling, she is happy, she is learning how to "swim, bodysurf, boogie board and surf" according to her, and she gets mad if we are running late because she doesn't want to miss "ocean topics" and the stretching session. She literally jumped out of bed today doing jumping jacks in her pajamas to get "warmed up". Their response time on administrative issues is impeccable. Thank you guys for all you're doing for the kids! read more