My friend and I took surf lessons with Grego and had so much fun!! We learned the basics and by the end we were catching some waves solo! Gringos beware, you will NEED to take breaks to apply sunscreen :) read more

Great ocean front surf rental and surf school. Plenty of waves roll into this area in season for beginners, intermediates, and on the right day, Kamikazis. I am an old travel surfer who is not too proud to rent a longboard, pig or whatever they have and Hector has a good selection. I went with a thick 9' big boy wave catcher. Hector is a nice guy and lifetime local of this beach and loves sharing story. Take a few minutes to chat. His dogs are awesome! read more

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I had an appointment at 7am Monday morning. No one showed up or called and I waited on the beach for 30 minutes. The owner did not return my texts until 2 hours later. I also called him 3 times while waiting on the beach for someone to show. When I demanded a refund I was threatened by the owner and told to f--k off. I have screenshots but Yelp does not allow me to post them. I text the owner to calm down and take a few hours to cool off, later in the day he should apologize for threatening a client. Rather, he took the time to call me on the telephone immediately cursing and threatening to hurt me. I see he has a lot of good reviews but as a family and religious man, I would not allow my family or friends, especially children, around anyone this manic. read more

Went on a paddle boarding trip with Pine Grove Surf Club and had an amazing experience topped off with a cool fresh coconut to replenish from the fun. Highly recommended. Communication was on point especially for a first time visitor. read more

Wonderful experience!! Showed up at 9am with 10 students who wanted to surf, but didn't know that the surf only goes off in the winter. They called our PR guide to let him know that the water was as flat as a pancake. Plan B was in place by the time we walked up. 8 of us snorkeled and 2 kayaked. Mateo took our group out on a guided snorkel in the marine protected area. We got back on time so we could catch our flight and even had complimentary coconuts which the students loved! Thank you so much for making our last excursion on the island a fun one! read more

For those of you interested in learning how to surf while in PR, I suggest going to Hector. He is hands down the best instructor. He not only teaches you about the currents/waves so that you can have a strong foundation but he is also there every step of the way. I had such a great time learning from him and on my last day he took me to La Silva a beautiful secluded beach with the rainforest as the backdrop. It was really a unique experience. We hiked down with surf boards about a 1.5 mile walk through beautiful greenery and ended up at this beautiful beach with perfect size waves and crystal clear water! To end every surf session on a cool note, Hector always had fresh coconuts at hand! Hector is the best. read more

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I had such a wonderful time with Hector and Pine Grove Surf Club! I didn't plan in advance and booked a paddle boarding class the night before the activity. Hector texted me the next morning, he was very flexible and patient. I ended up doing both paddle boarding and surfing class in one afternoon. Hector took me to this beautiful mangrove that's a true hidden gem. It was beautiful, tranquil and peaceful. After paddle boarding, we stopped for smoothie and some snacks (I really can't remember their names but they are local and yummy!) Given my great time with paddle boarding, I asked Hector to give me a private surfing class. Even though the waves were a bit small in the late afternoon, Hector was patient, encouraging and extremely knowledgeable. All of this for a super reasonable price! To make it even better, Hector is a really good photographer and took great photos of me throughout the day. If you are looking for a more local and personable experience and have loads of fun, Pine Grove Surf Club is the way to go. Thank you Hector, thought I'd give you a big shout out on Yelp! read more

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All of the workers are very nice but the owner is rude. After one mistake in 20 minutes of surfing he told us to put the boards up without a refund. He continually cussed at us while holding a baby in his hands. Also told me that he would "Drop" me as in he wanted to fight me. Would not recommend. read more

My husband and two boys ages 15 and 21 booked snorkeling with Hector today. Hector picked us up from our hotel, La Concha Marriott, and drove us to the beach where they work from. They supplied us with the equipment and showed us how to snorkel properly. I held on to the end of a boogie board while Hectors brother guided me over the reef. I kicked my fins to help him but I wasn't tired at all. The coral reef was beautiful. I have never seen such large coral and the fish weren't huge but there were many. Hectors brother picked up sea cucumber, urchins and this other creepy crawly thing for me to hold. When we finished snorkeling we were treated to a cold coconut which was a first for all of us. Then we showered and he took us back to our hotel. But first he took a side tour and showed us the beach town where he grew up. We also stopped at a roadside stand and he treated us to fresh fruit smoothies and a fried crab dish. This was authentic and this area was not touristy. It was awesome. If we are ever in Puerto Rico we will visit Pine Grove Surfing Club again!! read more

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Well~ I didn't take a lesson but my friend and I rented boards. Hector is amazing! He was giving us tips and instructions. And he took a couple good shots of me! And afterwards, he gave us fresh coconuts! Too sad we're leaving the next day. Will definitely do a lesson with him when I visit Puerto Rico again. read more

Danny and Hector were fabulous! We had a group of 7. Everyone felt like they had plenty of 1:1 time with great tips!

Yikes! We booked a snorkeling trip with them weeks in advance. They texted us the morning of the trip to come at an earlier time. Fine, we agreed. Then they asked us to call the guide to arrange meeting at the new time. Huh? We called, the guide didn't answer. Then when we showed up they asked us to take a cab to a different location if we wanted to go out, no offer to reimburse us for the extra $40 it would take. They were surprised when we said no. At least they refunded us, only good thing I can say. Don't book with them, save yourself the trouble read more

Héctor and his team are amazing if you are looking to surf in the SJ area. Great instruction for new riders any age! Took a lesson one day and then kept coming back to rent boards and surf on our own. Will be back for sure!!! Awesome waves at isla verde beach too. read more

Pro tip: when you're in Puerto Rico, don't waste your money on the pre-fab tours offered through your hotel concierge. Give these guys a call if you want to learn to surf, go snorkeling, or rent some equipment. They're locals who know the area and charge a fair price for excellent service. You work hard for your vacation money, spend it wisely with family-owned businesses like these. Hector picked me up from a local hotel and drove me to the beach, where Rauli showed me the basics and got me in the water. I've never surfed before and I was riding waves just a few minutes into the session. These dudes know their stuff and will show you a good time. Give them a call. read more

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Had an awesome time today. Tried surfing for the first time in my life. During 90 mins, Hector, his brother and Matthew made it a truly personlalized experience to remember for a really long time. Managed to catch a few waves which was really cool. Good laughs and positive vibe. Close distance from the hotel area in San Juan, pick up at the hotel and a free cold coconut after the session. What more could you wish for? I would recommed this place to anyone looking for a surf class or a new experience in general. read more

Hector took us snorkeling and it was so much fun!!! He was so nice and gave us an amazing time!!

Took our teenage boys here for their first ever surf lesson. So glad we did. Hector was awesome!!! He taught them the ropes, starting on the beach and then hitting the water. Both my guys were able to stand up on the board up and catch many waves. This was the perfect start to our Puerto Rico vacation - we'll be back to see Hector and surf again! read more

Beginners to advance levels PGSC is your spot for your surfing rental needs. Customer Service world class just like this surfing location. Pine Grove Beach has the best sandy breaks in P.R. PGSC is affordable, knowledgeable staff on the surfing fundamentals, and they really treat you like family from hello. A must do. I had a great time. read more

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Great place to rent a surfboards and get surf lessons. They offer snorkeling tour and stand up paddle rentals. Beautiful beach. read more

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My friend and I went on a paddle boarding tour on a July 1st. Hector picked us up at the hotel and we went to the mangroves. It was so much fun!! We saw crabs and iguanas, took tons of pictures, he even managed to make my scared friend attempt to stand on the board! Lol .He was very patient, polite, and knowledgeable about the fauna, flora and history of Puerto Rico. Afterwards Hector showed us his favorite beach nearby and it was astonishing! On my stay I booked some excursions from other companies and no one was as good as this one. I definitely recommend it. read more

These guys are small, local, good and fairly priced! Went stand up paddle boarding and surfing with them, they took photos of us so we didn't even need to worry about that, and after the activities were over, they treated us to local delicacies. They said they do night luminescent bay tours too *during full moon* and I'm sad that we were not there @ that time because I would choose them over the overly expensive big tour companies any day! Obviously hector is the guy you will be dealing with - he is professional and friendly, even invited us to BBQ after, I wish more options like this existed for tourists. Keep up the good work! read more

If you are visiting San Juan, this is the place to stop by. Hector and his brother are wonderful and passionate people. We had an awesome experience! Transportation to and from hotel was available as well as hands on training experience by the instructors. Our toddler also had the time of his life!! Fresh cold Puerto Rican coconuts were also provided as a curtesy. Love love love!!! read more

Completely recommend! Hector makes the experience one of a kind. Did the paddleboarding tour in the mangroves of Piñones and it was unforgettable. He was very knowledgeable about the area and was patient in teaching me how to paddleboard as it was my first time. He stopped for an amazing smoothie on the way back from a kiosk, even took pictures for me and all around provided a fun atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone doing a paddleboard tour, snorkeling or surf lessons. read more

it was my first time surfing and though it was intimidating, gabriel was extremely encouraging, patient, and a great attentive teacher! it's easy to get overwhelmed the first time you try it but gabriel was obviously very experienced and was determined to get us standing. we felt very safe with his instruction and our whole group had a great experience and would definitely recommend to beginners! thank you gabriel and hector!! read more

Great spot right on the beach with lots of waves (we were here in late December). Perfect spot for bodyboarding, especially for kids as the waves were fun but not too big. The guys running the place were really nice and helpful. Highly recommend. read more

My kids took surf lessons with Hector and he was a great teacher. The kids had a great time! They took lessons on Isla Verde beach which is a beautiful setting too! read more

Hector and Ebaldo are the best. And I mean the best in my world travels. We booked a snorkel adventure with them that changed multiple times for various reasons. The were 100% flexible, patient, happy, positive, knowledgable and full of energy. After our initial contact by phone, they were very accessible via text. They were very clear about every aspect of the trip and went out of there way to help us. Originally, there were only 3 of my family going, but they accommodated 6 of us. 5 kids. On a busy holiday weekend, they got us away from the crowd to the beauty of Escambron Beach Reef. They helped the kids get out to the reef against the current. They really worked hard and always had smiles on there faces. My nieces commented on how nice and respectful they were to everyone. My nephews loved all the creatures they encountered. They taught the kids some oceanography and marine biology as well. I was happy with how easy they made it for me with 5 kids and i had fun too. Treating my family great goes a long way with me. They had fresh fruit for all of us at the end. Hector took pictures on his go pro for us and sent them to me via email. I cannot say enough about Pine Grove Surf Club, Hector and Ebaldo. They are the best. 5 stars is not enough! read more

If you're in Puerto Rico and want to experience a wonderful snorkeling session you definitely should go to Pine Grove!!! Hector was a wonderful instructor and I would definitely go back to him when I visit Puerto Rico again ! It was so much fun because hector would let us touch the fishes and creatures that were in the water!! I saw sea lions, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, even DORY !! Haha but it was so much fun and they were so patient with everyone in my group, we had a group of 14 and he took his time with everyone to make sure that they were comfortable enough to go to the reefs in the deep sea and I couldn't thank him enough for giving everyone such a memorable experience in Puerto Rico !!! Thank you so much Hector !!! BTW we get a free coconut in the end and that's a plus especially after being in that salt water for hours ! Definitely check out Pine Grove whenever you visit Puerto Rico !! read more