Chadsurfs is an invaluable experience for kids and adults! He is compassionate, fun, and…read morekindhearted. He not only teaches you how to surf but also teaches you about navigating the ocean, currents, sets, swells etc. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to have fun and connect deeply to the ocean!

Both of my kids learned to surf with Chad. He is a skilled instructor who is thoughtful, patient…read moreand kind. He is great with kids - he meets them where they're at and helps them to see and reach their potential in the water. Surf lessons with Chad boosted my kids confidence and helped them to become comfortable in the ocean and on a surfboard. I highly recommend lessons with him for kids of any age!

Eric is an amazing surf coach! My 12 year old daughter has been taking lessons from him since last…read moresummer and is having a blast! She takes the lessons with her friends and all of them love their time in the ocean with Eric! He is incredibly patient, knowledgeable and overall excellent with kids learning to surf. He makes the kids feel comfortable and builds their confidence in the water. My daughter has improved a tremendous amount since starting with him! He also is responsive, responsible and respectful to parents. I would highly recommend Eric to anyone who wants their kids to learn to surf!

Sarah was amazing! She made all our children feel comfortable and safe. My 8 yr old got up on the…read moreboard and this is the one thing she tells everyone about our California trip! My 11 yr old felt like he was really surfing and our 21 yr old can't wait to get back out to the ocean. Wonderful experience! Worth every penny.

Surf Lessons from South Bay Surfing Local…read moreSarah Foley Sarah is a South Bay original and has been surfing since she was a grom (surfing term for kiddo). Now she is taking all of that experience and bringing it to you as described in her instagram https://www.instagram.com/sunkissed_surflessons/ feed as a Surf Coach and Surf Mentor. Also in her IG she lists both group and private lessons. Since I was in a riding funk, having issues with catching waves, BTW surfing is the easiest thing to learn, the hardest thing is learning how to catch waves, so I found Sarah on IG as a coach who could teach me some longboarding stuff. I booked a 5 lesson package and Sarah was able to meet me before work at the south end of the El Porto lot, which can be accessed from 45th street and Highland Ave in Manhattan Beach. I had my own stuff, but if you don't have a board Sarah can bring one of some depending on how many are in your group. We started the lesson with me paddling out and trying to catch a wave. Sarah was able to see what my bad habits were and why I wasn't able to drop into the wave, so she paddled out to meet me in the water to explain what I was doing and not doing. I am not going to tell you since your probably want to know, but in that case you will need to hire Sarah as a coach. So the next day I paddled out at my local break and I was catching almost every wave, and now that I was better at catching waves I realized that I wasn't so great at riding waves which we covered in the next lessons. I can't speak for Sarah as a beginner coach, but she is very patient so if you have a grom or two that you want to learn how to surf. Trust me hire a coach to do this since she will hope boost their confidence. You can also send her and email sfoley90@yahoo.com

Coach Neil is fantastic. He's knowledgable, patient, and fun; he had my six year old standing up…read moreon her second wave! He not only taught her the basics of surfing, but I overheard him teaching how to identify rip currents and other safety tips. Before the lesson was even over, my kid was asking to book another lesson. Couldn't recommend Lil Groms Surf Academy anymore.

We had an awesome surf lesson with Nick Fowler from Aloha Brothers Surf Lessons. He found the…read moreperfect spot for us where there was nobody else out, which made the whole experience relaxed and fun right from the start. Both of my girls got up on their boards their very first time surfing. They didn't even want to come in when the lesson was over even though it was pouring down rain. Nick was patient, encouraging, and just a really good time to be around. He made the whole experience easy and memorable for our family and took great care of us the entire session. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great surf lesson, especially with kids. We'd absolutely do it again.

After my son and his friend went pretty hard on the boogie boards, I knew it was time for them to…read moregive surfing a shot. As SoCal boys, it's a right of passage. The lesson could not have been better. Aloha brothers provides wetsuits and boards as part of the lesson. The instructor, Taylor, was so kind and patient and made the lesson so fun that neither kid wanted to take a break during the 90-minute session. To put that into perspective, we had to walk three blocks with surfboards, and they required three breaks to make it through that experience. Both boys ended up being able to stand on the board and could not wait for their next lesson. My son struggles to keep doing something if it's difficult, but thanks to Taylor's encouragement, he kept failing and kept getting back up and trying again. Communication with Nick, the owner, was fantastic. The price was great for a two-person private lesson (check the website for the latest pricing).

My fiancé wanted to try surfing, so I decided to get us surf lessons for his birthday gift. I was…read morereally nervous since this was our very first time surfing. The day we were planning on going didn't end up working out because our instructor said the waves were too high/strong for beginners. So we ended up rescheduling for another day. I'm really glad they take conditions into consideration when teaching beginners because it wouldn't have gone as smoothly if we tried to do it that day. Our instructor was Marion. She was an amazing teacher! We started off by going in the water, and swimming in a few of the waves to get used to the timing. We then went on land and practiced getting up on the board. Then we went out with the boards. I came into this lesson thinking I'd be happy if I got to stand up on one or two.. and I ended up getting at least 6 or 7 in! The most exhausting parts were getting into the wetsuit, and getting out in the water. We had so much fun! Highly recommend this for beginners!

Had my first surf lesson today with Emma. I'd been out twice before, once with my brother and once…read morewith a friend but I'd just gotten thrashed the whole time. Today I went out and it was awesome. Emma took ~20 min to explain some basics and teach me how to stand up, then we went out into the water. We stayed in the white wash (when I had gone out before I was trying to catch waves that hadn't broken - poor decision) and it was awesome. All in all, I probably got ~20 waves in and was able to get up to some extent on about half of them - some felt really good and others were questionable. Emma gave me great feedback the whole time and was super helpful. I'll definitely be coming here again. Have a couple friends from Europe coming into town in a couple weeks and am setting up a group lesson to do with them since they've never surfed before. Will also do some more personal lessons in the future to learn new skills after I've practiced what I've learned so far and feel more comfortable getting up. Would recommend to anyone.

All the lessons were really challenging and fun, I had never surfed before but with the…read moreinstructor's help it was easy and I understood what to do. Really great!

Jeremy is the best surf instructor in the LA area hands down. I have taken lessons from other…read moreinstructors, friends and the like, and no one has taught me how to surf like Jeremy. Not only is Jeremy patient, funny and cool - which is nice since you will be spending a few hours together in the water - but he also a killer instructor. Every time I go surfing with Jeremy, he makes sure I get up on a ton of waves, teaches me technique, how to correct mistakes I am making to improve my ride, how to read the waves, and how to become a better surfer on every paddle out. When we started I had only been out a few times. Now I can get up on my own and am really seeing my surfing improve. Jeremy is a total professional and will help you improve your surfing far more than any other teacher. He is flexible on scheduling sessions and reliable. Jeremy always takes you to the best waves for your skill level so you have a blast and improve with every session. I would highly recommend Jeremy to anyone. For surf lessons in LA / South Bay -- Jeremy is your dude. YEW!

TL;DR: Paul is an exceptional surf coach. His patience, skill, and genuine stoke turned every wave…read moreinto a breakthrough. Can't imagine a better way to learn how to ride waves! I first met Paul when I booked his place on Airbnb for my birthday trip down to Redondo Beach. Upon hearing it was my birthday, he kindly offered me a surf lesson and wow, I'm so glad I took him up on it! Since I'm a bigger guy and balance isn't exactly my strong suit, I signed up for his 4-lesson package for the week. Paul's reputation in the local surf community is well-earned , he's clearly been doing this for a long time, and it shows in his knowledge, technique, and calm teaching style. He knows the South Bay surf scene inside out and even used an app to track which beaches had beginner-friendly waves that week. We were out at 6 AM most days catching the early sets. Before we hit the water, he walked me through surf fundamentals, warm-ups, and safety tips, all with meticulous attention to detail. He fitted me with a wetsuit and recommended a 9-foot board that made learning easier and way more fun. The first two days were full of "oops" moments (lots of them!), but Paul never lost patience. Every time I felt frustrated, he was right there, positive, motivating, and breaking things down in ways that made sense. By day 3, I was paddling deeper with him by my side, and by day 4... I actually stood up and rode a wave! For someone my size with very little balance, that was a huge milestone. What impressed me most was Paul's ability to read his student and adapt his coaching to what works best. He truly cares about his students' progress. Thanks to him, I've kept surfing regularly since that week and even bought my own board (a Helm, which he helped me get at a great discount, ask him about it!). If you're looking to learn surfing in the South Bay or just want to level up your skills with someone who knows his stuff and loves what he does, Paul is the guy. Highly recommend him, especially if like me, you thought surfing "wasn't for you." He'll change your mind.