Charles did a wonderful job teaching my 12 year old how to surf. He was kind, attentive to her…read moreneeds and encouraging. The surf was a bit high and he made sure she was capable of handling it. He stayed with her the whole time making sure she was safe. I was impressed with how well he read the surf and kept her from the waves that were not suitable for a novice. Aubrey, my niece, was apprehensive about going, but when it was over she was very positive about all of the experience, especially the teacher. Hats off to La Vida Laguna

Jake was a fantastic instructor, gave great surfing instruction and tips. My son felt very…read moreconfident after the lesson with Jake.

I've signed up my son, Dylan, for 5 private lessons with Instructor Travis…read more Travis is a wonderful Instructor with a lot of knowledges about surfing. Dylan has advanced from knowing a little bit about surfing to knowing a lot more about surfing. He is confident and comfortable now to surf on his own. He had so much fun surfing at the beach every weekend! Thank you California Surf Experience!! :)

What a great time! Got up my first try…read more Travis was helpful and knowledgable. Can't wait to do it again.:)

This store feels very much like Laguna Beach. Although the clothes are a bit pricey, the designs…read moreare cool, the atmosphere is pleasant and the girls working there are friendly and helpful! They also have some discounted items in the very front of the store to browse through.

Great selection of surf and skater products. Very neat and tidy but inviting store. Stop by if…read moreyou're in Laguna. Staff is helpful but not in your business. Just chill. Pricing is very fair as well!!

My son took a Surf camp last summer with Laguna Beach Surf School and the first day (the typically…read morefearless) guy got worked so bad, he was afraid to return. I spoke with SlyDog the next morning, and throughout the rest of the week they really took his time with him. He ended up loving everything about the experience once he felt safe. There are a decent number of instructors in the water watching and guiding, and they do an outstanding job with the kids, he was surfing by the end of the second day, and had an absolute blast. I highly recommend these guys! This year he wants to master surfing and we're signed up for several back-to-back weeks. Counting the seconds!

Just wanted to shout out about the best time of our lives surfing…read more This could only happen with two of the best instructors we had the privilege to learn and enjoy surfing with. Day 1 was Piper and she was amazing not only with making us feel comfortable but taking the time to teach but also very knowledgeable and supportive. Day 2 was Cayla. To anyone out there that is nervous or skeptical about learning how to surf , well she was amazing not only with her knowledge but her very friendly demeanor and positive support. To all out there!!!! These girls will make you feel comfortable and most of all enjoy it and make memories forever . We travel a lot and do a lot of things like this with lessons in water sport. If you have any doubt about the cost or instructor or just have fun and LEARN.. This is the place and Piper and Cayla or the ones you want to fulfill your memories. NO JOKE, this is the place if you want to have fun and enjoy your vacation and pretend for a day that you can ‍ surf! Great pricing! Great Instructors! Top notch

My daughter had a surf lesson with Rod. He is a class act and amazing instructor. Didn't just…read morefocus on skills but also reading the waves and pointing out the wildlife around. I know a local surfer who recommended and he did not disappoint!

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I never write bad reviews but me and some friends were…read morechecking out the very limited sandal collection and while my friend was looking, he came up in front of us and picked up a pair of fallen sandals and immediately assumed it was us that dropped them. He then proceeded to make passive aggressive comments and watched us the entire time my friend was trying them on. Me and my friends were all Asian and when a white family came in he was immediately accommodating and when they dropped something he immediately offered to pick it up. He never left our space until we left the store. Overall a very uncomfortable experience and a hostile environment.

Discovered this cute little beach the other day. Based on the other reviews, it truly depends on…read morewhen you're visiting. I visited this place on a beautiful Wednesday midday in February, and there were very few people there. It's a short walk from Diamond Street all the way down. There are stairs that provide you access to the beach. When we first got there, it was a little cloudy, and as the sun came out, the beach got even prettier. At the time I went, the beach was very clean and well-maintained. Since it's a smaller beach, there are no restrooms. It's really just a space to hang out and enjoy the waves while sitting on the sand. It was a super relaxing experience for me, and I can't wait to come back sometime.

Woods Cove is amazing. This has got to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. From the…read moregardens at the top of the steps to the sand below to the clear waters, Woods Cove is amazing.

Service should begin and end within the storefront. Instead of advertising their selection and…read morepromoting peace and fun in Laguna, the employees feel it is necessary to approach people on the sidewalk and mouth off. Value and Selection? don't know and will never know because they did not make a Good impression on me. I will never purchase anything from them because of their Attitude.

I walked in here only because it was featured on MTV's Laguna Beach, but I stepped out with a new…read morehoodie and I am very happy with my purchase. :) The hoodie was not exactly cheap, but it is well worth the price for its quality. Customer service was superb! We were greeted as soon as we walked in and the employee on the floor and counter were both super helpful and welcoming. This store is definitely worth a stop!

Thousand Steps Beach is gorgeous and the cave makes it totally worth all of the steps down to it…read more There are only about 219 steps (not a thousand). The steps are no joke though. They are pretty steep and concrete. I wouldn't recommend them for little kids. Make sure you go at low tide. They close the cave area when the tide comes in. The cave is on the far left side of the beach. You have to go over rocks to get there. It can be slippery. There were lifeguards on duty. It's so fun to explore inside the cave. We parked on PCH. There is no parking lot. I definitely recommend going in the morning. It's hard to find parking if you try to go in the afternoon/evening on a weekend/holiday. There is a crosswalk and stoplight at 9th Ave. to cross PCH and then the entrance is right there. There is a bathroom, but it is the typical beach bathroom--not very clean. There's a volleyball net on the left side of the beach. There are no restaurants/cafes. Bring whatever you want with you.

1000 Steps Beach in Laguna Beach (off PCH and 9th) is absolutely worth the visit! First off, don't…read morelet the name intimidate you, the stairs are not literally 1000 steps one way or even round trip... unless you decide to go up and down a few times, then yeah, you'll definitely hit that number!! We went on a Monday and it was pretty busy lots of college-aged people, maybe even some high schoolers, but the beach itself still felt pretty secluded, and there were hardly any kids around maybe like a handful of them. It was overcast when we went, which actually made it perfect, not too hot and super comfortable. Parking is street parking only, just make sure to read the signs carefully. Once you head down, you'll find restrooms and showers right at the bottom of the stairs, which is super convenient. The restroom is clean earlier in the day (before noon), but like most beach spots, it gets a bit wet as the day goes on. There's plenty of space to set up and relax. One thing to watch out for--seagulls! They will go after your food, so definitely cover it with towels if you're hopping in the water. The stairs themselves are pretty narrow, and people usually stick to one side going down and the other going up, so just be mindful and take your time, they tend to also get wet as the day goes on so it's a little slippery.