My kids took a lesson with Rich and had a great time. They said he was a good, nice teacher. He was…read moreeasy to find in the parking lot with the classic Volkswagen bus. He provided the boards and wetsuits in their sizes. Doheny beach is perfect for beginners. Small, mellow waves. The water isn't deep, the scene is relaxed, and the parking is only $1 an hour. With Rich's help, my kids caught waves, stood up, and felt happy with their accomplishments.

Rich was a great instructor. He had all the boards and wetsuits our family of 5 needed. The…read moreboards and suits were correctly sized! After a short lesson on the sand we were in the waves at Doheny State Beach. Would recommend bringing swim shoes as the rocks under the water can be sharp! Everyone had a good time and Rich did a great job focusing the experience on each surfer based on their age and experience. Would highly recommend!!

My son has done many camps over the years. This is the first one he ABSOLUTELY wanted to go back…read moreto. The pace is chill, there's a disciplined, not regimented, routine with plenty of "non-surfing", wholesome fun (projected movies, games, guitars, skit and talent shows, in the lounge tent). You don't need to have any experience surfing, or you can be a shredder. There's always instructors in the water that are willing to coach you or you can be left to your own talents/whims and do your own thing. They bring the boards as well as lunch all the way down to the beach for the kids and instructors to enjoy (it's a bit of a walk to get down there and I assume it's easier and more convenient to bring the lunch and gear to them). The boards provided are just fine. My son had his own wetsuit and booties so I can't comment on the wetsuits. I grew up in Southern California but we live In Austin, TX. I only mention this because we can't surf in the middle of Texas (generally)! Meaning, zero experience is ok here. There's no pressure to be the best, but there's definitely pressure to have a great time! And they do! The Camp Manager, Bart, is a fantastic guy from Australia that my son loves. He and his team of chill "Counselors" keep a chill vibe that makes this great thing happen. Kudos to Jason and his entire team surf/kid enthusiasts. This camp came at a critical point in my sons life and it made him a better young man. Thank you, Sincerely! Sky and Shai

I just completed a week long adult camp. My first surf experience at 69. I had a great time. Great…read morestaff. In a week of trying in pretty heavy conditions for a beginner and this time of year I never once felt unsafe or unprepared thanks to excellent instruction and help getting that big 9' board out and getting a big shove to catch each wave. I had only boogie boarded before and swam some in the ocean. And the last time I was on a boogie board was maybe twenty years prior. I'm now hooked and shopping for a board. Ethan was my constant coach. We had a small class so the coach/instructor to student was nearly one to one. Everyone on the staff were encouraging and really a pleasure to be around. All the campers were great to meet and talk with, laugh and surf. Great fun. I plan on attending every year. And surfing as much as I can fit in every week.

We're so glad we found 369 Surf! Matt went above and beyond accommodating my family. Many boards to…read morechoose from. He knew exactly which one was best for our first time and even gave a mini lesson on the spot! Reasonable prices. We will be back ‍

Had a great time! Matt made the whole thing easy, wetsuit, board and transport to the beach. Good…read morecommunication. Ricky was my instructor, very easy going and knowledgeable. Had a few great rides. Thanks!

This was our son first time taking a surfing lesson, and as an adult with special needs, he was…read moreanxious and nervous going into the session. We weren't sure how it would go, but coach Elliot made all the difference. He was incredibly patient, kind, and understanding of our son's needs. The first couple of attempts were tough- our son was nervous about riding the waves and facing the unknown. But coach Elliot never rushed him and offered steady encouragement the whole time. By the third try, everything changed- we saw a big smile on our son's face, thank you Coach Elliot for creating such a positive and supportive experience!

Had a blast! Cady was phenomenal with our big family and wide age ranges! Everybody was up on waves…read moreand wanting to do more by the time the lesson was done!

My 9 year old had a great lesson with Jack. It was only his 2nd time surfing, and he was able to…read morefind success and continue to learn. Jack returned my message very quickly and was very easy to get scheduled.

Great experience with Jack! He is very encouraging, patient, fun, and just a great instructor! I…read morewas happy to surf waves in on my first lesson... his pop up cues and assists are SO helpful. Now on my 5th lesson with him... so highly recommend to anyone any age!

Super helpful, willing to go out of his way to get people in the water. John was great to deal with…read moreand Iain was an excellent instructor.

My kids really enjoyed the lesson. I personally enjoy how this business supports local schools…read more Keep up the great work!

Mary, who owns the shop, is the most kind and generous person. She will bend over backwards to help…read moreyou get just the right set-up for your surfing needs.. I have purchased wetsuits, surf leashes, wax, and my latest custom surfboard through her! It also makes you feel great to support LOCAL (women-owned) businesses!!

Mary and Todd are an amazing part of the surf community. I highly recommend their surf school…read more You will not be disappointed.

Today our family went to killer Dana surf shop, mainly because I wanted to see the big gorgeous…read morestore! - Actually, the main reason was for the thrifty ice cream ! I got two scoops, Rocky Road and pecan, both were delicious. They got really cool wooden Picnic tables too. On hot days especially, this place will be extremely popular. The owner is extremely cool. He mentioned that he's bringing back the Doheny Paddle Fest this summer too. He has a passion for thrifty ice cream, paddle boards, the community, Dana point, he's been in business for decades, I remember coming here as a teen. Additionally, The employees were all chill. At the moment, this is the only place that I know of that serves thrifty ice cream here in Orange County. So I was willing to pay a lot. - but didn't have to because all the prices were great. Not worthy, they did everything correctly, such as using the special thrifty brand scooper, wearing gloves, they had all the right cones. Multiple flavors too. It was all perfectly done. We Plan on coming back here Real soon with more family members and friends! (additionally I met some really nice people that were enjoying the thrifty ice cream because it's so retro, and the place is so inviting that it's a great place to make new friends.)

Came here to get my daughter's surf board repaired…read more Place is clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. I would definitely support establishment like this as staff seem happy to work here.

Kelin is AMAZING instructor and very chill, laid back vibes. He was patient with us and…read moreencouraging. We had a lot of fun learning the basics of surfing and enjoying the experience throughout. The location is clean, chill and the other people surrounding are also beginners and very friendly/ supportive. We'll definitely book with him again and recommend him to anyone trying to just get out in the water and learn. The price is very reasonable as well. 5 starts!!!

Kelin is very instructive, patient, and always encouraging! I've taken two classes with Kelin and…read morealready took my friend to take her first class with Kelin. Great experience and I'd totally keep recommending Kelin to my friends. Super reasonable prices and trust me you will stand up on your first time with Kelin's classes.

Updated 6.27.2025 Amazing service, knowledgeable, and…read moreproduct performance. Over the last year I bought 3 surfboards. Best boards for me I ever had. The Bird longboard, a Wild Bill mid length, and a Fartknocker SBD short board/groveler. Former Pro surfer Jeff Kramer went above and beyond figuring out the right boards for me at my age, level of physical fitness, and surfing skill ability. And, Eric the store owner, Jacob "Jack of all trades " were also extremely helpful. Jacob even helped me customize and install surfboard carrier racks on my e-Bike. Unbelievable!! 6.27.2025 The stoke continues!! I have now bought a total of 5 brand new boards from Stewart and love them so much! I've bought other popular trending brands of boards and they did not compare to Stewart. I sold them, ha ha, and bought these two new ones: The Bird 9'4 Longboard. Insane! Surfs and turns like a shortboard. So fun! Next step, learn to nose ride it. And not even officially released yet, the new Hydro Hull Fish. So sick! Feels so good under my feet, like a skateboard, fast, controlled, tight on rail. Thanks Eric for personally shaping it and the beautiful custom art. Super grateful to Stewart Surfboards for giving me the right equipment to take my surfing to the next level and most importantly have more fun!

Went in with my bro looking for a used board to use right away. Found a great 8ft that came with…read morefins & a leash for under $250. Guys even swapped in matching fins and went the extra mile getting the screws updated. Value is there, service is there and the used board selection is fantastic. If you need a new board worth a look.