Kalu is the best Surf School in California. They coached me with the best tips to learn about this…read moreamazing sport and also Surf Lifestyle. Nacho is awesome. And you can reach your Surf goals in the School quickly and effectively. I recommend them so much. Have Fun, enjoy the Surf, enjoy life.

Guys here are great! Took my first lesson with Scotty- got a wetsuit and board and both worked…read moregreat even for me- 6'2 and 210. Walked to the beach, got some great education about the board and reading the waves, sets, breaks, and current. Got in, paddled around, and stood up on my own and rode the third wave! Everyone at the shop is great and the beach they use is filled with beginners and the vibe is friendly and welcoming to all. Highly recommend HOKALI and I'll be back!

Never ever give them your phone number. They keep sending you unsolicited texts with promotions. I…read moreasked them three times to stop as I've found someone else already. Didn't help.

Absolutely a fantastic experience learning to surf with the Hokali team. Being a first timer, I was…read morepaired up with the Scotty who was prepared with a board and clean wetsuit - both perfectly sized for my height and weight. When we got to the beach, Scotty taught the Hawaiian value of Kuleana, ocean safety(rip currents), how to read waves and swells, and how to pop up. Once in the water, Scotty was very supportive, dedicated, and focused on helping me to pick up the art of surfing. It was an unforgettable and incredibly fun experience. I plan to take additional lessons from Scotty to take it to the next level. Scotty is a skilled surfer with a lot of passion and knowledge. Can't wait to take my next lesson !

I recommend booking private lessons with Giovanni Tran. His patience and ability to personalize my…read morelesson allowed me to progress safely and very quickly. Within 4 hours, I was lapping back and forth at the bay winds spot, having never done it before. Giovanni respected my time by telling what to do and whether or not I was doing it. None of the fluffy what not to do lectures here! The Baywinds spot is knee-waist deep during high tide, perfect for walking upwind and learning. On average I am paying 123$/hr for instruction. Considering gear is included and Giovanni has well over 20 years of experience teaching, this is a bargain!

Giovanni got me riding in just a few hours. By the end of the lesson I was starting to practice…read moregoing upwind and getting comfortable riding. Having it broken into 3 two hour sessions was helpful as it allowed me time to study and practice a little in between so the time with Giovanni was maximized on instruction not practice. Giovanni really cares and is passionate, his instruction is straightforward and the process was clearly explained, before hand. He clearly demonstrates safe handling practices and where the risk factors lie. He is very attentive and gives instant feedback. There is no substitute for experience, I'm an autodidact and had watched tutorials on every subject covered, having a good teacher's supervision was well worth it, in terms of time and safety. I never got yanked bc I listened the one time things started to get hairy. Thanks Giovanni!

I have nothing but good things to say about Dogpatch Foil! I can't remember my instructor's name,…read morebut he was so kind and knowledgeable. I actually went to two lessons a year apart. The only barrier to me going more is that it is so expensive for one lesson (over $300). The instructor explained the super high cost of the foil itself, so I understand the need to increase the lesson price. I would love to do this more regularly, but cannot for this reason. I decided to splurge on the first lesson and was gifted the second lesson. We put in at Crane Cove Park. I have been there many times but never swam in the water. I was outfitted with a wetsuit, helmet, and booties. I never felt cold while in the water. During my first lesson, they connected this radio to the helmet so I could speak to the instructor while out. It was super helpful because he could give me real-time feedback. In my second lesson, they did not have radios, so it was harder to communicate during the lesson. It really is so fun to foil, and I highly recommend it to anyone who might want to give it a try. If you wanted to feel comfortable doing it, unless you regularly surge/skateboard, it would probably take 3-5 lessons before you are zooming around standing completely, so definitely factor that in when it comes to cost.

Awesome shop so nice and close to Crane Cove - a great place to get out on the water…read more I took efoiling lessons from Dogpatch Foil and had an awesome time. I was immediately hooked. They sold me a board and have been super helpful and friendly along the way. I highly recommend them for lessons and sales of Fliteboards!

Our kids have had a terrific time at Pillar Point Surf School for three summers in a row. The…read moreowner Matt has always been super helpful. He and the counselors are great with the kids and gently push the hesitant kids to branch out and provide opportunities for the more experienced kids to do more. Besides boogie boarding and surfing, they have activities on the beach and swimming challenges.

It was a glorious day with Ryan on the water!…read more We made the last minute decision to try to get private lessons for our 4 kids. I ended up texting the number and they got back us right away. They organized Ryan quickly and it was less expensive than most of the other surf schools. Every child got up on the waves! They had a blast. Ryan was a terrific instructor. I couldn't rate higher. It was such a great experience for the kids to have together.

We love this surf camp and come every year. Nick is awesome and my son also loves all the other…read morecamp counselors who are helpful and fun to be with. It's a great camp. Also, Bolinas is the best place in all of Northern CA for kids to learn how to surf. We are ready to sign up for 2024 summer surf camp!

My boy (11) who is a strong pool swimmer has done this camp 2 times in two year. 1st time he was…read moreable to catch a wave or two w some help...2nd time he was catching waves easily himself and even went out further. Nick and his counselors focus on safety, learning, and fun. They are experienced and clearly knows the location. I never had a doubt about safety and my boy is excited to come back next year.

My sister was visiting from Alaska and I wanted her to experience a great California adventure so I…read morebooked a group surf lesson from 2 Mile Surf Shop for her, my husband, and myself. From the time we showed up the staff was super friendly and helpful. They helped us get into our wet suits and did a quick safety briefing. Our instructor was friendly and really encouraging of everybody. We had a blast during the group lesson. I'm impressed that the instructor was able to keep track of all of us. He did a great job of coaching those who were less experienced and helping them get up on their boards. All in all, we had a wonderful time and will definitely bring more people back here for lessons.

Love this surf shop! Discovered this place after someone mentioned surf camp for the kiddos during…read morethe summer and had nothing but good things to say, after going for years. And after a successful family surf lesson in Hawaii we were ready to take on the Northern California waters! Our 9 year old loved surf camp! And we couldn't complain, they spent all day in the water Monday - Thursday and we got to explore this little beach town I love and one day we signed up to take a lesson with them too! They have all the gear you need available to purchase / rent, new and used. Can't wait to come back and catch more waves! And I'm pretty sure we'll be back for surf camp next summer, too!

Vanessa is unfortunately just there to scam you out of your money. Do not support this business she…read moreis unkind, unhelpful, and does not care about your experience. Definitely seek anyone else on the island for your surfing needs!

Our first experience with surfing, last day of our US holiday. Mike and Dominic, our instructors,…read moremet us at Pacifica Beach on the parking lot. The somewhat worn out surf bus made me wonder whether this was going to be a fun 2 hours but the great care the guys took in explaining me and my kids about the dangers of surfing and how to cope with that took away any doubt I had about their professionalism. We had a blast! After a good instruction on how to get on your board, we hit the waves. Mike and Dominic were in the water with us instructing and helping us while standing in the turf for the full 2 hours and a bit more. We had a couple of great runs, wipe outs and lots of laughs. Would recommend this to anyone. Kees - 43 Theun - 15 Pieter - 12 Madelief (Daisy) - 11