I took a surf lesson with Joshua and it was such an epic experience! I had never really surfed…read morebefore, and was super nervous. Joshua was super patient, and made me feel really comfortable. He was super flexible around our schedule, and we even ended up surfing with a pod of dolphins around us--it was truly one of the best experiences ever! Couldn't recommend enough, will definitely be booking another lesson!

Had another great day in the ocean for my second lesson, Noah was a great coach. The surf was a…read morelittle heavier this time, still it was a lot of fun. Noah was very personable and patient, we had a great conversation and I learned a couple of things. He even left me with some resources to look at if I continue surfing. Even if you are not very athletic or you are a little older (like me), you will have a good experience at Santa Barbara Surf School based on the lessons I had with Spencer and Noah.

James is an amazing surf instructor. My 10-year-old son absolutely loved it. He definitely loves…read morewhat he does for a living and it shows. He was very personable and easy-going. We are looking forward to our next trip!

James is an ABSOLUTELY AMAZING surf coach…read more James is knowledgeable, skilled and able to convey the spirit and stoke of surfing. He knows when to go and where to take you so you will have success. He is a wealth of information on equipment, mechanics, environment, and the mental and physical components of surfing. If you're interested in surf history and culture, as I was, he will also teach you a lot. I've worked with quite a few surf coaches, and James is the best. He is a phenomenal teacher. He teaches ocean safety, awareness and respect. He is excellent at breaking down moves. My sense is that he adjusts his teaching style to the student. I'm sure he is great at working with beginners, but he's also quite skilled at working with advanced beginner/intermediate surfers. As noted in several other reviews, James is communicative, committed and competent. He is super conscientious, he shows up early, and often goes overtime in order to give students best experience. Never got the sense he was looking at his watch, like with other coaches. And he's just delightful to work with, an incredibly down-to-earth and generous person, I feel super lucky to have gotten a chance to get coaching lessons from him. If you have an opportunity to work with him, you won't be disappointed!!

As a long time wannabe surfer, iSurf was the perfect way to start my journey. Scheduling your…read morelesson is super easy, and if the weather isn't cooperating, rescheduling is too. Thomas was our instructor and he helped us with everything from parking to properly putting on your wetsuit to surfing basic info to technique practice (on land) to helping us catch our first waves! I felt capable after the first lesson. Heading over to book the surf club membership now :) Thanks so much Thomas & iSurf team!

I was so happy.my first lesson. I caught my first wave at 46 years old. I was stoked and motivated…read more Then my second lesson at 9am at Mondos Thomas, my instructor met me with a couple other girls that seemed a little more experienced than me but I was willing to take notes. But then it got weird. Feeling out of place with the group, I must have said something awkward that was misunderstood by Tom. When I asked about switching days to make up my monthly classes and to credit that I had already paid for, he disqualified me and said he no longer wanted to work with me. I was genuinely hurt. I really wanted to learn and he made me feel like I was this terrible person for saying something that was misunderstood. I still remember how bad my experience was, that I'm afraid to go out and try again . Maybe I would have "clicked better with a women instructor, but Tom was mean and hurtful.

Our family of five booked a guided e-bike tour of Santa Barbara last Monday. Four out of the five…read moreof us were nervous about being on the e-bikes. We had never ridden them before and also we were worried about riding around traffic. Our guide, Alex, was very thorough and made sure we had a level of comfort before we left the parking lot. He showed us lots of interesting sights that we would not have seen if we had not taken this tour. I feel like Alex also did a good job navigating traffic and making sure everyone was safe. Thanks Alex! We had a great time!

Terrific mountain bike tour with Connor! He was super knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our…read morefamily's various skill levels. Super friendly and accommodating. Would definitely recommend this shop and Connor in particular for a wonderful bike tour!

I had a surfing lesson this summer with instructor Patrick, he was really nice and very patient…read moreteaching me and other two students. Before approaching the Surf Adventures, I looked for other surf classes. Some classes require beginner attend their introduction class before proceeding to a practical class, and the classes are set in different days and charged separately. I found the surfing class in Surf Adventures is a very authentic, price-worthy option for me as a beginner who wants a quick result in learning surfing. Although in the beginning, the Surf Adventures miscommunicated the change of location, the staff reached me right away and committed to giving me a complete 2-hour, fully experienced class despite the class has been delayed for 45 minutes. Patrick is the best, I hurt my foot during surfing and barely can walk, he gave me first-aid and helped me got to my car and made sure I can drive home before he left. I would recommend the surfing class to a beginner.

My son has done two different Surf Camps this summer. I just love the vibe of this camp. It is…read moresuper casual, easy drop-off/pick-ups, and the instructors are so nice. My son had a great time and staying in one place - not getting in a car to go to another beach - really maximizes their time in the water. Having the food catered by the nearby Shoreline Cafe makes it easy on me in the mornings too. I also really dig the surf tunes being played in the afternoon at pick-up. It makes me wish I could be a kid in the camp again. I highly recommend the camp.

Vanessa is the best!…read more - Super patient, she reassured all my apprehensions in the days leading up to the lesson. - On the shore, she was an excellent teacher. - In the water, she was encouraging and a great cheerleader. If you're interested in surfing but not interested in the typical less-than-patient bro surf instructors at most LA surf schools, Vanessa is your gal :)

We loved surfing with Vanessa! She was great with our kids (7, 10 and 13) and even got my wife…read more(scared of the ocean) into the water and riding some waves. Her communication was excellent as we were booking our two lessons. She took care of everything and was responsive to our requests. Our kids loved her and all three of them got up on the board and rode some great waves. Surfing with Vanessa was a hit and an absolute highlight of our California vacation. You'll love your lesson too!

Got a wetsuit here The guy was legit and knew his stuff. He…read moretook the time too explain the differences between some of the wetsuits. Reasonable prices too. Definitely will be back

Great experience here. Rented a few boards for about a week and Doug was super willing to work with…read moreus. He was one of the highlights of our trip! My brother ended up leaving with a few boards that Doug hooked up for us and even took the time to pack it up nice in tight in a board bag with some good padding he supplied. These guys were understanding and helpful and in our process. Would recommend to anyone.

This experience was nothing short of amazing. I had my niece for a couple days towards the end of…read moreher summer vacation and thought I'd get her into A-Frame's surf camp for kids. You can book by the day or a week at a time. I booked a day since we were approaching the end of her stay here. I will say I was hesitant at first to leave my 12 year old niece for the day camp from a water safety perspective, but that perspective changed quickly as I stood and heard how thorough the camp takes safety (even sunburns!). The kids are given water safety techniques with respect to the local wildlife and ground rules are discussed at length. I quickly realized I picked the right surf camp. My only regret is that we hadn't signed up earlier and for a longer period. Ideally I would have signed my niece up for the week long surf camp. But there's always next summer I would highly recommend A-Frame surf camp!

It's unfortunate because every time we come to Carpinteria, we've stopped by this surf shop for the…read morepast 10 years. We always hope the experience will be different, and we've purchased items from the store many times over the years. Unfortunately, the staff has consistently come across as unfriendly and unwelcoming. As a customer, it's hard not to wonder if we're being treated differently, and that feeling is disappointing. Whether that's the case or not, we've never felt welcomed here despite being loyal customers. It's sad that after so many visits, the experience has never improved. Based on our repeated experiences over the years, I can't recommend this shop. Zero stars.

At this point in time, it seems OK. I am a lifelong learner. The money spent on school is like…read moreDoorDash, and Five Below. If it works, great. I'll get a pay bump where I work. If not? I spent time trying to get an M.A. in Medieval Literature before earning an M.S. in Special Education, and that MA attempt cost money, too.

As a working professional, the flexibility of The California School of Law program will allow me to…read morepursue my dream obtaining my Juris Doctor degree while maintaining a full-time job. The Administrators are highly knowledgeable and providing excellent information on what to expect. The curriculum seems comprehensive and well-structured. The Dean of the school took the time to answer all my questions.