Dana is so fun, and the last time we were in town I booked a lesson with him for my autistic son. He brought the goats, a couple boards, and a buddy. I highly recommend his services to other parents of special needs people. read more

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Had a blast hiking with Dana, Grover, Dude, and Bro. Dana is such a super, interesting guy with great goat stories, life stories, and local recommendations. My teens enjoyed talking to him about everything from soccer to life choices, to all things GOAT. Dana also documented and shared the experience, including a running goat finale and gifted me a copy of his lovely children's book to share with my library kids. A unique, not to be missed experience in Pismo! Will definitely check out the surfing on our next visit. read more

The Surfing Goats - Surfing Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

Dana and the goats were awesome! I was looking for something unique and fun to do,and he was able to fit us in in less than 24 hours notice and made sure we had an awesome experience. Communicative and brought all the paddleboards and gear. The goats were super cute and able to ride a wave! read more

Dana and the team deliver a fun and exciting surf experience. Not only does he care about you getting excited about surfing but he wants you to be safe and move forward with the skill that has changed so many lives for the better. read more

We take our grandkids for a week, once a year with no parents. It's very difficult to find activities for all of them because of the age differences. We have 5-17 and the little one misses out of horseback riding or kayaking. Dana personalized a hike with goats and beach fun for all. He had wetsuits for everyone. Boy did we have fun trying to get them on. He made the kids laugh and they loved this adventure. He even gave us a squirt of goat milk. It doesn't come any fresher. Thanks Dana for some wonderful memories read more

The Surfing Goats - Pismo Beach - Surfing Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

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This experience was awesome! Dana and Trent took good care of us. Dana communicated often and ensured everything was ready before we arrived. Dana and Trent watched out for us in the water to ensure everyone was safe and that we were having a great time. The surf was head high that day and the period between waves was short. As with any sport dependent upon Mother Nature, you have to be flexible and make the most of the conditions provided on the day you surf. Given that we were novices, we stuck to inside breakers and the white water, which was exciting enough and allowed us to have a lot of fun in the water. For the youngest of our group, the goats helped to reduce any anxiety they might have felt about surfing for the first time. Having lived on the central coast earlier in my life, these guys really embody the warm welcoming spirit of the central coast and surfing the way it was meant to be. If you are at all interested in surfing and you plan to be in the area, give them a call or book a session. It's definitely worth it. read more

Great experience . We enjoyed every bit of the moment . The instructor was very patient and coaching us every step of the way.

Dana was wonderful! This was their first surf and paddles board class ever. I have 2 boys ages 8 and newly turned 7. The younger one was crying a few min before not wanting to learn. He was a bit nervous but when Dana arrives with his goats all the fears were gone! Not in a million years would I of thought that my kids would be able to stand and surf anytime soon but within 10 min they w ere and riding waves! It was crazy! Dana made my kids feel super comfortable and made it so fun they had a blast!! We are going back again for another day of surfing with Dana because the kids begged for more. He also taught them a bit of paddle surfing which I had no idea was a thing. He will bring wetsuits to borrow which was an additional $10 each but so worth it. read more

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Animal cruelty at it's finest. These goats are eating ancient, filthy bubble gum off a wall that is famously known for tourists worldwide who stick their used gum on it. Yuck!!! read more

The Surfing Goats - Bubble Gum Alley, San Luis Obispo. Yum! - Surfing Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

It was so much fun. Dana and the goat are amazing. Our boys （8-10 years older) had an amazing time. We went for a hike for an hour and surf with the goat. Great family fun! read more

Dana is such an amazing instructor! He took my fiancé out to SUP Surf for the very first time and my fiancé had such a wonderful experience!! We also got to see his beloved goats, who were super sweet and friendly recommend giving him a call and having the experience of your life!!! read more

My kids participated in the Beautifully Abled Surf Camp yesterday and a great time was had by all! The organizers made it a point to include everyone no matter their ability level and the vibe was upbeat and positive. I would recommend this program to any parent who has kids with special needs. read more

Such a nice guy, the best prices in town, friendly surfing goats, and overall, such a fun and unique experience. Dana found a spot for us to go SUP as we were first timers, and took special care to meet us there and let us see the waves first. When we weren't sure if we could do it, he was kind and gave us tips and told us to come back when the waters were calmer. We also got fun photos with his adorable goats! Thank you for the kindness! read more

Not only is Dana a great surf instructor he incorporates so much kindness, positivity and appreciation for everything around us, that the kids come away with so much more than just learning how to surf. read more

My husband and I called Dana to teach us how to stand up paddle board SUP... He showed up with the gear and his 3 pet goats! We had such a fun time learning the SUP basics and then getting to play and hang out with the goats! Dana is super patient since we were totally new to the sport. Awesome and unique fun experience!! We will definitely do this again! read more

First time SUPing and had an amazing time. Dana is a great instructor, super friendly and fun. He took 3 teenagers and myself out on Pismo creek and it was serene, beautiful and a blast. Dana is patient and extremely knowledgeable. My son got so comfortable he wanted to try SUPing in the ocean and Dana was happy to go with him. Wonderful day and made great memories with the family. Definitely doing it again!! read more

The Surfing Goats - Pismo Creek - Surfing Near Me - Pismo Beach, California

It's nice to see unique, beautiful, situations in the universe.Such as goats surfing.I love goats especially the Nigerian dwarf goats.Its a joy to see animals getting out there and playing with their owners.Now I would love to see a Nigerian dwarf goat surf.That would be awesome! read more

There are not proper words for me to express my gratitude for Dana, who took his personal time to make the difference in the life of a hurting child. Dana met us in Pismo Beach with his three sweet goats, where he took us paddle boarding. The combination of paddle boarding, hanging out with the goats, and Dana's infectious personality made for an unforgettable experience. Don't miss any opportunity to hang out with Dana and his goats, I promise you that you will walk away happier than when you came. Thanks Dana, you are super cool, Karen read more

We took our 7 year old grandson for a lesson w Dana and the goats... I can't even express what a great time we all had ! Dana is an excellent instructor and the goats just add to the excitement. We purchased a a combo lesson of paddle boarding and surfing. So much fun....We wouldn't think of having him here without scheduling with Dana and the goats. Dana even autographed the recent National Geographic Kids article 7/15 Jake was over the moon excited. Highly Recommend :D www.surfinggoats.com read more

Dana is a great instructor. He took my 2 kids SUPing on the Pismo creek, on what he called an adventure ride. He is soft spoken, very friendly and super fun. I must say I was at first skeptical if the kids would like it, if it would be worth the money, but the kids ended up having a blast. They had a 2 hour ATV ride right after this, but all they could talk about now is the SUP experience. Totally worth it. read more