The lagoon is one of Foster City's most distinguishable features. The boathouse near the Rec Center…read moreinvites you to get right in! The process of walk-up renting was quick and easy. I got a single sit-in kayak for one hour ($20). A staff member helped me sit into the kayak and, with a gentle shove, I was on my way into the wide open and calm waters. Kayaking offers a unique way of exploring the city that you cannot do on land. Navigate the waterfront properties, go under bridges, and get as close as you can to the birds. I stumbled upon a duck hangout near Catamaran Park! Just keep track of the time and the staff will be there to welcome you back on land. Until the next adventure!

It was a nice sunny day at Leo Ryan Park, so my bf and I decided to go kayak in the lagoon here…read more Well, we weren't the only ones with the same idea. There was a bit of a line and I can see the owners were trying to accommodate everyone they could. Because it was so busy, we couldn't get a double kayak, unless we waited ~1hr, so we went with the pedal boat. Although it was fun floating around the lagoon, it was super slow (as they are) and it made it difficult to turn around in when you get stuck at a dead end. The pricing was okay... it was $10 per 30 mins per person and CASH ONLY. I would definitely recommend an hour if you are going with pedal boat. I give the whole experience 3.5/5. I appreciate the owners trying their best to accommodate, but it was clear that the most popular option was the double kayak, but also the limited option, as others were also waiting for one of those to be available.

We had. Great day of surf instruction and surfing with Ryan and Kevin. They were great guides and…read moreoffered a lot of tips that got us surfing. They also did a lot of work towing us around much of the day.

I recently visited my best friend in California, traveling all the way from New Jersey. It was my…read morefirst time in Cali, and since I've always wanted to learn how to surf--especially living near the water at the Jersey Shore--I knew this was the perfect opportunity. While visiting, we booked a lesson with Surf School Santa Cruz, and I'm so glad we did. From the moment we met our instructor, Ryan, he made us feel comfortable and excited to get out on the water. He stayed right by our side the entire time, offering encouragement and guidance that kept us motivated. Learning to surf with Ryan was such an incredible experience--he's not only an amazing teacher but also truly one of the best surfers out there. If you've ever thought about trying surfing, I can't recommend Surf School Santa Cruz (and Ryan!) enough.

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 had an incredible lesson with Giovanni at 3rd Ave today and I couldn't recommend him more highly…read more He even set aside his own time after the lesson to help me with the drudgery of untangling my tangled lines. Six stars.

Ella and Lily are absolutely amazing with the kiddos. They are fun, engaging, educational and safe…read more They were knowledgeable and taught my kids so much about currents, waves, erosion, beach safety, water safety and how to get up on their boards. 10/10 recommend and my girls want to come back next summer. Women owned, small camp sizes and so much fun!

The terrific lesson with Ella! So cute, positive and…read moremotivational instructor ) Didn't surf for a while, but she remibded me how to surf again. Very encouraged and can't wait for another session.

Awesome shop, sucks that they're closing. They had a 50 percent off sale although all boards were…read moresold. It's sad that one of the only skate shops near me is closing. They were super friendly and fast service.

BEST SERVICE EVER!!! Hector and Mateo were AMAZING!! New favorite store downtown San Carlos. They…read morewere so fun, kind and helpful. They must have helped me try on 10 pairs of shoes and had the most patience and best attitude. Thank you soooo much!! Best employees ever I will be back and send all my friends that way!! 5 stars all the way!!

Booked a lesson in a week, spent 2 hours on the road and got nothing : no one showed up for the…read morelesson. Not a text, not an email that it was canceled. Just that, just ignore. Next business day I get an email saying "we are sorry you were at the wrong place and the wrong time", which is a lie. They said they ordered the refund - will see how it goes. Found another surf school down there, will go with them next time. Ruined experience

Super nice crew! We rented wet suits and body boards for the day. They explained the whole process…read moreto my sister and I being first timers finding the perfect size suit for us. You didn't make us feel dumb for not knowing and I really appreciate that. Thank you for the good experience!

Highly recommend taking this classes to learn how to surf, we can't get enough now!…read moreWe had a great time, felt safe and really learned a lot. Neil was an awesome instructor, very patient and fun.

WOW! I could not have been happier with this experience! This was my 20-year-old's first experience…read morewith surfing. The instructor arrived early and ready to go when we arrived. The borrowed gear was in good condition. He was very friendly and showed my son the basics. Within 20 minutes, they were out in the water, and my son was catching some waves! I credit that to the great basic instructing! The instructor was attentive at all times and helpful throughout the lesson. Overall, a fantastic experience with no complaints. Highly recommended!

Small store, but nice selection of the latest clothes. Right next to a parking lot makes it really…read moreeasy to shop here. Sales associates are a plenty, and they are always willing to offer assistance. Pretty much all items are regular price with a small rack for items on sale, but expect to pay full price for the good stuff. Pretty much what I expected to see here, and not sure it was worth an hour drive to this location as compared to the one in San Francisco.

Nice location near Stanford to get some gear to bundle up with for the harsh winters of the Bay…read moreArea. Parking is kind of limited to street parking if you're not trying to pay. Staff is very friendly & helpful!