playa Santana Surf lessons

  Deceptive advertising and poor communication/web site - First, parking is VERY difficult to find so be prepared for that. Second, we were given directions to go to the shop. However, when we got to the... read more shop they were closed and there was a sign on the door to go to the beach across the street where they had a canopy set up. Could have given us those directions in the beginning. Website advertises 90 minute lessons. HOWEVER, that 90 minutes includes the time to change into the wet suit and get ready for the lesson. Even at that we were about 10 minutes late starting. but they counted the lesson as starting on time. Then ended lesson 15 minutes early so could return the surf board and change out of the wet suit. Total lesson less than an hour. Also, had rented boards for an additional hour. BUT, unknown to us (no information on web site) had to switch to a different wet suit and had to walk a block over from the beach, get the surf board, and walk back. Like a dummy I assumed the board that we were renting would be one that we used for the lessons. I don't know that any of the other schools are any different. Just want people to know and understand you may be paying for 90 minutes but you get an actual hour or less OF LESSON. Did not use the rental and did NOT get a refund ($15 for an hour per board).

  Amazing surf lesson with Edwin - I had a great surf lesson with Edwin. First we talked about some basics and important safety tips. Then we spent the whole lesson in the water. Edwin was a... read more very encouraging, friendly and knowledgeable surf guide. His calm demeanor made me feel very comfortable right away. And as promised I stood up and surfed some waves. I had so much fun, thanks again Edwin. Highly recommended.

  Super fun surf lessons! - We had Paul Gilmore as our instructor and he was awesome! He knew what he was doing! My mom even kicked him in the stomach and he still had a... read more smile on his face! Our experience was so much fun and Paul was the best!

  Both my boyfriend and I had a great time out there as first-time surfers today! Alyssa is a wonderful instructor, she is patient and thoughtful, and her passion for surfing... read more and the ocean made the whole experience even more wonderful!