Aqua Surf School in Santa Monica, California

“Did a group lesson and 3 people and it was so fun! I knew nothing about surfing and the other 2 had some experience. Matty and Luke were great! They were both very calm and fun throughout the whole lesson and adapted to everyone's level. Luke expressed that he likes to talk/teach a lot and gauged our comfort with receiving all of the information. Personally, I loved it and wanted to absorb all the tidbits he had to s”

— Lucy N. · ★★★★★

“We first heard about Aqua Surf Camp from a local surfer, and it turned out to be perfect for kids. They offer full-day sessions from 9u20133 (or half-days), with reasonable pricing and fun discounts. The instructors are fantastic, super friendly, safety-focused, and great at keeping kids engaged with games and surf time. They know how to handle riptides, keep younger ones off big waves, and help kids progress each day. P”

— Sim B. · ★★★★★ · 2025-9-10

“My 10-year-old son had never surfed before and wanted to get out there and experience the sport. Aqua Surf in Santa Monica was highly recommended to us and we could immediately see why. Chad and Elijah were not only professional and on time, but very friendly and explained everything from the gear to safety, to showing the ultimate encouragement each time he paddled out and each time he caught a wave - catching your ”

— Christine L. · ★★★★★

“AquaSurf is AMAZING!!! A group of beautiful, friendly, empathetic surfers that champion kids to explore and enjoy the waves. My kids came for two days last summer this year a full week. We will be back next year!! I am so thankful for Brooke, Elijah and the beautiful team for everything they do. You would be missing the goal post if you did NOT enroll your kids in AquaSurf camp! ud83dude4cud83cudffdud83eudd70ud83dude4fud83cudffd”

— Alexis (. · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-9

“Our 13 year old boy has been attending the Aquasurf summer camps for years and he loves it! He has a great time with the counselors and has made many friends. He comes home tired and smiling ear to ear. We have been very impressed with his surfing skills too! We love that the camp is flexible with sign ups (daily, weekly, half or full days) to accommodate our busy and changing schedules. My wife and I highly recommen”

— George S. · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-13

“My 7-year-old daughter loved Aqua Surf Camp! Sheu2019s a strong pool swimmer but was a little unsure about the ocean. The instructors were so patient, fun, and encouragingu2014by the end she was boogie boarding and even standing up on a surfboard. She made so many new friends and came home excited every day. I used to bring my nephew here years ago and knew sheu2019d be in good hands. The crew is amazing, and I canu2019t recommend t”

— Jill (. · ★★★★★ · 2025-8-23

“We had a great first time experience for my littles (8 &5) with little or no experience. There was no pressure to do anything but have fun and get out there and try, my kids had a blast and I felt incredibly safe with the weather instructors in the water especially with my 5 year old that doesnu2019t have a ton of in ocean experience. Cannot say enough good things!! 10/10 good times and vibes!”

— Kristen K. · ★★★★★

“Aqua Surf camp is a fantastic day camp for kids of all ages. The counselors are energetic and make sure the day is filled with fun activities from surfing and boogie boarding to group games. My 12 year old loves it and comes home with a smile after an active day at the beach.”

— Julia M. · ★★★★★ · 2025-7-27