I stayed at Corky Carroll’s for a week in March 2013 with my girlfriend, as well as with a buddy and his wife and kids (8, 5 and 4) – and I can’t say enough about the staff and the experience as a whole. The family that owns/runs the camp (Rick, Collin, Kelsey) takes care of everything - from transport,... More

I brought my teenage son to this retreat hoping we could both be introduced to surfing. We were more than just introduced! The instructors were so amazingly skilled at teaching, my son was riding a 7-8 foot wave by the fourth day! The food was amazing. The accommodations were beautiful. The staff were incredibly welcoming. On the second day my... More

This is my third girl's trip to Nosara and Corky Carroll's Surf School and it has been amazing every year. The staff is awesome with little to none turn over each year. When I come back I feel like I'm coming home to family. The surf instruction is exceptional. They are all very patient and know when it's time for... More

If you are looking for a one of a kind adventure, you have to check this surf school out!! Learning to surf is definitely the focus but never felt pressured and always felt like family. Instructors, Rick, Collin, Tanillo, Drew, and Callan were fantastic, very patient and knowledgeable. Accommodations and food were amazing!!! Kelsey handles all of the details and... More

If you're expecting a posh resort with white table cloths, little interaction with other guests, and watching TV in your room, then this is the wrong place for you. If you want to have access to great waves, surfboards and instruction, combined with a beautiful facility, great food, and a welcoming atmosphere, then this should be your first choice. This... More

It is amazing what one family, Rick, Kelsey, Collin and Keith, and their loyal employees have developed in the wilds of Costa Rica. I say wilds as compared to the mega-resorts many miles to the North and South. The roads are well improved gravel and there is a mall ½ mile away with a bank and all the other stores... More

I absolutely loved learning to surf at Corky Carroll's Surf School in Costa Rica. Below is a comprehensive review of my experience. Instruction 411 - The quality of the instruction is fantastic. There are three instructors: Drew, Danny, and Tanallo. Instruction is 1-on-1 and each day you learn from a different instructor. Not to worry because there is 100% consistency... More

My family has been to the surf school 7 times. My daughter was 10 the first year. I compare this trip to a ski trip but it is warm and you don't need to schlep anything but a bathing suit and a few t-shirts. Every trip is memorable. The boards and instruction are top notch. We all were surfing within... More

Staff, surf, food, poolside rancho for afternoon siestas, and the other guests all made our 10th anniversary EXCELLENT in every way!! We wanted to quickly improve as surfers and the one on one instruction plus the warm water and consistent waves made this dream a reality. We were there in early July and there was a head high to slightly... More