When in Dominical it is a good idea to take a lesson if you are a beginner/intermediate as the waves are big and can be dangerous. There is no one better to receive lessons from than Dylan Park at Sunset Surf Dominical, he took time to coach me on the beach before we paddled out and stayed with me during the whole instruction giving advice that was clear and very helpful. He taught me how to duck dive and ride a board that was 1ft shorter than I was used to. Also, I always felt safe because you know he is watching you at all times not goofing off and playing in the surf himself.

Lastly he had an amazing bag of fresh cold sugarcane to share once back on the beach.....that was a real treat.

If you want lessons in Dominical look up Dylan at Sunset Surf Dominical.....you won't be disappointed!!

Pura Vida.

I first found Sunset Surf through Google... I had searched for the best place to learn how to surf (don't worry for those advanced surfer's... theres PLENTY of beaches all around Dominical) and Costa Rica came up, and thats when I stumbled across Sunset Surf's Website. I immediately got into contact with them, they were very friendly and informative, so it was easy choice. Sunset Surf set us up with not only their 10 day surf camp, but with all the best activities you can do around Dominical. In 10 days we learned how to surf (they truly care about what they do, and have a real passion for their sport, we had some great lessons) we horse backed in the jungle to an amazing waterfall, got set up with a great zip line tour, snorkeled, had the crazy experience of waterfall repelling, and even white water rafted. Sunset Surf also had a schedule with the local daily and nightly activities. The restaurants in Dominical have some of the best food I have had, and great hospitality. We were treated very well. There is also a strip of outdoor shopping full of neat souvenirs ;-) Overall, this was the best vacation I have ever been on, we had the best time... Truly an experience of a lifetime... We can't wait to return!! Not only do we have the amazing memories from this vacation Sunset Surf set up for us... It is the place my Fiance and I got engaged... He proposed on the beach during sunset :-)

I opted for a 2 hour private lesson for 65$ and it was really worth it. Adam, my instructor for the day, holds australian surf instructor certification and has taught in Australia, and the States, and Costa Rica. I am very new to surfing, but with Adam's help I met with a great deal of success. He began with some brief dryland instruction to ensure that I could be positioned properly on the board and that I could 'pop up' with my feet landing in the right place. After that, Adam spent the whole time swimming beside me... helping me to get out past the near-shore waves, helping me get lined-up, and helping me with the proper timing for hand paddling and popping up. I think I got over 75% of my ride attempts, thanks to him.
The lesson was arranged through the hotel... the only two drawbacks were that they showed up late (phone message mishap) and Adam kept forgetting my name! (he was honest enough to ask though)
I highly recommend this surf school that also offers group classes for 45$. I think that the 65$ for personalized instruction is a better deal. Two thumbs up!

I've enrolled at Sunset Surf Dominical twice in the last few years, April 2011 and February 2009. I had surfed a couple of times when i was younger but didn't really know what I was doing. By the second half of my first day working with Dylan, my friend Tim and I were catching wave after wave on our own. As the week progressed we continued to hone our skills. Though I'm an active skier, cyclist, and hiker, I had never experience anything as thrilling as this. Dylan is a tremendous teacher and you can't ask for a better beach side setting than Dominical. I had an incredible time during my first stay. When I found myself back in Costa Rica for a friend's wedding this past April, I got down to Dominical and as soon as possible and re-enrolled in Dylan's classes. I can't recommend a multi-day camp with Sunset Surf Dominical enough. It's nothing short of the experience of a lifetime.