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We had the pleasure of getting 4 surf lessons for our 8 year old son with Encinitas Surf Lessons. It was an extremely fun and empowering experience for him and I truly believe he will remember it forever. We had Christian for his first session ever and Aaron for his other three. They helped give him a run down on land and in no time he was catching waves and feeling confident. Even when he crashed in the water, he popped right out and was excited to go back to his teacher. We got to know Aaron a little more and he was such a kind, patient and encouraging person, my son adored him. He even helped grandma carry a bag down to the beach! It was really nice to be able to communicate via text and phone to sign up and later with the teacher for meet ups. I was on the road and it made the process very smooth and convenient. I also felt the surfboards and wetsuits they used were good quality. This makes big difference, especially for your first experience! Lastly, the Encinitas area is a prime location for surfing, the water is beautiful and they have plenty of spots to get in. If possible, I do recommend doing a lesson on a weekday, the water was less crowded, but even when there were crowds Aaron and Christian were able to skillfully maneuver. I will definitely reach back out to ESL for future lessons! The whole experience was lovely.…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 4 days ago
Unreal January! What a stellar review thank you! Glad the entire process from getting your kiddo in the water to organizing it all for you was smooth and graceful! We look forward to helping your son to get in the water again soon!
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Shilka is a top-notch instructor. She reminded me of the basics and had me standing and turning on my first wave, as well as offering constructive criticism after every ride. I learned a lot from her during my lesson. I would recommend Encinitas Surf from first-time surfers to anyone who wants to up their game. Thanks Shilka!…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Awesome Max! Glad you enjoyed Shilka! Come back soon to anchor more of what you learned. We look forward to it!
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Dylan was an awesome instructor! This was my first time surfing, I would definitely recommend Encinitas Surf Lessons to anyone wanting to learn to surf.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 3 weeks ago
Yes Andy! Thank you for visiting us and glad your experience exceeded your expectations! Awesome! Hope to see you again soon!
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We had a great experience starting with how easy it was to schedule and communicate with Jason to the fantastic lesson with Daniel. It was my first time surfing and with Daniel’s great instruction, I was able to get up and ride many waves. I would highly recommend!
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Indeed Kim! Daniel is awesome and I guess so am I. Haha! The bottom line is we are glad you had an awesome time surfing with us and feel the stoke the ocean provides! We cant wait to get you back out next time! Aloha
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My girlfriend and I were both beginners and did a two hour lesson with Christian. It was a blast and by the end of our two hours we were both getting up on about every other wave. Christian was cool and patient with us. He didn't micro manage but he was helpful. He also did a lot to keep us safe and make us feel safe. Good, clean equipment too. And a great beach. Overall I would absolutely suggest this for people looking to go surfing for the first time.…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Unbelievable Marco! So happy to hear you got some great ones out there with Christian! Feeling safe is surely a big part of how we create a good experience for all our customers! And yes we love Beacons Beach! Hope to see you again soon my friend!
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