Avila Beach Surf School - Avila Beach, California

Aida Molina-Polle

I've been taking my children to Central Coast Surfing whenever we're in the San Luis Obispo area, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. The surfing instructors at Central Coast Surfing are fantastic – they're fun, dedicated, and clearly passionate about what they do.

Every time we visit, my children have an amazing time and learn so much. The instructors are not only skilled surfers but also great teachers who know how to make each lesson engaging and enjoyable. It's evident that they love what they do, and that enthusiasm is infectious.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, Central Coast Surfing is the place to be. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for a top-notch surfing experience!

Jackie H

My kids had a lot of fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in surf lessons for themselves or their kiddos.

Terry Leonard

Wow! I had a blast! Steve was my instructor. This was simply a dream come true! Steve welcomed me with a cool shaka sign which let me know it was going to be great experience, which it was. It was a very knowledgeable and growing educational experience for me. I will definately be back! You have to give these guys a try if you are in the area. Request Steve!!!

Mary McNally

We had a blast!!! My friend and I booked a December class and then almost chickened out due to the thought of cold water but we went through with it and were so glad we did. Chris was our instruction. He talked to us about the weather and times for the best class and moved our class around to make it the best for us. He was supportive of these two older women (56 and 59) trying a surfing class for the first time. The class included wetsuits, boards, a pre-class stretch, basic instructions and then coaching in the water. He tailored the class and the timing to us (we took a break in the middle) and was super encouraging. The only down side was that the website indicated classes in Pismo and Avila and I could only find options in Pismo. I actually got up a couple of times (though I also fell off pretty promptly). We loved it so much we actually planned another trip, just to surf -- or try 🙂

Norm M

Perfect! Easy to book online. Good communication pre session and very good surfing instruction throughout!

Lindsey Holliday

Justin is a wonderful instructor and made me feel extremely comfortable in the water and on the board. He explains things in depth and really takes the time to get to know where you are at skill wise. I highly recommend for any newbies or anyone looking to improve their surfing abilities! I had a blast!

Gabriela Bonafe Grinberg

Central Coast surf school is the best! They provide you with everything you need to enjoy learning how to surf. Instructors Cris and Justin are really fun to be with while super professional. I took a few lessons with my kids (7 and 10yo) and we were all surfing and enjoying ourselves in no time. They also teach us how to be safe at sea and recognize hazards, which is really helpful, specially for the kids. Will be back for more when we’re back in SLO! Thanks a lot guys! From Isa and Andre as well.

Jeremy Horneck

Cat was a fantastic teacher. We had 4 people – me, my 9 year old, and two people we didn’t know. She did a great job giving everyone attention. My son had a blast and wants a board so he can go more often. Highly recommended!