Locals Surf School, Beach 69th St

Amazing. Very welcoming and relaxed environment with people of all ages, all while not being crowded or overwhelming. Had a blast and will definitely go back. If you’ve ever wanted to learn to surf or love the ocean and are looking for something to get you out there more often I definitely recommend booking a lesson with Locals.

I had a recent lesson with James who was a fantastic teacher. Great lesson and a great time, would definitely go back to Locals, highly recommend.

Update after response from owner: I appreciate that you are a small business, our family is a small business in a sense too. I booked a group lesson so the instructor showed up regardless whether it was 3 or 2 of us, so the conclusion doesn’t follow your premise. I would have probably been loyal to Locals forever if you had shown me a small kindness in the face of my son falling ill overnight, the morning of the lesson, again having booked within 24 hours of the lesson. I was not a no-show and I wasn’t asking for a refund. I wanted to pay good money for more lessons. Any small business owner makes decisions and it seems like you’re comfortable with this one. I’m comfortable with mine and everyone should know about this before they decide to book with you. Good luck and good day.

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Lesson was good. The instructors we had were helpful and friendly - Vinny, Ellington and Adam. I took a lesson with my two boys and returned the following weekend for the three of us again. My older son wasn’t feeling well in the morning the second time and he wasn't able to make the lesson. I understand the 24 hour cancellation policy, but I booked the lesson within 24 hours and I also didn’t know that my son wouldn’t be feeling well until that morning. I tried to get a credit for a future lesson, likely for the three of us again, but James refused. I wasn’t asking for a refund. It’s not an extravagant amount, but for a family it’s a bit of a luxury to take these lessons on an ongoing basis. Instead of keeping a happy, ongoing customer for $100, Locals Surf School lost a customer. I’ll look elsewhere when looking for a surf lesson.

Had a blast out with Ellington! I'm an intermediate surfer and was looking to practice technicalities like turning, pumping, etc. Ellington gave me a lot of great tips on approaching take offs and gave me a lot more confidence once on waves. Would recommend!

Started my surf journey this May with locals, 12 classes later. Not only I am so impressed by the energy, good vibes and positivity from all the instructors but also meeting like minded surf buddies and new friends! Nothing beats a morning surf before work! Highly recommend for all the ocean lover to get out there and take a class!

Wonderful first experience surfing - will definitely go back. The small group lesson provides lots of individualized attention. I felt very comfortable and ease by the end of just one session.

Just wrapped a 5 semi-private lesson pack with my husband and can't stress enough how lovely the Locals team was! They're knowledgable, encouraging, and fun. Jack in particular taught us so much and made us so much more confident in our new hobby!

My son spent the past week with Locals surf Camp. He loved it! The instructors are great. The school is accommodating and most of all ensures the kids are safe in the water with a low ratio of students to instructors. Highly recommend this school