We were visiting in Oceanside and wanted our granddaughters to experience a little of the California culture. We were staying near the Oceanside Surf School and, after checking the reviews, decided that was the one! After talking to Matthew, I was more assured and the day of the first lesson proved it even more! My youngest granddaughter was up on her second try and by the end of the first lesson they were both having success! We had to cancel our next lesson because of weather and city regulations but we were not disappointed and will definitely go again!!