I'm from the East Coast and looking for a good surf school in the San Diego area. My trip will be sometime in July. Have body boarded and snowboarded for years - but total novice to surfing. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Long time ago, maybe 15 years ago, I used this guy, I still see him there, he runs a good operation and is a great guy. You can do group or private lessons and Beacons, where he teaches is a great beginner spot, it's a bit north of downtown, on the north side of Encinitas. http://www.kahunabob.com/
Whatever you do, do NOT attend the Ocean Beach surf camps. Sharky waters.... sketchy people.... Seriously though, your best bet is a North PB class or up at La Jolla Shores in the summer. Scripps and the shores get decent, but playful.... same with PB.... straight up... I know a bunch of guys that run the Ocean Experience camp, and they are the most respectful and knowledgeable ones around... they will make sure you dont get eaten by angry locals...
I had an excellent experience with Paskowitz Surf Camp. Izzy's and amazing guy and the instructors are world class.
If I were you I'd buy a board on Craigslist and surf as much as possible. Scripps is good, but if you're brushing up on surfing starting on La Jolla shores is a good idea. Trail 4 at Sano state beach is pretty cool, but the plant is right there... Enjoy!
