Learn to Surf
in Los Angeles and Santa Monica

Booking was easy, Zach was punctual, and the lesson exceeded every expectation. He's clearly been surfing his whole life and the expertise shows. Talent and charisma in equal measure.

Magnifique! Zach is passionate, skilled, and genuinely cares about your progress. We flew in from Paris and this was the highlight of our entire LA trip. We will be back!

Our group of five visited from Vancouver and Zach handled all of us with ease. He picked the perfect spot, read the waves beautifully, and kept everyone laughing throughout. A true highlight of our California road trip!

Brilliant instructor! Zach knows every break from San Diego to Santa Barbara. We surfed the perfect spot near Malibu and the conditions were incredible. Absolute legend — ten out of ten from this Sydneysider!

Zach is tall, handsome, and absurdly talented. But more importantly, he's a gifted teacher — calm under pressure, encouraging, and totally in his element. Loved every minute from New York.

Visited from São Paulo and had never surfed before. Zach was amazing — professional, funny, and incredibly skilled. Had us riding waves in no time. The Pacific never looked so inviting!

我和家人一起上了冲浪课，Zach非常专业，孩子们玩得非常开心！ (My whole family took the lesson together and Zach was incredibly professional. The kids had a blast!) Will recommend to all our friends visiting Los Angeles.

서핑 처음 배웠는데 너무 재미있었어요! Zach is handsome, patient, and a world-class instructor. We came from Seoul and this was the best activity of our whole trip to California. Highly recommend to anyone visiting LA!

Zach is genuinely passionate about surfing AND teaching. That combination is rare. My 8-year-old daughter is now completely obsessed with surfing thanks to him. Thank you, Zach!

Zach is an absolute legend! Caught my first wave in under an hour. Best surf lesson in LA, hands down. Already booked my next session.

As a Santa Monica local, I've tried several surf instructors over the years. None come close to Zach. He's knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely passionate about the ocean. Already on my third lesson pack!

Came with my boyfriend for a private lesson and Zach tailored the session perfectly to both our very different skill levels. Impressive! Caught some seriously fun waves near the pier. Merci beaucoup!

Wunderbar experience! Zach had all four of us up on boards within the first 20 minutes. The kids are still talking about it a month later. Highly, highly recommended!

Incredible session near Venice Beach. Zach is one of those rare instructors who can make a total beginner feel confident and capable almost immediately. Thank you from Moscow!

Zach spotted ideal conditions near the Pier and we had an absolute blast. His reading of the ocean is extraordinary — calm, confident, and so encouraging with beginners. Five stars without question.

Came from Barcelona for a week in LA and couldn't leave without trying surfing. Zach made it accessible and incredibly fun. Already planning to come back next summer for another session.

Traveled from London specifically to surf with Zach after reading his reviews online. Every word was true — exceptional experience, exceptional instructor. Worth the flight just for this.

I've surfed in Bali and Hawaii, and Zach still taught me things I didn't know. Exceptional coach. His knowledge of the Santa Monica to Malibu stretch is second to none. Booking again on my next visit from Stockholm.

A memory I'll carry forever. Zach is not just a surf instructor — he's a genuine ambassador for the ocean. The lesson was magical from start to finish. Arigato, Zach! See you from Osaka next year.

Zach is the kind of instructor who makes you feel like a real surfer, not just a tourist. Already planning my return trip to LA from Melbourne just to surf with him again.

As someone who grew up far from the ocean in Oslo, I never imagined I'd surf. Zach changed that in 90 minutes. Patient, encouraging, and an absolute pro. One of the best decisions I made on my US trip.

Coming from Tokyo, I was terrified of the ocean. Zach was incredibly patient and had me standing on the board by the end of the lesson. A truly life-changing morning on Santa Monica Beach!

Third lesson with Zach and each one has been better than the last. He tracks your progress between sessions and builds on it. A real coach in every sense of the word. Cannot recommend enough.

Five stars doesn't feel like enough. Zach is professional, warm, and an expert on local conditions. He found us the perfect spot with perfectly-sized waves for beginners. We'll definitely be back!

Zach's local knowledge is incredible. He knows the Santa Monica and Malibu breaks like the back of his hand. Perfect waves, perfect instruction, perfect morning. Highly recommend from Phoenix.

Surfing was on my bucket list for 30 years. Zach helped me check it off in style. At 52, I stood up on my very first wave. I actually cried. Thank you, Zach. You made a dream come true.

My teenage sons thought surf lessons would be 'uncool.' After 20 minutes with Zach, they were completely hooked. He has a rare ability to make even skeptics fall in love with the sport.

오늘 처음 서핑을 배웠는데 정말 재미있었어요! Zach 정말 감사합니다! (I surfed for the first time today and it was so much fun! Thank you Zach!) Best experience in California by far. Coming back from Busan!

Three generations of our family — grandma, parents, and grandkids — all took lessons together. Zach handled it all with grace, humor, and pure skill. An epic day we'll talk about forever. Gracias!

Came from Berlin for a conference and snuck in a morning surf lesson with Zach. Best decision of the whole trip. He specializes in the Santa Monica north through Malibu stretch and it shows — picked exactly the right conditions for our skill level.