// Surf Shop
Club Ed Surf School and Camps
Google 4.9 · 116 reviews
Surf shop in Redwood Lodge, CA
About Club Ed Surf School and Camps
Club Ed Surf School and Camps offers personalized surfing instruction and summer camp experiences, with many clients booking spontaneous or last-minute sessions. Customers consistently praise the instructors, especially Ed, for their patience, kindness, deep knowledge, and ability to quickly get beginners standing up on waves. This school is ideal for absolute beginners and families seeking a supportive, highly attentive introduction to surfing with experienced guides.
The Good
Customers overwhelmingly praise the instructors, especially Ed, for being rockstars, kind, patient, knowledgeable, and attentive. Many beginners reported successfully standing up on waves quickly, often within the first session. The staff is noted for being friendly, accommodating last-minute bookings, providing excellent safety guidance, and tailoring lessons to individual skill levels and goals. Several reviews highlight the positive, almost magical, personal connection and life perspective shared by Ed during lessons. The team is also commended for their professionalism, thorough teaching (including etiquette and fundamentals), and overall passion for surfing.
Things to Consider
The primary negative feedback centers on perceived poor value for money during some private lessons, specifically citing instructors providing minimal direct coaching time in the water. One customer paid over $300 for a two-hour private lesson where the instructor allegedly gave only 10 minutes of advice and then ignored the students, paddling away to chat with others. Another review mentioned an instructor failing to provide necessary assistance, even when the student drifted near rocks. One customer felt they only received 5 wave attempts in 1.5 hours with insufficient feedback compared to other academies.
Features & Amenities
What makes this surf shop stand out.
- Equipment Rental
- Has Wetsuit Rental
- Has Lesson Programs
- Friendly Staff
- Good Prices
- Has Longboard
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