Surfers sitting on their boards in a calm lineup at sunrise off the Santa Cruz coast

Reviews · Santa Cruz

Reviews of Club Ed Surf School

Four decades of first waves, birthday groups, Scout troops and camp families. Here is what surfers say about learning with Club Ed — and where to add your own.

01 — From our surfers

Satisfaction means more to us than a job well done.

"If you had a good time, tell your friends. Reviews are how a family surf school stays in business." — Ed Guzman, founder

"I can't recommend Ed enough! I took a private lesson with him this summer and was up on the wave the first go! I'm hooked!! Ed's a part of Santa Cruz."
Tanya S. Google review
"We went to Club Ed through a group trip arranged by SJSU. The people were all very laid back and friendly. We had 4 or 5 instructors for our group, and everyone got up on a board."
Erin P. Google review
"Just had another great day surfing with Club Ed. We were a group of six. This is my 3rd outing in the last 1.5 years and all have been so enjoyable, well-executed and we all learned to surf."
Mary Jane D. Google review
"CABO 2017 with Club-Ed Surf School. The adventure gets better every year. This is my 3rd year. If you want to be put on the best wave you have ever ridden, Ed Guzman is the surf instructor you want. Do not let age (I am 69 years old) or surfing ability inhibit you."
Ed Shelden Jr. Club Ed trip review
"I took my Girl Scouts on an end of 8th grade trip. We included a surf lesson with Club Ed. The guys were great with the girls and very patient — the highlight of their trip."
Jodie Day Group lesson review
"So much fun taking a private lesson from Club Ed! Professional, fun, quality lessons and people. Second time surfing and I got up almost every wave. Rick was a great teacher."
Rachelle Price Private lesson review
"This was the first time I've been surfing and I would say after about 20 minutes I had an easy time getting up!! The instructors are amazing. Special cool shout out to Joey."
Valerie Farley First lesson review
"Thanks for introducing me and Larry to stand up paddle boarding. Great class. Can't wait to go out again!"
Kathy Barr SUP lesson review
"I have spent several summer camp sessions with Club Ed with my son. It was a blast. Every time. We are coming back over and over. My son is in his early teens and this is the place to be for him."
Mikhail Nekorystnov Summer camp review

03 — Awards

Voted best surf school in Santa Cruz.

Good Times "Best Of" winners in 2014 and 2017, and a Santa Cruz Waves "Swellies" winner in 2015. Press coverage includes The New York Times, Sunset and Surfer Magazine.

Club Ed in the press

Good Times Best Of 2017 award badge for Club Ed Surf School Santa Cruz Waves Swellies 2015 award badge

Your review starts with a lesson.

Group, semi-private and private surf lessons run daily in Santa Cruz.