So fun! Don't be intimidated...just do it! - We didn't even have this on our list when we headed to Costa Rica but decided to do it on a whim. We are a family of 4 with 2 teenage daughters. We are not in the best physical shape right now (not the worst either) and I was concerned about how well we'd be able to do because it surfing seems pretty physically taxing, but it was SOOO much fun and I would 100% do it again. Our instructors were amazing and we were all able to get up on our boards multiple times! They were patient, kind and fun! My husband is not a strong swimmer and honestly you don't go so far out that it was much of a concern at all. If you are on the fence...just do it! You won't regret it!

Loved everything about this! - Loved everything about this! Great instructor (Raul), learned a ton and had the best time! Pickup and dropoff transportation was on time, very accommodating.

Great family friendly option - We had a great experience with Dante's! It was our first time surfing and something I've always wanted to try. It was me, my husband, and our 3 kids ages 5, 8, and 10. Each child had a dedicated instructor and they were so good with them, particularly our 5 year old who isn't a great swimmer! I even got sick from breakfast (I ate before the pickup so unrelated!) during our excursion and they were very understanding and kind.

Totally tublar - Our surf instructor, Antonio, made surfing easy. Simple instructions with one guide per person, this lesson was fun and rewarding. We were offered an extended beach day which included lounge chairs and relaxation. An added bonus is that this area of the beach is pretty quiet so there was lots of free space.

Great time - Great time had by all. Great surf instructors! Stayed the rest of the day on the beach as we rented chairs from them too. Very nice waves and had lots of fun.

Great experience! - We had a great experience from start to finish. I messaged some questions prior to our lesson and received prompt and thorough responses. They picked us up exactly on time from our Airbnb and provided surf shirts for us to protect our upper body. Our instructors were kind, patient, knowledgeable, and gave us individualized 1 on 1 help in the water. They were with us in the water the whole time helping us to navigate waves, time the waves, and stay safe. After our lesson they gave us fresh water, pineapple, and let us stay on the lounge chairs nearby as long as we wanted to continue to enjoy the beach. Overall a really wonderful experience.

A Great Experience!!! - Dante's was a great experience for both me and my family. They went out of their way to take care of us and make sure we were comfortable. They offered one 1 on 1 instruction and were very nice. I will use them again when I am in Costa Rica

Surfing for beginners - Excellent service. Pickup and dropoff from accommodation was no problem. The teachers were professional and very friendly.

I do recommend but perhaps don't stay and this beach after the surf lesson and find others more peaceful. - My family had a great time surfing. It was nice plus you can rent chairs for the day when done and hang around however the negative is this beach you get hounded by people trying to sell you something every 5 minutes. A BIG turn-off to me as it was our last day and we just wanted some peace. The surf lessons were a success and I like that someone took photos (I am a photographer and always happy to have someone else take photos so I can sit back and enjoy). I gladly purchased all of them at the end. I did not surf but wanted to spend the day with my family so for a small fee they included me in the pick-up to watch and relax in the sun. The only thing promised but not delivered was the fresh fruit they offered so don't count on that. The driver was a bit terrifying (burst accelerations and sudden stops). Costa Rica is a hectic place on the road with no shoulder, pedestrians on the street, motorcycles, mopeds, bikes you name it and it can be nerve-wracking depending on the driver you get.

Surf lessons on a beautiful beach - Being my first ever attempt at surfing, I was really happy to have a 1:1 instructor. My instructor was Antonio and he was positive, encouraging, and always made me feel safe and cared for. 11/10 for him! The waves were quite intense/large, but he worked hard to make sure I got a few good rides in. My friend's instructor, Jorge, was a bit older and made her come in early which was super disappointing. She ended up sitting for half of our 1.5hr time with the company. We were provided with rash guards for our lessons, and some water and pineapple at the end. They also had a guy taking photos with a camera and a drone, but I haven't received mine yet to be able to comment on them.