What To Expect

What‘s Included

Reviews

• Above & Beyond!

  O6343RHashleys,,Dec 21, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Amazing surf lesson with Juan! It was two of us and one instructor. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and met us both where we were at, which made for a really great lesson. Everyone who worked at the school was so generous and welcoming, which made for a great experience. Beyond surfing they wanted to make sure we had a great time in Costa Rica and went above and beyond. They were also flexible and communicative with scheduling ahead of time, and willing to answer any questions. There are lockers to lock your belongings and you get a long sleeve surf shirt to wear over your swimsuit. There is an outdoor shower to rinse the salt and sand off when you finish. All in all, we loved it and would recommend to anyone visiting!

• Smile, success and satisfaction guaranteed

  Explore20825519081,,Dec 6, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We were beginners aged 62, 66 and 70 and we managed to get up and run on the waves from the first try. The monitors (2 for 3 people) always smiling were dedicated, adapted to the level of each and more than met our expectations. They encouraged and congratulated us. We highly recommend them. Monique, Johanne and Suzanne.

  

• Great experience

  Arielabr,,Aug 16, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Bobby and his team were great instructors for our 3 kids (ages 9-14) . Bobby knows the beach well and adjusted the lessons time schedule to the kids level and tide schedule. Overall great

  

• Excellent surf lesson experience

  scottwF9728ZW,,Jan 10, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  I highly recommend Salty Smile surf school. My kids (ages 20 and 18) and I took the 5-day surf lesson package, and by the end of the week we were all regularly catching waves and turning. Bobby and Bar are patient, kind, and full of recommendations on high quality food and experiences in Tamarindo. Bobby is also an excellent surf coach, providing high quality feedback after each wave, helping each of us steadily improve throughout the week.

• If I could give 1000 stars, I would!

  172megh,,Nov 8, 2024

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We initially chose Salty Smiles because it was very close to our bnb, and also because their sessions are 120 minutes vs. 90 minute sessions offered by other larger companies, and we are SO HAPPY that we did. We could not have asked for a better experience. This is a small business owned by a young couple, Bobby and Bar, who are both incredibly kind and knowledgeable! The two of us did a private lesson, which started with stretching, warm-up, and going over the basics on the board with Bar. Then, once we got the technique down we went to the beach right across the street to surf with Bobby. Bobby was extremely attentive and encouraging, watching our form closely and giving us pointers after each wave! We both went from complete beginners to surfing all the way to the beach without falling! It was easy to tell that Bobby and Bar do what they do out of love and passion for the sport as well seeing the smiles on our faces as we built confidence! After our session, Bobby and Bar sat down with us to give us advice for the rest of our time in Tamarindo to ensure that we had the best possible stay here! Surfing with Salty Smiles was by far the most fun we had in Tamarindo! We were both beaming from ear-to-ear on our walk back to our bnb and planning when we can come back!

• Amazing teachers and people

  Taliprs,,Apr 27, 2023

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Bobby and Bar were so so nice and welcoming Bar was an amazing teacher, she was very patient and gave us great tips More than that they both know so much about Tamarindo and have great recommendations We had so much fun during the surf lessons and learned a lot only with 3 classes