Founder Martin Squires with one surfboard living in an RV started sharing the stoke of surfing  to all comers. Wanting to maintain his life style  yet needing to pay the bills he started doing surf lessons as a pirate (no permit from the city) and 4 short years later his business has grown from 1 surf board to 50. with 10 employees, licensed, insured, permit with LA county. Martin knows he is blessed and thanks all those who have made it possible for him to continue living his dream by sharing the stoke of surfing. A word from the founder of Kapowui.  We specialize in surf tours up and down the California coast, teaching surf lessons in the Santa Monica, Malibu, and Venice Beach areas. My name is Martin Squires, and I am the founder of Kapowui. I have been surfing since 1987. My team and I are licensed, permitted and CPR certified. Safety is our top priority, and we welcome all ages and skill levels! I look forward to teaching you how to surf!!  Kapowui Broda Kapowui Sista!
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Martin S.

09/01/2017

Provided by YP.com

Kapowui is absolutely AMAZING . They took such great care of us! It's owned by a fella named Martin who I suspect was surfing before he could walk lol. No but seriously, He's awesome and so is his entire staff. My instructors were Leon, Will and Todd but they have more instructors and all of them are SO incredible at their jobs that you're in safe hands no matter which instructor you're assigned. They're soo great with kids as well - i dont have any but id watch them giving lessons on the beach to little ones and it was sooo adorable!!! Id say they're great for first timers or surfers just looking to improve their technique as well. These guys Live for surfing and it shows in the way they teach you.

If you have a trip planned to Los Angeles and wanna go for an adventure for your family/ friends trust me...you'll love this. They're kind, professional, funny VERY experienced / educated in their field and just genuinely good people. can ya tell I adore them? lol
as for me, I'm going back in September for more surfing! Its highly addictive!

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Dean D.

06/18/2016

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Great experience! Alex was cool. Very inspiring dude. Highly recommended. I would do it again. He was very thorough and patient.

More Business Info

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sun:
Extra Phones

cell: 310-985-4577

Services/Products
Surf lessons/ Paddle board lessons, $80 Rentals for Surf boards $10, Paddle boards $25, Skate boards $10, Bikes $10, kayaks $25, Boogie boards $5. All rentals are available for pick up or mobile delivery. Pending time of year and your location pick ups are available for lessons as well Package deals available for all of the above. Surf tours available in a classic VW bus, Jeep, or motor home, call for more information,
Payment method
paypal, all major credit cards
Neighborhoods
Venice, West Los Angeles, Venice Beach
Amenities
Hi my name is Martin. I am the founder of Kapowui. I live, eat, sleep, and dream surfing. I live a block form the beach and surf everyday, My greatest joy is bringing the stoke of surfing to anyone who shows interest.Just like my company name KAPOWUI, which means "pure joy", i live to bring that KAPOWUI feeling to all of the people who take a lesson with me. With my 25 years of surfing experience and 20 years in the health and fitness industry enables me to guarantee that you will be surfing you first lesson. My beach lessons is longer than most but it is super thorough. I use my .personal training / bio mechanics/ kinesiology knowledge to coach you from the second the lesson starts till the lesson is over. I give feedback on every wave you catch and miss, and break down everything you did right and could have done better. I look forward to meeting you and bring you KAPOWUI
Languages
English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Categories
Surfboards, Surfing Instructions
Other Information

Bike Parking: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Parking: Lot, Private