Things to Do in Gardena

After years in a lucrative corporate career, California native Matt Rosas abandoned his desk job and plunged into a passion he'd nurtured since 1976: surfing. At Malibu Paddle Surf, he continues to catch waves and transfer his talents to students and high-profile Hollywood companies, including Sony Pictures, ABC, and the WB. Matt now focuses his attentions on the sport of standup paddleboarding, formulating his lessons as two-hour, total core workouts where pupils master standing, paddling, turning, balancing, and techniques for falling safely into the arms of a nearby octopus. Armed with provided wetsuits, boards, and paddles, students tear across currents and often experience up-close meet and greets with dolphins or seals. Experienced boarders can rent gear and exercise solo by surfing swells or dragging their boards up and down a sand dune.

Certified by the American Red Cross in first aid, CPR, and AED, instructor Chris Silva fosters a safe and positive learning environment as he teaches the subtleties of surfing to eager students during group and private lessons. A maximum of six surfers share Chris' attention in the group lessons, allowing for plenty of individual coaching while making strides toward standing up on the board as well as the hoods of moving cars.:m]]