Commercial Surf School Permitting and Safety Standards

The owner of Buenas Olas surf school praised the fairness and transparency of the RFQ process while cautioning against unlimited permits or large corporations squeezing out local mom-and-pop schools.

Co-owner of Buenas Olas shared her experience overcoming initial permit denial through business improvements and praised the structured RFQ system for keeping competition fair.

A local surf instructor and resident highlighted the community passion of Encinitas surf schools, noting the diverse programming they offer including surf therapy for veterans and first responders.