Pan Aqua Diving is a popular shop selling snorkeling and scuba diving equipment. It is also one of the best places in New York to learn these water sports under the guidance of experts. Classes are available at various skill levels: right from beginners with absolutely no previous experience to those who want to become scuba diving instructors. This place is also qualified to issue international certifications in scuba diving, usually awarded after rigorous training and testing. Naturally, the instruction is top notch and helps participants develop finer skills in snorkeling and scuba diving. Lessons and special trips are conducted at various locations for the convenience of learners. If you purchase outdoor gear from Pan Aqua Diving, you get a discount on the training course.

Situated in Southwestern Long Island, away from the hustle and bustle of central New York City, New York Surf School is one of the best places to learn and master surfing and paddleboarding. Groups usually meet at Rockaway Beach and proceed for a two-hour lesson in surfing the waves of the ocean. The class rates are lowest for groups of 12 or more and are higher for smaller group sizes. If you need extra help, their private lessons, albeit expensive, should have you surfing within no time. Participants are sorted into beginner, intermediate and advanced groups as per their skill levels. New York Surf School also offers yoga lessons on the beach. While surfing gives an adrenaline rush, yoga calms the mind and, thus, the two complementary activities help you leave your worldly worries behind in Big Apple and de-stress completely. After a lesson, wait on the beach until sunset for a surreal experience. New York Surf School also organizes summer camps for children of different age groups.