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PARADISE PADDLE

4.7 (44 reviews)
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We rented two paddle boards today with our pups and had a great time! The lady was so sweet and the rental was so easy, just show up and hop on! Great prices and I love that it was dog friendly! 10/10 recommend!!

Carrie was so sweet and told us everything we needed to know! She answered all of our questions and made us first timers feel comfortable. I will be back with my other friends soon!

Jao B.

Carre was an amazing host! So welcoming and loving. She gave us instructions to get us going. Thank you Carre for being so amazing.

Birthday surprise from Carre
Dan K.

We were looking for ways to safely celebrate my son's 16th birthday during Covid and after more than a few frustrating calls we found Paradise. Paradise Paddle not only provided the boards but they also staked our spot on the beach with umbrellas - everyone safely socially distanced. Carre was great - she came back later with bottled water and rice crispy treats for all including one with a birthday candle. Mahalo Carre!

Angie M.

While looking for an PB company to rent from, Paradise Paddle is the BEST. Most places do not open until 10am. PP is open at 8am!!! You can beat the traffic/crowd, find parking and even have a chance to see dolphins. She does hourly rates and is appropriately priced. 5 stars for the Customer Service!! Kanani was helpful, patience, and friendly. I can wait to PB again!! Thank you!!

Provided with a nice VESL SUP!
Leicel P.

Paradise Paddle made our standup paddle boarding (SUP) experience GREAT for us newbies! We met with Carre (pronounced Care-REE) on a Balboa Island shore and were provided with nice, well-kept (practically NEW!) VESL boards and paddles. She gave us good tips on where to paddle that was perfect for the allotted time. Price was VERY reasonable and they do accept contactless payments (Venmo, Zelle). When we were done with our session, we were greeted with nice cold bottled waters! Such a small but yet appreciated gesture! It's best to arrive in the Balboa Island area early in the morning (no later than 8-8:30am) for 3 reasons: 1) to get parking , 2) when there's not much wind and 3) to avoid boat traffic out in the water if you're not comfortable in maneuvering. We'll definitely use Paradise Paddle again for another SUP experience!

Thanks for taking this photo for me!!!!
Linh T.

I came here today to rent a paddle board. It was nice because there was plenty of parking in the early morning. I didn't know I had to call in advance to make reservations since it was my first time and I decided to do it last minute after jogging on the beach. Lucky for me, I still got one! Supppeeer super friendly service and very reasonably priced! I totally recommend coming here! It's nice to start your day with a fun water activity and exceptional service!

Paradise paddle is the place to go!
Christina M.

I had the best experience with Paradise Paddle! I called ahead of time, paid Venmo, and the boards were on the shore ready to start our adventure when we got there. She helped us measure out our paddles, get comfortable on the boards, and shared some tips and tricks.

Groupon I purchased that was a SCAM!

I purchased a Groupon that had a similar name to this company and that Groupon was a scam. I contacted Carre and she was amazing and let me know more information about her company that was NOT associated with the Groupon that I purchased. I haven't indulged in paddle boarding with this company yet but will be utilizing this service when I return to California again.

Carre was the sweetest lady! She was SO helpful as my friend from BOS was visiting and she thoroughly took the time to explain to her how to use the paddle and the board. She helped us get the boards in the water and took super nice photos on her phone that she sent later to us. We had the best time, she even had coconut waters waiting for us when we got back! Every time I visit balboa I will be hitting her up!

Carre was AMAZING! We had such a good time thanks to her. It was my first time paddle boarding and she explained all the steps and how to handle the waves and paddle so throughly in such a short amount of time. She took pictures for us before we left on our perfect adventure. She sent me the weather and the winds for that morning which was so considerate of her. We can't wait to come back

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This business is closed down. There is a friendly bike rental near their address that is great.

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Ask the Community - PARADISE PADDLE

Do i need a reservation?

Reservations are recommended right now.

What are rates?

20-25/hr per board

Is this right on the water? Or do you need to transport the boards?

The boards will be transported for you.

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Review Highlights - PARADISE PADDLE

“From Carre's warm welcome to her amazing hospitality, she made our first experience a perfect one!”

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4.8(375 reviews)
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Great location for paddle boarding and kayaking. There's a nice partially shaded area with benches…read morewhere the group can hang out when not in the water. The water at this location is very calm with no waves, which is great of beginners, families, or people who want to paddle peacefully. I'm sufr I'll be back the next time I paddle board.

The reason they call this the Pirate Coast Paddle Company is because they will clip you for $50…read moreeasily for a 2 hour double kayak session, but the memories will last a lifetime. Park for free on the street, walk up to the hut in your swimsuit and flip flops and water bottle and you are set to go baby! They will take an ID from you and direct you to the beach shore where an employee will set you up in a one or two person kayak, show you the correct way to paddle, and push you off. Go to the left and under the bridge and you are in the calm waters of Dune Bay. Want more excitement--then go to the right into the marina and battle the currents--that's how you build arm strength! and courage keeping your distance from the boats. We did both and had a great time. When you return--look for the Return Here sign, paddle hard and beach the craft, and an employee will hold the kayak while you get out. Go back to the hut and get your ID back and pay. Most peeps stay out 1-2 hours. After 2 hours your arms are tired unless you just go into Dune Bay and relax and let the current take you wherever. After you pay go to the foot wash off to get the sand off, then walk to the restrooms and full out door fresh water shower. You did it! Tell all your friends that you got away from the Pirates! ---------- Just some notes: 1. Make sure you go to the restroom Before getting in the kayak--there are no restrooms on board (or food service). 2. And wear a swimsuit--I have never been on a kayak where you don't sit in a puddle of water and get splashed a bit. 3. And NEVER stand up in the kayak--it will turn over. 4. Do not kayak during a hurricane even if the Pirates say it's okay.

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This review is NAC adjacent, as my friend and I didn't directly use their equipment since we…read morebrought our own. We saw many happy folks paddling in their water craft though, and large groups who, I'm assuming, went out on tours. We saw plenty of teams coming and going who keep their equipment there. Their restrooms are located on the side of the building and are open to the public. The reason we came to NAC is that they offer a perfect launch spot for paddle sports. This area of Newport Back Bay is very calm and leads into the estuary. It's a beautiful place to paddle, with abundant bird life and waterfowl, as well as "flying" fish, and no doubt an abundance of marine life below the surface. Besides being a launch point, many families with young children also appreciate the calm water here. The area between beach and boundary can be swum in and is quite shallow. As a side note, once out on the water beyond this boundary, one cannot swim or exit their paddle craft. There is a parking lot for NAC but there's also a large dirt lot for visitors, for the amazing price of $0! Great access, beautiful wetlands, calm waters...this is a perfect place for all types of paddlers, nature enthusiasts, and families looking for a quieter alternative to the beach.

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