Travis runs a very professional service. He was flexible with changes and was right on time with…read morehis delivery. He is a highly experienced surfer so he can provide valuable advice on where to go. I highly recommend San Diego Surf Rental!!

If you are looking for amazing service, legit surf boards provided by a company that is passionate…read moreabout surfing and making sure you fall in love with it, then San Diego Surf Rental is the right place for you! I took the family out for a weekend getaway and wanted to teach my niece to surf. From the first call, I knew we were in good hands. Travis gave us great suggestions on where to go based on our level of experience and delivered the surfboards right to the beach. Not only were the boards freshly waxed and clearly well taken care of, Travis spent extra time going over the best locations and what areas to avoid. It is clear Travis is passionate about surfing; he spent extra time giving my niece great tips to get her going and provided positive encouragement to her. Travis followed up for pick up and when we got the boards back up the beach to him, he was so kind, checking with my niece to see how she did and encourage her some more to continue surfing. Wow! Such amazing positivity, Travis is truly one of those people who never has a bad day and is a joy to be around! Keep an eye out for Travis, he is going places and will have many successful business if this one is any indication. He is top notch and we will ALWAYS rent from San Diego Surf Rental when in San Diego. Give them a try and I know you will agree!

Went paddle boarding yesterday and this is my first review of a not food place…read more I bought a Groupon and cost me 22 dollars for day. I walked in, filled out the paperwork that took 3 minutes (bring your DL!). He saw me click redeem the coupon and then I was on my way! It include a paddle and the board. It was pretty light, made from foam. To get to the beach, walked across the street and an alley (about less than a quarter mile) and off we go! The boards returned with a bit of sand. We put them outside and let him know we did and we left. It was easy quick and simple!

I chose Surfari/mission surf based on positive reviews and a pre-lesson phone call in which I…read morespecifically asked about wide board availability. They confirmed they had one. On arrival, I was handed a standard board and told it was wide. It was not. The bigger issue was the instructor, Rich, who is also listed as an owner of Surfari. His behavior throughout the lesson was inappropriate and made the experience genuinely uncomfortable. He asked questions about my relationship and loyalty to my boyfriend, made repeated comments that were flirtatious in nature, touched the tattoo on my back without asking, and used physical contact that was unnecessary and unwelcome (such as hand on thigh to guide me through the water). He is an owner, which means there is no one to flag this to and no accountability mechanism once you are in the water which made it worse. The surf instruction itself was a secondary concern, but it was also poor. Very little time was spent focused on technique, and the session lacked any structure. I am writing this specifically so other women know what to expect. The positive reviews drew me in. The reality was the opposite. I would not return and cannot recommend this school.

Courteous and great staff, amazing, smart instructors, fun and safe learning surf experience!read more

I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.

My 11- year old daughter took a private surf lesson with Gaven. He was incredibly patient and…read moreencouraging. She got up on the board multiple times and had a blast.

Scott and Gavin were our surf instructors and were great. My girls (24 and 17) had the best time…read more They are beginners and still got up and surfed most attempts! Would definitely book these guys again.

This surf shop makes it super easy to enjoy your time in PB with a quick and efficient rental…read moreprocess. They helped us very quickly first thing in the morning even while setting up for a surf camp, gave us surf tips for locations, and made the check out process super easy. The shop has a lot of great beach essentials as well like aloe and rash guards for sale with good pricing and generous rental policies. It's a no brainer they've been in business so long. They keep the client first and surfing as the root of the experience. Don't hesitate to stop by and rent from them in this centrally located shop off the strand.

Number One Surf Camp in San Diego! They provide eveerything. All you bring is yourself, and a towel…read moreand sunscreen. It was a Banner 3 Days at The PB Surf Shop Surf Camp for my son. He did half day surf camp for three days. 9-12. I took the days off work to be with him and watch. They provide wetsuits, so helpful. The Surf teachers were all so attentive and I felt safe having him there. It was 4 teachers for 11 kids. I loved hearing the teachers surf lingo. And just hanging out for the mornings with the kids and surf friends. Teachers did a morning stretch and then got them out on the water. My son was catching waves right away. Mid-day they had snack break and made sure to reapply sunscreen. Last day they had a pizza party at the surf shack for all the girls and boys. Highly recommend this neat San Diego Gem! @PB Surf Shop Thank you!

Fantastic and amazing…read more Focused on education and safety. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars.

Wife and I went for private 90 minute lessons with Chris and Wednesday it was Awesome!! Those two…read morerock (there is a grumpy older guy instructor who was rude when we first showed up DONT GET HIM). So the. We went on with our lesson and it was fabulous those two and photographer were amazing. Five plus stars for them but this is for the owner of the company first impressions are what counts that other guy my wife said "did you already pay? I don't want him" that is saying something and in the word of business and now social media you don't want that type of exposer. So either talk to Bill or whoever his name is and ensure he doesn't interact with customers.

Such a great experience! Let me start by saying that this is the best Sun Diego in San Diego. The…read moreparking is fine during the week with there being multiple lots, but the weekends are typically crowded down in Mission Beach. The store offers so much with a super large selection of t-shirts, shorts, pants and everything in between. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by Ally who was super helpful and friendly while I was shopping. She offered great service and was very helpful in helping me find everything I was looking for. She also gave great selections for gifts which were received very well! The prices are worth it and their clothing lasts so if you're looking for some new outfits definitely check them out.

Wow this place has the most consistent wonderful staff and getting you what you need it's just…read moreamazing. I've ordered clothes from here almost every year when we vacation in mission beach. I've even purchased shirts that actually beat me back home from vacation. They have a great staff year after year and it's always a pleasure to shop here. Thanks for your great value and exceptional customer service. You rock.

While staying at the best Hostel in San Diego (TheHostelCalifornia, THC) I was stoked to meet other…read moreInternational travelers who also wanted to get surfing lessons! We were able to borrow their boards and we loved our lesson with this group! Our favorite part was the patience and individual attention our instructor gave us and I learned he was staying at the hostel too! We had a great time making BBQ and drinks in the hot tub too at night! I can't believe the great connection made here and for sure I recommend them for anyone staying here! We look forward to coming back to to Always Sunny San Diego on another road trip soon!

Wes Cantrell was a fantastic surfing instructor for our family of 5. The land instructions were…read moreclear and we all got up on various waves. Surf was firing too! Thanks again Wes for the instructions and new surf lingo we can take back East

I took the basic sailing class with instructor Christina. Her passion for sailing and teaching was…read moreso joyful to be around. In a class of 16 students, she remembered everyone's name. Truly a beautiful experience. Thank you

I always wanted to learn to sail a Hobie beach catamaran and MBAC is one of the very few places in…read moreCalifornia which has them for rent and also offers lessons. I signed up for 2 private lessons and had a great experience with their instructors, being very knowledgeable and patient with a newbie like me. At the end they certified me to take the Hobie out in Mission Bay under my supervision. I then signed up for their monthly membership when you can take a boat out (which you're instructor approved) daily, pending availability. This is the best deal ever! Besides the instructors, the staff and dockmaster are super friendly and helpful. Facilities are very nice with restrooms, showers, and lockers. Highly recommend for anyone interested to learn to sail and/or take one out for an afternoon.

My wife and I took a surf lesson with Lindsay and we had a blast!! Lindsay was very professional…read moreand made us feel very safe going out into the ocean. We first went over instructions and practiced on land. Then she took us out into the waves and helped us catch them! She was encouraging and a great coach!! My wife was struggling with popping up and standing up on the board so Lindsay taught her a trick and then she was able to do it! Highly recommend and we'll be calling her when we have friends or family looking for lessons too!

My husband and I can't wait to get back to sunny San Diego to take a second private lesson from…read moreLindsay. Was our favorite activity while visiting!