It was an overcast day so there were not a lot of people which made the entire transaction smooth…read moreand seamless. The ladies working where we bought our tickets were not outwardly friendly and did not seem to like me asking questions (I had never been there, never rented a kayak, didn't know where to go, etc.) The young gentleman who helped us get our oars and into ou kayak was nice and patient. We did have a broken oar which made for paddling much more complex but my son did a great job with the extra muscle it took to stay on course. The lagoon itself was pretty, houses along the water, a lot of scenery (including sadly, a deceased sea lion) There was a lot of area to travel for a kayak. Good experience overall.

Love the experience we have here always. If you want a killer workout for your legs, def rent the…read morebike. The kayak was somuch fun as well. Easy to move around once you get use to it.

Wonderful lesson. Matt was friendly and explained everything I needed to know to get me out on the…read morewater without embarrassing myself :) he answered all my questions, provided excellent teaching, and was very encouraging. Would absolutely recommend him to anyone who wants a great time learning to paddle board. In addition he was ready and waiting for me when I arrived so no waiting around. After a quick signature we were off to the lagoon. I'm a very happy customer.

I had a great experience, my mom wanted to get a lesson and instruction for SUP. We both enjoyed…read moreour experience, Matt was super laid back and easy to work with!! Definitely recommend:)

My husband and I were visiting Carlsbad and wanted to take a paddle board lesson. I was a first…read moretimer, but my husband had a bit more experience and also surfs. I looked online and saw great reviews for Blue Paddle. It was so easy to book and we took our lesson at Carlsbad Harbor. Maggie is a fantastic coach and the kind of person who you actually enjoy hanging out with. We cannot recommend her highly enough. She inspires confidence, is thorough, patient, encouraging but not patronizing, and able to juggle different abilities in a group with ease - so you need not worry that your more experienced partner/family member will get bored. The paddle boards are lovely and clean and the 75 minutes flies by. She took great photos of us on the water with her camera and emailed them to us the same day! That was such a special touch. Don't hesitate. You will have a great experience.

Maggie is an awesome lady a well as a great teacher! Sadly I was going to go with the two grandkids…read morebut I broke my shoulder. She cheerfully refunded my purchase! The kids loved their lesson!!! 100% recommend!!

Wow. Two words, professional and fun!!…read more Recently came here sporadically with a good friend because she purchased a paddleboarding groupon. Her other friend bailed, so I became the lucky candidate. Fine by me, I said! Not knowing what to expect. My boyfriend wanted to come along too, and George, the owner have him a reduced price which was very very nice of him so that we all three could enjoy the experience and all have fun. Let me tell you... I was blown away with how qualified and well-rounded George was and immediately felt secure since he knew exactly what he was doing! They provided us with the boards and paddles and he helped each of us get on while instructing us how to paddle and maneuver the board, before eventually leading us away. He was kind enough to help us all when we needed it, and made for such a wonderful memorable experiment by snapping photos that I'll always remember. It was difficult and scary at first, but it became easier as I conquered my fear. Now, I actually want to get better and come again! Hopefully work up to doing more on the board and hopefully without life jacket next time lol. I'm definitely bringing friends and coming back! So much fun!

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!…read more I bought a Groupon for my original friend to come tag along as a Spring Break treat however she flaked! So I asked my other friend to come along and her boyfriend wanted to come try it out too. On the morning of our reservation, I was slightly bummed that it was typical Oceanside "May Gray" weather although it's March! However, I get to the place a little early and was waiting for my fashionably late friends, so I decided to go and meet George! He's a 6X World Guinness Record holder, Cycling Instructor, and Retired DEA! I'm sure I'm missing more of his accolades, as if this list wasn't intimidating enough! Nonetheless, he is NOT an intimidating person at all! After my tardy for the party friends got there, we all headed down to the dock right there in front of Jolly Roger's to get started on our paddleboarding excursion! I was slightly worried for my friend because she can only kinda swim, but there's a life jacket if needed. George took our photo and it was my turn to get on the board! I was the same nervous excited like I get on a first date, but I had my friends there too, so it was more excitement!We all get out on the water, accomplished! Then it was time to get on our feet! Oh crap was going through my mind, but I figured here we go! I took about maybe a total of 5 secs on the board before falling in! George was so nice to help me get my ass on the board, which isn't as easy as it looks, but then again I haven't worked out in a year, sooo it was a struggle! George was there the whole 20 minutes of me trying to get back on the board, but was so nice and professional because he was so worried I was going to get sick or really cold due to my whole body going in for a sea water bath! After all that's said and done, I had such a wonderful time! My friends were a little better at it than me, but that just means I have to come back again and show them up!

This was an incredible experience that I found on Groupon. Now I have discovered that paddle…read moreboarding is not for my 14 year old but is ABSOLUTELY for me! Austin helped us so much, I believe that was his name. It was this morning (Monday August 10th) and he was so informative and guided us into the experience. The water was perfectly calm and I found a new passion! It is like you are completely free with the wind in your face standing on the board.

Lake San Marcos, Marina is just a fantastic place to spend the day even if you are not at the…read moreresort. Just enjoying the restaurants, a coffee, a gelato or a gondola tour or some kayaking. It's just a great lake and a great marina. It is so quiet. It is so sunny. Think abour being in perfect day like if it was 1963 when the hotel there was founded. I have a friend in San Marcos and that is always our meeting point because we enjoy the quiet we enjoy people watching and especially the view. There are so many photo opportunities here that makes you feel the looks deluxe even if you are a local. d During Christmas is also a good time to visit because everything gets so wonderland and with lots of igloos and lots of activities too. Just a fantastic spot.

I found this floating yoga class on classpass and was excited to try it out! It turned out to be so…read moremuch fun! It was a nice and small group of 5 people. The instructor was helpful, and did a great job of demonstrating the yoga poses. We started out by paddling a short distance on the Stand up paddle board (SUP) into the lagoon. After throwing down our anchors, we had an amazing hour of stretching, holding yoga poses, and relaxation. The combination of being out on the still water (there was really no wake except for those caused by a few rowers) and warming/stretching out the body was perfect. I would highly recommend this for those looking for a unique, calming yoga session. Do know that there is a possibility of falling in the water, but with a little balance, it's not too difficult! Another plus: The instructor also took photos of us during the session and we were able to download them from Facebook!

I really enjoyed this experience. We reached out and requested a group class for ten of us and…read morebeing a beginner yogi I was a little nervous but I ended up having fun. The instructors made everyone feel comfortable but still ensured that the more advanced in the group got a good workout. I'm looking forward to booking another class.

Very cool place. They were really helpful and friendly! Their rental prices were good and they were…read morereally knowledgeable.

Stopped by on a spontaneous walk through the strip. Shawn was really kind and shop was well…read moreorganized.

I hate to do this to a local guy - but dealing with him is fairly impossible and ridiculous. We'd…read morebeen months back to check out the "shop" and he was nice and very helpful. Every time we've been back since (a totaly of 4 more times) he's never once been there. We even called 10 minutes before we left our house and asked him if he was there today, he responded with "I'm here every day" to which he probably heard me chuckle in the background in response too. 10 minutes later? Not there. I feel bad for the lady whose shop he's attached too because she or her employers (mostly her) had to leave her shop to come over and help us. She's super sweet and I love her, but understandably and admittedly she knows nothing about SUPs. I'm curious to see what will happen to him after his Groupon release; we were actually thinking oh maybe he'll be there since he launched it right at the holiday weekend - but hey! No. We picked our own boards and came back to exchange them several times and not once did we see him or hear from him. We were even considerate enough to return them on time. He may have good deals but I just can't support someone who won't even be responsible for his own store.

Tom is a stand up guy (pun intended)…read more He was patient with my wife, a first timer, who didn't want to continue after stepping on the board, experiencing a few wobbles. But with Tom's assistance, she persevered, paddling along the shoreline, while Tom accompanied her, walking by her side on the sand. Twenty minutes later, my wife had the confidence to paddle the lagoon by herself, all thanks to Tom. We even brought our dog with us, a five year old golden retriever, and as an added bonus, we paddled her as well on the board. Yay! Thanks for the fond memories Tom, and all your help. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Great electric boat experience, very friendly service! Views and being on the water are spectacularread more

We had an amazing time. Our girls rented paddleboards at the spur of the moment and my hubby and I…read moredecided to rent an electric boat to follow them into the harbor. It was so much fun. Pressley (i think that's her name) was so friendly and helpful in the rental process. We are definitely renting here again.

I really enjoy this little harbor. There's so much going on. There are a bunch of restaurants, you…read morecan rent boats, kayaks and paddle boards and they host different events. It's a beautiful walk and you can walk as long or short distance as you desire. One direction leads to the beach the other leads to the Oceanside yacht club. People bring picnics or go to the nearby happy hours. Sunsets here are always lovely too!

The Oceanside Harbor is another place to check out if you are near the pier and in the area. There…read moreis a lot of paid parking if you want to park steps away, but if you are willing to walk 750 feet or so, there is also free parking. The harbor has a mix of shopping, dining, whale watching, and other assorted businesses to check out. There are restaurants, coffee shops, boat rentals, jet ski and kayak rentals, places to store your boat, souvenir shopping, etc. There is a lighthouse, and there are sidewalks so you can walk from one end all the way to the other end out by the ocean. And down by some of the boats are plenty of seals / sea lions to check out. They like to hang out on the dock sunbathing, fighting, frolicking, and general shenanigans. During the holidays they have boat parades, and it is fun to watch them cruise by all lit up. Pictures and videos attached.