I needed some installations done in my kayak. I was having trouble finding anyone in Orange County that wanted to do the work or didn't act like they were doing me a favour to take my money. Fastlane was the total opposite. Not only did they welcome my business but were an absolute pleasure to work with. Work was top rated & pricing was reasonable. I can not recommend this family business more! If you're looking to purchase a kayak or paddle board or have some work done to yours, go and see this fantastic family run business! read more

Fastlane Sailing and Kayaking is always a great experience. The service is excellent, the selection is solid, and the value is hard to beat. Logan is always a blessing to work with and is knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely helpful every time. The rest of the Lane family is just as great and makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. Highly recommend this place for anyone getting into kayaking or looking for quality gear and honest advice. read more

I almost want to keep this a secret so it won't be hard to schedule in a time to bring in my kayak whenever I need something fixed or modified - but this shop is too awesome to not give a great review. First of all this shop specializes in Hobies and I happen to have an Old Town Sportsman AP kayak and I was having the hardest time finding anybody in the area that works on Old Towns. Well I got super lucky and found this place- they were so accommodating and Callen is amazing! He helped me replace my rudder cable that was fraying and also installed my livescope for me. Got everything set up the way I wanted it and charged a very fair price. Super nice and professional guy that takes his time to get things done right. This shop will definitely be my go to for any kayak needs. read more

Fastlane is great. Everyone on their staff is friendly and provides excellent customer service. I purchased a used Pro Angler 14 from a 3rd party, and Fastlane been amazing helping me get it seaworthy again. I had them tune up my old V2 Mirage Drive. Their tech replaced the worn out fins and rusty chains. I immediately put her on the water today and she is moving like new again. I couldn't be happier with the result. Thanks again Fastlane! read more

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I have brought my Hobie to Fast Lane for a couple of warranty issues and they took care of me and kept me promptly updated. I cannot say enough about how great their service is and Ava is AMAZING! Hands down they are the best Hobie dealer in all of California (if not the entire US). Additionally, their location in Mission Bay is perfect for taking test drives of kayaks too (or launching your own kayak). If you are looking to buy a Hobie and want to go to a dealer that knows every in and out of a Hobie, I would strongly suggest Fast Lane due to their expertise, parts selection and professionalism. read more

The people who work here are always so nice and their prices are cheaper than if I were to buy online. They also have a military discount for certain items. Highly recommend! read more

I was interested in a Hobie Lynx and I got a call from my bro saying that they were on sale at Fastlane. I called over there to get some information and Debbie answered and she was so pleasant and answered all my questions. I told her I was busy and could not make it over there to check out the Lynx that was on sale. She offered to reserve one for a small deposit which I took advantage of. I was able to go over to Fastlane and take a look at the kayak. While walking up I met Callen and Dillon they were out front and greeted me. Super cool guys. Went inside and was greeted by Ava she was very nice and helped me out and showed me the kayak. There was no pressure to make a sale. I was sold on the Kayak and paid for it. I told Ava I could not take it with me and would come back in a couple days. And she was ok with that. When I did returned to pick up the kayak again they were all so nice and helpful. Callen demonstrated how everything worked on the kayak in detail which was extremely helpful. During that visit, I also had the pleasure of meeting Ron. We swapped some fishing stories and he gave me some fishing tips which I appreciated. I have been back to buy some accessories and again they were so helpful. I had a question about one accessory and Ron helped me out. He then took me outside to demonstrate on his Lynx. Again very helpful. I don't write many of these reviews. But, when you go in a business that provides such great customer service, I feel that you have to give them recognition. What a great experience and what a great family owned business. read more

Just awesome people. Prices are a little steep compared to anywhere else or online. But it's a great experience every time I go in

Super amazing customer service! Thank you so much to Ava, Liam, and Logan for getting me all set up on my brand new Hobie Outback!! I highly recommend Fast Lane for your next Hobie Kayak purchase. They also have one of the best selections of kayaking accessories I've ever seen. Amazing store!! Amazing staff!!! They even helped me load it up on my truck and hooked me up with some straps and tips on how to load and unload it! Thank you guys so much! -Julian read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - Hobie 23 Outback - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a Hobie dealer. Great location, selection, and service. Knowledgeable staff. Clean organized store with good inventory. Pricing was on par for local competition. read more

While shopping for a kayak I visited fast lane a few times before I ended up buying used. One day while on the water in the middle of SD Bay my rudder line snapped. I brought it to fast lane because the cost of a line kit plus the time, frustration, and lack of confidence in my repair didn't seem worth it, so I let the pros at fast lane take care of it. Ava was super nice on the phone and said she'd call me with a time I could come by. She called back immediately, got my kayak in, and completed it in a few hours. Top notch shop with almost every Hobie accessory in stock. Yeah, I'm a Hobie fan boy, but why not? They are the best in the business. I like Logan too because he's so nice and loves angling like I do. Such a cool shop and vibe. Anyone that posts a bad review is a dumb a$$ soy boy. Go find another hobby. read more

Best experience! The Lane's are so welcoming, helpful and great to talk with. They make it so easy and we are so happy with our new Hobie Outback! So Stoked! read more

Need a kayak?!? Say no more, this is the spot to go to if you want to get in touch with your marine side or however they say it. Ron is the best along with his family and his team. They're very attentive to their customers and they treat the customers really well, I've made 2 big purchases there in 2024 and it's always a good time in the store with the lane family. Will be back for more! read more

I should have wrote this review years ago, but no better time than now. I usually write long, at times critical reviews that usually get me in trouble with the sensitive yelp-police. I won't have to worry about that this time. This family run business by the Lane family is the last of it's kind really. They are such a pleasure to be around and do business with that it's a shame you couldn't see these type of folks everyday. If you're in the market for a kayak, look no further. These people will handle it all and walk you through everything you'll need to know m, and buy. At FAST-LANE you'll find everything you'll ever need, from your kayak to your life-vest & beyond. It's worth me mentioning that this is also the Salty-Crew HQ, so there is a ton of hats, t-shirts and proper-gear for when you are out in the surf and sun. Circling back to the Lane's, you won't find a better ran store, or a more affable crew, ever employee is so helpful. Their entire family is their giving it their all and they make it look easy. You have to support small business like this more than ever, especially in this current situation we are all in. I picked up my Hobie Pro-Angler 12 today and they walked me through everything I needed to know, helped get my kayak strapped into my truck and sent me on my way. I can't wait to bring on the first dude that gets Pro-Angler envy so he can buy one too. I hope the crew reads this over at Fast Lane, your family is the last of it'a kind, a special thing to witness and be a part of in these weird-times, you all rock. Thank you all So much for everything read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - The best Kayak shop on the PLANET. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

Always pleasant to visit here. It feels like your home. The family is always humble and ready to serve you the customer. Wheather you are a beginner or expert they are willing to help you and show you what you need to get out there on a kayak. read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

***Reviewed During Covid*** So I literally just left this place and it has probably been one of the worse experiences I have ever had in my life. Coming from a background in customer service, hospitality and the food industry, I got a bunch of red signs just walking in. Let me start from the start. My friend and I were in La Jolla and we discussed getting me a car rack and kayak for my birthday. We stopped and talked to a guy who had just had his done by the folks here and so we decided to check it out. We came in and the first red flag was when Debbie Lane came up to my friend and I and asked if she should wear a mask when helping us! Uhh YES!!! No one wants whatever you might be carrying and it's still a San Diego ordnance to be wearing a face mask! Debbie and another other guy working there were both not wearing ANY KIND OF FACE MASK OR COVERING while helping people on the sales floor. The second red flag came when we were just wanting to inquire about pricing, asking questions and just getting an over all feel for everything and the next thing Debbie said to my friend and I was "oh yeah, but I mean you can't get anything because we are all sold out of everything." We understood that but Debbie being the entitled white person she was couldn't understand our statement when we informed her that we just wanted to see pricing information, have some general questions answered and inquire about car racks. She was so quick to shoot us down because we probably looked like we didn't have any money. The entire team here is A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!! Debbie was the WORSE PERSON TO GO TO FOR ANY KIND OF INFORMATION!! I highly recommend staying at away from this place. They only see Hobies. Having done my research and knowing a lot of kayak fishing, it felt so great having Debbie talk down to my friend and I. Again, Debbie being her entitled white old lady self can easily scare away business from this place. What a complete waste of time. read more

"Salty Crew" - I finally asked a coworker who was wearing a shirt with a very popular, two fish hook logo, "So, what is Salty Crew?..." In short he said something along the lines of it's just a new brand. I had no idea so who was I to argue? In hindsight, he didn't have a clue. About a week after that, I went on a sailing trip to San Diego with some friends and got my answer from the birthplace of Salty Crew. It was right here @ Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking. Curious on how things seem to present themselves. What's the saying; "Ask and you shall receive?" (I'm still waiting on the winning lotto numbers; patience is a virtue. - HA!) Salty Crew isn't "just a brand," it's actually an acronym a way of living - "it is a movement to get back to the beach. Their goal is to bring surfing back to the ocean and encourage young people to go out on the water and enjoy all it has to offer. Salvaging A Lifestyle for Tomorrow's Youth, S-A-L-T-Y." During the last week of October, I sailed down to Mission Bay with two other boats out of Dana Point. (If you're familiar with sailing & wind patterns that translates to "we motored all the way to Mission Bay.") We left DP Harbor on a Friday @ 0630 hrs & were anchored by 1530 hrs. Aboard the charter, "Zephyr," a 34' Hunter was Pierre M & Bruce S. The next day, Bruce mentioned he had o'hana who had a shop in the adjacent harbor & asked if I wanted to come him. I didn't have anything planned during the day so I did. We ended up @ Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking. On the way over to the shop, Bruce bumped into a few guys a couple of doors down exiting another store. He introduced me to them; really cool group. I had noticed that they were all wearing Salty Crew t-shirts. I thought it was interesting but didn't think too much about it BUT what I did notice was that one of the designs was not the typical Salty Crew logo with the fish hooks. It was a nice illustration of a fish around some coral. My o'hana is from Hale'iwa, the North Shore of O'ahu & the local attire is t-shirt, shorts, and of course, "slippahs." (For you mainland folks, you would know them as flip flops.) The locals love their t-shirts. Oh, and hats too! I'm always looking @ different designs, I have an art background from freelancing to WB Studios. I've been working on a couple of my own shirt/brand ideas and the beginnings of Salty Crew struck a chord with me. It's one of those great success stories and they're still growing. (Thumbs up) Apologies, I digress; fast forward a few minutes later & we're standing on the showroom floor of Fastlane. I'd have to say, they do have some pretty awesome kayak set ups; from the basic to a slick looking trimaran with all the bells & whistles. It also had a spot for Fido to cruise on the water with you as well. (HAPA, my bully-pit likes the water as long as it's from the shore. I'm hoping to get the dog on a SUP once I lear to stay on one. HA!) Bruce walked in & was immediately greeted by Debbie who was shortly doing by husband, Ron. Bruce introduced me & the three started talking story. So, as he caught up with the family, I took the time to browse the cool toys, snap a few photos for yelp*, and eventually ended up in a corner area where it was ALL THINGS, Salty Crew... 'Hmmm, this is interesting. There were hats, jackets, shirts, more shirts, very cool swag. I walked over to the counter & inquired about the Salty Crew spot in the store. That is when I learned that is where it all started. I laughed because a week prior I was just asking a coworker about the brand since I've been seeing it more frequently... 'And now, I'm standing in the place where it all began. - Who would've thunk it?! I'm not one to jump on trendy bandwagons but Salty Crew was something more. - "For the hard workers. The searchers. The risk taking, mistake making, watermen with nothing to prove. For the seafaring, the wax sharing, the grommets, young and old. For the tried and true, who've paid their dues, for those who Find Refuge in the Sea." (Source: Official Salty Crew website) 'And naturally, I picked up a few shirts; one for me and a couple gifts that I already shipped off to Hawai'i. Bruce ended up borrowing a racing SUP and spent a couple hours trying fo' teach me the basics of stand up paddle boarding; getting up on the board, staying up, & getting back on. Being a racing board made it all the more challenging but I had a good time nonetheless. One thing I learned is that I need more conditioning and next time get a board with a leash. Okay, make that TWO things I've learned. If I ever decide on getting a kayak, SUP, or the likes, I'd make the trip from Dana Point. I do not know when I will be making my way back down to Mission Bay but if I ever do, I will be sure to drop in to say hi. Mahalo to Ron, Debbie, and the rest of the Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking for the aloha! A hui hou! - DJ *See uploaded photos Food: n/a Ambiance: 5 Service: 5 Value: 5 read more

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Everyone is so nice here. Locally owned business and always have the kayak accessories I am looking for. They don't pressure you or try to over sell you items. I Highly recommend this store. read more

Sure, I'll give theses folks a nice review. They've been very helpful and patient with me. I drove up from Ensenada, b to purchase my Hobie with lots of extras from Fastlane and have been helped by Ava, Ron, Debbie and Callen (sp). I have had a few product questions and they always have spent a decent amount of time to help me over the phone. I also recently had a major failure with a piece of equipment and they were very helpful in processing a warranty claim. They ordered replacement parts which were available the next day. Installation was very professional and completed on time. read more

I bought my Hobie Outback here last year. Awesome family business. Unfortunately, I had a problem with the hull and Hobie stood by their product and Fastlane was quick to help me. Be sure to stop by here before you buy. The customer service is great! read more

Awesome place to buy a kayak from. They have everything in stock you need. Friendly staff and service, not sure why someone would go anywhere else. Thank you read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

I first stopped in at Fast Lane about three years ago and checked out what was not just new in Kayaking but, cutting edge. I chatted with owner Ron about the newest trends in kayaking (they have it all) as well as fishing kayaks. I admit having kayaked only minimally I was overwhelmed with what they had to offer. Ron is a California cool guy. The kind of guy that seems to eat breathe and sleep all things water. So, after two or three more visits over the next year I was serious about owning one of these vessels for fishing and cruising the bay, ocean and lakes. On subsequent visits, I met and spoke with (questioned) son Hayden, daughter Allie, as well as his wife ?? From a simple stand point of upstanding, kind and thoughtful people, I would have never bought a Kayak from anyone else. As others have said, this is a fine and honest family that will treat you right. So, the time came for making my long awaited purchase. One year ago I bought my Hobie i11W/ many little options. I decided on the inflatable because I tow a 19' Airstream and I wanted a portable option that I wouldn't need a rack for. It very simply inflates in minutes and is a pleasure to use! That said, I not only highly recommend Fast Lane, I wouldn't shop anywhere else... keep it local! This is a family owned and operated business you can trust and count on too treat you right. I thank them for a great experience and look forward to my next visit! read more

I have purchased several kayaks from Fastlane over the last 20 years. It all started with myself and my two sons primarily fishing from Fastlane Hobie Kayaks to now taking my 3 year old grandson for an occasional spin looking forward to his first official fishing trip. If you are even thinking about buying a kayak do yourself a favor and save a lot of time. Just go see Ron and his family/staff. They've been in business for several years. I have watched his kids grow up working in the store. I drive from the Inland Empire to San Diego just because they are really great people running a really great business. read more

Love this place.... Ron and the whole crew were great! They were great guides and we had a blast...will definitely go back and recommend to others!! I wish I could remember everyones names, but thanks Hayden, Jared, and the Fast Lane crew! Thanks for the good times everyone! read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - Kayak Fishing crew, thanks Fast Lane! - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

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I was in the market for a used Hobie tandem kayak. We were familiar with Hobie and decided it was time to buy vs rent. Fastlane and specifically, Callen, was very knowledgeable about all things Hobie. Callen helped us understand the specific turbo drive and kayak body that would be best for our purposes. Callen also exposed us to options for transporting and making it easy to get our Kayak up on the roof. It was a great experience buying from fastlane with Callen's help. Would recommend and buy from them again. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff the owners are pretty dope hooked me up with my hobie PA12 and installed my fish finder for me. Overall great experience if you're looking for a kayak this is the place! read more

I was just visiting my aunt in San Diego and she wanted to buy a kayak but most of the time while being here we were waiting to get service and the place was not at all busy read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

I'd been wanting to get a SUP for a long time, and when I was finally ready a good friend highly recommended Fastlane. My experience was nothing but positive; Ron and Hayden were more than patient as they answered all my novice-SUP buyer questions and made sure I found the right board, paddle, and bag. In the showroom, they had many new and a few used SUPs. They have everything you could possibly need for SUPing and kayaking! I won't hesitate to return for future SUP-related purchases and can't thank them enough for their excellent service! read more

The people at Fastlane are always good to me. I'm on my 4th Hobie Outback fishing kayak (two from Fastlane). I always need something -- a little, all the time. They have good answers for my questions and help with whatever I'm working on. Some great fishing tips too! The 2017 Outbacks are so nice I almost reached in my pocket for my credit card today. Dang, I'm so tempted it's hard to resist. More fishing gear, advice and great sandwiches conveniently next door at Dana Landing. read more

Love the 2 Mirage Revolution kayaks we bought last year. 13 ft kayaks w petals. Very sturdy for bay and ocean. I built rack to carry on top of pickup bed & cab. Kayaks a bit heavy to lift. So, last month bought the T-bone extender from FastLane. Wow, so easy to slide kayaks onto truck. See pics. Got the hitch and lights from U-Haul. read more

I bought a Hobie Pro Angler 14 kayak from Hayden. The staff there are friendly and courteous. Hayden took the time and showed me different models. Fastlane also gave a good deal with installing my fish finder and accessories. If you are looking for a Hobie, they people at Fastlane will take care of you. Ed V read more

I highly recommend Ron and the team at Fastlane! Everyone there was Patient, Knowledgeable, and Very Friendly. It required several visits to make the decision to purchase a new Hobie Outback. We tested almost ever model they had, and never once did we feel pressured to make a purchase. We compared the Hobie to other manufactures, and the other just don't compare, and the staff at Fastlane sealed the deal with great pricing. We were on the water the same day and have had such a great time we purchase a second Outback from Ron two weeks later. Exceptional! read more

I purchased my PA14 from Fastlane also bought most of my accessories from them and all throughout its been great experience. Staff & service 5 stars. I live in O.C and driving to S.D for kayak stuff is & was well worth it.. read more

I would love to give this store 5+stars if possible absolutely thankful for all the help and questions I had for HAYDEN super helpful and patient with me. I had gone to 4 different kayak stores was very impressed on the customer service he provided me . I loved the store to many accessories for kayak fishing . Hayden really went out of his way to keep me comfort and answered all my questions I had felt like I was asking to many questions. Highly recommended I have couple of people that are interested in buying a kayak and gear and I will push them to fast lane to buy their gear just because of the incredible service support and knowledge they have thanks Hayden truly happy with my kayak. 5+stars u deserve it. read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - Outback kayak bought from fastlane - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

Just bought a new Hobie and the "Salty Crew" at fast lane could not have been more helpful and accommodating addressing all our questions...and we had many. Helpful throughout the entire process with personalized attention We appreciated it! read more

Purchased a kayak and many accessories from them over the years and always provided excellent service. That have a good stock of Hobie sit on top kayaks and SUP paddle boards. Support this mom and pop shop read more

Recently bought a kayak from FastLane. Best customer service I've ever experienced. Extremely knowledgeable. All of the products they have are great. Nothing negative to say and I will definitely be returning if I need anything else. Thanks for the kayak! read more

Best place in SD to purchase a kayak or sup. Just bought a kayak and I am very happy with all aspects of the purchase (price-customer service). Buyer beware if you go anywhere else. :-) read more

Fastlane Sailing & Kayaking - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - San Diego, California

Great service and large inventory of kayaks and water products. When my Hobie had a leak, they replaced it, no questions asked. Great service. read more

My experience was unsatisfactory. I had gone in to the shop to get some rigging tips and mounting ideas for a transducer and left with no further understanding, other than "You should've bought a Hobie kayak.". The owner/"Dad" was an arrogent fool that could'nt believe I didnt spend the rediculous amount of money on a hobie kayak to begin with, and insisted that there was no practical way to mount my transducer on a generic kayak. He had an aftermarket product that he couldve talked me into buying but instead said his own product was trash. I will take my business elsewhere. 2 stars because the rest of the family was decent and tried to be helpful. read more