Our hotel made a reservation for kayaks at Everyday California, but they leased it up, reserving…read moreone kayak for four of us. Josh, the manager, was understanding and gave us a bunch of options that worked with us and our plans for the day. He was patient, understanding, and more than accommodating. They turned what could have been a bad day into a great one. Thank you!

Rented a kayak without realizing our party had already booked them separately. My mistake--I…read morereached out within 8 hours to explain the duplicate booking and ask about a refund. Was told "no refunds, but you can use it as credit." Went in person to see what alternatives they had. They suggested using the credit toward a different activity, but only during their off-season in 3 months--and I'd still need to pay full price on top of the credit. In their busy season right now, the credit is essentially worthless. This feels intentional. They keep the money from the duplicate rental, trap the credit behind their busy season, and force me to either eat the loss or wait months for a partial remedy that still costs me. No acknowledgment of the inconvenience or willingness to work with a customer who caught their own mistake immediately and asked nicely. If you rent from them, expect inflexible refund policies and credit terms designed to benefit them, not you. I won't be going back.

Cool store to buy gifts for your friends or family members abroad. Classier than what you find at…read morethe touristy stores in Mission Bay. Interesting attractive graphic designs in T-shirts and awesome artwork showing beach scenes of So-Cal (that is my favorite part of it all). Tons of items, well organized store.

Placed order 12/9 for Christmas. Received order confirmation but no other communication and finally…read moreinquired on Christmas Eve asking where it was. Got no explanation, just an email saying it was canceled due to lack of stock. No apologies or anything. Can't even tell the person the gift will be late since I'm only just now being told it's not coming at all. Horrible customer service.

Had to squeeze one last beach trip in before heading to the airport! I was visiting early August…read moreand read that this time of year friendly leopard sharks come up to shallow water for breeding season so I had to check it out! I heard a good spot was near the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club near The Marine Room and this turned out to be true! Took my snorkel gear and saw a ton of leopard sharks and stingrays so close to the beach! There was plenty of people around and lots of groups trying to catch a glimpse of the leopard sharks as well. The beach had a ton of people but it was very safe. There was a long wall where people were leaving some belongings while they were in the water so I also left my towel, shoes, etc there and I had no issues with my stuff even though I was by myself so I didn't have anyone to watch it. I also lucked out and got a parking spot right in front of the beach even though cars were circling quite a bit to find spots. I actually was going straight from the beach to the airport so I had my suitcase and all my belongings in the trunk of my car and it was safe while I was at the beach all day (a miracle for someone coming from the Bay Area LOL). The beach also had lots of rinse of stations so I was able to rinse off, get dry, change, and head to the airport!

A SAN DIEGO GEM This was my 'go-to' beach in the late 80s…read moreand 90s as a teenager for sun-worshipping and beach bonfires. Now in my 50s, I go less now -- maybe once a year, but on a recent visit we enjoyed a nice long walk from end-to-end and back and were lucky enough to catch some spectacular marine life in the tide pools near the pier. LOTS TO EXPLORE On one end of the beach, you will find the Marine Room restaurant and La Jolla Beach and Tennis club, along with mansions on the cliff edge, while kayakers from nearby tour and rental shops get safety briefings and enter the water. At the other end, you'll find Scripps Pier, Scripps Institute of Oceanography and if you're there at the right time, numerous tide pools with bright orange starfish and sea anemone. In between, you'll find grassy Kellogg Park, a tot lot, showers and restrooms, sinks and hand dryers. LOCALS AND TOURISTS The beach is about a mile long and comfortably deep in low tide. It attracts an international crowd, families, couples, surfers, teenagers, lovers, sun-worshipers, surfers, joggers, strollers, you name it. WHAT WOULD MAKE IT 5 STARS? There's a limited parking lot immediately adjacent to the beachfront, but I usually have to find parking on the street, not an easy task in peak season. As with all beaches in San Diego, it lacks vendors along the beach, so if you need a shop or get hungry or thirsty, either bring your own or seek out one of the clothing stores, restaurants or cafes along nearby Avenida de la Playa. La Jolla Shores is one of San Diego's nicest beaches in my opinion. Helpful?

A wide selection on all things surf.,…read more Great service and excellent value on clothes and gear. Parking is difficult but doable. I'll be back again when in town.

5 Stars for Mitch's Surf Shop…read more I believe it"s been around since the 60's. Best Surf Shop in La Jolla.

TikTok took me to Blacks Beach for a hike and I had no idea what I signed up for…read more The hike itself was actually scary but so fun. We took the route that involved a little rock climbing, super slippery paths, and at one point we literally crossed a narrow plank with ropes and I was questioning my life choices lol. But once we finally got down to the beach... wow. I was SO excited. All that hard work actually paid off. The beach was beautiful and it felt so rewarding getting there. Then we started walking further down and suddenly... I realized there were a bunch of completely naked people everywhere. I had NO idea Blacks Beach was a nude beach. I was shocked for like 2 seconds and then started laughing because out of all the things I expected after surviving that hike... that was not one of them. 10/10 experience. Scary, fun, unexpected, and definitely memorable.

A great place to be on a sunny day. The hike down the cliff is a bit of a hike but well worth it…read moreand actually its a fantastic leg workout. The beach is really clean with most beach goers carrying there picnic trash back up. Volley ball games usually take place in the summer. The views are not to be missed. The sun reflecting on the water in the late afternoons is mesmerizing so bring your best sun glasses & suntan lotions. For the shy person the RIGHT side as you climb down the cliff facing the water is for those who prefer bathing suits, Speedos & bikinis. To the LEFT side of the beach facing the water is clothing optional. Usually its a bit farther. Great that nobody bothers you & its a safe space for that all over tan. Sometimes beverages are sold on the beach discreetly, however, I'd recommend bringing your own & lots of water. Its a good idea toto bring food, snacks, fruit and sandwiches... insect repellant if needed. *True, sometimes it is a bit overcast so its best to check the weather report before leaving. *Free parking is available above the beach. Please be considerate while parking in an organized fashion in consideration of others. Thanks. Enjoy the beach & surf!!

Awesome selection of boards, great prices, great used board selection. Also a pretty legit good…read morewomen's clothing and men's clothing selection. Love that this is a surf shop that's not over commercialized and more surf centric. We rented a board through their amazing board rental program- seriously please never change this!- Bryce set up my husband up with a board and gave him a bunch of great advice and was so patient with my husband (who always asks tons of questions ). I noticed the board had a lot of wax on the bottom and he removed it for us too. Seriously great service- gold star for you Bryce! Thank you.

Go every year for my son's Christmas present. Even though we moved to julian I will drive the…read moredistance to get what I want. Love their merchandise

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

Andrew was my instructor and taught me a LOT about how to read the waves and ride the line. Was…read moretons of fun, would recommend highly!

I booked a two hour private lesson with Surf Menehune and this was such a blast. I had never…read moresurfed before, so was a little nervous at first. My instructor, Patrick, was great. We spent some time at first going over safety, then practiced popping up. Then we hit the water. This time was great, learning how to paddle out, controlling the board, picking out a wave, and paddling and catching the wave. It took several tries, but I got up - what a rush. I've never experienced anything like it, and I'm hooked. My recommendation: if you are comfortable in the ocean then give it a try. Rent the wetsuit - for the additional $5 its worth it.

Another epic week with Menehune! Kurrent, this year's instructor, didn't disappoint! He was such…read morea positive influence both in and out of the water by helping my daughter to grow in SUP, kayaking, most definitely surfing, and believe it or not, even snorkeling-he he he- inside joke. She had an amazing and informative week once again with your surfing adventure camp. As a parent, I had the pleasure to see Kurrent interact with the campers and his sincere concern for their safety and the love of the sport was palpable. I thought he was insightful and intuitive and can only hope he'll be back next year as the girls will be requesting a party wave from him! Mahalo Kurrent! A hui hou! ‍