Review is for their sailing camp!…read more This was our second year attending Westwind Sailing, and once again, it exceeded our expectations! My boys absolutely love this camp -- the sailing, the teamwork, the fun -- it's all top notch. This year, we ran into an unexpected situation where one of my sons wasn't able to attend, even though we had signed up well in advance. Based on the camp's policy, Westwind could have easily told us there was nothing they could do -- but they did the opposite. They were quick to respond, incredibly understanding, and went out of their way to accommodate us. In a world where customer service can be hit-or-miss, their compassion and professionalism really stood out. Another lovely moment: during the "practice capsizing" day, my elderly parents came to watch. Without us asking, the amazing staff brought out chairs for them so they could sit and enjoy the event comfortably. That kind of thoughtfulness is rare and speaks volumes about the team behind this camp. We're so grateful for everything Westwind Sailing offers -- from the wonderful instruction to the truly kind and caring staff. Highly recommend this camp to anyone considering it!

Dana Point Harbor is always my favorite Paddle Boarding spot. I've been coming here for years…read more Peaceful, quiet and just straight up zen. Easy on and off of the board. Right at baby beach, in case you fall off returning the board (like me) you can just walk straight to shore

I love tooling around in the harbor and the entrance to it. Once I had dolphins jump out of the…read morewater near me and it was a spiritual experience! I brought my lunch and a few drinks and a net to clean up the harbor and I had a great time! The boys that help you with your kayak are super helpful and kinda cute! Don't miss this!

Amazing experience! My family and I will definitely be back. The entire process was super easy--we…read morebooked online, completed the waiver ahead of time, and when we arrived, parking was just $15. Check-in was a breeze; all we needed was an ID for security, and we were good to go. The staff was friendly and helpful, which really made the experience even better. We rented two double kayaks and one single for 2 hours, and that was plenty of time to enjoy the full adventure. Pricing was fair, and the whole outing felt well worth it. I strongly recommend Pure Watersport for anyone looking for a fun and smooth outdoor experience.

My husband and I had a wonderful paddle lesson with Erin! I had paddle boarded before but only in a…read moremarina, and it was my husband's first time altogether. We both felt comfortable and safe with Erin. My husband is also a big and tall / plus-size person, and Erin was super accommodating to ensure that he used the proper board for his size. (There was another Laguna business I called that wanted to charge us extra for this.) 10/10 would recommend!!

Erin is amazing to work with! It was one of the first times though I actually stopped to enjoy the…read morebeach in Laguna and Erin was so helpful from day one! Very accessible to reach via text and email. Waivers required as well. Now having tried this for the first time in the ocean, I recommend a harbor paddle if the waves may intimidate you or, even, wear my own O'Neill life jacket (jacket is more for returning back to shore). This activity was one for our friends' bucket lists and we all had the best day!! Yelp recommendations did not leave me astray. Thank you! Decided to plan a paddle board rental and beach day with friends for a birthday surprise. If you're planning something like this, I also recommend a patio lunch at the Rooftop Lounge as it is not far either from theLaguna Beach location where we met Erin. We were a small group of four and she accommodated us perfectly. The weather was perfect this week so we didn't need to adjust the time of the excursion either so we enjoyed an early evening two-hour rental. The sunset-ish vibes were incredible too, to be on the ocean. She met us and had our boards and paddles, dry bag (if needed), and our floatation safety equipment on the beach ready for us. She guided us with specific instructions to get out over the waves. She then walks us out with our board and makes sure we go out one-by-one. It was such a rush to get over those waves, because I admit, the ocean can be intimidating. All the places I've swam before, I've never really encountered waves this big or a boat dropped me off to snorkel. Waves are just another element. The best advice was being on our knees and just digging the paddle into the water as fast as possible and next thing I know, we are all out in the ocean having the best time! The experience is amazing and we haven't laughed like this in a long while. I stood up to paddle board only twice, but I fell on the first try. I admit, I felt much more comfortable paddling while on my knees. It was perfect. Note: SAFELY return to shore, come in one-at-a-time as Erin instructs. She and a lifeguard were amazing and helped us return. For me, it was much needed. I am so thankful for their assistance. Those waves, man oh man, a big lesson for me that day, but we are all still reeling, laughing and talking about the day. FYI: If choosing a longer rental as we had, I'd recommend using her dry bag and bring water, a small towel (in case you do go in the water and need to dry salt water from eyes as that does sting) Also, use durable ziplocs to secure anything you may get wet. I also had my phone in one of those necklace protector sleeves and it took surprisingly took great photos through the plastic. Reminder for me to also secure the dry bag on the paddle board straps much more securely too as it did get wet, on accident, in the water when I was returning to shore. The waves knocked the bag off the board but easily retrieved. Just wet because I didn't close it properly-oops. Actually, just assume whatever you take into the ocean will get wet. One friend did lose her Ray Bans, but Erin warned us prior. Oops! Nonetheless, the best birthday surprise!!! So much fun!!! I highly recommend a beach day paddle boarding (find an area you're comfortable with the waves though or stick to the harbor). Don't hesitate to check with Erin because she is so helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you again, Erin, for such a great beach experience.

Ken at Affordable SUPs is awesome. We picked up a board this past summer and he was so helpful and…read moreinformative. We took our time and he made sure we had all of our questions answered and got exactly what we needed. Great customer service, great selection and great prices. Will definitely be coming back for any boards in the future and recommend to anyone purchasing a new board.

Ken made everything so easy! He got my new board up to Alaska without a single hiccup and stayed in…read moretouch the whole way. What really stood out was how honest and authentic he was--such a rare find. This guy is awesome.

One of my favorite places to stroll. They are revitalizing dining and shopping here but I'm…read morereviewing just strolls on the harbor. I recommend this to everyone. Walk along the harbor, look at the boats, and spot birds and sea lions. You'll see them lounging on the dock or boats and hear them barking every night. Be sure to walk down to the bridge and cross over. There are nice, grass areas with benches, picnic tables, etc. It's a beautiful view. Enjoy the beauty! There is a ton of free parking, clean public bathrooms, and the beautiful coastline. Then add in the dining, shopping, whale watching tours, paddle boarding, canoeing, sailing, and wading at Baby Beach.... This is a wonderful place to visit.

we come here during the holidays bc it is just so festive!…read more unfortunately, this year the harbor is under construction. but! the "merry kiss me" sign is over by the wharf this year. once the project is complete it will be the destination spot bc it will be soo gorgeous and upscale! plans for retail, restaurants and parkscapes. i believe they are building hotels as well. goodbye free parking lol.

My son has gotten several boards from here and has been so happy with all of them the staff is so…read morehelpful. We had a great experience.

This surf shop has cool stuff and everything you could possibly need, but the employees weren't…read morehelpful and even a bit rude. Would not recommend.

We did the all day rental and it was such a fun perfect day! Rental process is quick and simple. I…read morelove that they give you a lock! So many places to ride your bike in Newport and many others are riding as well. This was our favorite location so far that we have rented bikes. I love that one of our bikes had a basket hold our stuff.

GUS!!!! HE'S THE BEST!…read more He set the tone for our entire day with such positive vibes!!! Gus truly went above and beyond to make our girls' day unforgettable. He got us set up with the cutest pink bikes, and we had the best time cruising around Balboa and exploring. It honestly turned into one of those perfect days you don't forget with the gals. We'll absolutely be coming back!

This place is awesome!…read more Blake was supper friendly and very knowledgeable about jets skis. I really appreciate him going above and beyond to ensure we had fun and were safe. Parking was super easy and there was no waiting! I called them to make sure they had availability and within 5 minutes of parking I was on the jet ski getting an quick tutorial before heading out on the water. I've been on a jet ski before, but not like these. They have two modes: ECO and SPORT. ECO is fun and great for beginners and cruising, but if you're experienced you can switch it to SPORT and really fly! Super stoked with the entire experience, thank you!

We've never jet skied before and looked for a halfway point between LA and San Diego so we could…read morerendezvous with our daughter. It was easy to find since they sent specific gate instructions. The hunk at the boathouse was the owners son and he was adorable. We had a great hour cruising around the gorgeous Dana Point coast line. We then had a great lunch overlooking the harbor where sea lions and dolphins were galavanting. Go here if you want to spend a terrific afternoon enjoying the sun and water.

The hostess with the mostest is Carre with Paradise Paddle. She was so accommodating in every way…read morepossible and you can tell she genuinely wants you to have the best time possible. She knows the ins and outs and will lead you to what you want to see. We got to spend time with a bunch of jellyfishies! I will definitely be back to paddle again soon!

We had the BEST experience! The owner was an absolute dream to work with! We did our session in the…read moremorning and saw dozens of awesome jelly fish! I highly recommend paradise paddle to anyone looking for an incredible experience. I can't wait to come back. It felt like heaven being on the water like this. 10000% will do this again very soon! Thank you again for a beautiful time!