First timer here. If you're looking for a great deal, price wise I hear this place is the best. Communication: Super responsive, clear & respectful. Everyone here was so friendly. This was such an incredible experience. Definitely coming back! read more

Thank you Lowe for your incredible help on Sunday may God continue to bless you highly appreciated. I 100% recommend this place Lowe was very helpful and friendly throughout the whole process make sure to come down here for the best customer service you really wont regret it! read more

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I found this spot via Groupon years ago and have been coming ever since. I refer my friends here all the time when they want an easy, no stress day of paddle boarding or kayaking. Thankful to have found this place! read more

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I've been coming to Paddle Board Newport Beach for several years now and I've never been disappointed. The location is perfect, it's right by the bay and they always have kayaks and paddleboards ready for you by the water. Parking isn't ideal (it's Newport Beach, so this is expected) so be prepared to pay and park. I love how smooth and easy booking and reservations are. You book online through their website and it's always simple, straightforward, and easy to do. You can add things like the waterproof phone things (or add when you get there in person). They also send your waivers and such ahead of time so you can sign them ahead of time so that when you get to the location, you literally just get on the kayak/paddleboard and go. The workers here are always really chill, nice, and welcoming. They offer amenities like the waterproof necklaces you can wear to bring your phones along (can confirm - they work). They're not super strict on time, and I like the added hose they have outside their building that you can use to hose down the sand and such if needed. Just be aware that they don't offer much by way of instructions so if you're a first-timer, watch a video or two ahead of time. I do think it's a little intuitive so I wouldn't worry too much. Life vests are also provided! read more

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Tim and the crew were awesome and very helpful. Easy process, great pricing for such an awesome paddle on the Bay! Highly recommend!!! Thanks for everything! read more

I went here with some friends and our dogs and had a great time. They even supplied the life vest for my pupper. read more

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First time in this location to paddle board . The employee Tim was an amazing person. He was so nice and good vibes. I would go here again. 10/10! read more

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Amazing deal on groupon especially for the kayak. I love this place, the staff is just so chill & it's a decently quiet space to hang out on the water ( just watch out for boats). Parking is waay better now that it's off season. Also they now keep valuables at the desk vs needing to buy a locker. For first timers, they dont really give much of a tutorial, you're just going to have to learn on the spot ( maybe watch YouTube), but they do help push u off and dock. Its also really fast to get onboarded, just make sure you reserve an appointment online and fill out the waiver. I still recommend this for paddle boards over kayak. Benefits of kayaking is you can kinda just float without always needing to paddle and balance, you can bring stuff on the boat ( depending on how you paddle, water can still splash in for wet bottoms). But you do have to configure how you sit. The only thing was, the kayaks are a little bit of a thinner plastic/ you are not strapped in so it feels less stable/more sensitive than the ones you might buy yourself. Still a great group activity, and i just appreciate the vibe of the shop and staff itself read more

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Looking for paddle board rentals and came across this place. Was super fast and was attended right away when we arrived at our appointment. Rental area is really close to the paddle boarding area that you literally walk there. They have cubbies in case you need to keep items there like extra clothing and will keep valuables in a more secure place where others can't reach them and only the staff. This rental place has really good pricing for their rental items definitely recommend them! Had a lot of fun and was a perfect way to end summer this year. read more

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Tim was so nice seriously made the experience amazing and fun! I already said I would bring my mom back and now I can't wait! The kayaks are clean and not broken compared to another paddle company i went to in NB. Overall very friendly staff and for the price you truly can't get anything better than this place. Thank you! read more

Everyone is amazing here, smooth experience and such a fun time going back on Saturday with more people read more

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I booked for 3 people reservation on their Website $35 for 2 hours. Found Parking on the street closest to their building. And walked over. The guys were friendly checking us in and off we go! We had an amazing time and the weather was perfect! We saw a few jumping fish pop out of the water and surprisingly there weren't many boats out, which was perfect for us so we didn't have to dodge them. 10/10! read more

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Great Day! beautiful weather, the staff was very friendly and helpful! used a GROUPON and was great price! just bought another one today! Newport is BEAUTIFUL to kayak in! highly recommend! read more

Beautiful harbor great service Super Easy to book and helpful staff My favorite place to rent kayaks and paddle boards read more

great paddle board experience! would definitely rent here again when in town. easy to get the gear and make the return afterwards. Everyone was friendly. read more

We booked paddleboarding and kayaking on their website. The booking process was easy and make sure to sign the waiver that'll be attached to your email. Parking can be tough since they don't have a lot of parking spaces, but the day we went, there were plenty of parking spaces. It is also pay to park. Once we arrived, we checked in and you can change into your swimwear in the restroom. Everyone will also wear a life jacket. The only downside was we were given no instructions on how to kayak or paddleboard. Some of us had never paddleboarded or kayaked before, so it was a bit odd that no instructions were given. We just went out on our own and tried our best. It was still fun and enjoyed being out in the bay. There are plenty of boats that will be on the bay too, so be careful and on the lookout. When we came back, we saw a group that was given instructions on how to paddleboard. So it seems like our group unfortunately didn't get the instructions, it's not that they don't provide it. Other than that, everything else was great. Tip(s): - Book your reservations via their website - If you want to cancel your reservations, cancel 24 hours ahead of time (cancel via calling or email) - Pay to park - When you head out, remember your surroundings because we got lost trying to find the way back to where we started - One restroom available inside the place read more

First, the staff is fantastic. They were attentive, and we experienced no issues with the service they provided. The shop's location is convenient, with pay parking available on the streets and a nearby parking lot. They launch from the 15th Street Pier, and the small beach is perfect for those who want to relax on the sand while others paddleboard. I only gave three stars because of the equipment. Some paddle boards are old and may be waterlogged. Many of the paddles are broken, as the clamps fail to hold the length or prevent the paddle from twisting. Unfortunately, you may not notice this until you are out on the water, and those who have never paddleboarded may not realize their equipment is defective. Paddleboarding is not difficult, but poor equipment can diminish the enjoyment. If you go, make sure your paddle is in perfect working order and that the paddleboard is not old and squishy. read more

Easy check in online with waiver as well. Pricing is also available online for your rental from 1 hour to a day rental. Staff are friendly and courteous. Parking is challenging, either find street parking or pay for parking. Otherwise good place to rent and start your adventure on the water. The harbor is relatively calm except for boats moving in and out of the harbor. We paddle boarded on a Friday and parking was less than available anywhere but found a spot. read more

We have been going here for years but as of late, it is not great. The kayaks are old and dirty. The seats are worn out and the top of the kayak and seats are covered in sand. The paddles are trashed with the water stoppers not staying in place. For this kayak, we were both sitting in water the entire time so not sure if it had a leak or just a cheap kayak as we usually don't sit that low. Seats had no back support. I hope the owners get involved and turn this place to how it was in the past. read more

The kids really enjoy it. It was a hassle free check in since waivers and reservations can be done ahead of time. They were really accommodating in the switching of the board to a kayak since it was a first time for my kids to kayak/paddle boarding. read more

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Awesome time paddleboarding. Guys were super friendly, equipment was great, price was even greater! We will be back! read more

Paddle Board Newport Beach - Awesome time paddleboarding. Guys were super friendly, equipment was great, price was even greater! We will be back! - Paddleboarding Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Not sure how people are giving 5 star reviews to this place! We had a really bad experience. Booked a Groupon on Black Friday and called 21 times to make a reservation for paddleboarding; finally got a response saying winter hours in effect & no one is in the office to answer calls! (Their winter hours were NOT on their website! Site said everyday, 9-6! So did their answering machine! ). Then made online reservation for Dec 22- which we have an email confirmation for! We showed up and the PLACE IS CLOSED! We tried calling- no answer; we emailed & they respond they closed because of unsafe weather conditions! We took a video of the bay and sky; calm waters & blue skies! Walked to a competitor, Balboa Fun Tour, who said "Yes, we have folks out on the water! Would we like to go?" Paddle Board Newport Beach, we had a confirmed reservation and had paid! But your email to us AFTER WE HAD ALREADY ARRANGED CHILD CARE, DRIVEN DOWN THERE, CONTACTED YOU AND WERE STANDING AT THE ENTRANCE IN FRONT OF A CLOSED SHOP IS SIMPLY HORRENDOUS BUSINESS PRACTICE. I will advise Groupon to take you OFF their vendor list! Really poor business practice that your website was not up-to-date, your voice mail box was full.... I could go on and on! To potential customers, DO NOT PATRONIZE THIS Business!! read more

Tim made renting super simple and easy, explained the area and how to paddle board very nicely. Super chill experience, water felt great !

wanted to paddle for an hour so we skated over and asked Tim if we could. He got us all dialed and set up with the cleanest boards and best vibes in the port thanks braddah we'll be back! read more

Great place to rent. The guy at the counter was super helpful to us getting all the gear to the beach.

Went paddle boarding for the first time yesterday! Big thanks to Paddle Board Newport Beach! The experience was awesome! Easy to book, excellent location, and a friendly group of people who work there. I had a 2 hour session and got to explore the bay. Check this place out! The prices are good! Thanks again for the experience! read more

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Parking is a hit and miss, it can get really busy finding a parking spot. The staff were nice and helpful. The bathroom was horrible, girlfriend rather hold her pee than use it. Overall a decent place to rent with decent prices. The waters are a little rough because of the boats passing by and there's another rental spot on the other end is calmer waters for paddle boarding. read more

Came for a reservation at 8, they offer a yoga and paddle board beginning then. Came in and there was no one to contact us to let us know there would be no yoga class at 8, very disappointed since it was confirmed and I came as part of my bday trip to Newport. read more

Great location and staff. Have been here a few times with a Groupon and now they also have a discount with my sports league Beach City Sports(also awesome by the way). Now that the weather is warming up, plan on taking my little girls out on the water in the near future! read more

We been to other places to Kayak and paddle board before. This is the first time, that our hands and our upper legs are all dark and black after an hour of kayaking. I think the paddle's paint are coming off from the paddles handles? One of our friend's clothes get darker too, but we are glad that they did came off after couple times of washing. Their Kayak and paddle boards are smaller than the one we had before too and they don't look like they are well maintained. Their price are not cheaper, but they are very easy to book. The staffs are friendly and nice. But we probably will not come back again. read more

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We went paddle boarding here over the weekend. I have been wanting to try this for a long time. My girl is already familiar with paddle boarding. So she was the best candidate to show me how to do this. It took a bit of muscle work and balance, but it is fun. You can rent boards and bikes here for reasonable prices. Nice bikes and boards here. Customer service was good. We will do this again next weekend. read more

I got a Groupon for this place as a gift. You can book online and input the code there. Pretty easy process. They offer rental water proof phone cases and bags. We bought our own, so we did not use their stuff. When we got there, some customers were complaining that their stuff still got wet (including phones) from their rental, which is scary. Customer service is lacking. The guys at the shop didn't seem to care and weren't friendly at all. They told us there were life jackets on a rack outside and there weren't. When we went back in and asked again, the guy repeated the same thing. We told him there was nothing there. Luckily, some customers returned right then and just handed their life jackets to us. We then walked from the shop down to the shore. The guy on the shore who educates on the area and how to ride was cool. He seemed to actually kind of enjoy his job. My board was in good condition. My fiancé's board was falling apart. I'd honestly be embarrassed to keep that board in use if I was the business owner. See the pic. However, it still got the job done. We enjoyed our time on the water! read more

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Great price! And I love how the paddle board and kayaks are right at the bay in the water. No need to carry them any distance. It's a short walk from the shop to the part of the bay where your adventure begins. read more

My friends and I had a blast Paddle boarding! We purchased a Groupon and filled out the forms online which was super convenient. We booked for 10am on Sunday so we could be one of the first on the water. The only slight bummer was one of my friends told the instructor it was her first time and he really didn't give her much information to go off of. Luckily its mostly about balance and figuring out how to navigate with the paddle. I had a great time, it does get busy (boats, kayaks, sail boats, etc.) the later it gets so it does get a little crowded but its still a good time. It was a really great time, it did take a little bit to get used to but I will def come back again to this location. The first guy that checked us in was super nice, quick and helpful. He was very professional and made us aware of their parking lot so we didn't have to pay for the meter. I can't wait to come back! read more

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We had an amazing time! This is our go-to spot whenever we want to go paddle boarding or kayaking. This time it was 5 of us. Michael was great in re-scheduling our reservation and their customer service skills are impeccable:) Very helpful and courteous. read more

Worker was so helpful. Ran back to get a studier kayak for my hubby who tipped over in the first one ! We were late but he gave us the full 2 hour session. It is fall in Newport so not the busy season. Great time ! read more

06/24/2021: I had a lot of fun my first time here so I invited my other friends to try out paddle boarding! They both do not know how to swim so they wore their life vests! It definitely came in handy when one of them fell into the water! We all enjoyed our time and cannot wait to be back! The staff is always so friendly! 09/21/2020: My friends and I went paddle boarding to celebrate my friend's birthday. Purchased a Groupon hours before going and we were able to reserve the time we wanted. We did get lucky because it was a Monday! One of the guys with longer hair mentioned it tends to get crowded during the weekend. The check in process was quick and easy. We grabbed a paddle and headed to the mushroom-shaped tree. Another gentleman met us there and had a board ready for us. He gave us a quick lesson. It was a lot of fun and definitely will be back! The equipment was in great condition and everyone was really friendly! read more

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Awesome place to rent paddle boards! The guys here are so friendly and helpful, they have your paddle boards waiting for you on the nearby beach and I bought them back for us also. All we had to carry were our paddles. It was a busy Saturday with lots of people renting. if these guys were ever annoyed with all the newbies renting boards you would never know it. We'll definitely rent here again! Awesome job guys! Oh! And Wilson from Castaway lives here! read more

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We were able to book the kayaks online and completed the waiver online. We arrived early to find parking and were able to find a spot near by. The young man in the shop then helped us get checked in and then told us where to pick up the kayaks. We had a great time and will definitely return. read more

We had a reservation for 4ppl on 18th. can't recommend them enough! very organise, they hold on your items, on point. the equipment is awesome. the lady at the desk was THE BEST! so sweet and welcoming! Will definitely come back Hanna read more