The hostess with the mostest is Carre with Paradise Paddle. She was so accommodating in every way possible 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! read more

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We had the BEST experience! The owner was an absolute dream to work with! We did our session in the morning 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! read more

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We rented two paddle boards today with our pups and had a great time! The lady was so sweet and the rental was so easy, just show up and hop on! Great prices and I love that it was dog friendly! 10/10 recommend!! read more

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Carrie was so sweet and told us everything we needed to know! She answered all of our questions and made us first timers feel comfortable. I will be back with my other friends soon! read more

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Carre was an amazing host! So welcoming and loving. She gave us instructions to get us going. Thank you Carre for being so amazing. read more

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We were looking for ways to safely celebrate my son's 16th birthday during Covid and after more than a few frustrating calls we found Paradise. Paradise Paddle not only provided the boards but they also staked our spot on the beach with umbrellas - everyone safely socially distanced. Carre was great - she came back later with bottled water and rice crispy treats for all including one with a birthday candle. Mahalo Carre! read more

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While looking for an PB company to rent from, Paradise Paddle is the BEST. Most places do not open until 10am. PP is open at 8am!!! You can beat the traffic/crowd, find parking and even have a chance to see dolphins. She does hourly rates and is appropriately priced. 5 stars for the Customer Service!! Kanani was helpful, patience, and friendly. I can wait to PB again!! Thank you!! read more

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Paradise paddle was such a fun experience! Carre is so lovely & caring & thoughtful to her guests... We had such a fun day.! Thank you Carre for the great family bonding & memories! Xo read more

Paradise Paddle made our standup paddle boarding (SUP) experience GREAT for us newbies! We met with Carre (pronounced Care-REE) on a Balboa Island shore and were provided with nice, well-kept (practically NEW!) VESL boards and paddles. She gave us good tips on where to paddle that was perfect for the allotted time. Price was VERY reasonable and they do accept contactless payments (Venmo, Zelle). When we were done with our session, we were greeted with nice cold bottled waters! Such a small but yet appreciated gesture! It's best to arrive in the Balboa Island area early in the morning (no later than 8-8:30am) for 3 reasons: 1) to get parking , 2) when there's not much wind and 3) to avoid boat traffic out in the water if you're not comfortable in maneuvering. We'll definitely use Paradise Paddle again for another SUP experience! read more

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Wonderful service. Super friendly and helpful. Our girls had a great time paddling around the islands. Thank you!

I came here today to rent a paddle board. It was nice because there was plenty of parking in the early morning. I didn't know I had to call in advance to make reservations since it was my first time and I decided to do it last minute after jogging on the beach. Lucky for me, I still got one! Supppeeer super friendly service and very reasonably priced! I totally recommend coming here! It's nice to start your day with a fun water activity and exceptional service! read more

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I had the best experience with Paradise Paddle! I called ahead of time, paid Venmo, and the boards were on the shore ready to start our adventure when we got there. She helped us measure out our paddles, get comfortable on the boards, and shared some tips and tricks. read more

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Carre was great communicating with our party before we arrived. Busy Sunday afternoon, yet she coordinated with us effectively in advance. Great customer service, but the best selling point is that they were open an hour later than any other SUP rental company in the area (open til 7 on a Sunday, last rentals by 6pm). Boards/paddles seemed new, and were ready to launch upon our arrival. She sent me photos after too! Highly recommend read more

Amazing experience and the customer service is beyond exceptional! Best Paddle Board company on the Island. From the boards being ready when we got there, to them picking up everything when we were done. So friendly and knowledgeable. Will absolutely be back. Beautiful day and paddle boards were easy to navigate and guide throughout the channels. read more

We just had a fantastic morning paddleboarding! We got to the beach at 8:00, and Carre had the boards on the sand waiting for us. They were quality boards and a great price. Carre was very friendly and accomodating. She took pictures for us and met us at the end with water bottles. Everything was very easy and fun. I would highly recommend Paradise Paddle! read more

This is a small business, therefore attention to detail and customer service is what they take pride in & it shows! Paddle boards were waiting for us on the beach, along with bottles of water and sunscreen. The owner of the company was so friendly and knowledgeable. We signed waivers when we got there. No super strict rules- just use common sense on the water & be respectful. It was a very laid back, fun experience. Would definitely book with Paradise Paddle again! read more

I purchased a Groupon that had a similar name to this company and that Groupon was a scam. I contacted Carre and she was amazing and let me know more information about her company that was NOT associated with the Groupon that I purchased. I haven't indulged in paddle boarding with this company yet but will be utilizing this service when I return to California again. read more

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Carre was the sweetest lady! She was SO helpful as my friend from BOS was visiting and she thoroughly took the time to explain to her how to use the paddle and the board. She helped us get the boards in the water and took super nice photos on her phone that she sent later to us. We had the best time, she even had coconut waters waiting for us when we got back! Every time I visit balboa I will be hitting her up! read more

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Carre was AMAZING! We had such a good time thanks to her. It was my first time paddle boarding and she explained all the steps and how to handle the waves and paddle so throughly in such a short amount of time. She took pictures for us before we left on our perfect adventure. She sent me the weather and the winds for that morning which was so considerate of her. We can't wait to come back read more

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Best paddle board rental experience ever. Carre was so sweet and helpful. She made everything so easy. Boards were great quality. We all had a blast! Will definitely be renting from Paradise Paddle again in the near future! Thank you, Carre! read more

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Carre was such a good host and I had a great time already went twice and going back again!!!! Highly recommended for paddle boarding!!!! See you soon again!!! read more

Carre is the sweetest! I had a large group and people joining last minute, but Carre was really understanding and helped us add more boards to our reservations. She was quick to get back to us when we shot her a text for questions. At the time of our reservation, she had already set our boards on the water and was super prepared. The location is beautiful and there weren't many people on the water, I highly recommend renting at this location! read more

Highly recommend. Very friendly and communicated well beforehand to make our reservation for 2 rentals. She met us at the beach with the boards and was there when we returned with cold water. Contactless payment and cleaning supplies to wipe down the paddles between renters. read more

If you are on the Island or anywhere close in Newport, Paradise is the company you want to go paddle boarding with. Fantastic calm launch spot, everything was ready on time, and attentive customer service. Like others have said, they open up early which is great for those wanting to get a jump on the day. When we finished we were offered cold water and coconut water, a refreshing end to the experience! read more

Amazing service and great boards. My fiancé and I went out for the day and had a blast. Top notch service all around, would rent SUP from them anytime. read more

Had a really great experience paddle boarding with my family around balboa island thanks to Paradise Paddle! We definitely will be back soon, they were very accommodating and took great care of us. Great boards and equipment and we all had a blast. I highly recommend! read more

Great company! Very nice and professional. We called and Carrie was waiting for us at the beach with our paddle board. Our board was in great shape and performed well. read more

We called multiple times but no one picked up the phone, went through to voicemail. No business was linked to that 500 s bay front address. The one address showing on group has no street number either. We bought the deal from Groupon. read more

We had an absolutely amazing time paddle boarding today! Our Paddle Boards were waiting for us right on the beach when we arrived, so we could hop on and get going right away! Carre was super friendly and accommodating, and make the experience even better! Most rental places close at 5pm but Paradise Paddle is open until 8pm, so we got to enjoy a beautiful sunset from the paddle boards! Would 10/10 recommend! :) read more

Best paddle boarding in Balboa!! The experience was so great that I used their services twice in a week!! The owner Carre went above and beyond to accommodate and she even provided water. The boards were in excellent condition and I will definitely be utilizing their services again!! read more

They won't let you rent for more than an hour and a half and they close down the entire shop if there's a slight breeze. EDIT: They then called me immediately back to harass me about my review. I drove 500 miles to come and paddle board and I'm not going to spend $30 for an hour and a half on a board just for the shop to close at 10am . I can paddle just fine in Lake Tahoe. I might spend 60 bucks for a day rate but absolutely not going to drive 500 miles for an hour and a half of paddle boarding. Squishy city Folk afraid of a little wind read more

My family had a great time on the SUPs over Labor Day weekend. The quality of the SUPs at Paradise Paddle were excellent. My teen chose to switch to a fun pink one person kayak since it was on the beach spot and available when we arrived. We had such a great time as we booked an hour and a half session before sunset on the morning of. It was perfect. Carre met us at the beach location and gave us great instructions (arrive 15 minutes early so as to give yourself enough time for parking, where the water would be nice and calm, which way the wind was blowing, and what to do if bigger boats passed by) and we had a lovely time. She even took our family photos and texted them to us. Afterwards, she gave us cool water bottles. That was so very nice of her. We loved the ease of booking and paying for our adventure and would highly recommend this business to friends. read more

We had a great time, paddling around balboa island. Couldn't have been easier. The boards were waiting for us right on the beach. The paddling was perfectly calm on the north side of balboa island, with so many beautiful houses and yachts to look at. We'll definitely be back!!! read more

We had an awesome experience with the most amazing, helpful staff!!! Anytime we come to Newport we make sure our first stop is paradise paddle! Can't wait until next time! read more

Carrie was AMAZING and so SWEET! she was very accommodating and definitely cared about our experience with paradise paddle. I will 100% be using paradise paddle every time we are looking for a fun time at the beach. The boards were in great condition. We had an amazing time. Thank you Carrie!! read more

My mom and I had an amazing time kayaking and enjoyed Kerri's (not sure on spelling!!) energy so much we had to go back and go paddle boarding! So quick and easy to book, super friendly, easily accessible! Kerri is super accommodating as well! Thank you so much! read more

Discovered Paradise Paddle as I was enjoying the sunset on the island. Watched the kids run the operation, giving instructions to new customers and managing everything very professionally. The boards themselves look brand new and are a great way to spend the day in Newport. They make it very easy to just show up and head out without any hassle. Can't wait to get out on the water on these soon! read more

Such a great time, super awesome staff, I'd never done it before, and after a quick lesson, I was a pro, highly recommend Paradise Paddle, Thank you for a great experience. 2 thumbs up for sure read more

They definitely deserve 5 stars! Great customer service, very friendly. The location is perfect for a cute little date. Paddle boarding was an ease with the new boards and watching the sunset was a plus. read more

Loved it!!!!! Came all the way from Fresno and was not disappointed with this experience. We were treated like family and made to feel very comfortable. Didn't mind the adult beverage and Popsicles . Highly recommend this family run business! read more

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