Ray&#x27;s Rentals - Mission Beach

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Really loved this spot! The bikes are a little rusty but then again this location is by the beach and with water, comes rust. It was $15 bucks for an hour which in my opinion should be cheaper for renting a rusty bike but this is California haha. I guess I'm helping to pay that top tier space rent. I'd pay it again and love riding down here by the coast! There is always going to be loads of people down here and if you're not a confident rider, I wouldn't come here to ride a bike. There is so much going on, from kids riding, skating, blowing bubbles, adults riding, skating, and blowing bubbles. It's such a magical spot, it's always brought a huge smile to my face walking or riding down here! I use to come when you could ride scooters lol and one time a friend of mine collided with a bicyclist and she broke some bones. Needless to say, just be careful and if you're not advanced, a helmet would definitely be recommended. read more

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Marilyn C.

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They had a $10 all day rental for cruisers here. Bikes were in decent condition. There is a very nice bike pathway around the peninsula of mission beach. read more

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Mara R.

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Had a great time with the whole rental process- rented online and our bikes were ready before we arrived. They even threw in a basket for us! We rode all over the bay and did 15 miles! We locked our bikes (locks were an additional $3-but so worth it) and stopped for lunch. I will definitely rent from Ray's Rentals again when I am back visiting my daughters. read more

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Paola M.

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5 months ago

We made some last minute plans to catch the sunset and bike around mission beach. This place was the only nearby place opened until 7pm in March. The check out and return process was quick and easy and the price seemed reasonable ($10 per hour). However, the bikes can be better maintained, the breaks on mine weren't great. Overall, a positive experience though. read more

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Tamra O.

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Great customer service! Bikes were in good shape to ride around the bay. Also great they provide locks and baskets

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Linda K.

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I'm so glad that I was able to stop by this place. It's located right around the corner from Starbucks a block away from the beach decided to rent some skates and the service was amazing. They even offer military discount so make sure to ask. They have a wide selection of bikes, skates surfboards you mean that they got it. They must place for rentals. They have other locations as well. read more

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Michelle P.

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Stoked to rent bikes here for the week at good rates - bikes are in good shape (other places rent out rust buckets) these were in good condition, stylish, easy to adjust seats etc - came with a lock - use it! We were happy to have these bikes the whole week of our stay for only like $70. Sure it's a block off of the boardwalk, but the quality and waitstaff are worth it. Easy checkout process on your phone and you're done! read more

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Joseph R.

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Rented cruiser bikes from Rays on a recommendation. Great people to deal with and very friendly. We mentioned the location we were staying and got a discount. Bikes are in very good condition and I know that's hard due to the weather and salt water. We generally bring our own bikes but didn't this trip but glad we found Rays. Thumbs up. read more

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John W.

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A group of three of us rented e-bikes. Upon the recommendation of the manager, we went to Torrey Pines. Two of the three bikes batteries died. Calling the store resulted in no help saying, "I never said Torrey Pines". Manager refused to assist us. After a two hour pedal fest and return of the bikes to the store, the manager gave us a partial refund and said that he probably gave us bikes that had dead batteries. I would not recommend this store/chain read more

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David M.

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So they were able to to accommodate all of 4 bikes with a tag a long, and 3 single bike if you check in with Yelp you get a free basket. They took along time to get all the bikes ready because they had to put the tag a long together and one of them was not right during the ride it was slanted to one side so it was kind of funny. They provide helmets for the kids $10 a bike for an hour is not bad read more

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Natasha A.

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I had rented beach cruisers from Ray's about 10 years ago for a dear friend's 30th birthday trip and had such a blast. Lo and behold, it's about 10 years later and I'm with my 8-year-old desert kid who'd been looking forward to biking the boardwalk since we'd planned the trip. We walked to Ray's from our rental when they opened and the two employees were super helpful. My son was a bit trepidatious about getting the right size and fit as he's still kind of new to the bike life. They have a variety of sizes and we quickly found ours. We packed our own helmets in anticipation, but Ray's has them available to rent, too. It took my son a minute to get comfortable with the beach cruiser style as he's only been on a mountain bike. I set my alarm for 30 minutes and we happily headed out for an hour. The whole process to rent a bike was super easy and fast and kid-friendly. They have all kinds of other items to rent, also. It was absolutely worth the money! read more

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Toby I.

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Rented two bikes and a carriage and tag along for 40 bucks!! The workers were so nice and the equipment was in great shape!! Easy ride along baywalk and had a great time highly recommended! Protip yelp check in to get a free basket to carry your stuff!! Parking is challenging here so get ready to walk read more

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Anthony G.

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Visiting from Pennsylvania and found this off a Google search. Walked in not knowing anything, not even where the beach was! The worker Tim, was quick to greet me and struck up conversation like we've known each other forever. He couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. Everything down to recommendations where to go, where to eat..and letting me know if I go past my time not to worry, he'll figure it all out when I get back. My two hours, turned to almost 5...he told me to check out the bayside and cut down alleys to get to the beach. When I returned he asked how everything was and thanked me for coming in. Simply awesome experience! read more

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Tanisha T.

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Service, price, and location were all a hit! I would go back and recommend for visitors or locals who enjoy being active!

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Jenna M.

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2 years ago

Good prices, and easy to book online. However, some of their equipment could use some upgrades. It took us about 4 bikes to have one that would even work. Some had no pedals to not having a chain. It was odd that those weren't thrown in the back. The staff was nice and he was uncomfortable about all the broken equipment so I would just get rid of that stuff if possible. read more

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Maya B.

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Never rent a surfboard from here!!! I was practically robbed. I never write reviews on here, but I'm here in San Diego on vacation and wanted to surf and decided to rent a board from here and it was the worst decision ever. They gave me a dinged up old board to use and I was out on the water for maybe an hour and a half (which is nothing compared to my usual 3 hour surf sessions) and the whole fucking board fell apart! I would have been fine paying like $50 for damages but $250 was a total rip off. I can buy this exact board good condition used on Facebook Marketplace for $100. They told me they "couldn't repair it" but I'm most certainly positive you could, they were just ignorant about surfboards. I have never seen a fiberglass board fall apart like that - it just shows you how old and beat up the board was to begin with (probably a sign you shouldn't rent these out to people). Not sure how I was supposed to know it was gonna crumble like that, I mean it looked perfectly fine on the outside. So if you want to be robbed of $250, rent here. PS. The two guys working were pretty nice, I just wish I could've talked to management or something. read more

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Nicole I.

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Went to the beach to test out my new surf board without bringing a wetsuit... bad idea! Called Rays Rentals and they allowed me to do same day Keep it short: super fast, super simple, and great staff It was quick pickup and drop off; same day! Helped me pick the right size. Check this place out if you just need a day rental at a short notice or book in advance :) read more

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Clay B.

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They have everything to rent for the area. Only one person was working on July 8, 2025 in the morning and it took about 1/2 hour to rent bikes. A family before us said it took an hour to rent four bikes. read more

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Chris B.

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Going in and getting a bike was super quick and easy, no fuss. Paid fees and was out ready for the fun bike ride. Granted I didn't need anything super complicated, the associate was awesome wish I knew his name I'd make a shoutout. But over all I am definitely going to come back every time I decide I want to rent some bikes read more

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Kate F.

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It's a great place to rent a beach cruiser. You can either ride along Mission Bay which is what I recommend (it's way less crowded and you are still on a path right by the ocean) or ride along Mission Beach to Pacific Beach boardwalk which is super busy. It's was only $8 /hour for the beach cruiser read more

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Dan S.

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The price was good but my e bike died 1 hour into two hour rental. When I brought it back , the sales person said "no refunds".

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Pley Z.

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Background: I rented a beach cruiser bike with a couple of others at Ray's Mission Beach location Pros: 1) Professional/good service. They patiently answered all my questions over the phone a few days before I came in and when I was in the store the day of. 2) Location. A couple minutes from free parking lots and only a block away from the beach where you can go north and south on the boardwalk. 3) Cheap. A bike cruiser for an hour is $10, $3 helmet, and an optional front basket for your things is $3 all day. Can't beat that! Cons: 1) Didn't encourage us to get helmets - they told us that wearing a helmet is up to us. You ought to wear helmets for your own safety and for the community - I don't want to see your brain splattered on the sidewalk and neither do people you're close to! They should be encouraging everyone to wear a helmet, if not make it policy. Tips: 1) On the weekend, the free parking lots close to the beach fill up fast. We got there at 9:45 am and there was ample free parking, but the lots fill up by about 10:45 am. 2) To go the entirety of the boardwalk (all the way north and south and back to the shop) takes about an hour. The staff also recommend a route that is much longer that's not too far away. 3) The boardwalk was super busy when we went, so if you ride on it expect to weave in and out and dodge people 4) Biking with the bike cruisers is a lot of fun and to stop you pedal in reverse. There's no hand breaks. The bikes are called "cruisers" for a reason. On the flat boardwalk, you can pedal a bit and then stop and the bike will coast for some time. If you want a leisurely experience you can bike with less intensity and slowly, and that way it's not demanding on the quads. read more

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Kisha M.

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I saw a lot of bike rental places in San Diego, so when I was ready to rent a couple of bikes I went to the first place that showed up in my google search. I wish I had looked around a little more before stopping here. The bikes were old and seemed a little rickety. I hated being nickled and dimed to death for everything. Locks were extra. Baskets were extra. You'd think a bike lock would be included so they could protect their property. I checked out other places later and saw that the prices were inclusive of accessories and the bikes looked nicer. The guys working were friendly though. read more

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Tom H.

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This bike rental shop has amazing service and competitive pricing. Henri is super helpful and knows his stuff. I'm not only going to rent for myself anymore because he wowed me with all his help and expertise I will be renting for all the tourists I service as well! If you're in San Diego check this place out and if you're in Pacific Beach or Mission Beach definitely rent from here. Thank You Henri :-) read more

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Steven C.

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Need a ride? We took the littles for some bike riding around Mission Bay. Great place for kids but mom and dad don't have bikes. Solution! We made our reservation on rays and got a cart for our youngest daughter. It was easy and our Ray's dude was helpful and chill. He set us up for a great day and drop off was a breeze. We'll def be back! Minor downside was that the three tagalongs they had were broken. read more

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Bekah S.

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One star too many! Bikes were in horrible condition. They took a HUGE deposit that took a few days to be returned. We couldn't end our hour bike ride fast enough. It was a terrible experience from start to finish. The actual boardwalk path on mission beach was NOT family friendly. Rude people, so many dogs off leashes, drugs, loud music and people not following the rules on the path. I don't recommend cruising the boardwalk with kids. I certainly don't recommend doing it on a bike from Ray's. They were clunky, heavy, dirty and hard to ride. We are big bike riders, we ride bikes nearly daily on a wash trail near our house. These bikes were terrible. The man working was rude. The music playing inside was horrible, the language was terrible, and we were there with little kids. It was dirty and run down. Unfortunately I cannot recommend Ray's Rentals. read more

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thomas p.

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These guys were great, needed an arrangement for longer term rental as my daughter is an athlete and needs to run about 8-10 miles while on vacation, and my fat but can't keep up with her except on a bike. They set me up and were great. Bikes are beaters, so don't expect a new race bike , but were safe and gave me trouble free use. read more

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Mary D.

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We looked up beach bike rentals and Ray's was top-rated, so we stopped in to rent bikes for a sunny beach day ride. The location is off a main road - you do have to cross either the main major road or the road Ray's is on to access the beach, but we navigated this fairly easily and were quickly on our way. Overall easy, positive experience - would recommend as an easy stop for rentals. read more

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Joe A.

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Great service and willing to help us out with accommodations to match our vacation stay.

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Megan J.

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Ray's was very easy to work with from beginning to end. I reserved 5 bikes, 4-hour rentals, online. Once we got to Mission Beach I only had to wait a few minutes in line for a few minutes & we were on our way! Will definitely rent again read more

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Starr B.

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Tim was an informative, friendly and a patient staff. Ray's provided me with the best bike rental price in the area. I absolutely would rent from them again in the future. I had no issues with my bike and it was my transportation for a week. The only add on options, I would like to see is a cell phone holder and a bell. Besides that, an A+ experience. read more

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Christy M.

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Needed 2 bikes for a local Airbnb. Henri was excellent!! Super thorough and professional to make sure I got just what I needed AND delivered within the same day. Highly recommend buying or renting from Ray's. read more

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Tae'ah G.

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Affordable, easy to rent, good location. We reserved bikes the night before, but decided to go in earlier and there was no problem with that. The location doesn't have much parking around, but there are a few lots in the area that allow for free parking, which was convienent. Good location to start a ride along the path. read more

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Megan B.

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Our family of 5 rented bikes and had a great time riding all around. Bikes worked great. We had 3 cruisers and 1 tandem. Quick pickup and easy return read more

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Grandpa J.

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Rented two wetsuits. They had XXXL which we needed for my brother. Friendly and helpful staff. The wetsuits were in good shape and worked well on a cold winter day. I'd use them again for sure! read more

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Ramesh B.

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I bought a used bike at a very fair price. Tim was fantastic - he let me test ride it without any hassles after I told Tim that I will not buy the bike on that day. The next day when I went to buy the bike he adjusted the bike handle for me - he also wiped off some rust, etc. Really excellent service- thank you Tim!! read more

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Daniel A.

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I got a flat tire on my bike ride today, Saturday march 16 at about 1pm, and I called up Ray's Rentals and they not only had the parts I needed but the tools and generosity to help me finish my ride! Great people, great conversation, and a great experience! I couldn't have finished my ride without them. Thank you!! read more

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Kaoru K.

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This bike rental shop is located right in front of beach. It's only $10 for one hour rental. I guess we went there at the best time thought we didn't plan anything, turns out we were there for the best moment, and had amazing view of the sunset. Apparently, San Diego has the prettiest sunset view around this time of the year (November, between 4:00-5:00pm) I strongly recommend doing it for outsiders and even for locals!!!! read more

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Peggy F.

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The gentleman that helped us was very knowledgeable and friendly. We went here to rent 4 bikes to ride the boardwalk. What a beautiful day to do it. He told us what we needed and helped get everything together for us. Great experience he made it for us. Great selection. When you check in through Yelp you get a treat. So go check it out read more

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Dino Y.

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Horrible you have to pay 7000 to rent 5 bike for 1 hr ... lol they won't tell you about the deposit until you get there lol lame lol you guys are sad ... read more

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More info about Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach

3221 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
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(858) 488-7297
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http://www.rays-rentals.com

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Does Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach take credit cards?

Yes, Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach allow dogs?

Yes, Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach have bike parking?

Yes, Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach has bike parking.

Does Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach have parking?

Yes, Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Ray's Rentals - Mission Beach is wheelchair accessible.

From the Business

Specialties

Our rentals include, Bikes, Boards of all types, Blades, wetsuits, body boards, fins, snorkel gear, kayaks, baby bike gear ( buggies, strollers, child seat bikes) Stand up Paddle boards, skateboards, Surf Lessons and MORE! At Ray's Rentals, we specialize in giving our clients the best rental equipment at the lowest price. This is a full service rental operation with a specialty in superior customer service. We are conveniently located in the heat of Mission Beach, across the corner from the roller coaster at Belmont Park. This is where ALL the free parking is at the beach so parking is never an issue.

History

Established in 2005.

Ray loves to surf, so this business was a natural for him. He loves helping people become surfers everyday!

Meet the Business Owner: Ray A.

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“The guys at Ray's rentals were super helpful and friendly when we needed to rent a bike for our engagement photos.”

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Carl is one of the best people I've met, solid man, great taste in music and the vibe here is all…read morearound 10/10. If you have the pleasure of being in the area and are looking for skate gear or surf gear go see Carl. I live in AZ and will make it my mission to come to this shop when I'm in SD.

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4.1

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I'm a local. This is a local shop. Best prices for attire. Hands down. Set deals and no returns but…read moreworth it.

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4.7

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Such a great experience! Let me start by saying that this is the best Sun Diego in San Diego. The…read moreparking is fine during the week with there being multiple lots, but the weekends are typically crowded down in Mission Beach. The store offers so much with a super large selection of t-shirts, shorts, pants and everything in between. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by Ally who was super helpful and friendly while I was shopping. She offered great service and was very helpful in helping me find everything I was looking for. She also gave great selections for gifts which were received very well! The prices are worth it and their clothing lasts so if you're looking for some new outfits definitely check them out.

Super good store with good variety and all the brands you'd want. Noah was very helpful and…read morepersonable. He helped me find everything I wanted and checked inventory for sizes they didn't have in store, which he didn't have to do. It's always chill shopping here and Noah made it even more chill. He's a good dude and a hard worker

Solid Surfboards

5.0

(2 reviews)

Dan made me a modified bento box. I asked him to make it 23" wide, 3 1/8" thick by 6 feet. I surf…read moremostly tiny soft rock reef breaks so wanted all the volume i could get. It has 56 liters. Dan tightened the rails as i did not want boxy rails. The board may be the funnest board i have ever surfed. I took it out on several mushy days and literally felt pro! It was so fast and went wherever i wanted it. I took it out on steep hollow waves today and it was magic. I was shocked how well it handled in bigger waves. BIG THANKS to Dan, Conor and Solid Team!

Dan has made me a lot of boards throughout the years and they have been good. I have ordered over…read moreeight boards from him, and they have been great. He is not afraid to use different types of materials and is great with experimenting on different types of shapes. Mid-range and long boards all work incredible. It has been great working with the whole company. The board was ready when they said it would be. Looked like a well run factory when I was there. Looking forward to the next idea that he comes up with for a new board. Thanks Dan!

Ace Surfboards

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(2 reviews)

His boards are magic, he always exceeds my expectations, and he actually listens. If you want an…read moreexcellent HAND SHAPED (NO STUPID JIGS OR COMPUTERS) board shaped by a GENIUS, go to ACE. I placed an order for a custom board in the beginning of July and it was ready on the 21st. That's less than 3 weeks. I was expecting 4-5. You can't beat that. The man is a machine, loves shaping, loves seeing people on boards they like, and just flat-out knows how to translate what you tell him into a board you will love. Trust him and you will be happy with the result.

Bought an Ace on Craigslist and love it. When it's time for a new board come summer I'm heading to…read moreOcean Beach!

iTech iPhone & MacBook Repair

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iTech saved me and my MacBook! I unfortunately knocked over a cup of soda all over my keyboard…read moreSaturday evening, so I was looking for local tech repair businesses close to me. Luckily, iTech was one of them. I brought my laptop in immediately Monday morning and was greeted by Tony, who was very kind and patient. He explained the best and worst case scenarios thoroughly, and their pricing is more than fair for the top-tier service and EXTREMELY quick turnaround time- just a few days! Super knowledgeable and kind team. My MacBook is good as new now with a new keyboard, and I'll definitely be coming back to iTech for any future issues with my electronics. Thank you, Tony and team!

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5.0

(351 reviews)

Justin was great to work with. Appreciated his professionalism and efficiency. He was able to…read moreschedule me quickly and handled everything at a reasonable cost.

Fast and efficient, upfront & reasonable pricing. Swapped out my busted faucet with a new one…read morequickly.

About Time

4.8

(347 reviews)

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i was looking to replace the batteries in my wife's cartier and movado watches before a wedding…read more and found this place through reddit a user highly recommended About Time & Mo and for good reason i could tell he is extremely knowledgeable and a master of his craft we chopped it up while he was changing the batteries and got me in and out in under 20 mins. super friendly and amicable gave me a discount despite me refusing. will most definitely come back. thanks again mo! -Jay

I visited About Time with the intention of buying an entry-level dive watch with a black dial and…read morerubber strap. Like clockwork, Mo summoned a Seiko and the deal was done. He was gracious enough to show me the ropes and I left feeling a bit wiser than before. Will you pay a premium for buying in-store? Of course, but you also walk away having supported a small business and garnering a unique experience

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Jennifer A.

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14 years ago

WOW! I had some friends in town and was looking for something to do. Luckily I came across Ray's Rentals and we really had the perfect day. Hopping on a bike in Mission Beach is the ONLY way to get around because sitting in traffic is the last place you want to be when it's absolutely gorgeous outside. We got a lock with our bikes so we could explore things nearby which was great for my friends from out of town. I definitely recommend this spot to everyone in San Diego. Even as a local I manage to get to Ray's as often as possible. The really friendly staff doesn't hurt one bit either! read more

Grace M.

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9

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11 years ago

Perfect! Read the yelp reviews and decided to give this place a try. Plenty of bikes - all of them looked great. The guy that checked up out was very helpful and friendly. The 2nd guy came out and adjusted both of our bikes seats to be sure we had a great ride. I come back home to SD at least once a year and I'll be sure to use again next time. They even offered to add a basket to my daughter's bike so that she didn't have to wear her backpack and came in handy for bottles of water we picked up along the ride. 5 stars here! read more

Michael T.

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6 years ago

I want to publicly thank Ray for responding to my pleas for help in a public health matter that concerns us all. Ray immediately responded and was thoughtful and considerate. We are all in this together! Please see my review of our common problem, Cheesy Express, next door; the source of our neighborhood health issues: ranting homeless guy, rats, and flies all living in their trash storage area. read more

Jonny A.

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14 years ago

I LOVE RAYS! This place is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I have been renting from this place for over ten years and have always been serviced to perfection. For a rental shop with such discount prices I am in shock that all the equipment is in brand new condition! I would not recommend anywhere else but Ray's Rentals- really great employees, really great rentals, and even better prices! read more

Mike H.

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7 years ago

We came back and glad we did! Ray Rentals, is for my family and myself, the best bike rental. What a variety of good bikes there are. From really beginners, to experienced bikers, they have it all. The staff is composed of the bikers. They give the best advice on bikes and paths. Let's not forget the stellar location. Ray Rentals, u r a joy, on all levels. read more

F.U. J.

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18 years ago

Rays a great guy, honest, helpful and intelligent. He has almost everything you need to enjoy a great day in Mission Beach, wet suits, bike rental, board rental, sunglasses he will even repair your own bike for you at a reasonable cost. He has the best deals in Mission Beach and is always smiling, if Ray does not have it then i doubt it exists . read more

Ryan H.

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16 years ago

Great customer service. Rays is definitely a mom and pop kind of business. They are as local as you can get. Very knowledgable about the area and they're pricing is VERY competitive. Every time I visit Mission Beach I'll be stopping by Rays. Great work guys. You have a loyal customer!!! read more

Jodi W.

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5

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7 years ago

Rays Rentals is the place to go! They were kind enough to lend us a couple bikes to use in a music video production. Very friendly and easy to work with. The bikes were in great condition! You can tell they take good care of there equipment!! read more

Shanaz B.

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13 years ago

San Diego is the vacation city and Rays Rental makes it perfect. The customer service is #1, and the rental prices are unbeatable. Visit Rays Rental if you go to San Diego to have a perfect vacation. read more

Jennifer J.

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14 years ago

Cool place... priced really good... most places charge more for 2-3 hours than Rays charges for a full day rental. When my family came to town we all grabbed a bike from them. Lots to choose from read more

Brandon F.

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5

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4 years ago

super good business!!! super good business!!! super good business!!! super good business!!! super good business!!! super good business!!! super good business!!! super good business!!! read more

Cynthia R.

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9 years ago

Good service. bikes looked like they needed some service but worked for the 15 mile ride. Maps of trails would also help. Good location to the boardwalk and other bike trails read more

Joe A.

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4

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13 years ago

I had a blast after renting from Ray's. Would definitely reccomend this spot. Great service, cheap prices, and you can't beat the location.

Ryan H.

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5

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14 years ago

Rays was super helpful when I was in town visiting. Really good prices and the surfboards were actually really good ones. Thanks guys

Tom K.

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2

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9 years ago

Great deal! Lower prices on bikes then other places we looked at. Quality service. Solid smooth bikes. We'll go back.

Ron T.

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13

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4 years ago

these guys have excellent communication, chill attitude and decent equipment. absolutely will be back

Dani M.

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10

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9 years ago

Best place ever! Best bikes and equipment!! I only go to them and you should all go there!!

Liz L.

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11

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14 years ago

Just great for the location and price for our family of four. Very nice help. Thank you!

Sally J.

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7

1

6 years ago

Great customer service & the bikes & paddle board worked great! Recommend to everyone!

Mike R.

3

9

1

9 years ago

They are great to deal with. Super friendly and always looking out for the customer.

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