Our family has been coming to Pismo Beach for the past 5 years and it always included ATV-ing with Steve's ATV Rentals. The service has really gone downwards and seems very profit-based. Extremely rude staff, disorganized, and very frustrating registration. Staff complains about other staff to the customers. Staff also had a very bad attitude when we asked for guidance and had questions about their unorganized registration process. Though we had a great time once we got out to the dunes, the registration was very time consuming and ruined the experience. Will no longer be using Steve's ATV Rentals read more

Amazing time with family thanks to these incredibly group of guys! when we come back we will for sure use these guys again

Great ride, service and check in speed at Steve's ATV. All you need is to get ready for all the fun.

Super fun experience, would definitely recommend Steve's ATV, great day perfect weather for the day

Great fun, good staff good prices. We rented the 450 cc CanAms which were powerful. Wheeee!

Fun experience, ATVing around pismo sand dunes. Helmets are included in the rental with optional $5 goggles. There's a 1 hr wait time before riding for paperwork and safety video. read more

Super friendly staff! My boys had a blast riding the dunes! Checking in and getting started was very easy and organized. Safety video and instructional video were very well prepared. read more

Megan is very helpful and super nice. Service is quick considering it is a busy Labor Day weekend! Will surely recommend. read more

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This place is running a racket. At the initial sign up they emphasize the customer is responsible for belt breaks multiple times and it cost $200 unless you buy the $125 insurance. At the dunes during the training period they mention the belts four or five more times. We were assigned the UTV at 4:25pm and by 4:40 we were in a UTV that would no longer move. I assumed it was the belt because the wheels didn't move. It was cold and windy and we had to wait 20 minutes for them to bring us another UTV. They arrived with the UTV and didn't even ask what happened and just unloaded the other one. The ride back was worst than the ride there because the UTV felt like it wanted to give out a few times. The guy Steve seemed a little sympathetic but basically said he couldn't give any type of refund. He said we could get some time back, but there was no way we were going back out there. Unless they put on a new belt for every reservation, how can they determine who wore the belt out? If we rode for 15 minutes, to me it is obvious the previous riders did some damage to the belt. At the initial sign up one of the workers said she knew how not to break a belt because she rode ATV's since she was two years old. If you are a first timer or beginner be prepared to pay for a new belt because they will just say you didn't something wrong to break the belt. read more

Came up to Pismo Beach for the weekend for the first time, and I was looking up things to do. Riding an ATV popped up, and that was something I'd never done before but wanted to do, so I said "what the heck?!" I was able to book everything online, which had detailed descriptions of all the vehicles and the options available. I decided to book for early sat morning @10, for 2 hours. They want you to come on an hour and a half early to sign all the forms, take the shuttle, watch the safety video, etc. The check in was super simple, and the guy who showed me how to ride the atv explained everything very well. The actual experience was so cool! Once you leave the training area on the beach, the sand dunes are so expansive!! So much space to drive around and explore! As a first timer, I definitely took my time and didn't try to take any risks going up steep hills and whatnot. But it was so fun getting up to 30-40mph on some of the flat parts, and then trying some of the simpler hills. Plus the views weren't too shabby either! All in all, it was a great time, and if you're looking to rent ATV's the next time you're in Pismo Beach, Steve's definitely got you! read more

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Steve's ATV is the best in the area. The staff is very helpful and we had good time. Highly recommended read more

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***Pro tip: Arrive at least an hour early for your reservation. You'll need to complete some simple paperwork, pay the deposit, walk to the beach entrance to catch the shuttle, watch a 10-minute mandatory training video, and get your helmet fitted and ATV controls training. After everything, you'll feel confident and ready to go ATVing. Bring close toed shoes, gloves, sunblock, and goggles if you have it. You'll be provided a helmet. When going up dunes that you've scoped out, keep your momentum and send it. Watch out for dunes with dropoffs on the other side.*** I booked a one-hour Saturday morning session for my son and I, and we had one of the best experiences ever--a core memory for sure. Steve's ATV Rentals provided a smooth reservation experience, from customer service to ATV training and the ride itself. We initially booked a morning ride with a Honda 250cc manual for me and a Kymco 270 automatic for my son. However, on that particular morning, the tide was way too high for Steve's to bring their ATVs out onto the beach. Taylor thoughtfully called us the day before to reschedule for the afternoon. The Honda 250 was just like riding a dirt motorcycle but forgiving on the sand. The shift pattern was all the way down for Neutral, then up for 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Thumb throttle controls. Plenty of power to climb hills and power slide. Lots of adrenaline fueled fun on the sand. The customer service was outstanding. Taylor was incredibly professional, and the crew at Pole 2 was patient and helpful in every way. They showed my son the controls, and he was able to immediately head out with me for an epic ride on the dunes. The bus driver was also super duper awesome, giving us a pep talk on what to watch out for to ensure we returned safely. I can't recommend Steve's ATV Rentals enough. You'll have a great time and have tons of fun! read more

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Super fun to ride love. Excellent for kids definitely will come back and enjoy with family again.

I'm going to make this short and sweet. I reserved ATVs on their website a month in advance. I paid $95 each for 3 Kymco Auto ATVs for 2 hour rides. We checked in early in the morning and watched a safety video. I then signed the waivers and paid $100 deposit for each ATV. Getting to the dunes was a breeze. The rental company provided a free shuttle straight to the dunes. We only waited 10 minutes to get picked up. Soon as we arrived, we were fitted for helmets. The process was very quick. 2 of our ATVs were in good condition, however mine seemed to have an alignment issue. I thought it was me but I noticed my ATV kept veering to the left. Because of this, I took a bad fall off my ATV when I hit a dip. Luckily I wasn't hurt. Will definitely rent from this company again. Staff was friendly and we enjoyed our But next time, I'll be more mindful of the condition of my ATV prior to riding more into the dunes and mention it. read more

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$1000 dollar deposit really screwed me thank you guys Even though you guys gave it back, I needed the money and had to borrow from other people just get by because steve's rental didn't tell me about the $1000 dollar deposit before I even made the reservation read more

Great customer service. We are clueless and embarrassed and they just told us what we needed. We came with 12 year old boys. Two moms. lol. the hotel recommended them and it was awesome so far. Will update my review read more

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SCAM ALERT!! Well how did I figure that when I denied all insurances 27 min into my ride it would break down and I would have to cover damages. So I rented a UTV (corroded old and beaten one btw) for $727 , fine my kids wanted the experience. We didn't ride it right away we went back to campsite to load my kids and wife. We go to the light dunes like the asked us to do and exactly 27 min in the belt busts. No problem we call bc clearly it wasn't our fault, right? NOPE the guy who brought us the replacement uTV said "you can pay for damages when you turn this one in". The heck?! How do you figure? When I went to ask why I had to pay and said it had to be from previous riders, the lady just said "we service all uTVs DAILY and the Grace period where you are NOT responsible for damages after you leave with our vehicle is 20min ". FML. THEY TOOK $200 FROM MY DEPOSIT!! SCAM SCAM SCAM. read more

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Amazing! What went well? We had a group of 35 to go ATVing. We rebooked with them and they did a good job with our large party. There are helmets, a safety video & instructions on the beach. Parking is on the side streets and not too far but the street they are located is traffics because our group had a variety of renters and they were able to accommodate all of our wishes. I was very glad that we rented doubles because the have more power to go over dunes. Many single couldn't get up and needed help. The dunes were much larger than I thought. 90 minutes was PLENTY!!! read more

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Great time riding Teens having a blast We did this for my sons 13th bday We will be back! I did get stuck but the company sent out a replacement so I could get back riding read more

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I recently rented an ATV from Steve's ATV in Pismo Beach, and while the experience had its moments, I wouldn't recommend it for first-time riders. The check-in process was fine but a bit confusing, and I would have appreciated more guidance in choosing the right ATV as a beginner. If you book online, rentals only start on the hour, but if you walk in, you can start anytime--which isn't made clear in advance. During check-in, they take a deposit and mention that if it doesn't fall off your card in a few business days, you should call your bank before contacting them. However, this advice is misleading. Authorization holds are initiated by the merchant, and while they typically expire within a few days, the exact timing can vary depending on both the merchant and the issuing bank. If a hold remains longer than expected, it's often more effective to contact the merchant first to ensure they've released the hold, as banks do not have control over pending authorizations. For what it's worth, it took 5 business days (1 week) for the deposit charge to fall off my very common credit card. The shuttle driver was lovely and chatty, but the staff at check-in and helmet distribution trailer were not friendly or helpful. No one checked if my helmet was strapped on correctly--or at all. I had no idea if I had secured it properly, and no one took a second to ensure I was safe before sending me out. That alone made me uneasy. Then, when we got to the ATVs, the staff member briefly pointed out the front and back brakes, but when I asked when to use which, he cut me off with an impatient, "Just confirm you understand this is the front brake and this is the back brake." At that point, I just said "yes" because it was clear I wasn't going to get any real guidance. Between that and the lack of helmet checks, I felt unsafe and dismissed, like they didn't actually care whether I knew what I was doing--only that I signed off on it being my problem if something went wrong. The so-called "safety" video didn't help either. Instead of actual tips on how to ride safely, it was mostly a rundown of all the things they could charge you for. And to top it off, the dunes were incredibly challenging for a beginner. It wasn't until 40 minutes into our hour-long rental that we accidentally found a significantly easier area. A simple explanation of how to reach beginner-friendly dunes would have gone a long way in making this a better experience. And if all that wasn't enough, I was actually hit by a 13-year-old who was jumping his ATV. Yet another reason why the staff should be taking helmet safety more seriously--because clearly, not everyone out there is riding responsibly. Overall, if you're an experienced rider, you might have a better time, but for beginners, the lack of instruction and customer service makes this a frustrating--and frankly unsafe--experience. read more

So much fun! Easy to work with, answered all our questions and loved our day on the dunes!

Worst ATV experience we had the time we wasted going back and forth to their 2 locations. The staff is super rude not being helpful given its out first time on this location. Any consolation since we wasted the time they move the time of our rent but the time wasted on our vacation is enormous. Thats what 1 star is for read more

Steve's ATVs is an awesome establishment to rent from! Destiny & Ali was extremely helpful

Great experience! Totally recommend it! I got a great with Ashley she gave 20% discount and she was so kind, great job thank you so much! read more

Great customer service experience Megan was terrific and very knowledgeable throughout the whole process. read more

Steve's ATV Rentals is the best. outstanding customer service and the overall best dune experience!

Super easy and great for beginners and experienced. Staff was great. ATV was in great shape. Easy to use.

I love Steve's they never let us down my daughter atv battery died and they came right out

I reserved ahead of time about 3 days in advance and got the Early Bird special which required us to show up around 7:30am since it was a Saturday. There was a good amount of people in-front of us when we arrived so I was glad we came early. Check-In took about an hour: signed paper work, paid deposit and together as a group we watched the "training video" which discussed safety rules and a lot of warnings about extra fees. Lol I pre-paid a small extra fee for the insurance because I just wanted a peace of mind. The shuttle came shortly after and took us to the sand where we got our helmets and ATVs. We rented the helmets but brought our own gloves and goggles. The bad reviews really worried me about the conditions of the ATVs and possible breakdowns, but to my surprise, everything went smoothly. The ATVs really are not in the best conditions I gotta be honest. That is my only issue with the place based off this visit. Thankfully, nothing happened that required us to exchange mid-ride and we had a blast. read more

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Really nice dunes, fun to ride, overall good view experience, really nice coustomer service.

everything was smooth and my kids were really excited to experience riding on the infamous Pismo Dunes!

Great! Super fun and They were very aware of our Saftey and how we knew how to ride the rentals read more

Steve's ATV Rentals - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Oceano, California

Sooooo fun!!! Worth every penny! Company is great and the best price! Jamie was awesome and made the whole check in great!

10/10 experience! They were super busy yet attending everyone kindly. Definitely recommend

Had an amazing time! Rented ATV's with my younger son and husband! All the employees were very nice and helpful! Highly recommend. read more

Steve's ATV Rentals - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Oceano, California

Awesome rentals really friendly and helpful staff!! There's a shuttle that takes you from the office so it makes it easy. Shuttle lady was really sweet. read more

Had the best time ever !!!! Highly recommend !!! Really fun experience went for the first time and they explained everything really well. It was super safe and as long as you follow the directions, you'll have a great time! read more

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The atvs were fast and fun they were in relatively good condition and I would definitely recommend the 400 cc ATV for fun read more

Went to Pismo for the day and was helped with such friendly fast service at Steve's !! Highly recommend!!

Location was amazing. Biggest upset was our RZR messed up, we called and they just told us how to reset it but it happened over and over. eventually we called and they said they'd send someone out. we lost about 30+ min waiting out of our rental time. When we returned, we asked if they'd give a discount of some sort due to the situation that was with their UTV rather than a fault of our own and they said no. Said there was nothing they can do about it, however, we did call prior to let them know there was an issue. Parking is a pain, there is no designated lot, so you will have to park wherever you can read more