Was a great experience! It was our first time and Erin was great and we loved it. Would highly recommend. Zack read more

I wanted to go paddle boarding ever since last summer and have been doing some searching alone and saw how many positive reviews this place got. I have got to say, Erin did not disappoint at all! She was one of the coolest chick ever to talk to and do business with, very rad and talked to you as if you were her friend for years. This place is all the way down near the gate that leads you to the beach, FYI. We told her that we were first timers and she took the time to explain to us what we had to do, which was great because I had no idea what to do. There aren't a lot of businesses that will take the time to make sure you know what you're doing before sending you off. She even gave us tips on how to balance and what to do when we were coming back. She was really sweet and a pleasure to do business with! Gave great recommendations abut the eats and night scene around there. We'll definitely come back to her next month and any other time we feel like paddle boarding. read more

Erin was very sweet and quick in her responses. She gave us great tips, and I'd definitely go back next time! A must if you're in Laguna Beach/OC! read more

Super easy, friendly place to rent a stand up paddle board while in Laguna. Erin made booking a couple of boards and learning how to paddle super easy. Highly recommend for some ocean fun. Thanks Erin! read more

Erin was fantastic. She was highly flexible and was able to accommodate me and my boyfriend's request for specific time on a holiday. She went above and beyond to make sure we had the experience we wanted. Fantastic woman to work with and knows her stuff! (Plus we saw dolphins on our paddleboard excursion!) read more

Erin was, honestly, the best person to work with. We didn't get to paddleboard after everything because Erin was totally upfront & honest with us & advised the weather conditions weren't favorable. She didn't have to do that... totally could've just taken our money (already paid & past the cancellation period) & it wouldn't have been a fun time. She refunded our money right away. Very honest, personable, & just all around wonderful person. Will definitely try again in the near future :) Thanks, Erin! read more

If I could give a million stars I would!! This was the trip of a LIFETIME!! Erin and her co-guide put together the most amazing and fun trip you could ever wish for!!!! My sister and I were on the black canyon paddle boarding trip and let me tell you if you ever get the chance to go on this, you need to go!!! Beautiful scenery all along the canyon, an amazing campsite literally five minutes away from the hot springs (and where you wake up to one of the prettiest river views ever), and just so so much fun! Erin and Jessica were amazing chefs!! ( emphasis on chefs- we had campfire pizzas that literally tasted gourmet) Food was so good! ( I have never eaten better at a campsite in my life). Overall, Erin and Jessica are just so much fun, nice, and chill people, it makes for one of the best trips ever!! It so exceeded any and all expectations and I can not be more grateful that I got to go on this trip! So much fun!! Erin and Jessica you are phenomenal!!!!!! read more

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Erin is a terrific coach! She is terribly talented and such a wonderful teacher. My first time on the board--open ocean and .......I am 62! I did super well and only fell off twice in an hour so much to be proud of--thank you Erin! She is smart, engaging and with her USA Team background as superb athlete of course. Try it, embrace it, love it--cannot wait to try again read more

What an amazing program!! I have always enjoyed Yoga but Sunset SUP takes it to another level. The setting (Lake MV) is perfect, the gear (Boga Yoga Boards) is the best and the instruction is fantastic! Erin, the head instructor, is not only extremely knowledgable, but also an absolute blast to train with. As a fitness professional myself I have the privilege of working with some of the best trainers in the industry and Erin is world-class to say the least. The program is well thought out, thorough, and plain and simply just fun! Whether you are a first timer, or a seasoned yogi; try Sunset Stand Up Paddle. You will love it! read more

Me and my friend went their for first time paddle boarding. Erin was super nice and super professional and that made the experience a lot of fun! Thank u read more

This was My first time renting from sunset (I usually rent from another local shop but decided to switch things up.) Erin is super chill easy to talk to and very helpful. I definitely won't be renting elsewhere anymore. Xoxo thank you. read more

My wife and I rented SUPs on our anniversary. We had an amazing time. Erin was enthusiastic to get us out on the water, and she made everything no hassle. We met her right on the beach and got right on out way! read more

Erin got in touch with me immediately when I made my reservation because she had to adjust the time. She was friendly and helped me pick a time that worked for everyone. Sarah was my instructor on the day of the lesson/tour and was great. I have never been paddle boarding in the open ocean and she was great in helping me navigate the launch and for getting me back to shore. Loved it. read more

Erin is amazing and has top of the line equipment. She took the time to walk us through everything and even let us take the boards out of her spot. There are a ton of great launch spots in the area and Erin can direct you to all of them. She is amazing. read more

Probably one of my favorite summer weekends getting out on the water and learning new skills paddle boarding. Erin was an awesome instructor who made it super fun and easy going with lots of great info to share! read more

Sunset is right on the beach, in a beautiful spot. Unlike other rental places in the area, you're going to be in the ocean, with surfers and waves and sailboats. It's beautiful, I saw whales right up close, but if the weather is bad you're going to have to look elsewhere. The owner, Erin, is wonderful, friendly, full of good advice, and her equipment is up to date and well maintained. Haven't tried the yoga classes but I bet they are fun, assuming you can stay on your board and out of the water, which is harder than it looks! read more

I love paddleboarding and have a fair amount of experience paddling on calm lakes. I have always wanted to try ocean paddleboarding but have been intimidated by the swells during put in and take out. While my family wanted to sleep in at the hotel, I decided to not let my fears stop me from having the experience I've dreaming of and go for it. Erin made everything super fun and easy to jump in and start paddling. She met me at the lifeguard tower with the boards all ready to go. We discussed safety and launching and she gave me the confidence I needed to get out beyond the breakers and to paddle back to shore at the end of the paddle. We had a fun two hour paddle along the coast and she gave me some excellent pointers that I can't wait to use on the lake at home. Erin is a lovely, competent and knowledgable guide. I am definitely going to look into some of her women's paddling trips! If you are visiting Laguna Beach, don't miss this experience! read more

One star for the quality BOGA Yoga boards and one star for the nice instructor & scenery. Very disappointed with the SUP yoga class, one of the worst yoga classes I've taken. We did a bunch of yoga poses on the board, but there was no flow and the sequence of poses was inappropriate. Pigeon pose is NOT something you do in the warm-up. A good yoga class should build energy and prepare your body for more challenging poses as the class progresses. This class was disorganized, choppy, and the poses were random, without purpose. There is also a huge difference in doing yoga in the studio vs on the paddleboard. Warrior poses, single leg balances, arm balances, and headstands are very advanced on the paddleboard. If you're a beginner to yoga, forget about taking a class here. SUP yoga should include challenging poses but you shouldn't feel like you're going to fall every second. I've taken SUP yoga classes and always walk away feeling refreshed, energized, stretched, and exhausted. After this class, I felt stiff, annoyed, and frustrated. Will not be going back and don't recommend this class. read more

I've been SUP boarding for a few years. I typically rent boards in and around the Laguna Beach Area. Sunset Stand Up Paddle is by far the coolest and nicest to rent from. Erin handled the transaction on the phone and texted me follow up details before I arrived on the beach. Taylor was very helpful and professional on the beach with the SUP boards. I rented the boards at their St. Ann's Street location. This is a beautiful stretch of beach in Laguna to SUP board. I will definitely rent from Sunset Stand Up Paddle in the future. read more

I've seen people stand up paddleboarding in various places along the coast and thought it looked fun so when my mom came to town for a long weekend I booked a private lesson with Erin for three people. There are many companies that offer lessons but I didn't want to be in a big group and not get personal attention for something so far out of my wheelhouse. I didn't think about where we would be paddleboarding and just assumed it would be an easy cruise in calm waters. When we got there and saw that we had to paddle through waves in high tide to get out past the break I was worried that my 67 year old mom might not enjoy it as much as I thought she would. (She had SUPped before but didn't have to paddle through waves that time.) I also got a little worried that I wouldn't even make it past the waves but Erin was awesome and explained everything we needed to know about getting through the waves and launched us one at a time. We safely made it out past the break on the first try then Erin joined us for the next part of the lesson...standing up. She was fun, knowledgable, and very encouraging so even though two of us didn't do a lot of standing (plenty of jumping in to the water) it was an awesome time. I have not spent a ton of time in the ocean despite living here for over 10 years so I was a little nervous at first but Erin made us all feel very safe and well taken care of. The location was great with beautiful views, schools of fish swimming by, and even a couple of sea lions hanging out. It was so great being on the water that I would have been happy just sitting on the board the entire time. I highly recommend taking a lesson from Erin if you are interested in learning to SUP or even if you have but want to get better. You can also rent boards from them in the future to keep using the skills you pick up. I'm looking forward to working my way up to doing paddleboard yoga :) read more

So much better than sleeping in. Erin is a great instructor! Had the hang of it in no time. Planning on coming back next week.

I had an amazing time. Our instructors were fun, knowledgable, and great people. I would recommend this activity for anyone visits the area!! You will not regret it. read more

Erin is fantastic. Super easy to schedule, a great instructor and so fun to paddle with! I booked with her for an event we had with my gym and all my members had a fantastic experience. Erin made what could have been a stressful launch and landing easy breezy with her calm and clear instructions. Can't wait for our next trip! read more

I traveled to Southern California for business in early June. While there, I reached out to Sunset SUP in hopes of getting out on the water for an evening paddle. What I got was SO much more!! Erin is absolutely fantastic!!! While the season wasn't yet in full force, she still coordinated a paddle and yoga session. I learned so much more about paddle form and technique and absolutely loved the yoga session that she led me through. Can't think of a better way to end a long work day!! My experience was amazing. Erin is a world class kind of gal - Knowledgeable, professional, and just plain fun to be around! I'll be back the next time I'm in So Cal! read more

Ok - I was a little afraid of taking this class but Erin, the Instructor is awesome and super fun. Her teaching technique is very friendly and easy to understand. Yes, this is not an easy thing to do for first timers but I promise you'll be hooked after you try it. This is also a complete workout as you get, cardio, toning, etc., etc., etc., and you WILL WANT to fall into the water to cool off. Erin makes this class a blast. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed. read more

Had a great first time paddle boarding with Erin! She is very knowledgeable and I felt safe! She help me and my friend get over our fears of doing this for the first time and she was such a great coach! All in all it was a wonderful experience that will stay with us for years to come! We are really glad we went with her! She accommodated our needs and was very flexible so we could have the best experience! read more

This was my first time doing paddle board yoga and my first time on a paddle board. I haven't been in the ocean for 5 years and my fears started to creep up. Erin was great at coaching us before getting into the water. She went into detail on what to expect going into the water, while on the water, and how to get back to shore. Before boarding our paddle boards, she discussed how to use the paddles and which direction the paddle was suppose to go. Erin was wonderful in guiding us out onto the water safely. She was a great instructor during the yoga session and challenged us to try the different poses without being pushy, which I appreciated. I really appreciate how attentive Erin was with both my friend and I. She's a very warm, welcoming and knowledgeable person when it comes to paddle boarding, yoga and the ocean. I highly recommend trying it out if you're curious at all on how to paddle board or do yoga on a paddle board. read more

We went paddle boarding for the first time and Erin made it a great experience. She was very clear in her instructions and we had a really fun time going out on the water! read more

Loved paddle boarding here! Erin was super nice and we had so much fun out on the water. It was different than paddle boarding in a Lake where i'm used to. Definitely will come back whenever i return to Cali! I suggest if you want to go on all waters, go in the morning! read more

7 of our family members went paddle boarding with Sunset SUP. All of us had paddle boarded previously, but never in the ocean. Because of the challenge of getting out past the breakers, most of us had a little trouble launching our paddle boards out into the water. Thank heaven Erin and Nick were so capable, patient and kind with us! They gave clear, easy-to-understand instructions and helped us successfully paddle out into the ocean. Once we'd gotten 200 yards out into the water, we paddled around a bit, had a family picture taken and paddled back to shore. It was a fun adventure with 2 great instructors. We'd use Sunset SUP again in a heartbeat! read more

Had a great time SUPing in Laguna Beach yesterday with the wife and friends. Erin was so great to work with and had our boards ready for us. She gave our friends who were new to SUPing a quick but thorough tutorial and we were on our way. The views were incredible and we saw two whales diving in the distance! Highly recommend this place read more

Erin introduced me to SUP last year. She oozes energy and positivity which makes every one of her classes fun and challenging. She has a wealth of experience from her Team US downhill snowboard racing days to being a top level yoga instructor. I have joined her classes nearly every weekend this summer and was sad when I missed them when I went out of town. The fitness classes give you a solid work out. The yoga classes are challenging yet tranquil and have taken my mobility to new levels. Being a proud rugby guy I was skeptical of the yoga, but after trying it once I'm hooked and even did a headstand on the board. The lake is awesome! Clean, calm, warm and beautiful. Some days I even took a dive off the paddle boards (at the dismay of the lifeguards) just to cool down after an intense work out. I would recommend to anyone from novice SUP'ers to experts who want to combine their hobby with fitness or Yoga. read more

I'm giving Sunset Stand Up Paddle 5 stars!!! We had family visiting from Michigan and took a paddle/yoga with Erin. This was a fun "California" thing to do with the entire family. Our ages ranged from 10 years old - 45 and we left feeling a little nervous but came back to the shore with big smiles. Not only did we learn the basics about SUP we had the opportunity to do a few yoga poses. Some in our group this was their first time to even try yoga. Definitely a great way to spend the early evening with family. read more

First of all Erin is an awesome instructor! she had confidence in us right when she seen us and had us up and paddling up in minutes. It was such an awesome experience and will definitely do this again! read more

A perfect location whether new or a pro. Even better than the location is the instructor Erin. Whether she is on land or water she is an amazing teacher with this amazing spirit and ease. She makes it fun and adjusts to your needs. Beware though....it's ADDICTING!!! We live in Southern California, she is giving you another reason to LIVE is So Cal. I can't wait for me next class. read more

Wow! You will not be disappointed! First of all Erin is an amazing teacher, on and off the water. I love that she uses BOGA paddleboards bc they are made specifically for paddleboard yoga, they are wider and more stable than your traditional paddle boards. I also love how it is at the lake, water is calm and warm and you are shielded away from the wind. Erin always takes time to perfect your paddleboarding techniques not just in yoga but in your form as you paddle out. I absolutely love Sunset Stand Up Paddle. It is also such a great deal bc Erin charges way less than some of the companies that you find around the area. Give it a try! You will be hooked! read more

What a fun birthday surprise, my friends and daughters took me stand up paddleboarding for my birthday. Erin and her assistant were professional, friendly and easy to work with. We all did fantastic! Yoga on the water is challenging but Erin's expert instructions took us from downward dog to side plank and we got some great pictures. Will definitely do it again! read more

Erin is phenomenal. I asked to head out on a more challenging day so I could build skills early in my SUP career. As such, I tipped multiple times. She was extremely patient and guided me through skills that helped me master the art of staying ON the board. It was incredible. She showed me how to use my posture, and paddle to enhance balance and as a result I was experiencing the ocean like I has always dreamed. in ONE LESSON. For me, it was life changing. Because Erin helped me to conquer this, and shared the love for the sport, I will forever be on the ocean having this amazing experience! Shari Sweetnam read more

Erin gave us the best paddle boarding experience! My husband and I were total novices, but Erin made the entire experience fun and calm. Will definitely be back on an upcoming Laguna trip! read more

I had the absolute pleasure of spending an entire 3-day weekend in Laguna Beach for a SUP/SUP Yoga/SUP Fitness teacher training program hosted by Erin O'Malley, the owner of Sunset SUP and Olympus SUP. Erin is a seasoned athlete on and off the water. She is adept in everything pertaining to the water and highly skilled at teaching, paddle boarding, yoga and is an amazing all around fitness professional. Ocean launching is much more challenging than dropping in from a harbor, lake or marina however, Erin makes the entire experience fun while taking all of the necessary measures to ensure safety. I highly recommend Sunset SUP for your next SUP adventure and experience the beauty of Laguna beach from a whole new perspective. As an added bonus, the sunsets over Laguna Beach are gorgeous and you may have the opportunity to paddle with dolphins. Enjoy! #lagunasupyogis2015 read more