Prefacing this review that communication with staff and scheduling was a good experience for me. We were even able to adjust our start time by a bit as we ran a tad late and appreciate that they were dog friendly, although disclaiming that no dog vests or human vests are provided We unfortunately didn't have the best SUP experience. Our boards didn't seem to be in the best shape, all 3 of them would frequently submerge in water. I've never experienced that with other SUP rentals. This is a wake zone so boats will constantly be coming to and fro on top of the tides (which are understandably uncontrollable) so it made for a challenging time. The individual who set us up was going to give our friend who hasn't paddleboarded before a very quick run down, but got distracted by other people inquiring so we were left a bit puzzled to take off by ourselves We also requested only one hour, but when pricing was requested, the two hour rate was requested. I took the individuals word so we went ahead and paid, but I realized after the fact that it was for 2 hours and so they said they couldn't refund us right there and then, but if we were to just take an hour we could reach back out, but it seemed a bit burdensome read more

I was really impressed with Sup Coronado. The entire process was seamless and truly wonderful. From making the reservation, getting the details of where to meet and then paddle boarding on Coronado, we could not have asked for a better experience. Once meeting Vicki, we were offered different size boards, waterproof cell phone cases, life vests and a waste belt. She didn't restrict where we could go in the water either. We were free to wander and wander we did. It was choppy waters and boats were everywhere, but we loved it. I highly recommend this company to anyone! read more

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My boyfriend and I were in Coronado for a weekend and really wanted to try out paddle boarding. We found SUP Coronado online, and scheduled our rental 1 day in advance. Scheduling the appointment was super easy via text. The meet-up location was an adorable park. We saw Vicki around 11:00 AM and she helped us figure out proper form with the paddle and how to stand up, as first time paddle boarders. My bf and I were convinced that we would fall in, but it was actually quite simple to get the hang of it. We had an absolutely wonderful time. The location of the beach site is perfect for views of San Diego and the Coronado Bridge. It was absolutely worth the price, and I am so glad we connected with Vicki for all the helpful tips she gave us. She was awesome. They accept card, cash, or venmo. I definitely recommend checking them out! read more

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Vicky was awesome! She answered the phone on a Sunday and was able to book us on a last minute reservation! Such a beautiful area to paddle in and I look forward to coming back some day soon! Thanks Vicky! read more

SUP Coronado - Paddleboarding Near Me - Coronado, California

Great experience on a gorgeous October afternoon. Our instructor Wade was very clear with his instructions and patient. He made sure we were safe out on the water while having fun. Also got a little history lesson about Coronado Island after we had paddle boarded onto the shore. Everyone in the party had a really fun time. It was a little challenging to find the place we would be meeting the instructor, but he guided us via phone (and was super chill about it). Before then, there was clear communication about the reservation via text. Really fun time! read more

Vicki was super fun. Paddleboarding is super fun. I went not knowing how to swim. I was given a life vest, but I didn't even need it. We met on the beach and we paddle boarded from where we start to the other beach. It's possible to do the whole thing without falling and it's possible to do this not knowing how to swim. I would definitely do this again. read more

I spent the morning with SUP Coronado today and it was an incredible time. I had such a good time I had to film it and make a video about it. My first time paddle boarding! Brent was a good teacher, patient and encouraging. I didn't even fall off the board once. Super laid back relaxing tour and what a beautiful place! The calm waters in the bay of Coranado is just amazing from scenic waterways to multi million dollar yachts. Go and see Brent for an unforgettable experience. This is the video I made about my experience there! https://youtu.be/7y2N92oU-tg read more

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Really fun and accessible way to SUP in SD! The launch area beach is really low key and peaceful with a big public parking lot right next to it, so smooth sailing from the beginning. I texted them and immediately got a response from Wade who was there quickly to unlock a board, paddle, vest, and phone case and gave me the rest of the afternoon to enjoy on my adventure. I'm an experienced paddler so didn't need any instruction but Wade gave great tips on the route to take based on wind direction, avoid the channel, etc. I only wish I could have stayed out longer but got a solid 3 hours in. *Suggestion for paddlers*: keep paddling past the first sandy outcrop after crossing under the bridge (on your right), then continue past the golf course (also on your right) and on the horizon will be a public shore exactly like the launch location, with benches , restrooms, water fountains, playground, monuments, nice people & dogs swimming and sunbathing ! :-) read more

This was a highlight of our San Diego vacation! SUP Coronado answered quickly and professionally, suggested an early start which I would highly recommend. We started at Tidelands park in Coronado and boarded under the bridge and around the island to the Hotel Del side. Both Vicki and Brent offered important feedback and tips on how to improve our technique. They also helped with insight to the local area, and history. Very helpful with my 10 year old daughter and my 13 year old son. We can't wait to do it again!! read more

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Super easy to organize and schedule through text. Vicki was really nice, on time, and brought our boards to the beach for us. Perfect location to paddle around. They are dog friendly boards! read more

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SUP Coronado is a great place to rent kayaks. The quality of equipment and Clayton's flexibility was very much appreciated. We will definitely rent again. And Chuy the company mascot is a plus! read more

Really fun but blonde lady who helped us had a really bad attitude and there was no sense of care for Covid.

Came here with my daughter and sister and had a great time had such a good experience came back the next day and she opened up on a day she wasn't going to work just so we could go out. I'd suggest her to anyone I know I really hope I get to go back and see her again. read more

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Great place for a SUP rental. They were able to accommodate me same-day, however, it seemed like they were busy. Might be better to book in advance just in case. Nice Isle boards in great shape, not some cheap rental stuff. read more

I was finally ready to give SUP a try. SUP Coronado made it so easy to learn. They were so patient and friendly...being a beginner and all. They assigned the correct board for having no previous experience. They provided tips on holding the paddle correctly and stance on the board. My husband and I felt extremely comfortable, yes we started on our knees The weather was perfect, the water was calm and our guides were fantastic. A must if visiting San Diego and/or Coronado Island. The price is very reasonable. They are very accommodating on times and schedules too, which made it easy when vacationing. A great way to spend time in the water and get a little exercise too. read more

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I'm so happy to have found this business! Prime location, friendly owners, and good pricing!

I have my own SUP, so I rented a board for my significant other from Vicki the other evening. It was easy to reserve, and she was very responsive throughout the whole process. I asked for something stable, since my SO is new to SUP. She set him up with a great board and paddle! I was impressed at the high quality of her equipment, and he liked it too. He had a great time! As the SUP Coronado website indicates, our board rental was for "a couple of hours," so we had some flexibility with the return time. It was so nice to be out there and not to have to rush back to return the board at an exact time or worry about being charged more. Thanks, Vicki! We look forward to renting from you again. read more

Vicki at SUP Coronado is super attentive, responsive, and kind. I started off with a paddle board lesson with her...she was very encouraging and fun. Great experience, so I went back the following week to rent a SUP and felt very confident paddling on my own, remembering everything she taught me. Highly recommend for a great experience! read more

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We love coming here to paddle board. They're kind and polite and get you in the water quickly to do your thing. Thanks SUP Coronado. read more

SUP Coronado - Paddleboarding Near Me - Coronado, California

This was a blast! We went with a group of girls on a sunny Saturday morning for a bachelorette party excursion. It's been too long and I can't remember our guide/instructor's name but she was really sweet. She basically let us kind of do our own thing but gave us some really good tips and guided us where to go. She also stayed with the girls that needed more instruction. SUP-ing is tough! You use your whole body. This was my second time and I finally felt like I was getting the hang of things. The best tip of all is once you are up on the board start paddling asap. Don't look down, look to the horizon and PADDLE! This helps to keep your balance in check. Thankfully, the bay was smooth. I did fall off the board once too. And with this the other tip is do not bring sunglasses, keys, cameras with you. If you fall off your board, they will sink, and you will be sad. Additionally, if you are too scared then you can also sit down or kneel on the board and paddle. This is a fun activity if in the SD area. You may want to do some arm workouts and lifting at the gym prior because you have to carry your board to and from the parking lot and it is way heavier than you might think. Many breaks were taken during that walk! read more

Had the most amazing experience today! My family went out to kayak but we needed a life vest for one family member that did not have one. They told us we can just BORROW it! How cool! Saved us from spending even more money since we had a vest coming in the mail. The location is really amazing too. If you haven't been I'd definitely suggest it. Not to mention this place is amazing when you have a kid with you, they can play at the park while you get ready/ set up. Don't forget to grab those bags and pieces of trash out of the bay while you're out, it's really easy to get it confused as food when you live in the ocean. Thanks again Guys!! read more

I decided to be spontaneous and take my 3 nieces and my english bull dog to go paddle boarding. It was all of our first time trying SUP. Went to Coronado and looked on yelp and google to find a rental spot. Came by SUP Coronado and decided to call them to see where they are located. Vicki told us to meet her at the skate park near the bridge in 10 mins. She's very on time, friendly, and was very helpful! We all had an awesome time! Spent about 2.5 hrs in the water with a wonderful view of the coronado bridge and SD skyline. I can not wait to go back there next weekend with my Texas visitors. read more

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Just off my first paddle board lesson with crystal. She took me around Coronado... Really knowledgable to get me started so I know what I'm doing when I get one back home for the jersey shore!! Thanks! Highly recommend a first lesson to get your footing and technique and good conversation! read more

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I had two SUP sessions with Crystal that were a combination of a refresher course and coast tour. She was pretty patient because I hadn't gone out on a paddle board in about 6 months and had only been on a river before. She was very helpful in getting me on the right board for my skill level and the conditions. She was also pretty good about tailoring the time and distance to what I was ready for. The first day was more practice and the second was a little longer run along the beachfront & coast. I think if I would have asked for a longer tour, she would have been happy to do it. She was really flexible about time and where we were going to go which I appreciated. She also had some pretty interesting information to share about the Coronado Bridge, the skyline of San Diego, the Hotel Del Coronado, the beaches in the area, and the Bay. I had never been to San Diego before and it was a great introduction to the city and a really a beautiful way to start the day. read more

This was easy and convenient. I definitely recommend them. Yes, they have the boards in the back of their van. Less overhead for you! They are nice people! read more

Man what a great time I had! Brent was awesome!! My daughter and her friend had a blast. I am going back in couple weeks to learn to paddle board surfing. If I could give it 6 stars I would. read more

GRATITUDE From the moment I called to rent boards I was given brilliant customer service. REAL & GENUINE! Plus it is always consistent and cool. Vicki goes above and beyond to ensure a smooth ride! I will not rent from anyone else, I love supporting women entrepreneurs! Brent has met us a couple times and without hesitation helps us with our boards to and from the bay. The energy is really good! Thank you Vicki!!! You are hands down the best!!!!!!!! read more

Great first time experience, Vicki and Brent keep it real! Vicki gave a short break-down of how to use the equipment and I was paddling away! Parking was easy for a Sunday in a tourist area during the summer. Also their rentals are actually outside by their van so you will not see a store front. This is so good and easy to find. I highly recommend because of the simplicity of the experience. I will be back! read more

I brought my friend here today who was visiting Southern California! We had an absolute blast going around the bay on our paddle boards. Payment was super easy and the people who ran it were both so kind and helpful! An awesome experience through and through and really fairly priced! Will definitely be coming back. read more

What a great experience. My concern is feeling comfortable as a beginner. I not only was made comfortable with my lack of experience, I was given exactly what I needed. Brent was patient, knowledgeable and helpful. He showed me exactly what to do and how to do it. Not to mention, the location is perfect.....calm water between downtown San Diego off of Coronado. If you are a beginner looking for lessons or want to just rent a SUP, Vicky and Brent @ SUP Coronado are the crew to use. I can't wait to bring out of town guests! read more

After breakfast we headed down to Sup Coronado to rent paddle boards for the morning. Super easy to rent and get going. The guys sitting under the canopy are easy and laid back. It took us no more than 5 minutes to fill out the paperwork and get our boards and then we were floating around the area. If you've never been your GPS will take you to a parking lot next to the skate park. Don't bother looking for a building because you won't find one. These guys have a canopy set up right at the water and you will see them. They have plenty of paddle boards and kayaks for you and great prices. Our group loves coming down to Coronado and will definitely be returning to these guys any time we want to do some paddle boarding. read more

SUP Coronado is conveniently located right on the beach. Plenty of parking if you go early and easy access to the beach! Vicky was extremely kind, helpful and informative as she maintained communication regarding the reservation. She also worked well with the other kayak vendors, making it easy to be a one stop shop for kayaks and paddleboards! Tip: reserve the time you will be ready to use the equipment so you don't feel rushed. One of the best days at the beach we had! read more

Amazing job, Wade took my 73-year-old mother out without hesitation and she had a great time. Highly recommend!! So friendly and personable, amazing with my 15-year-old and my 73yr old! read more

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What a great idea. They take you under the Coronado Bridge to a lil beach by the golf course and back underneath the bridge and then get packed up into a van and hit a couple local breweries. Lunch on the bus ride to the 1st brewery and free beer with your payment. I would definitely do this again! read more

My daughters loved paddle boarding with Vicki this morning and with Crystal last time we were visiting San Diego about 2 years ago. They are both very nice and knowledgeable. We will definitely return every time we are visiting. read more

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They are the greatest!!! Not only are they super easy to contact and schedule, they are also extremely friendly and easy going. You can book a lesson or just rent equipment. Vicky is a great teacher. My kids took a paddle boarding lesson with Brent some time ago and a had so much fun that next time I wanted to take them out alone they begged me to take Brent with us. He built a fort with them, showed them marine life and entertained for almost 3 hours as they paddle boarded around the bay. He was very patient and lots of fun. read more

Vicki was awesome and we are planning to go back for a second outing tomorrow morning. She is super friendly and from what I saw, very accommodating to all of her clients. My wife and I are experienced paddleboarders and we picked up our boards and hit the water within 5 minutes. Vicki launches her boards from a perfect spot for newcomers to get the feel for paddleboarding. Life jackets or not, experienced swimmers or not, the beach area is great and if you fall, you can just stand up in the 4 ft of water. On the instruction part. I've been paddleboarding for 5 years and my wife, for two years. I have introduced and trained many people to the sport and I've learned that the best instructors at ones that let you learn through experience while being there for pointers. Vicki doesn't have people in the ocean -that would be bad - she has folks in a protected harbor, the ideal spot for falling a few times and learning how to paddle. Vicki - we had an awesome time today and we will be back! All others, this is a perfect place to learn. Start paddling on your knees, gain confidence then stand up, gain some more confidence and venture out. It is that easy. read more

Vicki wrote, i replied, she deleted: Vicki C.'s comment on your review: ""Hi, if the instructor would have stayed with the kids it would have been unfair to the other members of the group lesson. The children were very uninterested in paddling in the fist place, and as soon as they realized how difficult is was being that they were not athletic, they gave up. Of course we have plenty of life vest but the children opted for leashes instead. We no longer combine groups unless they are of the same skill level, and apologize for doing so in this instance. The family was offered the use of the boards for free for the rest of hour, but still did not want to attempt to stand up."" UPDATE I can't help but respond to the insults and untruths Vicki. My Son is very athletic, he is 6 foot, 6in if you remember, my Daughter was super excited to try paddle board. She immediately was frightened when you told her about being bitten by a jelly fish the day prior right after getting into the water. They didn't "give up" as you said, you took off without them with 2 adults!! I asked for a Paddleboard LESSON, why would i spend $140.00 for 2 kids that were "uninterested"? They were unexperienced, there is a big difference! My Children didn't "opt out" of life vests, why are you lying about that? I specifically asked you as they were no where to be found, if you recall, you arrived late. the boards were there but no life vests. Luckily, my children are athletic AND are excellent swimmers! I'm glad you no longer do group lessons, i didn't sign up for a group lesson, i think you just added as many people as you could for $70.00 per person! If i had know this was a group lesson i would have never signed my children up for the first paddle board experience! My kids were abandoned by you right out of the water, no life vests, no instruction, no lesson. You expect 2 kids with zero prior experience to follow you? You took off leaving them on their knees, on boards with a paddle! I can post the pictures to prove it. It's really not good business to insult your clients and then lie about what happened. There are too many reputable companies who treat a "paddle board lesson" as a Lesson. An apology would have been much better than insulting my children and lying about what happened!! read more

We thought we were booking a Tour - it was a paddle under the bridge and back to the park (Tideland Park) which is right at the bridge! SUP Coronado should advertise the SUP as a lesson, not a Tour. I was expecting to paddle around the Bay and learn some fun facts about San Diego - or the history behind the Stand up Paddle boards. The two girls that did the lesson were very nice but the "Tour" had no structure and felt very awkward. The took us in a pointless circle around some of the sail boats that are tied up at the bridge, then under the bridge where there is some sand along the shore.. we got off the boards to stretch. After stretching we got back onto the boards and paddle back to the park. It was pointless! This was our first time doing SUP, they did have great instructions on how to SUP which is why I think they should advertise it as a lesson. I would not recommend this "tour" to anyone... $60 per person ($120, there were two of us) to paddle under the bridge and back was stupid. I would have rather rented boards and paddled around the bay on our own. read more

My BF and I got a SUP lesson from Brent - he was patient fun and gave us helpful tips for our first time out. Beautiful place and excellent experience - could not recommend this experience more! read more