Xanadu Surfboards

Cool store to buy gifts for your friends or family members abroad. Classier than what you find at…read morethe touristy stores in Mission Bay. Interesting attractive graphic designs in T-shirts and awesome artwork showing beach scenes of So-Cal (that is my favorite part of it all). Tons of items, well organized store.

Placed order 12/9 for Christmas. Received order confirmation but no other communication and finally…read moreinquired on Christmas Eve asking where it was. Got no explanation, just an email saying it was canceled due to lack of stock. No apologies or anything. Can't even tell the person the gift will be late since I'm only just now being told it's not coming at all. Horrible customer service.

Not shadows. The difference in color is just filth.

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Alan Beels Surfboard Services

5.0(9 reviews)

0.7 mi•Sorrento Valley

It was first board repair for me, so I had no idea where to go. Thanks to Yelp I think I made a…read moregood choice. He said they have board shaper with 40+ years of experience, I'd love to come back here for custom board next time!

Alan is a good guy. He does more than solid work and he delivers what he says. I've been using…read moreAlan for at least 10 years and he has never let us down. Our beloved Takayama boards fell down in the garage and were fairly damaged. Alan did more than fix them, he restored them. While they aren't pristine any longer, they look nearly perfect and we are more than happy with the outcome. Reasonable prices and good customer service. Highly recommend.

Thanks Alan! Beautiful board - we're loving our newest family member!

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Everyday California

4.6(3.6k reviews)

Established in 2010

Eco-friendly

My friend and I had a blast kayaking with Sarah and Ryan they were the best! Highly recommend them…read more:)

Our hotel made a reservation for kayaks at Everyday California, but they leased it up, reserving…read moreone kayak for four of us. Josh, the manager, was understanding and gave us a bunch of options that worked with us and our plans for the day. He was patient, understanding, and more than accommodating. They turned what could have been a bad day into a great one. Thank you!

Catching some waves!

Learning the basics of surfing before jumping in the ocean

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La Jolla Surf Systems

4.2(56 reviews)

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! We wend to EVERYBODY in the neighborhood and NOBODY…read morelet us rent their kayak at 3:30 pm Dec 9, except these guys. Awesome service and forever grateful to Nicolas - you saved our 1 year anniversary! Amazing service - quick clear instructions, very considerate, warned us about any possible problems explained how to row in the kayak as it was our first time and we had a tandem kayak. After he explained us how to put it in the water and not to roll over, we went and did it first try - no problems. We locked the wheels to the wooden fence so that nobody steels them (they are used to transport the kayak easier so that you don't have to carry it in your hands). We saw the sunset and peaked in the cave which was very exciting. Don't go inside the caves if you are renting on your own as the tides can be very unpredictable and you can roll over or hit the rocks - this is also illegal and only allowed during guided tours. Value point is amazing too. For a tandem it's 35$ (39.22$ with tax) and solo is 30$. All the guided tours were 80$+ and I don't really see the point them if you can go with these guys for only 35$. We did a full one hour but I am not sure how long you can usually go we came pretty late before the closing time. If you want to get the guided tours during the winter times the last ones usually depart at 2:30 so make sure you make it in time!

Great selection of gear and great rentals. Closest shop to the beach which is awesome to bring…read morestuff down to the beach. Been there since the 70s they have done a good job changing it.

Sep 22, 2021

Thank you for a great day!

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Sep 22, 2021

Surf Diva Surf School

4.7(344 reviews)

OK, it was a big fat soft long board but Cian got me up on it several times for more than just a…read morefew seconds so I feel quite accomplished. Thanks.

This is our third year. Can't say enough good things about Surf Diva. Such great instructors, so…read moremuch fun! Just an al! around awesome time.

Surfers in the crystal clear water at La Jolla Shores

Surf Diva Team Rider surfing at La Jolla Shores

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Surfing beginner waves at Surf Diva

UC Cyclery

4.1(293 reviews)

2.8 mi

I took a fall during a ride last Saturday and ended up with some pretty nasty road rash. I stopped…read moreby this shop hoping to buy some disinfectant, but the owner went far beyond what I expected. He brought out a first-aid kit and kindly let me use the bathroom to clean and dress my wounds. His genuine kindness and willingness to help made a difficult moment so much easier. It's rare to encounter this level of care and generosity, and I won't forget it. This is clearly a shop that cares about cyclists--not just customers. Thank you for being there when I needed help. You've earned my trust and my future business. From now on, this will be my go-to shop for all my cycling needs. I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Came in with a friend trying to get into cycling and the team here was super friendly and not…read moreintimidating at all. We were helped by Ivan who was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole process. We'll be definitely making this shop our home base.

Maiden voyage 26 miles around Mission Bay, PB, La Jolla.

Specialized Turbo Vado

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Store front

Surf Education Academy

4.8(51 reviews)

Family trip to San Diego and my cousins and I did some research online and found Surf Education…read moreAcademy as a solid choice for first-time surf lessons around La Jolla. Our instructor Luca met us at the beach right on time after giving us clear directions at the shop when we picked up our wetsuits. He provided detailed instructions and guidance on the sand before we got in the water, which made everything a lot less intimidating for beginners. We all had a great time during the lesson and highly recommend this business to anyone wanting to try surfing while visiting San Diego.

Our 8 year old went to surf camp this summer and had a blast. Really fun and engaged instructors…read moreand well organized set up. I also really appreciate that they can accommodate kids of all abilities. Highly recommended!

Surf Education Academy's surf instructor Julian is stoked to take you or the kids out surfing at La Jolla Shores

S.E.A. team helping with the C.A.F. Challenged Athletes Foundation event at La Jolla Shores

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Practice pop-ups are a part of the pre-surf training during surf camps and surf lessons

San Diego Surf School

4.7(355 reviews)

7.4 mi•Pacific Beach

Courteous and great staff, amazing, smart instructors, fun and safe learning surf experience!read more

I was really disappointed with our experience at San Diego Surf School. My husband and I booked a…read morebeginner surf lesson because we had never surfed before and wanted to learn the fundamentals from a professional instructor. Unfortunately, that isn't what we received. Our instructor told us he was just visiting from out of town, and it felt like he wasn't prepared or invested in teaching. To start he was late, when he did show up we received very little instruction before going into the water and were never taught many of the basic skills that beginners should learn, including proper paddling technique, how to pop up on the board, or even how to safely fall off the board. As beginners, that was especially concerning because safety should be the top priority. Once we were in the water, we were practically left on our own. Instead of receiving coaching, corrections, or guidance throughout the lesson, we were left trying to figure everything out ourselves. We paid for a surf lesson, not just a board rental. After the lesson, I reached out to the owner to explain our experience. To their credit, they responded promptly and admitted that our lesson was not taught according to their beginner curriculum. They explained that beginner lessons are supposed to include ocean safety, surf etiquette, how to safely fall, paddling technique, popping up, and active coaching throughout the lesson, all of the things we expected but didn't receive. However, the resolution they offered was only 50% off another lesson. While I appreciate the acknowledgment that our lesson fell below their standards, I don't think it's reasonable to ask customers to pay again even at a discount to receive the instruction they already paid for the first time. They also mentioned that they couldn't offer a complimentary lesson because they wanted to ensure their instructors were fairly compensated. As a customer, I believe it's just as important that clients receive the quality of service they paid for. We chose this school because of its great reputation, which made this experience even more disappointing. Hopefully this was an isolated incident, but I think future beginners should know that our experience was far from the comprehensive lesson that was advertised.

San Diego Surf School operates in two locations: Pacific Beach and Ocean Beach, to make surfing your favorite thing to do

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Gnat D.

4 years ago

He makes some of the most high performing alternative board in the market today. I've not ordered a custom from him yet but I've been to his shop and talked to him; he's a great guy that knows what he's doing. read more

John M.

4 years ago

I have several Xanadu boards... the performance level can't be matched. Xanadu is a true craftsman and master high performance surfboard shaping. read more

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