Shops range from retail stores focused on board sales and gear tune-ups to dedicated surf schools offering private and group lessons. Finding the right spot depends on whether you need beginner-friendly soft-top rentals, advanced custom shaping, or guided stand-up paddle tours. A map pin shows location, but it will not tell you if a shop provides wetsuit rentals, certified instructors, or local tide guidance.
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Clairemont Surf Shop
6393 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm
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South Coast Surf Shop
5023 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
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Bird's Surf Shed
1091 W Morena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm
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Ocean Beach Surf & Skate Shop
4940 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
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Mission Surf
4320 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
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South Coast Wahines
5037 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
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San Diego Surf Company
839 W Harbor Dr Ste B, San Diego, CA 92101
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Mission Beach Surf & Skate
704 Surfrider Square, San Diego, CA 92109
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Ho Stevie
3708 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113
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La Jolla Surf Systems
2132 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037
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Mitch's Surf Shop
631 Pearl St, San Diego, CA 92037
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Rip Curl
4287 Mission Blvd #A, San Diego, CA 92109
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San Diego Surf School
4850 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109
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Sharp Eye Surf Boards
3351 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110-4302
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Surf Diva Surf School
2160 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037
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South Coast Closeouts
1930 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107
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PB Surf Shop
4208 Oliver Ct, San Diego, CA 92109-3957
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West Coast Paddle Sports
4360 Morena Blvd 130, San Diego, CA 92117
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Alan Beels Surfboard Services
10639 Roselle St, San Diego, CA 92121
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Atacama Surf Shop
2165 India St, San Diego, CA 92101-1723
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Ben Milano Surfboards
3597 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110-4308
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Bessell Surfboards
515 Westbourne St, San Diego, CA 92037
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Cali Dreams Rentals
747 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109
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Coconut Peet's Surfboard Repair and Trading Co.
3231 India St, San Diego, CA 92103
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Detonate Surf Inc.
4655 Lamont St, San Diego, CA 92109
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Hank Warner Customs Shapes
1163 Cushman Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
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Josh Hall Surfboards
5311 Grant St Ste B, San Diego, CA 92110
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Michael Miller Surfboards
1165 Cushman Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
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Rusty Surfboards
8495 Commerce Ave, San Diego, CA 92121-2608
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Skip Frye Surfboards
1161 Cushman Ave A, San Diego, CA 92110
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South Coast Surf Shop
740 Felspar St, San Diego, CA 92109
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The Shed OB
1963 Abbott St, San Diego, CA 92107
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WOW Surf Boards
4060 Morena Blvd Ste H, San Diego, CA 92117
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Focus Sup Hawaii Sd
1548 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109-8305
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Max's Surfboards
4516 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-2792
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La Jolla Shores Surfing Association
4759 Castana St, San Diego, CA 92102-4859
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Surfup
605 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109-2445
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Surf Education Academy
2132 Avenida De La Playa, San Diego, CA 92037
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Surf Vultures
4021 La Salle St, San Diego, CA 92110-5124
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Purakai
12526 High Bluff Dr, San Diego, CA 92130-2064
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Sun Diego
4465 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
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Rip Curl - San Diego (outlet)
5401 Linda Vista Rd Ste 401, San Diego, CA 92110-2402
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Pacific Surf School
4121 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109-5002
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Delray Surf Designs
4941 Pacific Hwy Ste 3a, San Diego, CA 92110-4022
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Endless Summer Surf Academy
4071 Boone St, San Diego, CA 92117
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Ghostshapes Surfboards
4941 Pacific Hwy Ste 2b, San Diego, CA 92110-4022
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Joe Roper's Surfboard And Sup Repair
7760 Vickers St, San Diego, CA 92111-1521
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Solana Surfboards
11211 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste H, San Diego, CA 92121
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Sun Diego Boardshops
7007 Friars Rd #844, San Diego, CA 92108
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Wavelines
11658 Carmel Mountain Rd #132, San Diego, CA 92128
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Ocean Beach Surf Lesson
5022 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
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Hot Rod Surf Custom Surfboard & Fin Studio Shop
San Diego, CA 92109
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Epic Surf Racks
San Diego, CA
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The Lord of the Dings Surfboard Repair
4941 Pacific Hwy Ste 3A, San Diego, CA 92110
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Dark Arts Surf
3106 Main St, San Diego, CA 92113-3732
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Happy Battle Surf
4958 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115-4638
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Mitsven Surfboards
1157 Cushman Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
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Shaw Surfboards
4274 Robbins St, San Diego, CA 92122
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Solid Surfboards
1926 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107-2806
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Monarch Surfboards
4819 Boise Ave, San Diego, CA 92117-2928
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Sun Diego Boardshop
3126 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
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Julie Designs
1877 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107-3015
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Heinrich Surfboards
4941 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110
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PB Sports
2950 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109
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Shaper Studios
4225 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104
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Stoked Surf Lessons
3740 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
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Eric's Surf and Ride
9119 Wahoo Dr, 604, San Diego, CA 92101
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Hamel's
3200 Ocean Front Walk, San Diego, CA 92109
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Epic
1020 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA 92109-4117
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Tower 23
Ocean Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109
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la jolla glider port
San Diego, CA
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North Birdrock
San Diego, CA
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Orchard Cliffs Ocean Beach
4909 Orchard Ave, San Diego, CA 92107-3430
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Saltwater Fix
4833 Santa Monica Ave # 7428, San Diego, CA 92167-7019
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Whispering Sands
San Diego, CA
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Good to know
What is usually included with a surfboard rental?
Most shops include the surfboard, leash, and a block of wax with standard daily or hourly rentals. Wetsuits or rash guards are sometimes included, but some locations charge a small extra fee for neoprene gear depending on the water temperature.
Do I need prior experience to book a group surf lesson?
No, beginner group lessons are designed for first-time surfers and typically cover land-based safety, popping up, and basic ocean awareness before getting into the water. Instructors stay in waist-deep water to assist students with catching soft-top waves.
How much do surf lessons and board rentals typically cost?
Daily board rentals often range from $25 to $50 depending on the board type, while group lessons typically cost between $75 and $150 per person for a two-hour session. Private lessons or specialized SUP tours generally cost more.