TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Awards 2024 in Southern California for Surfboard Rentals
Best Surfboard Rentals
Great customer service!
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!
Matt’s shop is right in town and close to surf spots like Doheny State beach & San Onofre State beach. He’s very helpful and has lots of surfboards to choose from. He also offered suggestions on where to surf that’s appropriate for each level surfer. I rented a 9’6” glassed board for 3 days to surf San-O, and swapped it for a 9’0 softtop for two days surfing at Doheny. Came w a leash and some wax. Matt’s reliable and easy to reach by phone. 5 ⭐️
Matt hooked us up with a package deal for everything you need at the beach. He even switched out one of the boards no questions asked when we asked for a different one. Use this place for beach chairs, umbrellas, body and surf boards!
4th Time Renting from Matt. He’s a great guy, runs a great business, and is willing to share some local knowledge about the different surf spots. Highly recommend getting your gear here. I’ll definitely be back next year, and of course will be renting from Matt again. Nathan Krueger New Berlin, WI
I can’t rave enough about this establishment. Matt was so amazing and an all-around great guy. He was so accommodating when we asked to extend the rental a few more hours. He didn’t hesitate to say no problem and he would come pick him up even well into the late evening. He was super fast on delivering and so communicative at all times. Matt and San Clemente Surfboard Rentals will always be our go to place now and will pass my friends and family that visit the area to do the same. Well done Matt!!!!
Matt made my surfboard rental experience super easy. He had a good choice of boards and equipment. He was happy to let me try different boards if I wanted. I will be back next time I am in town.
Matt was helpful from the moment we called to plan our San Clemente trip. Perfect for domestic or international travelers looking for a Southern California surf adventure. Matt will take care of all the logistics. He’s got you covered, buckle up for an awesome ride!
Really easy and no hassle. I hope I can come back one day and rent again. The owner is strait forward and quick. Swim instructor was kind enough to give me a ride. I appreciate them both.
Don’t forget to tip your friendly neighborhood beach gear surfer guy!
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Best Surfboard Rentals
Jul 2025 • Couples
The owner was SPECTACULAR! Super friendly & helpful – even lending us a roof rack when our car was too packed to fit the boards inside 🙂 Would 100% recommend him to anyone traveling nearby!
Great customer service!
Jul 2025 • Solo
Matt made my surfboard rental experience super easy. He had a good choice of boards and equipment. He was happy to let me try different boards if I wanted. I will be back next time I am in town.
Written July 10, 2025
OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!
Jun 2025
I can’t rave enough about this establishment. Matt was so amazing and an all-around great guy. He was so accommodating when we asked to extend the rental a few more hours. He didn’t hesitate to say no problem and he would come pick him up even well into the late evening. He was super fast on delivering and so communicative at all times. Matt and San Clemente Surfboard Rentals will always be our go to place now and will pass my friends and family that visit the area to do the same. Well done Matt!!!!
Written July 1, 2025
Good vibes, great service!
Jun 2025 • Solo
Today I had an epic adventure! I was in town for work and on my day off I spontaneously decided to go to the beach and surf for the day, but I didn’t have any gear with me. I needed a board and a wetsuit and Matt helped to make that happen! He responded quickly and he made the process super simple and smooth. Overall I had a positive experience renting from Matt and would definitely rent from him again. 10/10 recommend.
cool local surf shop
Easy to work with and a stand up rental company
Call Matt to plan your San Clemente surf experience
Awesome experience renting beach equipment here!
Strait forward and easy
Call Matt to plan your San Clemente surf experience
Easy to work with and a stand up rental company
cool local surf shop
Amazing Experience
Great shop
A breath of fresh air
Great rental spot
Surfboard Rentals San Clemente Near Me
A breath of fresh air – Matthew went out of his way to make renting the surfboards a pleasure. Great doing business with you Matthew, and thank you for throwing in the beach chair for this Mom.
Great rental spot – Matt was very friendly and knowledgeable about surfing in the area. Gave us great advice and reasonably priced rentals, we’ll definitely rent from him again next time we’re in town.
Personalized tips resourceful local surf gear rental and lessons – Matt is the man!!! The best place to get surfboards and wetsuits in Orange County. I’ve been coming here for years and I leave stoked every time. He is very helpful for a quick or long trip. Lessons or not. I recommend him to everyone.
The Sheckler Whisperer – Matt’s the most californian man you’ll ever meet, very knowledgeable on surf/snow/skate culture. 10 out of 10 guy and help me meet Ryan Sheckler!
Matt is a great dude!! Excellent local advice on the nearest breaks, superb customer service, easy to communicate with when delivering and picking up rentals, and really an easy and fun guy to chat with. Would recommend his services to anyone looking for good advice if you are new to San Clemente breaks and in need of any surf related rental…HEAVY ON ANYTHING SURF RELATED!!!
Matt is such a great guy, gave us tips even set it in our navigation, Lot 1-6 open beaches no person in sight perfect small waves for beginners and advanced, thanks dude. Steff & Russ – Germany
Great Rentals – Great guy, great prices, easy to communicate with and the skimboard I rented was in great condition. Highly recommend rentals here.
