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November 2022 by nailbeater
Rented two body boards and wetsuits on Oct 23. Two really nice young guys helped us out with the gear. We really enjoyed the service and the waves. We would recommend this stop for all your surf rental needs. Great 'by the hour' value!
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October 2022 by Peter Kim
The gentleman which I think was the owner? He was super nice and gave such good advice for beginner surfing. He did not try to sell additional add ons or what so ever which I loved and very informative. Highly recommend anybody that wants to rent surf boards of any kind. I was able to enjoy my time and surfing due to this man.
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September 2022 by Linden D.
This surf shop was the perfect place to rent our boards during our San Diego stay. It is only about a block or two from the beach, stocked for any level, and great for anyone looking to have a fun surf day at the beach. It's $9 an hour to rent a board and an additional $6/hr if you want a wetsuit. The guy who helped us (I think was the owner) was a hoot. Very cool to hang around and meet for a minute while we got our things together, he definitely knew his stuff! He took one look at me and got the perfect size wet suit for me and we were out the door after! The guy who was there when we came back in to return the boards wasn't the warmest, but he did give us a bit of a favor on time which was kind. Try and wash your boards off in the ocean as much as possible before you leave since there isn't any near by hose or shower to wash them off in!
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May 2022 by Sunny Gill
Came here to rent a board and wetsuit for my first time surfing and was welcomed by 2 young guys who took the time to give me some quick surfing advice and tips before I went into the water. Excellent service and better prices than the neighbouring rental shops. Will for sure come back if I am surfing in the area again
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May 2022 by TheDaniel
Went out surfing with my boardless friend, decided we could snag him a rental here. Great quality boards and wetsuits stocked up, they had a perfect 9 foot foamie for him to try out surfing for the first time along with a 3-2 wetsuit. Had a lot of fun out, prices for the rentals are pretty good. Local vibe definitely present and likeable. Only thing is deposits are pretty high but they return 'em no problem. Thanks for giving us a great time La Jolla Surf Systems!
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September 2021 by Chad Jaramillo
Not very friendly on the phone .the man who answer the phone does not share your company's vision of customer service. For a company to thrive you must first appreciate the customer and in order to do that you must be kind. Please make sure in the future that your employees know this other ways bad publicity can destroy a company.
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August 2021 by John Hall
Whenever I go to La Jolla to surf I rent boards here. It is a great local surf shop and doesn't have the corporate vibe or prices is some of the other surf rentals in town. It's a legit shop with great staff and equipment in great condition. I have visited many times.
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August 2021 by Danielle R
I love this place. I live locally and they are incredibly well stocked.
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November 2020 by J T.
Dougs (the owner) is a stand up guy, I made boards for him for a longtime and he always treated me right........
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October 2020 by Ruth Kerubo
Best place in San Diego to rent from. Customer service is top notch. Dunkin (hope I got the spelling right ?) and Kurrent made me feel like a valuable customer. They were both very polite and attentive. When I first walked in Dunkin was the only one in the shop. He was warm and very generous with his time. Later on Kurrent came back from a surf lesson and they both engaged me and really wanted to make sure I got what I wanted. This’s the only shop in San Diego which made me feel like I belonged there. Thanks Dunkin and Kurrent, I will be coming back for surf lessons :-)
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August 2020 by Elizabeth A.
I've been going to LJ Surf Systems for the past year to rent a paddle board at the shores. The shop is crazy close to the beach and they provide a board dolly to make the haul extra easy. You get a dolly pad lock too to keep is safe at the shoreline. I've always had the owner help me and I see that people on yelp say he isn't extra friendly, he's always been kind and straight to the point with me, letting me know how the surf conditions are fairing. Go here for a quick and easy rental experience.
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July 2020 by Sue L.
The paddle boards here are not the inflatable ones like the rest of the shops up the street. This is the closest rental shop to the launching site, so it's the shortest distance you'd have to carry your rental (kayak, paddle board, etc). We rented two paddle boards and the store owner provides what I would call paddle board dollies so you just have to push the paddle board to the launching site. You also get a dolly lock, so you can lock the dollies to a wooden post at the launching site. You sign a waiver so the store is not responsible for you drowning, etc. They provide life jackets, but you're allowed to decline the life jacket - which we did. There's a bungee cord lashing system on these boards so you may secure items such as a life jacket or waterproof bag. One of the paddles we were given had duct tape wrapped around the grip. I asked if I could have a better paddle and the store owner - Doug - just took it without saying a word and changed it out for another paddle that had a torn grip. I did not bother to complain because I read other reviews that say the owner is mean. And yep, they're 100% correct. The store owner does not appear to like people. I get it, I'm the same way, lol, but when you're a business owner...you gotta be friendlier. Anyway, you rent here for the higher quality paddle boards and dolly with dolly lock. You don't rent here for any friendly service. Though...the two young men (maybe Doug's sons??) are really nice. They smile and they answer questions without any attitude. Thanks to those young men...but they're not there right when the store opens. Doug the Grouch opens the store. LOL. If I ever rent paddle boards again at La Jolla Shores, I will return here and I hope it's one if the friendly kids that will be there to provide customer service.
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July 2020 by Jane D.
The paddle boards here are not the inflatable ones like the rest of the shops up the street. This is the closest rental shop to the launching site, so it's the shortest distance you'd have to carry your rental (kayak, paddle board, etc). We rented two paddle boards and the store owner provides what I would call paddle board dollies so you just have to push the paddle board to the launching site. You also get a dolly lock, so you can lock the dollies to a wooden post at the launching site. You sign a waiver so the store is not responsible for you drowning, etc. They provide life jackets, but you're allowed to decline the life jacket - which we did. There's a bungee cord lashing system on these boards so you may secure items such as a life jacket or waterproof bag. One of the paddles we were given had duct tape wrapped around the grip. I asked if I could have a better paddle and the store owner - Doug - just took it without saying a word and changed it out for another paddle that had a torn grip. I did not bother to complain because I read other reviews that say the owner is mean. And yep, they're 100% correct. The store owner does not appear to like people. I get it, I'm the same way, lol, but when you're a business owner...you gotta be friendlier. Anyway, you rent here for the higher quality paddle boards and dolly with dolly lock. You don't rent here for any friendly service. Though...the two young men (maybe Doug's sons??) are really nice. They smile and they answer questions without any attitude. Thanks to those young men...but they're not there right when the store opens. Doug the Grouch opens the store. LOL. If I ever rent paddle boards again at La Jolla Shores, I will return here and I hope it's one if the friendly kids that will be there to provide customer service.
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June 2020 by Carolyn G.
Amazing customer service! Good pricing and excellent selection! Found the perfect spring suit for my daughter
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May 2020 by Jennifer B.
Went to this shop over the weekend to rent surfboards. The owner was really helpful and polite. He had a ton of rentals and guided us into what size board we needed. We were so excited to get to surf because of the beach closures. I would recommend this place. Great prices and helpful owner. Was a cute store with so many more rentals such as kayaks, wetsuits, boogie boards, etc.
