Top California Stand Up Paddleboarding

Combine fun in the sun with a total body workout on the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe. With a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) rental, you can paddle across the lake at your own pace, using your legs to balance and stopping on the water or pulling up on a beach whenever you need a break. Enjoyable and exciting for water lovers of all ages, SUP-ing is easy to do and a memorable way to experience Lake Tahoe from a different vantage point.

Learn to SUP, or stand-up paddleboard, in Santa Barbara during a 1.5-hour lesson at Leadbetter Beach. No matter your skill level, you’ll learn to stand up and kneel down, balance and paddle as you’re accompanied onto the water. A wetsuit is provided for this all-weather outdoor activity that gives you a glimpse of marine life and the Santa Barbara coastline. Your lesson is limited to 18 people to ensure more personalized attention from the expert instructor.

Take a 1-hour stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lesson on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe. Your instructor provides all necessary gear and instruction for your introductory class on this popular water sport. Take in the granite mountains and pine forest that ring the largest alpine lake in North America.

There is no better way to explore the bay than on the deck of a paddle board. The bay itself is a raw wilderness that we are excited to share with you. You'll experience views of the city that others have never seen. You'll encounter wildlife up close. You'll learn how to paddle safely and strongly. You'll have the best experience of your trip to the Bay Area.

This stand-up paddleboard lesson in San Francisco makes for the perfect day out on the water. Admire views of the San Francisco skyline as you paddle from Mission Creek into Mission Bay, ending up in front of McCovey Cove outside of the San Francisco Giants ballpark. Each tour is catered to your experience level—ideal for first-timers and hobbyists alike.

Surfing’s more laid back friend, stand up paddle boarding, is ideal for all skill levels and the calm waters of the La Jolla Shores is a great spot to learn! Our experienced instructors will teach you the basics of paddle boarding and ocean safety on land, before taking you into the water to have fun and catch some waves! No experience necessary, all equipment included. Our instructors respect each student’s choice regarding his or her level of participation in the lesson, and comfort in the water.

Enjoy a standup paddleboard tour of Laguna Beach’s incredible marine reserve. Perfect for the beginner, enjoy a SUP lesson from a professional instructor, grab a life vest, and head into the reserve’s calm, sea life-filled waters with your board and guide. Cruise through pristine coves and beautiful beaches and stop by Seal Rock sea lion sanctuary.

San Diego is an excellent place to watch the sunset while paddling around Mission Bay. Here at WanderSurf Board Company it is our goal to provide you with the best possible paddle boarding experience. Our paddle times change throughout the year based on sunset times. Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive and get ready. You are encourage to take photos yourself if you would like. I do have some waterproof phone cases on a first come first serve basis. I will take photos for you as we paddle and air drop or email them to you after the paddle. To ensure safety we do puts lights on top of the board and underneath. This ensures safety and makes for a really fun time. The tour will last into the evening/night. When finished stay for a bonfire and make some new friends.

The Malibu area is considered one of the top paddle board locations in the world. The area is surrounded by coves and protected beaches that provide calmer waters and ideal for paddle boarding. Once out on the water, the views are spectacular! Malibu is very unique in that the hills roll down to the ocean and you will get a unique scenic beauty that you will remember forever.

Kapowui, was awarded best surf school in Venice beach for the last 5 years in a row. Kapowui is a family run business and and an icon of southern California. We live, eat, and dream surfing and teach surfing because we want to share our love and stoke for the sport. This is a life choice for us and what gives our lives meaning. All of Kapowui's instructors are imbued with the Aloha spirit, live within blocks of the beach (4 of them live in surf vans), surf every day and have many years teaching experience. When we are doing a lesson with you, we are 100% focused and in the moment with you. At Kapowui we truly care about your experience. Whether surfing is a one time bucket list item or a new sport you want to pick up, we will have you up riding waves, 100% guaranteed! Additionally you will be immersed in the surf culture, giving you the opportunity to feel the true surfer vibe, while learning a skill you can use forever. ​

Set sail from San Diego on your own private sailboat cruise that can accommodate up to 12 people. Depart from the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and glide out to the Pacific Ocean, passing landmarks like Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and Ocean Beach Pier. Get great views of southern California’s landscape and wildlife, and feel free to bring your own refreshments and music to customize your cruise.