Matt at 369 Surf Shop did exactly what his service sets out to do. He shuttled me and my board from his shop to San Onofre at our pre-scheduled time.... read more Matt then picked me up from San Onofre at the time we agreed on. He loaded my board with care into his truck. We had a great conversation to and from San Onofre. And his prices are very fair. Thanks to Matt I was able to avoid the long lines to get into San Onofre. He’s a great local dude who I will gladly call again whenever I need a shuttle.

We met Matt years ago on a surf trip to San Clemente when we needed to rent some boards. We go back to him every year without fail and we... read more have him on speed dial. You have to understand, Matt is an OG “grew here” guy. It’s actually hard to find a guy like this. He knows the local shapers, the ding repair guys, shop owners, everyone. He knows this place better than you know your best friend. Best part? He is all about getting you stoked and getting you into waves on a board that works for you. Absolutely zero local vibe lame stuff. Matt is always more stoked on surfing than the last time we saw him and he just wants to pass it on to his customers. His prices are totally reasonable and he will set you on a path for success. Guaranteed. Can’t recommend enough.

Why go anywhere else? Genuine and accommodating.

My wife and I took private surfing lessons here as beginners. We didn’t think we’d even be able to stand up on the boards, but we were both able to... read more surf pretty quickly. They made it as beginner friendly as possible. Wetsuits were provided, as well as a ride to and from the beach we were surfing at.

369 Surf Shop is exactly what you’re looking for! I considered two other shops: the first was almost twice as expensive for less time and the other wouldn’t call me,... read more only wanted to text. Matt, the owner, picked up on the first ring. He was an amazing communicator. His communication was just indicative of how he runs his shop. He has a first-class instructor who worked w us in the water the entire time. We are nearly 60 years old and learned to surf quickly under their supervision and equipment. They have the service, the equipment and the expertise! We cannot recommend them enough to you. You will not be disappointed!

We rented surfboards from 369 Surf Shop and had a great experience. Matt was incredibly friendly and shared lots of helpful information about the local surf spots. He even opened... read more the shop early for us so we could spend more time surfing at San Onofre. We really enjoyed chatting with him and hope to come back again next time!

We scheduled with another group that were a no-show- and then found 369 Surf. They were the absolute best. Fantastic communication, amazing people, and you can tell how... read more much they love teaching - even beginners. Would 10/10 recommend. We will be back!!

I can’t say enough good things about Matt and 369 Surf. Matt was actually the first person I ever went to when I decided I seriously wanted to learn how to... read more surf. The first time I walked into his shop, I was just looking to rent a board. Before he even sent me out, he had me show him my pop-up because he genuinely wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing. That pretty much tells you what kind of guy he is — he actually cares about the people he sends into the water, not just making a sale. That same trip, I ended up doing a lesson with his friend John, which was an awesome experience, and by the end of the weekend I had already gone back to Matt and bought my own foamy. From that point on, every time I came back to San Clemente, 369 was my shop. Matt’s passion for surfing is impossible to fake. The dude will literally drop down on the ground in the parking lot to demonstrate a paddle or pop-up without a second thought. When he starts talking about surfing or San Clemente, you can tell immediately how much experience and love he has for it. He doesn’t just sell surfboards — he’ll explain why something works, what you should be doing differently, and what you actually need based on where you’re at. Now I came back again and bought my first real hardboard from him, which honestly feels pretty cool considering this whole thing started with me renting my first board from the same guy. Going from a rental, to a lesson with John, to buying a foamy, and now buying my first real board from Matt feels like the perfect progression. I’ve brought friends and family to 369 too, and I’ll continue to. I genuinely wouldn’t want to buy a board anywhere else in San Clemente. Matt has become way more than just the guy who owns the surf shop to me — he’s someone I trust when it comes to surfing, and somebody who’s helped guide me from the very beginning. If you’re new to surfing, already surf, need a rental, a lesson, or you’re ready to buy a board, go see Matt. 369 Surf is the real deal.

This is the place to rent! Easy to work with and Todd will get you hooked up with the right board. Bonus - theyre open earlier than other places