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

Local shop with extensive knowledge about the area. Highly recommend you rent gear or get a shuttle ride from Matt

Cannot recommend 369Surf enough!We had a group of 9 for beginner surf lessons with Matt & Ivan. They were phenomenal! They were extremely attentive, accommodating and very affordable! We... read more are from NJ, but if we ever make it back to San Clemente- 369Surf would definitely be one of our stops! Wish we could give more than 5 stars!

369 is the best choice, hands down. Don't try to get a deal somewhere else, these guys are locals and you are in the best hands with them. Matt and... read more Ricky go out of their way to make sure you're safe and comfortable. Thanks guys.

Great variety of surfboards. Bike rentals making surf and beach access no problem. Everything is reasonably priced. Matt, the shop owner, is dedicated to helping you have the best surf... read more and vacation experience.

I was originally looking at cheaper group lessons, but I'm so glad I went 1-on-1 here instead. Matt got me set up at the surf shop and Ricky was in... read more the water with me the whole time giving me pushes and tons of reps. Over two days, I was able to make a ton of progress on my pop-up and catching waves on my own. Matt and Ricky are awesome and super knowledgeable. Beyond the lessons, they pointed me toward great local wetsuit shop and gave me good recommendations for boards and surf spots to check out back home.

Renting from Matt at 369 Surf was a phenomenal experience! He opens earlier than the other shops, great prices, and super helpful customer service. Matt was happy to share his local... read more knowledge. He recommended a great spot for beginner waves. He truly went above and beyond. I would recommend 369 Surf to anyone and everyone!

Early hours for rentals, great prices, personal service with advice and spots for beginners. Shop local on

Beware of the parking lot sales pitches. If you’re looking to stand up on a surfboard for the very first time and catch some sweet California waves, take the time... read more to book with a local surf shop that specializes in teaching. We chose 369 Surf Shop, and it was outstanding from start to finish. My daughter and I booked a private lesson and were paired with local surfing legend Ricky. He handled everything—surfboards, wetsuits, instruction, and finding the perfect break where it was just the three of us for 90 minutes. The entire experience was low-pressure, high-fun, and incredibly personalized. The highlight of the day was watching Ricky perfectly time a wave, give my daughter a push, and seeing her ride it all the way to shore with the biggest smile on her face. That’s a memory I’ll carry for the rest of my life. If you’re going to invest in surf lessons, invest in someone who knows the local breaks, has decades of experience, and genuinely cares about giving you a great experience—not just getting you into the water. After 30 years in business, it’s easy to see why 369 Surf Shop has earned such a great reputation. 5 stars for sure.