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    Beginner Paddleboard Lesson in San Diego

    Build paddleboarding confidence with hands-on coaching and action photos

    5.0 stars• 575 reviews

    Includes

    Board rental, life vest, photos

    Highlights

    Learn to stand, turn and paddle with a certified instructor beside you. Start on land, then take your new skills onto the water at a comfortable pace.

    • Build confidence with personalized in-water coaching
    • Practice efficient strokes, turning and board control
    • Learn water safety, boundaries and boating awareness
    • Capture your progress with included action photos

    Itinerary

    1. 10-minute land demonstration covering board terminology and how to stand up
    2. Beach session explaining water safety and risk management
    3. In-water coaching on boundaries, boating technique and stroke technique with a certified instructor beside you

    What's Included

    • Paddle board rental
    • Life vest
    • Safety procedures and paddle board instruction
    • Action photos

    Important details

    • Arrive at least 10 minutes before your reservation
    • Complete the liability waiver before arriving
    • Watch for sharp oysters on surrounding rocks, which can cut your feet

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before start. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    Product ID: MHG6KZ

    FAQs

    Arrive at least 10 minutes early. Sessions are booked back-to-back, so arriving late reduces your water time.

    Yes. Complete the liability waiver before you arrive.

    Yes. You can leave belongings with SUP Pups during your session. Secure storage is provided, but bring only essentials.

    Meeting details

    Behind the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 2592 Laning Rd, San Diego, CA 92106

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    $68.90

    Includes paddle board rental for beginners or intermediate SUP Skills

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    Review summary

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    Sam, the instructor behind this San Diego paddle boarding experience, has built a devoted following for good reason. She has a genuine talent for making both first-timers and nervous dogs feel at ease on the water, offering clear instruction before and during each session. Reviewers consistently praise her patience, deep knowledge of dog behavior, and ability to read both humans and their pups to tailor the experience accordingly. The lessons run about an hour and are offered as private sessions, making them feel personal rather than rushed. Sam also snaps photos throughout, which many reviewers mention as a lovely bonus. People bring all kinds of dogs, from anxious and water-resistant pups to high-energy breeds, and the boards are described as stable and accommodating even for larger dogs. Many visitors come back for multiple lessons, and quite a few mention wishing they lived closer so they could go regularly. If paddle boarding with your dog in San Diego is on your radar, this one seems hard to beat.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had such a great experience at SUP Pups!Sam made us feel comfortable right from the start. She has a ton of dog knowledge and does a great job advocating for each dog, making sure our reactive dog had the space she needed to learn and feel comfortable. Sam was a great coach and helped build her confidence, so much so that we discovered Penny absolutely loves to swim! We only have positive things to say. Truly a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend Sup Pup!

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    Sadie Kasiah

    September 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had such a great experience at SUP Pups!Sam made us feel comfortable right from the start. She has a ton of dog knowledge and does a great job advocating for each dog, making sure our reactive dog had the space she needed to learn and feel comfortable. Sam was a great coach and helped build her confidence, so much so that we discovered Penny absolutely loves to swim! We only have positive things to say. Truly a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend Sup Pup!

    Photo of Sadie Kasiah

    Sadie Kasiah

    September 2, 2026

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