Paddle board, kayak and beach chair rentals, all in the most convenient location in Santa Barbara.
Paddle board, kayak, beach chair and boogie board rentals, all in the most convenient location in Santa Barbara. We are on the sand at East Beach, within easy walking distance of most major hotels. We offer easy online booking and great rates!
Keywords: Paddle Board Rental, Kayak Rental, Beach Chair Rental, Boogie Board Rental
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We opened Spring of 2015
What is your primary product or service?
We specialize in Stand Up Paddle Board and Kayak rentals and lessons. However, a lot of locals and vacationers come to East Beach Rentals for our beach chairs, umbrella's and boogie boards.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I first became interested in this business after I rented my first SUP from another local rental company. I grew up on the beaches of Southern California, so being able to co-own and operate a beach based business is a dream come true!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
That's an easy one: We get involved with every customer! When I was just renting SUPs at other beach locations in Santa Barbara (I tried them all), I noticed the experience at every location was very impersonal: You paid your rental fee, they handed you a paddle, and basically said "good luck!". At East Beach Rentals we walk EVERY customer INTO the water and help them either get into their kayak, or onto their stand up paddle board. We're very involved with beginners and experienced customers alike. High-fives and group photos between staff and customer are a daily accurence at East Beach Rentals!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We only have our one location on East Beach just west of the Cabrillo Bathhouse.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We use the Cabrillo Bathhouse as a point of reference. If you pull into the West parking lot of the bathhouse, you will see our board and kayak racks. We're directly across the street from the Hyatt Hotel. 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, Ca 93103
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash and debit/credit cards
Which areas do you service?
All of Santa Barbara!
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Keith and Ryan are the owners. I (Keith) run the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
10 am - 6 pm (depending on weather conditions)
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Anything that lets me know a customer had an amazing day with us. We really try to get involved in every single persons visit to us, so we get invested in that persons over all experience. Seeing them with a huge smile on their face as they are walking out of the water is all the compliment I need!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
I don't know if this is an actual quote or not, but I say it to myself daily: "Never downgrade. Whatever you do in life, make sure it's better than whatever you were doing."