About Disco's Paddle Surf
Disco's Paddle Surf is a dock-side paddleboard and kayak rental shop on San Diego Bay at Sun Harbor Marina in Point Loma, owned and operated by Eric — known to locals as Disco — who has been paddling since the 1990s. Originally opened in 2013 as OEX Point Loma, the business rebranded under Eric's nickname after seven years to better reflect the personal reputation and hands-on expertise that had become its calling card. Renters launch directly from the dock into what Disco's claims is the most wind-protected spot in San Diego, with glassy conditions almost every day of the year — making it one of the friendliest entry points for first-time paddlers in the city.
The rental menu includes stand-up paddleboards, single and tandem kayaks, and single and tandem hydro bikes, with hourly rates starting at thirty dollars and all-day and overnight options available. Ninety-minute SUP lessons run in small groups or private sessions for guests who want guided instruction before heading out solo, and the calm harbour waters provide a low-stress classroom that builds confidence quickly. The operation is dog-friendly — four-legged paddlers are welcome aboard with their own life jacket — and XL-sized boards accommodate riders over three hundred pounds or parents paddling with children as passengers.
The on-site retail shop is one of San Diego's dedicated paddleboard specialty stores, carrying boards from over a dozen manufacturers including Paddle Surf Hawaii, Starboard, SIC, Surftech, and Fanatic across categories from all-around cruisers and inflatable travel boards to race, touring, and foil models. Eric's background means customers get informed, experience-based advice on every purchase. Located in Sun Harbor Marina with views of downtown San Diego and regular sea lion visits at the dock, Disco's Paddle Surf offers a laid-back, owner-operated alternative to the larger rental outfits on Mission Bay — and the protected bay waters deliver a consistently smooth ride regardless of what the ocean is doing.
