OEX Sunset Beach

I have rented here before and I have good memories of my experience. However please note this place closes at 5:30pm, so last rental is 4:30pm (even in summer?). Not the place to rent if you desire a ‘romantic sunset paddle’… they were kind enough to recommend a place up the street which is open a little later.

Staff was awesome and super friendly. I have to put that first since I was grateful for them. It was a simple process to rent the kayak and take my son with me. Another place turned us away because they said he’s too small, but not here.
They gave me a paper map, gave my boy a life vest and his own paddle. He had a blast and for the both of us for up to 2 hours it was $ 25. Perfect pricing if you ask me.
I hear weekends are really busy but during the week, like today it was perfect! Definitely coming back!

Super easy going crew that were careful with new folks, but let you choose your own board and set off quickly. We were on SUPs and there were so many areas to paddle off to. Great location!

Oh I love this place it’s my second time and they are very nice and chill. and prices are good. will definitely come for the summer.

I went kayaking for the first time today! It was so much fun!!! Really relaxing too.
When my friend Natalie & I arrived at 9:00am, the employee who helped us said it would only cost $ 10 because we arrived before 10am. Score! ***Update: I forgot to mention it’s a 2-​hour rental, what a great deal!
We each got our own kayak. My friend said that it’s way easier than going in the double ones. I was a tad bit nervous in the beginning because I’ve seen videos of people flipping over, but I got the hang of it in no time.
After we paid, we were directed to go outside where the kayaks & paddle were. The guys who gave us the paddles were super friendly. I told one of them that it was my first time. He was friendly & gave me some pointers.
We took off our shoes and left them by the steps where the employees were standing at because you have to step in the water to get into the kayak. You can leave your shoes on but who wants wet shoes? Haha
It was a really fun day. I see myself kayaking again and I’ll definitely go back to this spot. My friend said it’s the cheapest locally to us.

I purchased one of the first Hobie Mirage board and great experience.
Unbelievable service! Lost my fin on my new hobie mirage, called late friday afternoon. Not only did he sell me a floor model fin, he waited 15 minutes after closing to hook me up.
That type of service is rare today. thx!

Great place at a great pruce. We checked in and were on the water in less than ten minutes. The guys that work there are great. My new favorite SUP place

Iceman Andy is the man!
Where to start? Although I thanked him many times upon completion, I don’t know how to say thank you enough! Recently purchased a new Malibu Stealth 14′ Kayak from a private dealer (I SHOULD HAVE CAME TO OEX FOR THE KAYAK AS WELL), but if you know kayaks, you know they come bare, needing all of the accessories which of course range from modest, to extravagant and OEX supplies all of those amenities, along with SO MANY awesome Kayaks, all for your drooling pleasure if your into that kind of thing haha ;)
In many Kayaking Communities, Andy is highly regarded, and many of the best Kayak Anglers out there, only buy their stuff, and get their mods from the Iceman. Something to be said for sure as to why I drove from Riverside, a couple hours down the jam packed 91 to Sunset Beach with a 14 Foot Kayak on top of my 2014 Honda Civic Coupe, hah, but that’s another mission to speak of another day ;)
Any Items purchased from OEX, they will install on your kayak/​SUP or whatever free of cost, not to already say their prices are at the low end compared to other Distributors/​Dealers/​Rental locations… I did not go for a Paddle Board or Kayak Rentals but they where way cheap, like 15 Dollars an Hour. and people where coming in and out the door on a Thursday in Huntington Harbor to get their Harbor Paddle on ;)
Arrived with a Bare Malibu Stealth 14′, and left with a Lowrance 5 HDI Fish Finder with Tranducer attached to Lowrance-​ready scupper mount, Anchor/​Chute Trolley Kit, Hand/​Manual Bilge Pump, and «Livewell Stealth-​Kit» installed (Some Malibu Kayaks like my Stealth 14′ come with a center hatch right in front of the seat, it is about 5 gallons of water around and is made to be plumbed for a livewell for bait, which OEX so graciously did) Super happy customer here, and even more happy Angler who can now attack the bite from another Angle ;)
Thanks again, and do not hesitate to contact them with any questions as everyone working here is awesome, and def. a beach soul! Thanks guys for being so awesome, and thanks again Andy, and a special shout out to Roman, thanks for educating me on rope knots to tie my kayak safely to my car, thanks a million for all the help OEX.
Tight Lines, Hang Loose, however you prefer ;)

My husband and I, our 2 girls (7&9) and our 85lb dog went kayaking today and this company is amazing! They were very nice to help us out showing the girls how to hold the paddle & they held our stuff iPhones wallet etc. in the office. they hooked us up since we were there on a weekend and got there early. Everyone including our dog had a fantastic time. Can’t beat the price for 2 hours and 2 boats it was 40 $ — awesome

My husband and I decided that we’d give kayaking a try yesterday, so j googled a rental spot. Found OEX and called confirming online info.
When we arrived it was a little storefront with gear and it looks like a maintenance spot too. The people behind the counter weren’t overly enthusiastic, but I guess they don’t need to be?
We filled out our paperwork, handed the card over and were told to walk a few steps over to «John».
We didn’t receive instructions, but it really wasn’t necessary. We got in the kayak and rode! If you enjoy looking at fancy houses and yachts– this would be a nice and relaxed couple hours for you!

Got a text from a friend he wanted to do stand-​up paddle boarding and even though I was in L.A. I said yes and scurried down to OEX Sunset Beach. Cost was $ 15 and this was my first time doing this so I was a bit nervous about falling in the water and wore my bikini undergarments and such. I was a little weary in the beginning but got up quickly and by the middle of it I was a pro at this and paddled my happy ass all the way into the beach without kneeling down.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: If you’ve ridden the bus, train or subway and there were no seats left so you had to stand up and hold on to a pole or stand up against the wall and catch your balance when the bus, subway or train came to a stop, then you can handle this. You’re paddling on still water and the only waves are coming off a boat passing by.
Here’s what I learned and a few tips:
1.ATTIRE: You can wear a bathing suit if you want to tan or you can literally wear pants and a blouse. I saw an older, larger lady show up by herself wearing her church outfit from Chico’s, push the paddle board in, only got up to her ankles wet, knelt on the board and 10 seconds later was up and gone. GANGSTA! I wore board shorts with my bikini and threw a tank top over that. We went in around 3 p.m. and it was a little cold coming back around 4 p.m. so if you have a windbreaker that would help. Also, sunglasses are a good idea but if you’re scared you’ll lose them then put a necklace on them or leave them in the car.
2. ACCESSORIES: There are those water proof deals that you can store your personal belongings in and wear around your neck or you can carry a light back pack. I saw people with them out there. I’d be weary of taking photos out at sea, probably safer if your friend takes a photo when you’re just heading out or coming back.
3. WHAT TO EXPECT: the guys didn’t give us too much instruction and honestly it’s not that hard and if they gave you too much instruction it would be more intimidating than it actually is. The guy said, push the board out to about knee deep, kneel on the board and use the oar to paddle and get up one leg at a time when you feel comfortable. I didn’t want to paddle to far out and then get up because I thought it would be worse if I lost my balance in deeper waters than shallow waters so I got up pretty quickly and it wasn’t bad at all. The board is really forgiving if you do lose your footing a little. My feet were cramping the first minute as were my legs but it was because it was a new experience and I was trying to get my balance right but after that I relaxed a little and got a feel for the board and how to paddle and was working it like a pro!
4.GRIP THE OAR AND ROW 4X’s ON EACH SIDE: I got the chance to row on an outrigger with Newport Outrigger Club in October and that came in handy for doing this. I think it’s important you grip the top part of the handle and use your upper body to row and get into a rhythm of 4x’s rowing on your right and switching to the left. Once you get that rhythm you can do whatever cadence you want but it just helps in propelling you forward even when you’re going against the tide or a wake from a boat that goes by. As long as you got that rhythm you’ll master the waves or wakes and be fine.
5.TURN BY FACING YOUR TORSOE IN THE DIRECTION YOU WANT TO GO: I found this helped me in turning the board around quickly. I did hit a boat and a wall though before I figured that out.
6.RELAX: The sooner you relax, the sooner you’ll lose the cramping and can enjoy the view and the fact that you’re standing on water. I suggest taking in 3 deep breaths and absorbing the view or playing a game like picking which house you’re going to live in to get over the fact that you’re paddling with no life jacket on over deep, dark, murky waters and there are yachts and duffy boats coming at you.
I’m sad I didn’t discover this earlier and happy I finally tried it and recommend it to anyone and everyone!

There isn’t much to see when you paddleboard/​kayak here, since you’re trapped in a little harbor, but OEX Sunset Beach is as good as any company to use to not see much while paddleboarding.
The workers weren’t the friendliest, but they weren’t exactly rude either. They just don’t really seem to care. Everybody just seems a little bored. Which can work out to your advantage, because they don’t seem to care at all whether you stick to the actual amount of time you paid for. In fact, the guys hanging out in the harbor itself (a few steps away from the storefront itself) don’t seem to do much but eat Costco pastries and collect boards and paddles repeatedly. Not the best if you’re expecting tour-​guide levels of enthusiasm, but if you’re just looking to get out on the water with as little talk as possible, you’re good to go.
Oh yeah: you can bring dogs too! But unless you significantly outweigh Fido, I’d leave him at home. Otherwise the shifting weight will be a pain in the ass to deal with.

I always rent from these guys whenever we have out of towners who are interested in SUP in HB (pretty much everyone).
Super chill staff (but not lazy, there’s a huge difference), very reasonable prices (even without a groupon deal), and a great selection of kayaks and SUPs.
Dog friendly! :)

Great experience for my first time kayaking. I found a groupon deal for this place which was $ 15 for 2 hours for a two person kayak. Which was the best deal i found for other kayak rental spots in the same area.
Service was quick and prompt, and we ended up getting our kayak within minutes of filling out the paper.
Just a heads up if this is your first time kayaking two hours is a long time, we ended up going for a little over an hour before we headed back in. They told us not to worry about the time since most people come back before the two hour mark anyway (they were right lol).
All in all its a nice scenic kayaking route through the houses, and very relaxing. You should check groupon and see if you can find deals for this place and check it out. I have no complaints, and enjoyed my experience.

Gotta love the heat wave! Paddleboarding is my summer go to activity now and I’m glad I found OEX. Warning: parking is difficult so be prepared to circle.
I came in without a reservation and they still had plenty of boards to go around. This place has one of the best deals around: $ 15 for the first hour and $ 5 an hour after that! After we paid and signed our liability, we went around the corner and down the stairs where our point persona and boards were waiting for us on the «beach». The guy gave us some quick pointers and off we went!
The lagoon we paddle in does get pretty congested with paddleboards and kayaks. If you go out further, there are a lot of yachts and boats that you will have to avoid as well. That’s the only thing I don’t like about paddleboarding in the lagoon. However, it’s still really relaxing and fun to look at the rich, expensive homes as you paddle your way through.
P. S. You can bring your dog on your board!

This place is very laid back and chill, just how a business on the beach should be run :).
Come for the early bird special around 9am for $ 10/​hour paddleboard rentals. All you have to do is pay and sign the waiver and you’re all set! The young boys who were preparing the paddleboards seemed a little disgruntled, but it was a busy day so I kind of felt for them… but they can definitely turn up their pep.
Leave all your shoes and belongings in your car because there isn’t really a safe place to leave them. The time of rental is sort of on an honor system so there aren’t any extra fees if you get back a little later. woo!
Will definitely be using this location again for more paddle boarding fun!

I’ve rented paddle boards at this location twice, and both times I’ve had no complaints. Great quick service. The employees are easy going and helpful. One of the employees named Josh was a real charmer.
15 dollars for a rental. Parking is the only thing you’ll struggle with when renting here.

Best location in OC to go paddle boarding or kayaking in my opinion. Never too crowded and good pricing. They offer military discount and the canal/​harbor that you dock in and out of is very clean, not too many boats passing through and lots to look at.
It’s right down the street from my house, ample parking (most of the time), and the guys helping are pretty cool. I’ve gone here a couple of times with people who didn’t know how to paddle board and they were very patient in helping people get on and helping them with a technique to paddle or stand up.
Inside they have waterproof cases, cameras, goggles, kayaks and lots of other stuff for purchase and they even have a water area that you can shower off if you fall in the water or just clean the sand off your feet after having some fun.
It’s 12 dollars an hour and cheaper for the next hour but usually two hours is plenty of time out on the water. Goodluck all!

This business is the BEST! I bought a package to go paddle boarding for $ 15 on groupon for 4 hours and it was awesome! The male who helped us redeem our ticket was such a cool guy, he could tell we were super excited. Then once we went out to actually go paddle boarding, the male teaching us was really funny!
Just make sure to ask for help on how to sure the paddles if you don’t have ANY clue because once your out on the water– your on your own!
We did get a little lost when we were out in the water so maybe grabbing a map would be smart or knowing the sense of direction is good too! But it was a great way to start my spring break and I am definitely going back! Thanks!

OEX SUNSET BEACH is whatzz SUP
I’m pretty much a fish outta water. I love doing anything with water except choking, having it fly up my nose, drinking copious amounts of sea/​pool water on accident, and drowning. I have to draw the line somewhere. I’ve known how to swim as far back as I can remember! I think the mom-​n-​ator probably did a water birth so you can say I came out swimming. Water relaxes me no matter what I’m doing in it IE: swimming, snorkeling, sailing, floating, deep sea fishing, water aerobics, flips, dives, skiing, sledding, etc. Yes snow is water people. It’s just colder! You get my drift!
So when a Unilocal friend Rachel L told me she was going to be in my area and wanted to get together for lunch I was on board. Then she mentioned she likes to SUP and I had been trying to do this activity for a while so I begged on bended knee via Unilocal message to tag along! Just kidding but I did ask to come with and lucky for me she didn’t mind!
I found a few places that had Groupons/​LivingSocials but there prices were still more then this place WITHOUT A DISCOUNT! So we were set. We met up at 9:30 because Rachel said the water is calmer in the mornings which it is and we could get the early bird special which is 3 hours for $ 20 buck-​a-​roos! Well worth it since the first hour is $ 10 and each additional hour is $ 5 buck a pop you’d be an idiot to let that deal pass you by!
Rachel thought 3 hours might be too much for me since it is a lot of paddling but since I do yoga and paddle on a dragon boat team all that arm work finally paid off not to mention I can FINALLY see some definition in my triceps. Woohoo! My guns are FAN-​TABU-​LOUS if I must say so myself!
Let me just say this is a beach city so parking is at a premium. I didn’t have any problems finding parking because we were there early. But be forewarned that there is another kayaking and SUP board place not even a block away so it’s busy and parking goes quick nearby.
We paid and head down to the kayaks and SUP boards. You are welcome to leave you flip flops up on the stairs as you come down. They supply ziplock bags for your car keys, id, and money if you need it or if you’re going to make kayaking or SUP’ing a regular activity you should probably invest in a dry bag. They come in all sizes and colors. I have one for my phone so I could take pics and I used a zip lock bag they had for my car key so I didn’t scratch up my phone face and then stuck it on the side of my bathing suit! I forgot it was there. Guys this will probably be easier for you as some swim trunks come with pockets.
I got a quick lesson of how to balance and paddle and I do mean quick! THANK GOD for Rachel because the young lady said everything so fast it was all a blur and all I heard was «Hi», «Raise your arm», and «Don’t cross paddle or you’ll fall off»! Uummm WHAT? Anywho I had my own personal trainer so I really didn’t care.
We started on our knees and paddled out with our arms. The winds were leeway so they pretty much propelled us in a slow motion out from the start. Then it was time to try and stand up. Yoga really came in handy. I was a bit wobbly in the beginning but I figured if I fell it’s just water and I can swim. We didn’t get life vest because we didn’t need them but I think they do have some in case you do need it or feel safer with it on.
The key is to relax, just breath, don’t look behind you and have fun! To go forward to paddle on your right and left about 2 – 3 times on each side! Turning around is a bit different but give yourself space and you can back paddle. To stop you check the SUP board by putting the paddle in the water and not moving it. Sort of like how the Flintstones stopped their car but without using your feet.
It is an AWESOME workout because you’re using your upper torso, back and side muscles. You also are using all of your leg muscles to stay balanced on the board you don’t even realize it and of course your using your arms. Even though I am very active I was still sore the next day but it that good muscle pain! Well good for me!
If standing is too much for you on the board you can sit or kneel and still paddle. You’ll still get a good workout because your body is working against itself to balance the entire time! If you get tired there is a little beach you can rest up at and then keep the party moving! You will for sure work op an appetite.
I will FO-​SHO be BACK! Cuz this place is whatzzz SUP!