Costa Azul in Laguna Beach, CA Open now

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  September 22, 2019, by Natalie Doucette
  Wish I had read the reviews prior to going to this shop; I too had a horrible experience. I would advise you to go to any other shop in Laguna but this one... From the minute I walked into Costa Azul I felt profiled for being a solo female surfer/traveler. It was my last day in California and I was very enthusiastic and keen on getting out in the water on a board (I would have paid good money!). The man working stated that he rents out longboards, SUPs, and skimboards (and showed me the rental boards), but "won't rent them to you". He repeatedly said I am "a liability". Furthermore, he followed me out into the parking lot and made me feel uncomfortable and awful about even inquiring about rentals. He didn't ask, but I am an intermediate surfer, and have experience on both SUP and skimboards. I am confident in the water to not damage the boards, the waves were small and gentle that day, and besides... isn't that why rental shops require a credit card on file? If you don't have any trust in people renting your boards, DON'T BE IN THE BUSINESS OF RENTING BOARDS!!!