Bodyboard Rentals at Oceanside Pier

Pick up a bodyboard at our kiosk and walk straight onto the beach next to the Oceanside Pier. Skimboards cost the same if you’d rather skim the shore break, and you can add a wetsuit: a wetsuit is $14 with any board rental, any length.

Prices

Bodyboards

Rental	Price
2 hr	$16
4 hr	$21
All day	$29

Skimboards

Rental	Price
2 hr	$16
4 hr	$21
All day	$29

Add a wetsuit with any board rental, any length: $14

The water’s getting colder. Don’t forget a wetsuit! A wetsuit is $14 with any board rental, any length.

Rent for 2 hours, 4 hours or all day. Government-issued photo ID required as a deposit.

Wetsuit sizes: adults XS–XXL (your T-shirt size), kids 4–14 (clothing size). Full sizing guide →

What’s included

• No payment to book online, so it’s free to cancel a reservation. Payments at the kiosk follow our refund policy.
• Renters must be 18 or older and show a government-issued photo ID, which we hold as a deposit and hand back when the gear comes back.
• Please sign the waiver before pickup. It takes about 2 minutes.
• You get a 15-minute grace period when you return the gear.
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook for buy one, get one 50% off rentals.

Where to find us

Kiosk, Pier Plaza North, 300 The Strand North, Oceanside, CA 92054, steps from the Oceanside Pier, down on the sand level by The Strand.

Map, parking & directions →

Hours

Memorial Day – Labor Day: open daily, weekdays 10–5, weekends 9–6 PT.

The rest of the year: open on some weekends, weather and demand permitting.

Right now: We’ll be open again Sunday, Oct 4.

How to Bodyboard

1. Strap the leash to your wrist or upper arm and wade out to about waist-deep water, shuffling your feet on the bottom to scare off stingrays.
2. Turn to face the beach as a wave comes. Lie on the board with your hips at the bottom edge and your hands on the top corners.
3. As the wave reaches you, kick hard toward shore to match its speed.
4. When the wave picks you up, keep your weight forward and your chest up. Lean or pull on one corner to steer.
5. Ride the whitewater in, step off in shallow water and walk back out, going around the breaking waves.

How to skimboard

1. Stand on the wet sand where a thin sheet of water is sliding back after a wave.
2. Hold the board flat by its back edge at waist height and run along the water’s edge.
3. Drop the board low and flat onto the thin water in front of you. Don’t throw it from high up.
4. Step onto the middle of the board, front foot first, knees bent, and glide.

Safety at Oceanside

• Swim and ride near an open lifeguard tower, and ask the lifeguard about conditions before you go out.
• Rip currents are narrow channels of water flowing away from shore. If one pulls you out, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you’re out of it, then head in, or float and wave for a lifeguard. Wear the leash so your board stays with you; it also helps you float.
• Stay well clear of the pier pilings. Currents can pull you toward them and they’re crusted with sharp mussels.

Multi-day rentals

Multi-day rentals are available by request for 2 or more items, with a 3-day minimum. Check “Multi-day request” on the reservation form and list your gear. We’ll meet you at the kiosk with it, even on days we’re closed, and again when you return it.

Multi-day discounts: 3+ days 10% off · 5+ days 20% off · 7+ days 30% off

FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a bodyboard in Oceanside?

Bodyboards are $16 for 2 hours, $21 for 4 hours or $29 all day. Skimboards are the same price.

Where do I pick up the bodyboard?

At our kiosk: Kiosk, Pier Plaza North, 300 The Strand North, Oceanside, CA 92054, steps from the Oceanside Pier. See Find us for a map and parking.

Can I add a wetsuit?

Yes. A wetsuit is $14 with any board rental, any length. Adult wetsuits match your T-shirt size (XS to XXL) and kids’ wetsuits match their clothing size (4 to 14).

What do I need to bring?

A government-issued photo ID (renters must be 18 or older) and a signed waiver. You can sign the waiver online before you come.

Can I rent for my whole stay?

Yes. Multi-day rentals are available by request for 2 or more items, with a 3-day minimum. Check “Multi-day request” on the reservation form to see your estimate: 3+ days are 10% off, 5+ days 20% off and 7+ days 30% off. We’ll confirm the price and a meetup time when we reply.