Our viewers' favorite Paddle shops and spots:

Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has seen a remarkable surge in popularity, with enthusiasts worldwide sharing their favorite spots and shops. As we approach 2025, we’ve curated a list of standout paddleboard shops and stops, all nominated and cherished by our community. These establishments offer exceptional products, services, and experiences that resonate with paddlers of all levels.

From specialized equipment to personalized lessons, these shops are dedicated to fostering a vibrant paddleboarding community. Explore the list to discover the best places our audience went to gear up and get on the water in 2024.

How about reaching out to a local shop this holiday season and sending them some business love?

We asked paddlers, "I need your favorite SUP shops—the ones you can count on, the ones who do a great job, have a social media presence, and are awesome. " These are the ones they listed.

THE BEST OF 2024 LIST: 

One Love Beach
Greenport, NY, USA
A year-round community store offering stand-up paddleboards, skateboards, apparel, and accessories for the whole family.
https://www.onelovebeach.com/

Paddle Sport Performance
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Specializes in outrigger canoe, stand-up paddleboard, sprint canoe/kayak, and dragon boat equipment, offering expert advice and lessons.
https://pspsupspecialists.com/

Paddle with Pilar
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Private Lessons and Classes. Pilar is Awesome.
https://paddlewithpilar.com/

Coast Outdoors
North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Specializes in outdoor gear, including paddleboards, kayaks, and related accessories.
https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/

Wave of Wellness
Homosassa, FL, USA
Jessica Cichra runs the best tours, lessons and retreats. 
http://www.waveofwellness.net/

Waterman's Landing
Carnelian Bay, CA, USA
Offers paddleboard rentals, sales, and a café on the shores of Lake Tahoe.
https://watermanslanding.com/

101 Surf Sports
San Rafael, CA, USA
Provides a wide range of water sports equipment, including paddleboards, kayaks, and surf gear.
https://101surfsports.com/

West Coast Paddle Sports
San Diego, CA, USA
A go-to shop for paddle sports enthusiasts in San Diego.
https://westcoastpaddlesports.com/

Lazy Dog
Key West, FL, USA
Offers paddleboard and kayak rentals, tours, and a variety of classes.
https://www.lazydog.com/

Banx Water Sports
New Bern, NC, USA
Formerly Stand Up Outfitters, they offer a range of water sports equipment and services.
https://banxwatersports.com/

Paddling Paradise
Palm Bay, FL, USA
Provides kayak and paddleboard rentals, sales, and tours on Turkey Creek.
https://www.paddlingparadise.com/

Narragansett Surf and Skate
Narragansett, RI, USA
Offers surf and skate gear, catering to the local community.
https://narragansettsurfandskate.com/

Nomad Surf Shop
Boynton Beach, FL, USA
The oldest surf shop on the East Coast, established in 1968, offering a variety of surf-related products.
https://www.nomadsurf1968.com/

SoBe Surf & Paddle
Merritt Island, FL, USA
Offers stand-up paddleboard and kayak nature tours, rentals, and lessons, including bioluminescent tours and surfing lessons.
https://www.sobesurf.com/

East of Maui Surf Shop
Annapolis, MD, USA
Provides surf and paddleboard equipment and apparel.
https://www.eastofmauiboardshop.com/

Earth River SUP
Bethesda, MD, USA
Specializes in stand-up paddleboarding equipment and experiences.
https://www.earthriversup.com/

The SUP Store
Christchurch, Dorset, UK
Offers a range of stand-up paddleboarding equipment and expert advice.
https://www.thesupstore.co.uk/

Kiki’s Paddleboards
Effingham, IL, USA
Provides paddleboard rentals and maintains a year-round social media presence.
https://www.kikispaddleboards.com/

Riverbound Sports Paddle Company
Tempe, AZ, USA
Specializes in paddle sports equipment and rentals.
https://www.riverboundsports.com/

SUP California
California, USA
Offers stand-up paddleboard sales and rentals, focusing on personalized customer service.
https://www.supcalifornia.com/

Gorge Performance
Portland, OR, USA
A legendary shop offering a variety of water sports equipment.
https://gorgeperformance.com/

Urban Kai
Tampa Bay, FL, USA
Provides paddleboard rentals, sales, and classes.
https://www.urbankai.com/

Beaufort Lands End Paddling
Beaufort, SC, USA
Offers paddling experiences in the Beaufort area.
https://www.beaufortlandsendpaddling.net/

Vermont Ski and Sport
Killington, VT, USA
Provides ski and paddleboard equipment and services.
https://vermontskiandsport.com/

Sunshine Coast Boardsports
Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Offers a wide range of boardsports equipment and accessories.
https://www.sunshinecoastboardsports.com.au/

Aqua Adventures Kayaks and Paddleboards
San Diego, CA, USA
Provides kayak and paddleboard rentals, tours, and sales.
https://aqua-adventures.com/

Savannah Canoe and Kayak
Savannah, GA, USA
Specializes in canoe and kayak tours, rentals, and sales.
https://savannahcanoeandkayak.com/

Sea Kayak Georgia
Tybee Island, GA, USA
Offers sea kayak tours, instruction, and rentals.
https://www.seakayakgeorgia.com/

The SUP Store
Christchurch, Dorset, UK
Provides stand-up paddleboarding equipment and expert advice.
https://www.thesupstore.co.uk/

Epic Boardsports
Cocoa Beach, FL, USA
Offers a variety of boardsports equipment and accessories.
https://www.epicboardsports.com/

Redwood Water Sports
Redwood City, CA, USA
Offers a comprehensive range of water sports equipment, rentals, lessons, and events, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, wing foiling, and prone paddleboarding.
https://redwoodwatersports.com/

Blueline Surf & Paddle Co.
Jupiter, FL, USA
Provides surf and paddleboard equipment, rentals, and lessons.
https://www.bluelinesurf.com/

Compound Boardshop
Sarasota, FL, USA
Offers a range of boardsports gear and apparel.
https://www.compoundboardshop.com/

Stand and Paddle
South Carolina, USA
Specializes in stand-up paddleboard sales and rentals.
https://www.facebook.com/StandandPaddle

WND&WVS
Burlington, VT, USA
Offers windsurfing and paddleboarding equipment and rentals.
https://wndnwvs.com/

Northern SUP
Location not specified
Provides stand-up paddleboarding equipment and experiences.
https://northernsup.com/

SUP California - Stand Up Paddle Board Store and Rentals
Folsom, CA, USA
Offers a wide range of paddleboards for sale and rent, including options for whitewater, fishing, racing, and touring, along with Oru Kayaks and inflatable kayaks. They provide personalized service to help customers find the right board for their needs.
https://supcalifornia.com/

101 Surf Sports
San Rafael, CA, USA
Provides a wide range of water sports equipment, including paddleboards, kayaks, and surf gear.
https://101surfsports.com/

The SUP Company
Southampton, UK
Specializes in stand-up paddleboarding equipment and accessories.
https://thesupco.com/

Three Brothers Boards
Daytona Beach, FL, USA
Offers handcrafted paddleboards and related gear.
https://threebrothersboards.com/

Urban Surf
Seattle, WA, USA
Provides surf and paddleboard equipment and rentals.
https://urbansurf.com/

Surf Ballard
Seattle, WA, USA
Offers surf and paddleboard gear, rentals, and lessons.
https://www.surfballard.com/

Infinity SUP
Dana Point, CA, USA
Specializes in stand-up paddleboards and accessories.
https://infinitysurf.com/

Harbour Surfboards
Seal Beach, CA, USA
Offers custom surfboards and related gear.
https://harboursurfboards.com/

Paddle Warehouse
Costa Mesa, CA, USA
Provides paddleboarding equipment and accessories.
https://paddlewarehouse.com/

Paddleboard Specialists
Ixonia, WI, USA
Specializes in paddleboard sales and accessories.
https://paddleboardspecialists.com/

Appalachian Boarding Company
Scott Depot, WV, USA
Offers stand-up paddleboard rentals, lessons, guided tours, SUP yoga, and fitness classes, with mobile equipment drop-off and pick-up services.
https://appalachianboardingcompany.com/

SUP Norte Shop & School
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Established in 2013, SUP Norte specializes in SUP, surf, wing, foil, and kayak equipment and training, offering products from renowned brands and lessons for all skill levels.
https://supnorte.com/

The Goat Boater, Lake Wylie Paddleboarding
Tega Cay, SC, USA
Provides paddleboarding rentals, lessons, and events.
https://www.thegoatboater.com/

Kiki’s Paddleboards
Effingham, IL, USA
Provides paddleboard and kayak rentals at Lake Sara, including paddles, life vests, and introductory lessons.
https://www.facebook.com/Kikis-Paddleboards-102559648088462

EasySup Supstore
Heeg, Friesland, Netherlands
Established in 2012, EasySup Supstore is the premier Stand Up Paddle (SUP) specialty shop in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of SUP boards, paddles, and accessories from top brands. They provide expert advice and the opportunity to test certain boards at their physical store.
https://www.easysup.nl/

Kona Surf Co.
Wildwood, NJ, USA
Founded in 1969 by New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame legend Mike Sciarra, Kona Surf Co. specializes in handcrafted surfboards and surfing-inspired apparel.
https://www.konasurfco.com/