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Explore partnershipsExperience the best of surfing in Santa Barbara with our top-quality surfboard and wetsuit rentals. Whether you're a seasoned surfer or a beginner, Santa Barbara offers consistent waves and pristine beaches. Rent your surfing equipment today and dive into the vibrant surf culture.
With its unique geography, the area boasts an array of surf spots suitable for beginners, seasoned pros, and everyone in between. Whether you’re carving through a barrel at Rincon or enjoying mellow rides at Campus Point, Santa Barbara delivers world-class surfing experiences year-round. Renting surfboards and gear here is simple, ensuring you have everything you need to catch the perfect wave.
Santa Barbara’s coastline is dotted with incredible surf spots, each offering something special. Here are three of the top waves to check out:
Known as the “Queen of the Coast,” Rincon Point is one of California’s most famous surf breaks. Located just south of Santa Barbara near the town of Carpinteria, this spot offers long, peeling waves perfect for advanced surfers.
Learn to surf at Campus Point with our beginner-friendly surfboard and wetsuit rentals. Perfect for those new to the sport.
Enjoy a relaxed surfing session at Leadbetter Beach with our longboard rentals. Ideal for surfers seeking mellow waves and a laid-back vibe.
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Discover a new collaborative gear-lending technology, the changes it aims to make in society and the way this could flip what you thought you knew about equipment-sharing.
Read moreGeerGarage offers quality gear rental at competitive price points designed to remove cost barriers and reduce decision fatigue for Renters while allowing gear owners to recoup money from unused gear when they Lend.
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Skip the hassle of buying or transporting gear—rent surfboards and wetsuits in Santa Barbara through GeerGarage. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, local lenders offer top-quality gear like shortboards, foam tops, and longboards tailored to your skill level and surf spot. Enjoy expert advice and convenience while you ride the waves.
Rent the perfect board for your Santa Barbara surf trip. Whether you're learning on a foam top or carving waves with a shortboard, our surfboard rentals match the local surf conditions for a great session at every beach.
Stay warm in Santa Barbara’s cool waters with our full-body wetsuit rentals. Available in various thicknesses, these suits keep you comfortable and flexible whether you're surfing in summer or winter.
GeerGarage gear comes from Santa Barbara locals who surf the breaks themselves. When you rent, you'll also get local beta on where and when to surf for the best waves and safest experience.
We connect renters with lenders in the community on demand.
Tell us what you need so we can get the right gear for your adventure.
We find the right gear to fuel your adventure through our community of local lenders.
Once your match is accepted, you and the lender exchange the gear and you're off!
We offer a variety of surfboards for rent, including:
Shortboards: Ideal for experienced surfers looking for performance and maneuverability.
Longboards: Perfect for beginners and those seeking a more relaxed surfing experience.
Funboards: A versatile option that blends the performance of a shortboard with the stability of a longboard.
Soft Tops: Beginner-friendly boards with a softer, foam construction.
We carefully curate our rental inventory to ensure you have access to high-quality boards that are well-maintained and suitable for the local surf conditions.
Yes, a deposit of $200 is required for surfboard rentals. This deposit ensures that the rental equipment is returned in good condition. The deposit is fully refundable upon the return of the surfboard.
Absolutely! We offer beginner-friendly surfboards, such as soft-top and longboard options. These boards are more stable and easier to paddle, making them ideal for those new to surfing.
Yes, you can rent a surfboard for multi-day trips. We offer flexible rental periods to accommodate various trip lengths. For rentals of 7 days or more, contact us directly for special offers and discounts.
We contact lenders nearby once your request is created. We don't charge you until we successfully confirm a lender.
Our matching works FAST! Typically matches occur in under 30 minutes. Many of our rentals are same day or next day.
Our lenders are both businesses and individuals with name brand gear that's ready for any adventure.
We know plans can change. Cancel at least 48 hours before your rental begins to get a full refund.
Making the outdoors accessible
New outdoor equipment is too expensive for many people. GeerGarage rentals are priced to make equipment available for anyone, regardless of their financial means.
Outdoor recreation can require extensive knowledge and experience. Our community aims to provide a support base dedicated to fostering community, sharing and inclusion.
Gear sits unused for most of its life. This is a waste of money and resources. Our community provides an accessible and sustainable alternative to purchasing new.
