Northwest Paddle Surfers

Check in was very easy. The price was great. Good instructions on how to handle the paddleboard. Friendly staff!!! Tons of fun!!!

Groupon for this was great. We rented 4 boards for 2 hours near Seward and the weather was lovely. My brothers kids came for a visit and had a true PNW experience. The young guy who ran the stand was very nice. He commented on how to use the paddle, but gave no instruction on getting on the boards or how to stand up — only how to get back on if you fall off which seems inevitable without the prior instruction. Highly recommend them!!!

I bought a group on for NW paddle surfers and saved some money, so that always makes me happy! We went to the SUP shack at Juanita Beach and they were great. We got there early and at 10 they were still setting up a little, but they were done pretty quickly. They get people paid and through quickly then they walk you through how to use the paddle board. The boards we good. Nice and wide for a newbie like myself, also very sturdy as well. There were a few air bubbles in my board, but nothing to really be concerned with. Had a great time on the water, but we didn’t use our full two hours. They also had an option for a giant paddle board that accepted a minimum of 4 people and a max of 8. Looked like that would be fun and its 17 feet long! I’d recommend paddle boarding with NW paddle surfers because they are friendly and helpful. It’s also nice to get out on the water and get away from the world for a bit.

Location = Marina Park, Kirkland
Booking = Great. Two hour session booked through Groupon. NPS follow up emails informative.
NPS Representative = Unprofessional. The email requests you check-​in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment. My husband and I arrived just before. No tent or person. Waited for a while and then went looking (we were the only attendees). Finally found the NPS man who has just got out of his van. He asked what we were there for so I replied that it was just me for the SUP. Without looking up he asked if I was Adrian! I said no and gave my name. He then proceeded to give my husband two flotation jackets, which my husband repeated that it was just for me. The Rep then asked if I had paid, followed by had I signed the waiver, both of which I said yes to. He did not ask to see proof of either — what’s the point in asking? His manner came across as bored and uninterested. He just showed me to the water, asked me if I had been SUP before, which I hadn’t, gave me a couple of tips and then left me. When I had finished (I finished early) there was no polite interaction he just asked «have you finished with that?». I would say his manner bordered on rude. If he doesn’t like his job then he shouldn’t do it.
Equipment = Great. Lovely clean wide boards, not too heavy to carry and not slippery when wet at all. Paddle and flotation jacket.
Overall = I would use this company again.

Used a groupon on this place. Easy to find and in an ideal place for paddle boarding or kayaking. A nice, low traffic cove. Also a great swim beach there too. Can’t bring dogs on the paddle boards but you can put them in the kayaks. Had a really great time. There are also restrooms and a small fridge with snacks and drinks for purchase.

Personable and professional.
Excellent service, I was late for my reservation but the shop was very understanding after I explained I was stuck in traffic due to the I-​90 closure (over the weekend). Just had to have the rental back before the next group was set to arrive.

The staff was overwhelmed but friendly enough. They seemed very knowledgable though.
The equipment was decent, for as much money they make I expected a little more (various sizes of life jackets, for instance).
It would be helpful if their website posted more information for beginners, such as times of day when the water is more rough, weather patterns and how that impacts stand up paddleboarding, etc. The water was really rough the day we visited and it was my first time, I didn’t stand up until we were returning; so 1.75 hours of paddling on my knees bruised my knees and feet. Since I am a beginner, had I known that I would’ve signed up for a different time.

Super fun! The Juanita location had pretty friendly staff, and there’s parking (although not necessarily plenty of it) at the park.
There’s a little briefing you get from the staff before you take the boards out, but it was our first time and we got the hang of it almost right away. The lake is really lovely to paddle on, with ducks and turtles almost a paddle’s reach away. It was a bit choppy the day we went because it was hot out so there were lots of boats and jetskis out, but they’re usually respectful of boarders and try not to make it too difficult to paddle on.
I do have one gripe though. We booked for 6pm and that’s their last rental hour before they close, and we had to wait for the boards to come back in before we could go out, so we weren’t out until about 6:15, and of course they closed at 7 so we had to be back before that happened. So, we didn’t get the full hour for our rental. But for $ 20, it wasn’t TOO much of a loss, even though it was a bit disappointing.

Some friends and I went paddle boarding at Juanita Beach on Labor Day. We used a groupon for a 2-​hour rental and had an awesome time. The weather was perfect, no wind, and minimal boaters. The two guys at the rental counter were extremely friendly and helpful. The boards were quite stable, but for first-​timers I’d recommend the Juanita location. It’s beautiful and less busy than downtown Kirkland. I read reviews beforehand, so I knew the Marina location would have more difficult parking and rougher waters from all the boaters (especially on a weekend). I wish I had brought a watch, but not knowing the time made for a good excuse to be friendly with nearby boaters.

We went here to celebrate my birthday. It was the first time my wife and I had gone paddle boarding and this was a great experience. They set us up with boards big enough for us to have our small kids ride along. The kids sat towards the front and they enjoyed it. It was a windy day and the water was choppy, but we still had a great time. The staff was friendly and helpful. We went on an weekday and they were fairly busy. I would suspect that on the weekends they are VERY busy and might be more difficult to get get boards.

We have had multiple good experiences here. If you are wanting to SUP at peak times in the day, just make sure you go to the website and make a reservation. Otherwise you may take your chances walking up. There’s no calling them, however, you can text them. Staff here is very friendly.
I’ve come here multiple times with husband, friends, and relatives. Had a great time every time! Unless you make reservation for lessons, do not expect one! You will get a briefing beforehand if you need it.
We will be back again and again!
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The Marina Park location is terrible. We went on Wednesday… could not find a place to park, maybe because the Farmer’s Market was setting up.
There was no tent, just a young man with an iPad. He had to go get the boards, gave me a paddle for a giant.
It was cloudy, the wind was blowing and the waves were pretty big. I never did attempt to stand up.
After 1 ¾ hours of paddling on my knees, I gave up.
When I returned, he said it’s always like that, windy and big waves. It would have been nice to know that Juanita Park is calmer and has parking.
I would have cancelled but then I would have lost my Groupon.

We had a GREAT experience at Juanita Beach with Northwest Paddle Surfers. The staff was friendly and helpful (we especially appreciated Marcy), and they got us out early, so we had more than our full two hours.
We will go paddle surfing again, for certain! Highly recommended!

I had a good time paddle boarding here! Juanita is sooo nice! You’re on Lake Washington here. For our group of 5, we had to make reservations ahead of time. $ 20/​hr regularly, but we had groupons for half off. Ample parking in the lot, but it was pretty early in the morning.
The water on Lake Union is a lot more calm since it’s a smaller lake, so sometimes I felt like I was going to fall here, but I didn’t. However, at Lake Union I never even felt a bit unbalanced. So with the water being a bit more rough, it also made traveling thru it easier. Each paddle of the water made me travel further than at Lake Union. So that was nice. Also, bigger lake, more just enjoying the water instead of the boat houses all around Lake Union.
I def recommend and buy the groupon when you see it!

Overall we had a good experience — we got a paddle boarding deal on Travelzoo for 2 people for 2 hours. We arrived on a busy Sunday afternoon, were promptly greeted and attended to. They have a place you can store your stuff, so don’t worry about your keys getting wet.
We were escorted onto the section of the beach that had all the paddle boards lying around. We were given two paddles and told — «you’re all set! have fun!» You can imagine our surprise to the lack of instructions or even a basic lesson in how the heck to get onto that slippery board. I’ve never paddle boarded before and would have really appreciated a quick lesson. The person also didn’t seem to know anything about the paddle boards, because they were different shapes and when we asked if it matters which one we choose and also why they are different, she said it didn’t matter and that we should just grad whatever… Okaaaay.
Regardless we had a lot of fun on the water and would probably do it again. Just don’t expect any training, help or instructions.
Addition (7÷9÷14): Staff claims that you get «on-​shore safety briefing and basic technique instruction.» What that was for us was «put that ankle strap on your ankle and have the board face this way». There were no basic technique instruction at all. We did make a reservation week ahead of time.

Had a blast renting paddle boards this past weekend. Great customer service and all around wonderful experience. Will definitely be back!

My friend and I had a great experience paddle boarding on Friday June 7^th. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They checked us in, fitted us for our paddles and then led us down to the beach where the boards were waiting for us. The lake is gorgeous but it is windy out there. Keep that in mind when you are paddling– at some point you do have to go against the wind. The boards are really nice– definitely big and wide and sturdy. The life jackets we were given were brand new and very comfortable. When we got back, again, the guys that work there were so friendly and nice and chit chatty– genuinely seem to enjoy working there. Definitely gave us a great feeling about our experience. And there’s this awesome farmers market on Fridays in the summer starting at 3pm right behind the boat house so we got to enjoy that too! We parked right behind the building and kept our valuables in the car, but they let us keep our shoes and bag in the boat house there if we wanted.
I haven’t taken the SUP yoga class here, but I did take the teacher Lindsay on Lake Sammamish and she led a fantastic class. I can’t wait to come back and try it here.

We had a great experience and will definatley be back. Owner and Wife were fantastic… no lesson needed. It was our first time SUP’ing and we will for sure be on the water more now. Highly recommended… great exercise and majestic.

Initially, we did not have a good experience. We arrived 15 minutes before our scheduled SUP lesson. No one was there. I tried calling the business, no answer. It wasn’t until I asked the life guards at Juantita Beach Park what the deal was. Apparently, this week the employees had been arriving late for some reason. They said that they usually arrive early, but for some reason this week was different. OK, I get life happens.
Anyway, they arrived at our appointed lesson time, but they still had to set up shop (kayaks, paddle boards, etc.) so our scheduled lesson started 30 minutes late. No problem, we’re patient people; albeit, a bit annoyed, and hoping our time was not penalized.
So as the lesson starts, Jeff was our teacher. Now it gets really good! We chose the lesson, because we want to get the correct information and to learn from an expert. And Jeff was all those things! He was super patient, gave us a lot of information, and was really easy-​going. We toured along the protected area, across the lake and then back to our launch spot near the boardwalk. All the while, Jeff was conscious of our surroundings and other paddlers and kayakers offering them advise or checking on them. At the end of our session, Jeff apologized about the delay and let us go out again on our on, at our leisure. AND we didn’t fall in!!! :)
Also, I really like where we were at. Juanita Beach Park doesn’t have a lot of boat traffic or jet skiers, so there was less anxiety on my part about the wake on the water.
I have to say our first time SUP was a success! We are true fans because of our experience with Jeff!!! Now we’re trying to figure out when we’ll buy one (that says a lot for first-​timers)!

A group of us came here 2 Saturdays ago. It was a beautiful day to be on the water, and the place was packed. MAKE A RESERVATION. Even if you think they won’t be busy, you never know. The staff at the desk were really nice, we had 3 out of 4 reservations and a groupon. They breezed through it all.
BRING A LIFE VEST!
They have the ancient old orange ones, and the law is that you need to wear it. so unless you look stylish in orange…
We booked for 2 hours and it was really fun… the first bit we paddled around the swimming area, but after we mastered it, went went under the dock and out to the boat area… It was really fun.
I fell. a lot. :/​
I really want to come here again! And tell everyone I know to try it too. Really fun.