Five Days on Malibu Breaks: Suit Up, Pick a Board, and Go

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Five Days on Malibu Breaks: Suit Up, Pick a Board, and Go

Five-day (96-hour) rentals of surfboards, wetsuits, paddleboards and boogie boards in Malibu, offering flexible, self-paced access to the waves for all ages and skill levels.

Five Days on Malibu Breaks: Suit Up, Pick a Board, and Go.

Duration
96 Hours
Location
Malibu
Operator
Malibu Longboards Surf School
Category
Surf
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Malibu’s long, rolling beachbreaks have drawn surfers for generations; this rental program strips away logistics so you can focus on the ocean. Malibu Longboards Surf School supplies a range of high-quality boards and wetsuits — from shortboards and longboards to soft-tops, paddleboards and boogie boards — with flexible rental periods that let you surf on your own schedule.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GEAR

A full quiver at your disposal

Choose from shortboards, longboards, soft-tops, paddleboards and boogie boards plus wetsuits — the rental fleet is designed to cover beginners through seasoned surfers so you can match equipment to conditions and skill.

THE TIMING

Surf on your schedule

Rentals are offered with flexible periods so you can ride waves at your own pace across a multi-day window; the standard offering covers a full 96-hour (five-day) rental period.

THE ACCESS

Simple pickup and instant beach access

The model is straightforward: arrive at the meeting point, gear up, and head to the water — a no-fuss way to spend days chasing swell along Malibu’s coastline.

What the day feels like

What this feels like

The experience is deliberately low-friction: arrive at the shop, select a board and a wetsuit, and take the equipment down to the beach for self-guided sessions across a flexible five-day window. It’s a rental-first setup tailored to all ages and all skill levels, letting you practice, explore different boards, or simply maximize time in the water without scheduled lessons.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this rental setup suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
BeginnersIdeal: soft-tops and longboards in the fleet make learning approachable; flexible multi-day rentals let novices practice repeatedly without lesson scheduling.
2
FamiliesWell suited: the program is described as ‘for all ages,’ and the range of boards and boogie boards supports mixed-ability family groups.
3
Seasoned surfersGood fit for surfers who want to test different boards over several days — the selection includes shortboards and longboards for varied conditions.
4
Independent adventurersPerfect: this is a self-guided rental model that favors those who want flexibility rather than scheduled instruction.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

Rentals are structured around a 96-hour (five-day) standard rental period, giving you multi-day access to equipment.

What to Bring

Bring a towel, sunscreen and any personal items; wetsuits and a range of boards (shortboards, longboards, soft-tops, paddleboards, boogie boards) are provided as part of the rental inventory.

Logistics & Pickup

Pick up and return occur at the operator’s meeting location on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu (23200 Pacific Coast Hwy).

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What equipment is available to rent?

Surfboards (shortboards, longboards and soft-tops), wetsuits, paddleboards and boogie boards are available.

How long is a standard rental period?

The standard rental length is 96 hours (five days).

Where do I pick up the equipment?

Pickup and return are at the Malibu meeting location: 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA.

Is this suitable for children or beginners?

Yes — the program is described as suitable for all ages and caters to all skill levels.

Do I need to book lessons to use the rentals?

No — the offering is a self-guided rental model: arrive, gear up, and enjoy the surf on your own schedule.