Jay’s Rentals

Rented 6 bikes from Javier last weekend. Got some fun beach cruisers delivered to our rental in Venice. Loved the pickup/​drop off service. He was right on time and a very nice guy that was easy to deal with.
Great experience.

Super easy to get a bike. Great customer service and bikes worked well for us! They charged us for only the time we used the bikes and not a larger chunk of time. Would recommend!

This place is great! I’ve come here twice for rollerblade rentals and they were quick and really helpful. Good price, too — $ 6/​hr rental of rollerblades. Make sure you bring socks!

Booked a surf lesson after being encouraged by a pal, but in need of moral support so went as a twosome. She had been twice before — much less daunting for me.
Felt very comfortable with the instructor who was well aware of our inexperience in the water.
But the main things to report is, OMG the adrenaline rush!!! — exhausting, but so exhilarating. A wonderful attitude by the instructor who was very encouraging.
Apart from having a fun time, it gave us a new-​found respect for the power of the sea, being in-​tune with nature, and was an ideal stress-​reliever.
Try surfing at least once in your lifetime. No regrets, and very eager to try it again.
HOT TIP: go mid-​week on a Wednesday for fewer tourists. If you’re a first-​timer, aim for the quieter times of the week — extra space to do your thang!
Two girls, first timers — it could so easily have ended in tears, but we loved every minute.
Thanks so much, Jays — you guys are awesome!

I made a mistake on my previous rating of this business yesterday.
Perry’s Café & Rentals lost my Credit Card & Driver’s License when I was at Venice Beach. Jay’s Rentals is the place to get your beach stuff. I’ll be going here from now on whenever I visit LA.

Yeee Haaa! Took a surf lesson on Sunday with Dani Scherrer at Breakwaters on Sunday! Dani took me out on a 9 foot long board and I had a blast! The first thing I learned was that I was trying to ride waves way too big, on a board way too short, for my skill level and stamina. Dani taught me about tide conditions and which times best suit the breaks I surf for my skill level. I also got a good feel for how the actual wave takes over and recognizing that moment to pop up.
Not only did Dani patiently drill the proper pop up technique into my muscle memory before we went out into the water, he provided me a regimen of daily excises to workout on land, so I’d be better fit to surf when I do get out. I definitely recommend Dani and Jay’s Rentals to anyone looking to get results in a single surf lesson. I went out last night during the huge swell on an 8ft longboard and had a blast riding the whitewash and reformed beach breaks! Thanks Jason for recommending Dani!

it served its exact purpose, got our bikes and we had to return them by 7pm and everyone was happy. had no issues with the bikes and the basket on the bike was very handy to drop my water bottle and things ive purchased. so I recommend it for sure! and next time I will come back :)

My sister and I work in Venice, so we decided to rent some surfboards since we recently did a lesson. We went to this place based on the reviews and from out experiences today 4.5 stars is NOT justified.
First things first, we told them that we wanted 8 foot foam boards. They guys laid out two boards, one of which had an entire chunk of styrofoam missing from the side and portions of the bottom part peeling off! My sister asked, «Hey could we possibly get a different board without a piece missing?» They gave us a new board, but the guy who was changing the board said to us a scornful tone, «Yeah but you guys can’t ride these into the sand. That’s how they get broken like that» The way he delivered that line was as if WE had brought back the boards in that condition! We were so shocked and felt it was almost comical that he was so rude about it.
When we came back, the same dude who had a stick up his butt says, «Hey ladies you’re going to need to walk over to the showers and clean this off». No one had informed us of this beforehand and we had to trek back through the busy tourist area to wash the boards — it wouldn’t have been a problem if we just knew we needed to hit the showers on out way back from the beach.
We appreciated the apologetic cashier who tried to remedy the issues, but we’ll be renting better boards with nicer people elsewhere.

Going to Venice (USA) and not renting a bike from Jays is like going to Venice (Italy) and not taking a ride on a gondola. Or visiting Paris (France) and not getting a selfie with the Eiffel Tower. Or rolling up to Hollywood and pretending the sign don’t exist.
It’s one of those things you just HAVE to do. The widest range of bikes, the best rates, the coolest dudes, and the most ideal location slap bang in the thick of it all.
From here, take a ride down to Santa Monica pier (20 minutes), stop for a spot of lunch, ride back on up again.
Jay’s — one of the coolest places in town. Beep beep, beep beep, yeah!

These guys are great! Great prices for rentals and excellent service if ur bike takes a dump on you! They fixed my flat tire in a couple a minutes!!!

I am a poor blader at best, but the Boy and I recently decided that we should go and do outdoor exercise thing since we live in California and all, so we set off to find a place to rent skates in the nearest beach-​adjacent area to us — Venice.
The parking in the area is absolutely atrocious — one time we circled for a half hour before giving up and paying $ 10 for the lot next door — but Jay’s itself is a solid rental option. It fits right in on the Venice boardwalk — a jumble of equipment, a big colorful sign, tanned, built, surfer-​y staffers. The staffers in question are very friendly and helpful, happy to pull out a folding chair so you can put on your skates, and to hold your street shoes for you while you’re off wobbling the boardwalk. An hour costs only $ 6 (and they’ve been known to be a bit generous with that hour should you return a few minutes late) and as that is about all my skills can stand, it’s a cheap and easy way to get outside and moving.
Sure, the equipment is a bit old, but so far it has totally worked every time, and it’s a quick and easy in-​and-​out. Just remember to bring socks, sunscreen, and your ID (to leave as collateral) — and go have fun!
(They also have bikes, boogie boards, etc., but so far I’ve only tried the blades.)

You can’t go wrong in renting a bike and touring venice beach. So much fun and you get a good work out.
There affordable and the have varieties of bikes to choose from.

Came here for surfing lessons and wasn’t disappointed. Chef Wagner is a cool dude and very friendly.
The staff are great guys and their prices are very cheap.

Jay’s Rentals is without a doubt the best spot on the boardwalk to get everything you need for a full day at the beach. Prices are unbeatable & the knowledgeable staff will guide in the right direction to maximize your fun.

Great. Been here a few times and the guys are always really nice and helpful, once the chain broke off when I was pretty far away but I got it back on, when I came back and told them about it they immediately gave me a refund. Good people

Located heart of Venice and only 6 bucks for hour bikes are available. Staff is friendly

These guys are really awesome. I moved to Venice for a couple months and wanted a surfboard. They recommended that instead of buying a board, I get a 2 month rental and I could leave the board there (which is right on the beach) and switch up for different boards as I progressed which has been awesome. I also got a really great surf lesson. These guys really couldn’t be any nicer and will be taking lots of people here to get rentals. Highly recommend.

Rented a bike with a basket for an hour. Staff was super friendly. The bike ride was amazing and the price was excellent! Will definitely come back again.

I came here with a couple of friends to rent some inline skates. It’s $ 18 for the whole day and $ 6 an hour. You need to give them at least one person’s ID from your group as well as one person’s contact information on the form.
We rented roller blades for $ 6 for one hour. It was pretty nice going up and down the beach. We made to the Santa Monica Pier and back within the hour, while stopping every now and then. We had a great time. I will be back!
–Tej

I just wanted to take a second and say that I really appreciate this place and the people there. I’ve been a customer and what feels like a friend for several years. Jason & Javier are always up-​beat and accommodating. And everyone else I’ve worked with there for example Dustin has just been a lot of fun. They really embody the Venice beach vibe!
My requests have been met with professionalism and kindness. They love what they do and it shows. Thanks guys!