Athletic-Minded Traveler

San Diego Bike Shop (downtown)

This bike shop offers rentals too:

Road bikes: $15/hr, $10 each additional hour, $40/day

Mountain bikes: $10/hr, $5 each additional hour, $25/day

B & L Bikes (South)

This 6,000 square foot shop is the sister location of this North County triathlon mecca. This shop is a Specialized Concept store so expect to find a lot of Specialized products that you will not

B&L Bike and Sports (Solana Beach)

One of the two premier triathlon shops in San Diego. Rent a bike here and ride it out the door along Highway 101 (Specialized road w/105 group and mountain bikes $45/day). For those who have not

Bike Tours San Diego

It’s a hole-in-the-wall shop, but if you’re looking for a convenient bike rental in downtown San Diego, this place will hook you up with a Specialized road or mountain bike ($35/day). No high end

Bikes & Beyond (Coronado)

The same owners of Holland also run this Coronado shop.

Bicycle Rentals--Hybrid, Mountain $7/hr , between 3 and 4 hours /$20, full day/$30

Tandems $12/hr, between 3 and 4 hours/$36, $50/full

Hi-Tech Bikes (Rentals & Group Rides)

A hard core cycling store with some mountain bikes, triathlon bikes and goodies as well. The space here is big and we like it. Great staff and appealing selection of toys.

Cycling enthusiasts can

Holland's Bicycles - Coronado

Small retail store that has been serving Coronado customers since 1924. Convenient option if you’re staying or riding on the island.

Pricing for rentals: The store only offers road bikes for

Nytro

Supplies more professional athletes than any other shop in San Diego. High end bike sales and rentals with an easy to ride location right on the Pacific Coast Highway.

Road rentals available

UC Cyclery

Convenient bike shop for those near the LaJolla area. More of a beginner/intermediate shop than others listed. No

LaJolla Surf Systems

Drag your rented sea kayak (sit on, not sit in) 100 yards and you’ll be in the water paddling toward LaJolla Coves. Watch out for the seals!

This place is also a good spot for surfboard,

Hike, Bike, Kayak

Rentals—Mountain bikes half day $15/Full day $22. Offers bike delivery to and from your hotel for an additional fee.

Take a tour along the gorgeous California coastline! Does not offer group

Movin Shoes - Encinitas

In a small strip mall right off the Pacific Coast Highway, this location offers essential running items in the fitness mecca town of Encinitas. Group run leaves the shop on Monday evenings for a 5-6

Movin Shoes - Pacific Beach

Smaller, more of a neighborhood store than the massive Road Runner. Good staff, good service, and good humor. There are actually four locations throughout San Diego. Also hosts San Diego's oldest

Road Runner Sports

It may very well be the “Worlds Largest Running Store” as they self-proclaim. A huge warehouse offering all shoe brands, a ton of apparel and one of the most knowledgeable and helpful staffs around.

Kahuna Bob's Surf School

No retail store, but they’ll come to you with boards, wetsuits and a whole lot of helpful advice and lessons. Operate primarily in North County San

Surf Diva

Surf Diva started off just catering to women, but now the company gives lessons to guys too. The company is knows for their excellent teachers and fun approach to surfing and paddle