Surf Monkey Bikes

San Diego, United States

4.9

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 858-270-6600
Website:
www.surfmonkeybikes.com
Address:
853 Grand Ave, San Diego, CA, 92109
b/t Bayard St & Mission Blvd
Pacific Beach
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2 miLine nr. 30
2.4 miBalboa Avenue
2.8 miClairemont Drive
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Local time (San Diego) 10:17 Sunday, 1 June 2025

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Description

Specialties

Full service Bicycle Repair.

Bike Rentals

Electric Bike Tours

Pedego Electric Bike rentals all day for $ 32.00

Everything fun you might need for your Bike

Sup Rentals

Full Bike Retailer for: Pedego Electric Bikes, 3G Bikes, Surly Bikes, KHS, Sun Bicycles.

History

Established in 2011.

We are a full service bike shop. We build, sell, repair, customize, powdercoat, chrome and restore all kinds of bikes. We’re much more than just another cruiser shop. Although you will find some of the best cruisers in town sold here, we also carry electric bikes, mountain, city, touring and road bikes. And don’t forget we’re the Fat-​Tire headquarters of San Diego, with a wide variety of Fat-​Tire bikes to choose from.

We have a wide range of rentals as well, whether it’s a standard cruiser, geared bike, trike, tandem, electric bike, handicap trike, fat-​tire bike, or even full road or mountain bikes. Surf Monkey has what you need to get riding.

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20 reviews of Surf Monkey Bikes

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Place rating: 5
Mukilteo, WA
So much FUN. We did the ebike tour with Jake. It was fabulous. We really enjoyed the e-​bikes, had never used them before. And of course the scenery was great! You can’t do a lot of talking when youre riding, especially on Fiesta Island, where we could really go fast, but we stopped a few times for pictures and just seeing where we were. It was a lot of FUN. Which is what we wanted.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Went in there looking for some Ram mounts so I can mount my cell phone to my scooter. Kalin was super awesome in assisting me in getting everything I need to make sure its gonna be the right fit. Also was looking for a cup holder and there is a pretty great selection of mounts and cup holders!
Transaction went by smooth and I was in and out with some new knowledge and the correct products I needed! Will definitely be back again when I need more Ram Mounts!
Jonny — San Diego Riders
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Friendly, fast and affordable. Great experience both times I’ve gone.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Kalin & Dylan spent over an hour with us last weekend helping us pick out the perfect beach cruisers! They were knowledgeable, nice and funny!
Place rating: 5
Happy Valley, OR
Awesome job on my baby seat for my bike and only place I called that didn’t charge extra to install! Thanks surf monkey!
Place rating: 5
Oceanside, CA
We found Surf Monkey by chance after leaving a shop up the road that did not treat us like they wanted our business… or like they wanted us on the same planet. Kalin was friendly and knows his stuff. He was not pushy at all and they have a nice price range from low to high to make sure they have something for everyone and they are very competitive with pricing even from what I found online. We ended up with two 3G Venice beach cruisers (one in vanilla with the «Gucci» rims and one army green with ape hanger bars). He took the time to adjust our seats and fit us for the bikes as well. The bikes come with a one year maintenance plan and warranty. We live in Oceanside but will make the drive to visit Kalin and the boys at Surf Monkey from now on. Plus… they are called, «Surf Monkey»!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
These guys are 3 for 3. Gave my hybrid a great tune up about 6 months ago after it sat for 5 years. Second time they replaced my shredded back tube in minutes after it wrapped itself around the gears. Right now, new front tube in no time at all. Thanks guys
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
This place is super clutch! My bike broke a couple streets down and needed a quick fix! They took my bike in without delay and hustled to get me back out in that sunshine. I would highly recommend this place if you like people that hustle and who are extremely helpful!
Place rating: 5
Lafayette, CA
Best bike rental ever, great prices, fantastic service, we got a motor Bike for 32 dollars for the entire day 10 – 5:30. Can’t wait to come back to do the bike tour.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Honestly I am a complete poser when it comes to my road bike. I’ve got all the fancy schmancy gear yet I really have no idea what I am doing. A few months ago I needed a new tube and brought my bike in hoping they could work on road bikes — they do and the tech Kalin was beyond helpful. The shop was slow when I stopped in so he got my bike up and running in a matter of minutes. Then a few months ago I wiped out and my bike has spent its days hanging in my apartment needing some adjustments. I finally rolled it on over to Surf Monkey again and Kalin adjusted my rear brake, my gear shifts, and I got the handlebars re-​wrapped. I then mentioned to him that I was having issues with my bike rack. I live just around the corner so he told me to bring my car over and he would help me figure it out. Blown away. Amazing customer service, great genuine advice for a newbie road cyclist, and fantastic prices. I’ll keep coming back.
Place rating: 2
San Diego, CA
Over $ 70 for a bike tune up?! You’ve got to be kidding me! Not to mention the price was not mentioned when dropping my bike off, so I was shocked when I went to pick it up. Granted, I have to accept some responsibility for not asking, but other people I know had gotten tune ups there and paid $ 30…turns out if there are gears on your bike it’s A LOT MORE EXPENSIVE! Had I known that I would have probably just bought a new bike since I didn’t pay much more than that for my bike brand new!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
My Boyfriend and I rented the pedego bikes. We rode really far and stopped in mission beach for a snack. The guys at the shop were really nice and it was only $ 32 for the whole day,
Place rating: 5
Lemon Grove, CA
I’ve been to a few bike shop in San Diego. This one here for sure has great prices, customer service and they don’t make you wait long for what you need (of course it depends what you need). Very professional and helpful.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
My wife just moved here and this was her first purchase in SD: «New to the area and have never purchased a bike. Sales rep was very friendly, helpful, and honest. Made good recommendations for my budget range and shop offers 1 year of tune ups and service. Overall, very pleased with my bike purchase.»
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Great service and bikes were very nice. Would rent here again.
Place rating: 5
Phoenix, AZ
I can’t believe anybody else can rent bikes with these guys in town. Great service and all their bikes are in great shape. They almost look new. No wonder because they told us they wash them at least once a week. They really care about their business and providing great service. The price was very reasonable too. They started at $ 18 a day … for the whole day! Not just 3 or 4 hours like the rest. They are off the beach but not very far. Check them out if you really want a great experience.
Place rating: 5
Beaverton, OR
This place is great! Prices are awesome and the employees are helpful and knowledgable! We rented the Pedego bikes and they kicked ass. We blasted up hills like a boss all day with ease. Covered about 30 miles total and still had a charge. Overall our experanice was wonderful and we will be back! Super friendly people running this place.
Place rating: 5
La Jolla, CA
I went here because of the Unilocal ratings and they were really great. They tuned up 2 of my bikes and replaced the tires within 3 hours, and then they checked out a 3rd bike, adjusted the brakes and made some other minor adjustments for free. Parking wasn’t a problem because they have a driveway in front as well as some parking in back.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Great store. They fixed my bike right away and proposed to me all the cheapest components (which was what I wanted) and had me riding again in about 15 minutes. I took full advantage of the free holiday chocolates at the register during the servicing (I think they were free…)!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
As good as it gets! I went for some new inner tubes and got a lot more! My bike is riding better than ever! Great service and great merchandise!