

There are many surfboard rentals businesses (more likely not in surf shops) along the coastal streets and boardwalks of most public beaches in Los Angeles. Look for their storefront signs.
If you're a beginner, choose a rental surfboard with the same description as if buying a first surfboard. How to Pick a First Surfboard If you're a visitor or local wanting to demo a more high performance surfboard, stay exclusively with the Surf Shops that do rent surfboards.

HERMOSA & MANHATTAN BEACH
Spyderboards - Spyderboards - Pacific Coast Highway - 310-374-8276
El Porto Surfboards - El Porto Surfboards - Highland Ave - 310-545-9626
MALIBU
Malibu Surf Shack - Malibu Surf Shack - Pacific Coast Highway - 310-456-8508
Zuma Jays - Zuma Jays - Pacific Coast Highway - 310-456-8044
SANTA MONICA
Malibu Longboards; Perry's - 4 Boardwalk Locations
VENICE (and nearby)
Mollusk - Mollusk - Pacific Avenue - 310-396-1969
Rider Shack - Rider Shack - W. Washington Blvd. - 877-577-4225