“As a Las Vegas family with a couple of little desert-rat kids, a beach day was at the very top of our vacation wish list. We wanted the sand and waves—not the hauling, schlepping, setting up, and packing everything back into the car. Thankfully, we discovered Shady Days while staying at Hotel Paradox, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made on our trip. They take the hardest part of going to the beach completely off your plate. We simply showed up, and everything was waiting for us. No wrestling with umbrellas, no lugging chairs through the sand, and no ending the day exhausted before the drive back. The real endorsement? Even my husband—who is famously allergic to spending money on convenience—looked at me halfway through the day and said, “This was worth every penny.” Instead of managing beach gear, we got to chase waves, build sandcastles, and soak up every minute with our kids. Those are the moments we’ll remember long after the vacation is over — not the arguing over carrying chairs and towels. Shady Days didn’t just rent us beach equipment—they gave our family a carefree beach day and a core memory we’ll always treasure. If you’re visiting Santa Cruz, do yourself a favor and book them. Your future sandy, tired self will thank you.”
-Amy D
“I recently utilized Shady Days beach set ups to make a better beach day. Thank you to your team for the knowledge of the beaches and communication that made an awesome memory. I am impressed with how easy this is and comfortable their set ups are. I will be doing this again and already have told people about it. Great job guys, thank you.”
-Giovanti B
“Shady Days Beach seriously took our beach day to the next level! We were celebrating one of our surfers’ birthdays and had a pregnant friend in our group, so the perfect setup mattered. The team recommended a great beach, kept us in the loop, and made everything super easy. The setup was cozy, welcoming, and absolutely adorable. It made the celebration even more special. I’ll definitely book again. Your team absolutely crushed it. Thank you for helping create such a great memory!”
-Christine B