I have an inflatable board, primarily because of the space a hard board takes. Board (11ft), paddle, pump, bag, leash - all in for $250. Peak brand on Amazon (not available anymore - https://www.amazon.com/stores/PEAK+Paddle+Boards/page/C81B98CC-88F7-4261-9A12-C73CCC2D5D60?ref_=ast_bln). I can have mine ready to go via hand pump in less than 10 min. Went with a vest style PFD.
You can fish from these. Folks rig up a cooler as a seat. Check out this FB page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/isupownersclub/