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1. Inflight Surf & Sail
Small in size but big in friendly service and local info. It's easy to miss and I've passed by so many times before finally saying "Eff it" and popping in for a look-see.
They stock a wide mix of new and used surfboards (Wind 'an Sea, Chuck Dent,…More »
2. Bird's Surf Shed
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-2473
Categories:
Sporting Goods,
Arts & Entertainment
Neighbourhood: Linda Vista
Three generations of surfboards wrap up the walls like a huge, flowing wave, the half-circle quonset hut forming a massive 4000SF barrel chock full of used wave tools from the very earliest models to the latest ultra-super-whatever. Bird has brought…More »
3. Ripcurl Surf Center
The big cat caught me by the left hand. I don't know what kind of cat it was...a jaguar, panther, I don't know...but it was big and hungry. Damn, and I almost made it all the way into the house before it got me. I howled in pain as the cat bit down…More »
4. Bruce Jones Surfboards
Bruce Jones, sounds like a larger sized women's clothing line, tennis star, or something you drop in someone's drink...
Not a wide selection of anything but with a small to medium range of stock, Bruce Jones provides for the local surf clan of this…More »
5. Burton Snowboards & Channel Islands Surfboards
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 370-1777
Category:
Outdoor Gear
Neighbourhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
One part of me felt happy for their success while another felt dirty. Like Jack O'Neal wetsuits from Santa Cruz, here was Channel Islands Surfboards, another "bad boy" of the once "locals only" companies come down from the north where, like money…More »
6. Chuck Dent Surf Center
A true "mom & pop" establishment, totally dwarfed by it's huge neighbors of Ripcurl, HSS & Jack's, Chuck Dent ekes out a niche living in a tiny corner space of Surf City. You won't find the super selection available amongst it's wealthier surf family…More »
7. Jack's Surfboards
Another "Wal-Mart of surfing" opens in Hermosa Beach and it's a sad, costly day for the mom & pop surf shops in the area. Even Becker Surfboards ought to be concerned. Who can compete with these large volume "big box" discounters?
I can't wait to…More »
8. O'neill
I field-tested my new suit today at Huntington Beach, just north of the US Open Surf Contest, and it is the best (full) suit I've ever worn. A chilly head-high south swell with a 12 minute wave interval between sets meant sitting it out in a cool…More »
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7/31/2010
If I'm to be completely honest with myself, it was my ego. After all, I already own two Ripcurl… Read more »
9. Wavelengths Surf Shop
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 772-3904
Before getting busted, camera in manicured hands, I managed to snap off a few photos to give you an idea of just how big this place is. It's huge. There are so many boards to choose from they had to open an outlet shop across the parking lot.
And what…More »
10. Encinitas Surfboards
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 753-0506
Category:
Sporting Goods
Neighbourhood: Encinitas
Until I break them into teeny little pieces, I treat my surfboards with great care and consideration. In fact, I go out of my way to keep my boards in tip-top shape. I'll have a friend stand in the sun while my board remains in the shade to keep it…More »
11. The Frog House Surf Shop
I've always been intimidated by this place. And even though its been here since...forever, that doesn't lessen the sense of inferiority I'd get from the surfers who frequent this tiny, iconic symbol of Newport Beach's dark, watery underside.
I guess…More »
12. Shelter Surf Shop - CLOSED
Long Beach, CA 90814
(562) 439-0022
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing,
Sporting Goods
Great news! Graham is still in the surfing & music game, shaping boards under the name "Driftwood Caravan" and you can follow his work in Facebook.
If I can help you decide on a new board, let me just say the 5'9" Rocket Fish he made me shreds. You…More »
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12/22/2011
Here's an update I simply hate to write.
Shelter Surf Shop is no more (wipes tears from eyes). That's… Read more »
13. Trestles Surf Outlet
I shouldn't have to say this more than once but this IS Yelp so....
Brand new girl's Ripcurl board shorts $4.99!
Brand new girl's Ripcurl board shorts $4.99!!
(I bought 3 and only had to hear it once)
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12/4/2008
With a surf report like this for tomorrow, I just may have to buy more "I'm so fucking happy" stuff… Read more »
14. Huntington Surf and Sport
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-4000
Categories:
Sports Wear,
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing
Surf City, here we come.
It's official...Huntington Beach is America's "Surf City, USA" (http://www.nctimes.com...). Santa Cruz can chill with the legal challenge, pull on their 4/3 full suits and paddle out to icy cold Steamer Lane while we in So Cal…More »
15. Stewart Surfboards
On a world in flux, ever changing, ever evolving, Stewart keeps pace with new boards, art, style and attitude. Every time I come in, I'm left feeling that I'm missing out on something. What was then is now. What is now was then. What will be is…More »
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2/23/2009
Leashed through blood-oath ties to Shelter Surf Shop (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), the best little… Read more »
16. Katin Surf Shop
I have a love/hate relationship with "progress".
While I'd be the first to champion my love for a cancer cure, whenever they pave a paradise for a parking lot, I feel like nuking a parking lot. But I'm out of the nuke department these days and would…More »
17. Jack's Surfboards
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-4516
Categories:
Sports Wear,
Women's Clothing,
Men's Clothing
Jack's shouldn't be taken any more seriously as a "surf shop" than Val Surf (http://www.yelp.com/bi...). Buy your poser Roxy hoody here (during sale days) but purchase your custom stick across the street at HSS where you can pay your respects to the…More »
18. Val Surf
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 796-0668
Category:
Outdoor Gear
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
Why do you think these people are called "Vals"?
Val Surf is for posers. It always has been and always will be, selling image to the self-absorbed scion of So Cal's wealthiest; privileged invaders who arrive at the beach in the fanciest of rigs and…More »
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Yelping SinceAugust 2007
Things I LoveRocking the boat, surfing, Wounded Warrior Project, Special Olympics of SoCal, Sea Shepherd Conservation, martial arts, Zen gardens, travel, mi bebe amor.
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My Blog Or Website Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm lewd, crude, loud & rowdy, smart, saucy & sexy, the decision is yours.
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The Last Great Book I ReadBreakfast of Champions