I ordered. A new board online and when they called to tell me it was finished. I made plans to…read morehead down to San Clemente. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the store was, yet how small it felt like an old school surf shop like the one I used to hang out at back in Venice and Santa Monica. Obviously the times have changed and the equipment has become better, and the prices have gore accordingly. One of the best things about the Catalyst shop besides the online customer support team, was how friendly and knowledge the staff was. They answered any questions I had about the new was of measuring surfboards... by Liters. I'm and American, and have no idea what the metric system is! Al kidding aside they explain it to me in a little more detail, and that was enough for me. Back to the point, the Catlayst shop on El Camino was a throwback to the 80s and 90s and in my old age, that is a huge compliment. Thanks. Shout out to Camden and Eric for their help more recently.

I agree with a previous review that the online store is garbage.. or their protocol for dealing…read morewith boards damaged during shipment at least. My custom board was received with multiple dings and scratches. They used foam wrap at the ends of the board which isn't sufficient at all when UPS is handling the delivery. They offered a measly $200 refund while they probably pocketed the rest of the UPS claim money for the board.

On vacation with hubs, stopped in to check it out and loved it. The kids working there were very…read morefriendly and helpful. Sam helped me. She was very friendly and sweet. I was more impressed when she told me it was her first job! Never would've guessed it. I tried on and purchased a maxi dress that is to die for, and socks for the kids. Hey, gotta get the kids something!! Lol I would definitely shop here for myself again.

Was shopping apparel on a visit to an old stomping ground San Clemente surf shop. Picked up some…read morevery attractive surf shirt designs by a company called Vissla I had never heard of. Vissla is off sized overpriced complete foreign hodad knock off junk manufactured in China & Korea. Very disappointed. Buyer beware! Vaya Con Dios, to the Catalyst.

I came to Laguna Beach after driving from San Diego to visit this Surf and Sand Shop where Steven…read moreColletti worked when on the Tv show Laguna Beach. It is the oldest surf store in town since the 1980's and the sales associates were so nice. I was given a free sticker too. They sell designer brands, clothing and hats and had some surf boards. You can book surf lessons too. It's on the corner with street parking and a block from the beach. You must visit this location for yourself and buy some merch

Employees are disrespectful. They demand members of the public to stop recording on the sidewalk…read moreinstead of minding their business.

I bought a swimsuit two days ago at this store. Because they had big sale, so it was busy. I didn't…read moretry it on. But when I got home to try it. It is kind of big. I took it back to exchange it. But the casher told me me it is final sale. He won't let me exchange, even it has all oringal tags on, and the receipt. He is just very mean, kept saying it is the policy... I read their policy, it says I can return or exchange in 30days, which it is common for all the bussiness I think. But this casher just won't me exchange. The swimsuit is not clearance, not the red tag item. I just can't understand why I couldn't exchange to the right size!!! I would never go there again! Just remind all of you, u buy stuff there, u can't return or exchange. How crazy!.

I really love this place, but I've found that it can be very hit or miss since it's an outlet. When…read morethere's a good sale, the deals to be had are AMAZING. I got a 3/2 fullsuit for like 50 bucks. I didn't even need another one at the time, but how you gonna say no to that? I also love buying booties here, if you come at a time when they have your size the deals are phenomenal, I usually pay $60+ for booties full price but they'll have them here for 15 bucks sometimes but they go fast. The staff here is also super helpful, if you're new to wetsuits and need help with wetsuit sizing or anywhere else they're always happy to help. The fitting rooms are large and spacious as well, which if you've ever tried on a wetsuit before you know that you want a lot of space to move around. Besides wetsuits and surf gear they have both men and women's apparel along with accessories such as watches, hats, bags, etc. The store is well maintained and well kept, and parking is easy right behind the store. The only downside is that their stock is always constantly changing, so you never really know if they'll have your size of what you want. I've found great deals on apparel and misc accessories, but other times I'll come by and there's no sales and the prices aren't too different from what you'd find at a regular non outlet store or they won't have my size in anything I want. If you're passing through the area, it's definitely worth it to stop by to see what they have. If they don't, come back another time because they'll probably have new inventory.

Damian was a great guy. Very nice and knowledgeable and helped us "out-of-towners" get boards and…read moredown to a surf spot. The shop was in a great location We had an amazing day because of him

Super helpful -- no pressure to buy. It was great that…read morethey had a demo session at the harbor to try the boards.

OMG! I hafta laugh at those leaving dismal reviews. I've been shopping here for decades (since they…read moreopened) and never had a bad experience. If you are buying $3.99 in bait and cannot pull out cash or an ATM...that's no reason to leave a one star review loser. Maybe keep a $5. bill in your wallet. LOL Hogan and his family hire exceptionally well and if you leave a bad review because they greeted you within 45 seconds of entering the business...that's no reason to leave a negative review. It's called customer service pinhead! Jeez...this is what ya deal with when providing service to the General Public nowadays. Most people are alright but the General Public can be a general pain in the arse. Look...if you need fishing tackle, whatever it is, Hogan's has it. If you need your gear serviced, Hogan's does it quickly and properly. If you need four dollar bait, Hogan's has it. If you think four dollar bait is too expensive...you have serious issues and need to either make more money or see a shrink...maybe both. This is THE TACKLE SHOP for serious anglers. Need a special hook in a specific size, shape and color? They have it. A particular shape & weight sinker...they have it. It's a fully stocked store with so much stuff new customers struggle to locate what they are needing so the staff welcomes you upon entry and seeks to help you find whatever you are looking for. OMG...how audacious of them! LOL Normal fishermen & women love this place and always find the experience positive. Those who are broke, wearing invisible tiaras and generally despondent are the reason all the collective review score is a hair under 5 star. We all know these people...they are never happy and the harder you try to please them, the more miserable they act. Clearly they are not fishing often enough. Probably spool their coffee-grinders backwards and hold the thing upside-down. You know...the guy who won the jackpot on the cattleboat and stiffed the crew. Hogan's Tackle sets the customer care bar so high...other tackle shop staffers need to charter a plane just to see it. Zero room for improvement! Take it from a dedicated tackleho who has been coming here for decades. The majority of reviewers agree.

This tackle is the best one i been to yet. Every single staff member is helpful and has jokes. They…read moreare very knowledgeable about all fishing needs. I just came in for some warbait hooks and walked out with a lot more and a smile. This shop I would say has a little bit of every brand. Also looks like they offer other services like custom rod making. Overall I would highly recommend this place!!

Did a great job inviting me (non local, newbie) in the shop and hooking me up with a surfboard…read more Very pleasant to go through basics of learning (did it on a choppy day...not the best time to learn). Also staff were pleasant giving out local food spots

We picked a board for the day. It was cheap to rent and in great condition. Guys in the shop were…read moresuper friendly and helpful! Would definitely go back!

We are so happy with the excellent service from Brian at Coolbreaze Boardworks. He is an excellent…read moremechanic with bikes and boards. Our bikes had been neglected and needed a serious tuneup. Just a couple of days and they were back to us with new tubes and tires and ready to roll. We now plan to bring our surfboards in for ding repair and tune up. It's great to have a friend with skills, parts and tools to hook us up and bring our gear up to standard. Great service at an affordable price. On my way back now to get our board dings repaired.

Been using Brian for 10 years for my ding repair. Quality work, fair prices, and a stand up guy…read more I'm always pleased with the work . You won't be disappointed using him for ding repair. if you want a quicker turn around, just make sure your board is dried out before you bring it in. unlike some of the other morons who wrote reviews not understanding.