Island Surf & Sport is essentially two different stores in one. You got the surf shop down bottom…read moreand the clothing store up top. The store up top you can find a solid selection and variety from the latest surf and outdoor brands with in-season clothes as well as some of previous seasons items on sale. The Board Room down below you can find a vast choosing of the latest and greatest from shapers and boardmakers. In addition they offer a surf camp and private lessons to those trying to get started. Every time I visit I have found the people working to be helpful and willing to engage in a conversation about what I am looking for or helping me find the right fin for my board. It is important to buy local when shopping for a new board, wetsuit, or leash so the surfing community can continue in areas like Newport/Middletown.

I parked my car and walked around the side to the store and got yelled at by an employee that he…read morewas going to tow my car in 5 minutes if I didn't move, just assuming I was there for the race and not the store. Well I was going to the store but not anymore! I'll find somewhere that appreciates our business.

A Hidden Gem in Rhode Island! I absolutely love this store!…read moreThe store is beautiful, and the service is exceptional. There is an incredible variety of gorgeous items to choose from. Kristina has a knack for helping me discover exactly what I didn't know I was looking for. Every time I wear something from her store--be it a bag, shoes, a coat, dress, or sunglasses--I receive so many compliments. This truly is my favorite place to shop in Rhode Island!

I've never been treated so poorly before by an owner. Kristina acted very entitled and above me and…read morewas incredibly belittling. I felt like I was putting her out by simply asking her two small questions about a pair of shoes. Ended up leaving empty handed because I did not want to give someone like that my business which is too bad.

This was a great find. Even in the winter. There were a lot of sale items available. The service…read morewas friendly and welcoming. I was able to find a few cute dresses. Looking forward to returning here soon!

We were in desperate need of new bathing suits for summer, and Breakwater Surf came through in the…read morebest possible way! This awesome little shop is located right on the craziest tourist drag in town, Thames Street, but don't let that deter you from coming in for some rad beachwear finds! They have a great selection of men's and women's swimsuits and apparel, as well as accessories for the surfer (or wannabe surfer) in all of us. I was very impressed with the sale section, as well. My boyfriend got a really cool multicolored pair of swim trunks for only like 20 bucks marked down from 45 bucks. Not a bad deal! The selection is much smaller than Island Surf & Skate, but you can't beat the easy walking access as it is part of a section of town with lots of shops and attractions. Ellis, the employee that was working, provided excellent customer service, and was knowledgeable, pleasant, and all around made the experience of shopping at Breakwater Surf very much worthy of a 5 star review!

This place is a GEM! They sell items straight from the company warehouse at a discount. They carry…read moreAmerican Eagle/Aerie, brands from Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, and some other brands. Women's clothing in the front and men's in the back. The store was really organized and it was easy to find what I was looking for. I snagged some super soft AE jeggings for $16 and they were at least $40 retail. There were Anthropologie jeans going for $28. I also checked out some cute bralettes and sports bras, but they didn't fit right unfortunately. Other things they carried: sportswear (leggings, tops), sweaters, swimsuits, dresses, shorts, jewelry-- basically anything you'd find in a regular clothing store, but at a discount! There were also some cute Newport longsleeves/hoodies in the back. Selection is limited, but that's just the nature of the store-- it depends on what they get from the warehouse. It feels like a treasure hunt. I love this place already and can't wait to see what I find next!

You can't ever go wrong with Crosswynds Traders. Great brands and way better prices that places…read morelike Marshall's (and better selection too). Been going to the shop in Narragansett forever and finally managed to swing by the shop in Newport.