Family owned which is rare. Awesome items reasonably priced and clothes last. Check it out and support them! Will return soon. read more

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Rented a surfboard here and it was a fantastic experience!!! The board I rented was a longboard that was wonderful in the water (I even tried to buy it from them!!!). Excellent customer service from start to finish. I will definitely be back! read more

Friendly staff, plenty of longboards to rent to take out at nearby. And if you're looking for a custom made surfboard inquire with staff inside the shop. They are very knowledgeable, helpful, and eager to help shape you a board that can complement your surfing style. read more

Cardiff Surf has a great selection of clothes and gear with a very friendly and helpful staff.

About "Cardiff Surf" formally known as Iron Cross surf. I've worked with Jeff and Jay on everything from big wave boards to Fish style boards & various short-boards over the years. One of the best surf shops left around! They listen and provide high-quality customized Long-boards to Short-boards. After 45 years of buying boards, they are the best in S.D. County in my humble opinion. read more

Good people working here who offer good service with expertise. I bought O'Neill booties which I was very satisfied with.

Did you know they do ding repair? They do! Fast turn around and reasonable pricing. Here's the thing.... It's not a repair, my board looks brand new!!! Unbelievable job. Jay is also an amazing guy -- top notch service and will provide all the advice one would ever want to know about surfing. Keep it up!! read more

What a great experience! From the moment I walked in to even after I left the door, Justin made sure I had everything I needed to get out on the water. I had been struggling to find a foamie and he not only helped me pick a board but threw in a leash, installed it, then tossed some wax at me.....THEN gave me advice on which spots on the beach would be best for learning. Thanks! ‍ read more

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They offered some great sunglasses. Their customer service went above and beyond for us. We'll be back for sure. read more

Cardiff Surf - Sporting Goods Near Me - Cardiff by the sea, California

Jeff and team here at the shop were absolutely AMAZING to deal with. It was my first time buying a surfboard from a shop and I had no idea how to determine what board was right. On top of that I wanted to buy a used board, that was on consignment. Jeff literally took the two boards I was looking at and put them on a stand, started measuring different features with calipers and tape measures and then explained to me the difference that each of the boards would provide. He made me feel welcome and supported in this decision. There was no pressure and he encouraged me to check out some other shops. I did check out some of the other shops in the area and their boards were GARBAGE compared to what Jeff and crew had in store. Their prices were so reasonable and the boards were in immaculate condition! He told me what to look out for in a used board and i just appreciated all of the help. Within a couple hours I had made my decision and bought a custom (used) Iron Cross board. I hadn't even heard of these guys, but let me tell you. When I took it out for a rip last night, it handled like a dream. It was fast, incredibly responsive and was the perfect fit for me. Thanks Jeff! We will be back!! read more

This place has everything you could need for surfing. Associates and owner are super kind and helpful. They have a great selection of shirts and wetsuits! Thanks for helping me today!! read more

walked in and walked out with an awesome board. super nice guys who are beyond helpful and kind. So glad I decided to come here for my new 9'6 shaped by Jeff. read more

Unlike some of the glammier surf shops popping up here and there, this small shop caters to the locals as only a small surf shop can. Here, they know you. They know what you like and do what they can to keep you in the curl without busting the bank. Having been around for many years, they know where to surf, when to surf and what to surf and will share this lore to anyone with interest without looking at you as a dollar sign. These days, that's rare...as rare as a gold-leafed Jimi Hendrix-inspired custom thruster that would look so killer on my wall. Iron Cross keeps it real. Want to see a cool video? http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=iron%20cross%20surfboards&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CEQQtwIwAw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D_R-uS7OnqnI&ei=7D2FUthegaSKAoPrgOAK&usg=AFQjCNGLI7hVs7AemisXPQz5h2MMzP57kg&sig2=AOOb93M93YuD3ImpGOwUAQ&bvm=bv.56643336,d.cGE&cad=rja read more

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Jeff and Jay and the rest of the family are the locals who reached out to young surfers and have always been a big part of the Encinitas surfing family. I love being able to support locals who knows their stuff too! read more

These guys know how to take care of their customers. My husband and I were just in town for the holidays and found them on yelp. We rented some boards and wetsuits and went out to have fun! But my poor husband got stung by a stingray! Because we weren't familiar with the area and there were no lifeguards on duty I didn't know who else to call! I called and they gave me some advice until we found a lifeguard. When we got help, I called them again and told them I'd get them their boards back ASAP. They said don't worry about it, take your time. When we returned everything they showed us the most amazing customer service. Such good guys, we will absolutely recommend them anytime!! read more

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Nice folks and a cool environment. Unfortunately, the boards, particularly the California Gold, are cheaply made and don't hold up. I purchased a California Gold board and within 4 sessions, the deck was covered with pressure dents due to the lightweight glass used. When I brought this to their attention they said there was nothing they could do to remedy the problem, "it's just normal wear and tear". This kind of glass stress after four sessions is not just normal wear and tear. It's a clear indication of inferior materials and build. read more

There's not enough love I can give to these guys. I've ridden their boards since high school, so a Red Baron, a Motherlode, and a Comp later when I decided to get back in the water after moving to San Francisco, the natural choice was to drive down and talk to Iron Cross. In the month-or-so since I bought my second Comp this Memorial Day, it's gotten me some killer lines in Pacifica, in over my head at Ocean Beach, and completely f*ing pitted in Santa Cruz. I can't effectively speak to how helpful, professional, and truly stoked Jay was to get me geared up and ready for summer. You want a no-bullshit surfboard?? Talk to Iron Cross and get you a board that make you wanna slap yo' mama. Honest. (Note: Don't actually slap yo' mama. That's just a saying, and slappin' yo' mama's a dick move, bro. Also, why are you still here?? You probably need a new surfboard. Shut up and give these guys your money.) read more

Great staff, nice selection of boards and clothes. We make the LA- San Diego trip often and have driven by this little shop a million times so finally decided the drop in. We expected a tourist faux surf shop with "California" beach clothes but we're pleasantly surprised to find its an actual little local gem. The boards look perfect for the local waves with shapes and sizes for beginners through advanced surfers. We spoke with the owner/shaper who happened to be in the store, very friendly guy who obviously knows his local spots. Like most local shops and shapers- his boards are a function of the local waves (or similar waves in other spots) so if that's what you are looking for- strongly recommend these clearly quality boards. He might shape high performance competition-level boards but I didn't see any. These are generally soft rails, rocker aplenty for the local waves, slight concave near the tail, egg or rounded nose, etc. Good stuff. read more

Do NOT trust these guys. The owner is a scam artist. I took my friends here to rent boards for their first time surfing. They quoted us a price then overstated the hours of use. The owner then proceeded to tell me they needed to make up for being closed for 2 months!!! So just be prepared for extra charges to make up for their losses. Which, honestly I understand which is why I am trying to spend $. But not when the employees are shady and lied about our conversation when the owner pressed him. NO INTEGRITY!!! THIS WASN'T THE FIRST TIME. The same thing has happened to other friends. There are lots of great surf shops in Encinitas. It's worth the extra time to drive up there. I used to like this place but after my interaction with the owner, I will never go back. Leucadia or Encinitas surf shops are way better choices. read more

I did a LOT of research on my first Longboard before I stumbled into the Iron Cross shop. We were immediately greeted by the father/son team there and it was very relaxed. I immediately went to their used longboard section and was trying to find a board that matched my measurements (9'+, 23" wide+ by 3' thick +) and there were a few that were in the sweet spot and VERY reasonably priced. I started to ask a few questions and was pleasantly surprised by the straight-forward advice and ZERO pressure approach. They actually told me I could rent one before I buy it and if I decided to purchase they would subtract the rental from the cost! I mentioned trying to navigate Craigslist in search of a board but with no prior experience...Well, you know how that sometimes turns out- They told me if I bought a CL board they would check it out for me and make sure it was water worthy, for FREE. My fiance (she used to surf quite a bit) was just shocked, as was I, at how friendly and laid back these guys were. They were almost trying not to sell me a board because they wanted me to be completely comfortable before $$ (hence the rental thing which is a great idea) A 3rd guy was hanging out in there and he is a Surfing Coach for a local High School, he was super nice and helpful also- they are all good friends and he had taken out both boards I was interested in so he was giving me the low-down. I ended up purchasing a 9'9" Island Influence (Local shaper). I was super impressed at how much time they took installing the leash and showing me how to install and/or remove the fins (all 3 fins were included in the price, another PLUS). I ride/race motorcycles and Iron Cross reminded me of my buddies motorcycle shop where you do not find any attitudes or egos, just employees and often times customers/friends hanging out that are passionate about helping new folks! A ton of knowledge and ZERO pressure. I have been in sales for most of my life and this is one of the best buying experiences I have ever had. After an hour I felt as if I should run next door and buy some beer to bring back and hang out with those guys. LOL I have been out a bunch on my board and I am pretty awful at surfing but the board is a great fit, water tight, catches everything and I am soo happy to have stumbled into Iron Cross Surfboards. A real Surf Gem. Stoked, gibby read more

These guys are the best! I needed a fin key and I went into the shop to buy one, they were super friendly and gave me the key free of charge. The next day I had to get a small screw replaced. I have a SUP board, and I couldn't carry it in on my own, so the guy carried the board in for me. They fixed my problem and didn't charge me again. They take care of their customers. Iron Cross has a genuine feel to their business. I saw one of them out in the water the next day and he said "I remember you, I fixed your fun". That was awesome. Friendly and great service. Iron Cross gets it. read more

This place is where you want to go first. I had a special need and called every shop in north county for help. Iron Cross were the only ones that took the time to find what i needed and got it in within a couple of days. they had 5 stars from me, before I even visited the shop....Upon arrival, I met Jay....and he made the overall experience even more AWESOME! I will never visit another shop in S.D. THANKS GUYS! read more

I was referred to Iron Cross multiple times by surfers in the community for their, "HONEST and high QUALITY board repairs." And I'm so stoked I found this place cause I've had great experiences EVERY time. I came in for a simple board repair the other day and met Ben. He explained to me how he didn't feel right overcharging me the minimum price to fix a centemeter sized hole. Instead, he sold me the proper products and showed me exactly how to fix it right there in the shop. They also had a pretty cool selection of swimwear and boards. This place is worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

My favorite surf shop in area. I live in Poway any pick this over all other. Knowledgeable and caring staff. Great selection of gear, new boards and they do repairs. Rentals too. Only shop I visit. I've bought used skim boards, rented boards, repair for existing boards, wetsuits and more! read more

What a great experience. These guys talk you through every facet of your new board and make it perfect. Had to wait about a month for a custom Villain, but it was totally worth it and I can't wait to give it a go. Thanks again for helping me pick out the perfect ride...I'm sure it will serve me well. read more

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Great place, great service, I live a few blocks away but hesitated to go in thinking it was more for tourists. Needed some racks so I stopped in... glad I did. Super cool reps and over the top customers service. Definitely will go back! read more

This is a mom-n-pop surf shop. Old school in many ways. Everyone there surfs and is knowledgeable about boards and gear. There are not many shops or board manufacturers that will let you demo boards or rent them. I have rented boards from them over the past few years and have always had a good experience. I've also brought in my son's board for a professional repair (excellent results). I ended up ordering a new custom noserider-Motherlode after many board trials and conversations. Justin, Jay and Jay's dad, Jeff all were helpful with my decision. I have friends that have ordered multiple boards from them and frequent the shop for wax, leashes and gear. Do yourself a favor and stop by and get to know the people there. You will be glad you did. Cheers Iron Cross Surfboards! read more

Super friendly service and great selection of goods to choose from. Purchased a few shirts to take home for the boys!

Just wanted to say thanks to Jeff and sons, it feels great to be riding a brand new custom board, you nailed it! A great local family business and a class act! Charlie read more

Rented a wetsuit from here and it was easy and affordable. I really appreciated their customer service and friendly attitudes!

Stopped in for a deck repair here a few weeks back, $40 out the door which seemed a little steep but I think that's their minimum on certain dings. Repair work is perfect. The guys here are also super rad, didn't catch any names but all around super informative and happy to help out. My only recommendation would be to reach out to the customer once the repair is finished. I didn't hear anything for 2 weeks, so I gave them a call and it had been done for a few days. Minor issue that I'm sure they'll work out! read more

Awesome shop. Jeff shaped me a board that is my go to when the waves are firing! Jeff and Jay are cool cats that epitomize the best of SoCal shapers and glassers. read more

My long time friend wanted to get a new hi-performance longboard. He's new to the area so he wanted me to take him around. We went to three other shops of various sizes, we found incredible glass work, but the boards were looking kinda "loggy". That's when we went to Iron Cross. Not only did they stock a large amount of modern longboards, they also had a bunch of older style planks and shortboards too. Once we started talking to Jay, it became clear we were ordering a custom board instead. Jay was more than happy to talk with us for 45 minutes getting every detail of the order the way we wanted it. We discussed color work, glassing weight, fin placement, rail shape, everything. This may be the smallest surf shop in town, but anyone can go there and get the exact board for them, rather than one of a hundred generics off the rack. read more

I want to share my awesome board buying experience with Iron Cross Surfboards. I don't normally leave reviews, but this shop is ridiculous! Jeff the owner and his sons, notably Jay, are not only the real deal, but they know what makes a great board. I have shopped for many boards in the past 6 months, and the quality and craftsmanship that Jeff and his team put into the custom hand shaped boards is insane- works of art! I purchased a 9'6" Motherlode that has 3 stringers with a killer glass job that is so good, I was almost afraid to surf my new board, it's that unique and cool to look at. The other thing about this shop is that not only do they shape their own boards, but they try to custom graphic each one so they are one of a kind. The Iron Cross logo is even tough- I'd buy one even if I was attached to another brand. They sell shirts and hats that have killer graphics on them also- and they are all made in the USA! Almost everything in this shop is Made In the USA. How often do you see that anymore? Ok, so you get unmatched craftsmanship, super nice people with Jeff and Jay, and a work of art you will surf for many years. The selection of in stock boards is really good, and Jeff or Jay will spend the time with you to help you get the right board, at a price that can't be beat for a USA made hand crafted board. If they don't have what you want, Jeff will make it. The best thing about the shop (besides everything) is Jeff. He is a no nonsense kinda guy- he's a real artist, no BS. And his son Jay is the real deal, he's surfed all over, and speaks from doing it, not dreaming about it. Drive to the shop and check it out, don't forget your wallet or credit cards, you will walk out with the best board money can buy...no regrets either. read more

I've been meaning to write another review for you guys. I know I've told you in person how much I love my latest board that I bought from you, "The Villain Model" Now I want to let the rest of the world know how great a board this is. The Villain absolutely rips, catches waves easy too. You can ride it with style and you can also pump it fast and hard down the line and then draw a long roundhouse cutback without losing speed. The board also allows you to hit the lip fast and hard. Thanks for another great board. You guys rock! Rocky read more

We pop in here sometimes while camping to grab a few things for the beach. All I have to say is the guys that work here are always SO NICE and FRIENDLY!!! read more

Best surf shop I've been to in CA,FL, and HI! Super friendly father and son business. They rent amazing boards (not just foam). Prices are great too. Not just another tourist trap. Def a must see in San Diego. read more

Super cool little place! Definitely worth a trip if you're looking for a surf board and a good time. I bought some sunglasses I've been searching everywhere for and was so stoked when they had the color and style I was looking for! +20% off! Can't beat that! We all shared a laugh before we left, those guys were hilarious. Totally check them out and support your local surf shop! read more

awesome local shop. we were having a problem attaching a leash to our daughter's surfboard and the guys in the shop were knowledgeable and helped us fix it right away. definitely a great spot in cardiff. read more

What a find. I will come back again. great swim suit inventory, great prices, great service for custom, hand made local swim suits!