I wanted to get a local shirt for a friend's birthday and I seen these keep Capitola salty…read moreT-shirts, which I knew would be a big hit for my friend This is a charming little store in Capitola. The staff was super friendly and helpful and they also did gift wrapping for free! Total beach vibe, they live up to their name. If you haven't been down to the Capitola Beach company go check it out.

I would kindly ask you give your business to another shop. The people I encountered there were not…read moregood people, especially Matt. Their prices are higher than most of their competitors and they are jerks. You can do better.​

This was our first time surfing the experience was amazing Neil and Haley were phenomenal…read moreinstructors very poised very patient helpful all the way through! Birthday surprise!!

Capitola Surf and Paddle are convenient and responsive. Libby was awesome and just perfect for…read morekids. Everyone had a great time. Thank you!

I've rented SUP boards from here several times and always had a good experience. Trudie is helpful…read moreand friendly, making sure I get the right kind of board and advising me on the conditions. I would just say I haven't tried the lessons or kayak rentals from SUP Shack so I can't comment on those.

Had a great paddle around the SC harbor with a friend this morning. Trudy the owner is great lady,…read moresuper friendly, and even opened a little early for us. We were also happy to help a local business, particularly with the Murray St bridge closure. Afterward, we had coffee at Java Junction. A great June morning!

We planned to kayak in the Harbor today, and we were planning to go to the Sup Shack, where we had…read morerented kayaks last summer. Sup Shack was unexpectedly closed (hours and webpage said they were open, the number listed didn't connect, and there was no note). The Hostess at Crow's Nest recommended Kayak Connection! It turned out to be a phenomenal experience! Milan (sp?) talked us through everything, made sure we all had well-fitted life vests, and the office recognized my step-daughter's 16th birthday with a free Santa Cruz sticker. It's true that the construction impedes the experience to an extent- Milan had to call the foreman to have us escorted through, but they did so promptly ensuring minimal disruption of our experience. We got assistance boarding, and we were especially impressed with Milan's patience with my step-daughter, who has Down Syndrome and needed some extra help. He was super patient and kind! We really appreciated that, unlike with Sup Shack, we were given "free rein" during our hour outing, except for needing to follow common sense safety rules. As soon as we were done, we called the number on the kayak paddles, and Milan was down in a jiffy to assist us back. We saw a seal, quite a few crab, many birds, and friendly boaters. We felt the price of $65 for an hour per double kayak (including life vests, paddles, the kayak, and assistance) was a very fair value. Highly recommend this exceptional and reliable business for your next outing!

Good vibes and Great times are found and had here!…read more This was Amazing! what a fun, rad trip we had!! Every person we encountered related to this business was friendly, kind, and professional. We were pulled in by Marcy and her bubbly positive energy on the telephone and followed up with the pleasure of having Suzy as our guide. Suzy was fantastic! Super warm personality and full of knowledge relating to kayaking, local sea-life, birding, and history! Our experience couldn't have been better; literally a ! ...(there is even legend a leopard shark was spotted near the bridge toward the end of our journey). Facts: we saw well over 100 sea otters and about as many harbor seals! ...and Bird-Nerds (no judgement here - I'm in the club) will not be disappointed!! We will return with our son and his gf. **Highly recommended**

Completely helpful. I had questions and I was helped getting answers to them. Very helpful; I will…read morego back and get a new board soon as I need one. The stuff I got was less expensive then I thought it would of been.

Dude the kid with the blonde hair is literally the most helpful ever. Helped us get a surf rack,…read moreand ran!! To go help us. Like so good at his job. And very kind, needs a raise lol. But recommend this shop for sure! Very good prices, (25$ board rental for a day) and 50$ for a surf rack for our sedan. For sure come here. Great workers, great prices, great shop. And organized very well.

BEWARE - I placed an order in April 2025. I didn't receive a follow up regarding my product being…read moreshipped. I emailed them two weeks later. No response. I contacted my bank to get a refund since Buell wasnt responding to my emails. Buell doesnt have a contact number. I purchased another wetsuit from somewhere else. Im in the process of working with my bank to get my money back. I sent another email asking for a refund. 2 days later I get an email that my product shipped. There is an entire reddit thread regarding the lack of response. Its been close to a month since I ordered.

My friend and I just moved here from Ohio and were a bit unsure on where to rent from, what all we…read moreneeded. We first went to a rental place down the street but they were sold out of the boards we needed. We were suggested to go to Buell, and it felt like the biggest blessing in disguise! The guys here are AMAZING! I've never met such a great staff. They were beyond helpful with picking out boards and wetsuits, and then giving us suggestions on the best places to go. As long as I am renting, I will always go to Buell's Surf Shop!!! 10/10

Thank you Ryan & Ray for being true professionals and making the hall out easy!…read more Explaining the process, prompt, safety, respectful of property! Thank you Ray, for going the extra mile, up and beyond my expectations! The attention to detail Shows in your work...the Bottom paint looks great! Richard "Denise Michele" H-Dock

visiting the Santa Cruz area I decided to swing by the harbor. My son and daughter-in-law live in…read moreSanta Cruz, but I don't know if I've ever visited the harbor before. The parking was interesting. I could get in, I just couldn't figure out how to get out. If you're here under an hour there is no charge, however, good luck getting out. It took me forever to get out which of course cost me. Sigh. Would I come back? Probably not to this parking lot!

Our class had only 4 Students!!! Steve an excellent instructor, explained everything perfectly. As…read morefor me, it's been 20+ years since I was on a board, my intent was to take the class with my nephew to get him hooked!! This class didn't disappoint!! Although my sciatica acted up, it gave me more time to give my nephew pointers! He landed several waves and now hooked!!! Mission accomplished!! Thanks adventure Out and special kudos to Steven for making it an enjoyable day for my nephew!! Ranier

This was a birthday gift, and it turned out to be one of the best ways I could've spent the…read moreweekend. Alan, Gary, and Stephen led our two-day class, and they struck the right balance: clear, patient instruction paired with genuine enthusiasm for making sure we actually had fun. The conditions weren't ideal, choppier waves than we'd hoped for, but the instructors adjusted on the fly. When they saw a chance for better waves later in the day, they rearranged our schedule to make it happen. That kind of flexibility says a lot about how much they care about the experience, not just checking a box on lesson hours. Safety was clearly a priority throughout, and I left with a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Just as memorable was the group itself, a genuinely fun set of people, which made the whole weekend feel more like a shared adventure than a lesson. Highly recommend, whether you're a complete beginner or just looking for a well-run, good-natured intro to surfing.

Love it. Gone 3 times now and all were great…read more Looks like they no longer have the brunch sail which is too bad because that was my favorite, but both of the afternoon sails I've gone on too have been great. Staff are super nice. It's just gorgeous out there. Bring warm clothes! It's windy and sometimes you get wet!

Such an amazing experience! Came with a group of 8 people on a Sunday for a 1 pm tour. We all…read moreenjoyed it a lot: the weather was beautiful and the vessel looked very well kept. The crew itself was very knowledgeable and nice and the customer service was top notch: check in was easy and fast, we were given a lot of explanations about what the capital was doing and what is safe, the wine and beer was generously poured, and we were even given blankets as it was windy. separate thanks to the capital for letting a few of us hold the wheel. also saw an otter on the water and a seal chilling on the docks. we made amazing memories and will reccomend this place to others. will try to be back!