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Great surf and skate shop in pismo! Right on the main drag that leads to the pismo pier , they had…read morea great selection of clothes and hats , flip flops. I even bought a Cabellero skate board while i was browsing!! Great service and nice board shop! Thanks

Love Panchos oh so much! It's been in Pismo my entire life and it's so nostalgic that I get to…read morevisit every-time I come to my hometown again. The staff is phenomenal and always happy to help. They have the best variety of clothes for all sizes and ages, souvenirs, skate boards and beyond. The prices are more than reasonable given this prime location to the pier and tourists. Forever a Pancho's fan!

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Best hats in town

Pismo Beach Surf Shop

4.4(159 reviews)

0.2 mi

We had a fantastic time kayaking with Bill and would do it again in a heartbeat with Pismo Beach…read moreSurf Shop. A couple of clarifications for questions we had before the trip: - We have kayaked a lot before and were not sure if we needed a guide or could just rent kayaks. Have a guide is well worth it in this area. Lots of hidden caves and beaches and harbor seal hangout spots that only a local guide would know. So worth it to pay for the tour rather than renting on your own. Bill is really knowledgeable and super chill. Highly recommend. - You do have to carry kayaks down the stairs from the Shell Beach street to the launching spot on the ocean. I saw some people complaining about this in the reviews. I'm not sure why. Those kayaks can't fly themselves down the beach and it is really no big deal. - We went during low tide so you can't really go in the caves...but honestly we didn't miss it because everything else was so cool and scenic and there was plenty to see. I feel like we went at the perfect time for kayaking with a calm sea and lots of wildlife. However, if kayaking in a cave like area not next to a cave is super important to you, ask when the tide is going to be in to facilitate that. - A wetsuit and booties are key because you will get wet -- either you might flip which is no big deal or you are going to wade in the water at one of the sea glass beach stops to see some cool anemones. Luckily this shop outfits you with some great gear included in the price. - Pismo Beach Surf Shop and Pismo Beach Dive Shop are owned by the same person and are the same shop. I don't know why one has higher ratings than the other but both are excellent because they are the same place.

I strongly advise families to look elsewhere. We rented bikes that were visibly rusted and in clear…read moredisrepair. The pedaling was labored, and the chain on our family bike popped off not once, but twice, leaving us stranded in traffic. This wasn't just an inconvenience--it was a safety hazard. We returned the bikes early, and the owner's response was shockingly dismissive. She said a quick "sorry" and then literally went inside and hid, refusing to speak with us or offer any refund. An appalling lack of customer care.

A Bill sammich

Can you find the seals in this photo?

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Shell Beach Surf Shop

4.9(88 reviews)

3.0 mi

Stu and Ally are just the BEST!!! Family owned local shop…read morewith really cool stuff, Stu hooked me up today with a used board thx man!

This is a must visit surf shop ! Stu the owner is awesome' great surf instructor & if ya looking…read morefor some Shell Beach swag you will -Find it here ! See ya at the beach Yoya !

Some great looking caps!

Book your private or group surfing lesson today! CALL: (805) 773-1855 EMAIL: surfing14@live.com

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Moondoggies Beach Club

3.4(26 reviews)

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Bought a Moondoggies Tshirt for about $28 and after washing it one time, the collar puckered and…read morelooked like crap. Clearly not made properly since others were fine. Contacted store and they refused to refund or exchange the defective shirt. Beware. Really poor customer service.

I've probably had more Moondoggies sweatshirts in my life than any other brand. It's kind of a…read moretradition to pick one up each time I visit. Sometimes I have too many still in rotation so I'll pick up a shirt or hat. I purchased my fair share of sunglasses and flip-flops as well, but the sweatshirts are definitely the best. Perfect beach ware for colder Pismo nights. The guys that work here are mixed. Some are incredibly friendly and helpful and others are kind of rude brah types. I get what I come for either way so it doesn't really matter. As other reviews have mentioned, they make great gifts as well. Even if the person you're giving the sweatshirt to doesn't know what the heck Moondoggies is, more likely than not they'll enjoy the sweatshirt. They have some great designs and they're very comfy Good product and great location if you're going to the beach.

Nice view

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Starting the sweatshirt game early- really good merch for kids and toddlers too.

Point Break

3.3(28 reviews)

Michael was great! Very helpful and went out of his way!…read more We went last week and got lots of stuff. See ya soon!

If you want some souvenirs & tchotchkes, this is your place. There is a lot to look at--clothing,…read moredecor, toys, & more randomness. The space is filled, & with other tourists it made for limited movement in spots, but it was maintained & pretty organized. We found a cute kids tee, but couldn't find the size we needed for a tank top or sweatshirt. I was able to get a staff member to help with reaching items hung high on the wall. They have different personalized name items, & I like the style & quality of the one we picked out.

Sweaters are my go to!

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Oceano Surf Shack

5.0(4 reviews)

2.4 mi

Super easy spot to find with all kinds of things to rent. We came to rent a sand board and ended up…read moregrabbing a sled too. They showed us where to go to use it and had 4 hours. It was $25 a board for 4 hours. The dunes are incredible and we parked by the RV lots open to the public about an 8ish minute drive from here. Super windy - we had glasses but goggles would have totally helped. Both of our first times and the team here was helpful!

Sandboard equipment rental. Deb is super knowledge and friendly. Will tell all my friends. 5 starsread more

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Ready to surf!

O'Neill Outlet

3.0(3 reviews)

0.7 mi

If I could give this place a 0 star review I would. I came into the store the other day trying to…read morebuy a wetsuit and Danielle was the one who was helping me at first yet she knew absolutely nothing about wetsuits. I myself have been surfing for 15yrs and had to actually teach her about the product I was trying to buy and she told me she was the assistant manager! Luckily another employee Angel stepped in and was able to find exactly what I wanted but even with that you could visibly tell the first employee was upset that he came and helped me after she did. You could feel the tension and awkwardness from her being upset and from that alone I will not be shopping at this location anymore.

Just stopped by to shop for father's day gifts, and the sales were super impressive! Colors were…read morecool and summery, and I was expecting the customer service to match. However, upon checking out, the cashier was very short and unhelpful, and seemed like he wanted us out of there. We will not be supporting this O'neill location, as this is not the first time we have experienced this kind of treatment.

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Sandbar Surf School

5.0(165 reviews)

2.3 mi

Instructors were awesome and it was great weather ! Our son was able to get up on board in water…read moreimmediately. Was so cool to see .

We had an awesome time! Josh was the best instructor, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly…read more Definitely recommend!

Surfing lesson

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Loving surfing

Pismo Beach Surf Academy

5.0(40 reviews)

This was a great find. My daughter had the best time with coach Rod. Great tips and loads of fun…read more We did reservation online so it was really easy! Right away received confirmation. They have great gear--she wore a brand new wetsuit! And Rod made sure we got lots of pictures and videos of it all which was awesome. We will visit again when we are in Pismo. Highly recommend!!

Our 7 year old son went today for his first time and had a blast. Friday mornings are specifically…read morefor kids and Rod was great with all the kids that were out there. My son had never surfed before and Rod had him riding waves on his own half way through his first lesson. Highly recommended, look no further and sign up - kids and adults alike!

Another surfer success story, thanks, Rod!

Magical time in Pismo Beach.

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Recovering after a wave

The Surfing Goats

5.0(17 reviews)

0.9 mi

Dana and the team deliver a fun and exciting surf experience. Not only does he care about you…read moregetting excited about surfing but he wants you to be safe and move forward with the skill that has changed so many lives for the better.

We take our grandkids for a week, once a year with no parents. It's very difficult to find…read moreactivities for all of them because of the age differences. We have 5-17 and the little one misses out of horseback riding or kayaking. Dana personalized a hike with goats and beach fun for all. He had wetsuits for everyone. Boy did we have fun trying to get them on. He made the kids laugh and they loved this adventure. He even gave us a squirt of goat milk. It doesn't come any fresher. Thanks Dana for some wonderful memories