Finch&#x27;s Skate Shop

72.3 mi

with the absolution of most local skate shop you would think that a shop would try. horrible…read morecustomer service. Didn't even acknowledge my presence. Walked around trying to get stuff I could easily buy online ( cheaper mind you) Three employees one complaining about work and sitting on counter not working. Other two oblivious to customers. Only spoke when I purchased something. No greeting, no welcome nothing. Do better or you will lose like the rest.

Came in with my teenage son and a gift card burning a hole in his pocket. He was looking for a…read morehoodie or long sleeve jacket. Staff were incredibly helpful, to the point of pulling all the small sized flannels, hoodies, and jackets and giving them to my son to try on. Great selection of clothing that is easy to find based on brand, men's, women's, kids, etc. While my son was trying on I checked out the new and used boards and found a few that I'd love to add to my quiver. The used boards were in very good shape and were market prices. Love that they also support local non-profits via the Mustache for Kids charity foundation.

I got this ring, live been wanting one for almost 2 years, I knew l was getting it, $14.00 it was so worth it.

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Permanent Vacation Skate and Surf shop

Stopped by on vacation to pick up a deck for my stay and this is a really cool shop. Highly…read morerecommend stopping by. The shop deck is great and now I have a new sticker for my ramp back home!

We love our longboard from Permanent Vacation! This thing flies! They have a really good selection…read moreof both longboards and trick decks. Will return for my next setup.

Sector Nine Longboard

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Inside Store Deck Wall

South Swell Surf Shop

South Swell is my go-to for sunglasses, sandals, tshirts, swimsuits, and more! They have a great…read moreselection of men's and women's clothing at any given time throughout the year. Their management and employees are welcoming and helpful which makes the shopping experience a pleasure!

Great quality selection and friendly staff. Clean store. Good local spot. Can't wait to return!read more

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Bert's Surf Shop

This establishment brings fabulous memories to my entire family. We loved the staff- so engaging…read moreand kind, lots of great products to buy and a staple of Emerald Isle!

Great quality items but you will feel tense the whole time you're in there. You can't touch or try…read moreanything on and the employees are silent and visibly uncomfortable. The woman at the checkout was incredibly cold. I'd love to say I'd be back because I do like their selection but I don't want to be in that environment again...

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Backdoor Skate Shop

70.5 mi

Awesome show tonight. A great skatepark park with awesome ramps and the show was bonkerzzzzzzzz!…read moreSeriously the best time of my life! My only problem was the night wasn't long enough!!!!!!! Super cereal!!! And even tho the park will no longer be there but I'm comforted by the fact that the Skateshop will continue to be open. Seriously the best skate shop known to man! Run by the best people you'll ever meet! Quality shit for real!! Just please don't smack me no mo billy :,-( like for real dawg

Bert's Surf Shop

Customer service at the register was no help. Yesterday my husband purchased a pair of rainbow flip…read moreflops and he tried on the right one for size and fit and we later went to the beach and he realized the left one was defective. We went to exchange them today and they said and I quote "that's how the straps are". So they were no help and customer service was not provided at all.

Nice and friendly staff. Very considerate and don't buy cheap things. They have great and durable…read moreboards that can last for months or maybe even years. Their hats are cool, too.

Bert's Surf Shop

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Surf, Wind and Fire

Wow! What an epic store. Walking into here made me wish I was the opposite of a minimalist. Or at…read morethe least that I had some camping or outdoor gear with a hole in it needing replaced. When you enter in one section of the building you think you've seen it all. But here it's like they slowly expanded by adding segments of neighboring buildings and coming up with something hella dope to shove in the new spot. To start with I was perplexed by the broad selection of colorific ukuleles positioned next to a litany of hats. Can anyone say Instagram-worthy gear? Somebody told these guys that ukuleles and patch hats were in, so they jumped on the bandwagon. Slide to the back and whada we got here? Longboards. You tryna cruise down a mountain pass wearing a 3-percenter hat playing Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" on a ukulele and somehow drinking Ocean Spray for TikTok likes? YUP! Right here; come getcho contradictions. And after a long day of sidewalk surfing, find yourself right back here at the BAR taking in the scenic views of kayaks strung from the rafters (there's a pun there I just know it) and dreamy tents on high. Wait is that a flannel? Need! Or maybe you're too beat from your hike. Sleep in and drop by for a nitro and double down on the hang-ten. Gnarly, brother! This shop is righteous!

Came in today to find some New Bern merchandise and this place does not disappoint! I loved the…read moreflexible almost rubbery type cups they had plus they were on sale..lots of sweatshirts and tshirts with New Bern on them! The staff was very helpful telling me the prices and what was on sale. Then I turn and on side of store was a small sip and shop.. cheapest beers in new bern from what I got told..lol.. all kinds of beers to choose from. I will definitely have to bring a friend and come back for that. The very nice lady I spoke to that works there said it keeps the customers around for a bit longer lol.. pretty smart plan if you ask me! I walked further into the store and they have all kinds of clothing and things for the person that enjoys the outdoors.. prices were not bad at all and with sale going on made it even better. I look forward to coming back and spending more time. The life is good store is right next door too and attached inside to this store..

Beers and beverages

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Out on street

Never Ever Boards

(12 reviews)

93.8 mi

Such a cool place. Lots of awesome decks to look at and buy! We bought a few t-shirts! Owner was…read morekind and knowledgeable!

Haven't been there yet, but I've been intrigued with peeking in their windows at the beautiful…read moreboards on off hours! Those I just admire cause well cause I just don't think I could master that skill. I'll just observe skateboarding antics and prowess etc. But now that I see there are paddle board options -I might personally explore some more when the warmer weather is here!

$1 coffee. Come grab a cup! ;)

Drift wood shelf! A piece of Oak Island to display our products

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50 South Surf Shop

4.9

(19 reviews)

49.7 mi

Friendly staff and some cool stuff inside. Not like the touristy beach shops. Glad to support local…read morebusinesses in my area

Great service, super knowledgeable. Purchases a wetsuit for our son and a paddle board. Great…read moreexperience and will be back again when we need more stuff to maximize the summer season!

They have more than clothes. Gear, rentals, and keepsakes.

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Warehouse Skateboards

3.7

(3 reviews)

69.6 mi

Beware of their return policy! Worst experience Ive had in years of shopping daily online. I bought…read morea set of tensor trucks and tried them inside on a rug for less than a minute and knew I didnt like them becasue they were to turny so I packed them up nicely to return them. Then realized I had to pay $10 for the return but no big deal I should have known that. When they receive the trucks they wont accept them becasue they have been mounted and there are small marks at the mount points and if I want them back I have to pay for shipping again. I complain and we go back and forth a bit but I lose and pay another $10 for shipping to get them back where they just sit in a pile. Ive spent 1000s since then but always make sure to avoid this place and stick to SkateWarehouse where they always have 60 days free returns or Tactics, CCS, TGM, NHS or anywhere else. If I were them I would have kept the trucks with the mark and sold them at a small discount and keep me as a customer. They would have made much more money.

Local "shop" near Wilmington. Really a warehouse but you can pick up anything from the "store…read morefront". Great staff, friendly and will assist in any way they can.

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Sweet Lilly Ru

4.4 mi

This shop is so cute and has beautiful items! I stopped in with my boyfriend last week while on…read morevacation. The jewelry was very reasonably priced and high quality. While I was browsing, the owner was so helpful and made a point of talking to us. I will definitely stop by next time I am in the area!

This well stocked little store has some very unique items. It is my favorite store in the Beaufort…read morearea. The owner was friendly and helpful and had so many items that were not in the other stores. I purchased a nice purse and later saw the same brand in several other stores. The one I purchased here was a better style and cheaper than all the other stores. I purchased some other items as well and was tempted by many other items in the store. If I come back to Beaufort, I will hit this store first!!!

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Trash & Treasures Antique Mall

I love to go antiquing! They had a decent selection. The woman at the front counter was nice. I…read morebought some disney glasses, a wind up toy, and a little golden book.

Nice place! 7,500 sq ft of antiques. Lots of dealers. Tons of glassware. Some interesting finds,…read moremany with an additional discounts. We'll be back!

Finished product

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Lots of stuff!

Island Traders

Another gift shop near our beach house. This one was much more apparel oriented, hats, shirts,…read morefootwear, some jewelry. Nothing really appealing to me, but probably would be to more beach oriented people, or fishers. Pricing seemed ok, just not my style. We had minimal interactions with the staff, but they seemed friendly and welcoming

When the owners/managers can't be bothered to wear masks despite the public health crisis of Covid…read more19 I don't feel like I can support the business. They have very cute stuff but as a healthcare worker who has been working in a hospital for the past year I'm gonna need these ladies to step it up a bit. I mean, you sell masks but don't wear them?!

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Le Rouge tete

5.0 mi

Great place. Beautiful merchandise. Well laid out. A great service with a great assortment of…read moreexcellent products. A great idea!!

I loved this place! So organized, fair prices, and quality stuff. If I lived here I would probably…read morerely on this place to furnish and decorate my home on a budget. The owners are incredibly friendly too! Gave me a discount because he knew I was using a debit card, so it offset the charge they apply for credit card use. I might visit one more time before I head out of town. Unique treasures for sure.

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Hope Mission Thrift Store

4.2

(5 reviews)

1.8 mi

The shop provides a lot of variety with clearly organized space. Everything was clearly labeled and…read morereasonably priced. Found some fun variety of clothes.

The place was too Cluttered and very dark. Where are the lights? The Isles are super narrow. Felt…read moreclaustrophobic. Large selection of clothes etc. Hard to look with very little lighten and everything so close together

St Andrews'thrift Shop

(4 reviews)

1.9 mi

Super Friendly little thrift shop with great buys! It's a small shop but worth the stop.read more

Small store, some nice items (I was looking for decor and housewares). Very pleasant staff, and if…read moreyou ask nicely, they will let you use the bathroom in the back.

The best little Thrift Shop in Morehead City

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Douglas F.

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10 years ago

Was in Wilson NC on business over a weekend and wanted to head to the beach after many people suggested it. It would be my first time seeing the Atlantic Ocean. I live in Venice Beach, CA so I was excited to see how the ocean compared to the Pacific. While I was searching out the route, the website suggested places to shop. Finch's Skate Shop popped up. I am not a skateboarder by any stretch but the name caught my eye. I have the same last name! I made to the shore and stopped in to see the shop. I met Logan and told him that I was a Finch too. No relation but he was very sharp an knew his stuff. I bought 4 shirts and plan to wear them a lot. I recommend stopping in to say hi to Logan and wish him well on his business. read more

Chuck G.

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3

3 years ago

I had an incredible experience at Finch's! The owner was not only friendly but also incredibly helpful during my visit. He took the time to assist me in finding the perfect Nike SB's, offering valuable insights and recommendations based on my preferences. The shop itself had a fantastic selection of skateboarding gear and accessories. I was truly impressed by the personalized attention I received and the welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for a skate shop with exceptional customer service and a wide range of quality products, I highly recommend checking out Finch's Skate Shop! Thanks again! read more

Hollie B.

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7 years ago

While on vacation, we spotted Finch's Skate shop and decided to stop in to find a souvenir for our grandson who has recently taken up skateboarding. The salesman was so friendly & welcoming. We really enjoyed talking with him. He loved the Finch's Skate Shop shirt we bought him. Our grandson will be joining us on vacation next year and Finch's will be a "must stop". read more

Kelley M.

3

9

28

11 years ago

This is a great little shop in AB! Stocked with decks, wheels and even a great selection of skate clothing. The owner is great with kids and patiently helped ours pick out a deck. We will go back when we need any skate gear! read more

Jaden C.

37

1

9 years ago

Went there while on vacation at the beach and ended up getting a board. Great prices and great selection. Recommend to anyone coming through! Also went back before heading home from vacation just to get a shirt! read more

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