Big thanks to the Val Surf Staff for making us feel welcome as a family. We came in looking for…read moresnowboard boots late in the season and they spent time and really gave good knowledge in fitting. Even though selection was limited late season, we'll definitely be back.

Came in right when they opened the other day looking for some help with getting a new skateboard…read more(I'm a beginner, but the Amazon one I had wasn't cutting it). Jimmy (I believe his name was) was fantastic -- a really chill guy, very knowledgable, and just overall so willing to help. I've been nervous going to skate shops as a beginner and a woman in her 30s about feeling intimidated, but he was so kind and I will definitely be returning!

I haven't skated in years and my skates didn't fit anymore and the wonderful staff at this place…read morehelped me work that out so I'm able to reuse my skates. What a wonderful and friendly place. Thank you again

These guys saved the day! Our daughter blew out an edge during a tournament game nearby and…read morecouldn't skate on it. We called ahead and the guys at Penguin located the right blades for her skate and started sharpening them. They were ready when we arrived and she was able to use them for the last two periods of the game. Excellent customer service, these guys went above and beyond for us.

Came here because I bought a custom board that didn't come with wheels. The board is for my…read moredaughter who just found a new liking to this. Greg helped me out and gave me a-lot of knowledge when I came in. I asked him if he would mind installing the wheels and he did it without hesitation. I appreciate you Greg. You're helping me keep my best dad in the world award.

Excellent service and great prices! My clothes were shipped fast and arrived exactly as describe…read more Thanks!

This shop is AMAZING I come here for my everyday clothes my skateboards my shoes everything they…read morealways get me right. I asked them if they could do me a custom grip job with flames they said they couldn't do it I still came out with a fire grip job. I tipped them for this just hit em up with what you need done.

I love pharmacy been the family for years Joey is the best!!!! Definetly worth shopping here you…read morewill never be let down

Bought my first longboard here in 2014 and have been servicing it here now in 2026! Good selection…read moreof longboards, surf and snowboarding gear. Very personable and helpful staff as well!

I love coming here and last week I brought my cousin here. They always been helpful and frieny. The…read moreplace is clean and a lot of selection. Price is reasonable.

The best in the area! Our son has been taking classes for years, and with Shawn and Mike's…read moreincredible guidance and expertise, he's grown into a really strong skater. Heck, he was even able to skate the bowl within a pretty short period of time. With each lesson and plenty of practice, he continues to improve and build his skills. I saw a complaint about the classes not being suitable for beginners, but I've found that some beginners--like our son--actually benefit more from one-on-one lessons. With any new sport, it can be challenging in a group setting to get the individual attention needed, especially when some kids naturally have better balance or are more comfortable staying focused in a group. Not every child learns the same way, and for some, a more personalized approach makes a big difference. That said, I think the group lessons work really well for most kids--especially those who are just trying to see if they enjoy skating and are comfortable taking direction in a larger group setting. Also, a quick piece of advice--figure out your child's riding stance. From there, get a decent board (it doesn't have to be expensive) and have it set up to match their style. That usually means fine-tuning things like truck tightness, bushing hardness, and deck size so it fits their weight, balance, and preference for stability versus maneuverability. The staff at Val Surf were fantastic in helping us find the right setup for our son. If you can, try to avoid the cheaper boards from big-box stores like Walmart or Target. They're often made with lower-quality materials and aren't properly adjusted for your child's needs. That can actually make learning harder and, in some cases, turn kids off from the sport altogether simply because they're not having a good experience on a poor-quality board.

This school is only for the experienced kids. So disappointed by how the instructor left a child…read morewho was very first time to skate alone in the bowl and kept the class going only for the experienced ones on the first day of the session. Before my child get a chance to learn how to ride the skate property on flat, the class was working on some tricks and skating at the bowl. My child has tripped a lot because he didn't get a chance to learn basics like how to properly stand on the board or how to push the board, and how to fall down safely. Just like any other sports, learning basics is so important and that is exactly why I signed up my child for the class as a beginner instead of just self learn on the street and this school couldn't provide our need. There was no hand to hand lecture, and the instructor doesn't care about the beginner at all. Imagining how scary it was for the little heart for being left alone in the skatepark on the first day just breaks my heart.

For any person who appreciates collections, for any skate enthusiasts who love the culture &…read morehistory of skateboarding or if you just wanna skate-this is your place! The owner is very passionate about this (to say the least) and is beyond knowledgeable about any & all things skate related! Old boards that are one of a kind! (Yes 1 of 1) VHS as well as magazines-so much ephemera that truly captures what this is all about! There is even a large ramp to skate on too! Highly recommend visiting if you are in the area!

I feel like this place has amazing potential. What ruined it for us was the lady that was working…read morethere. She was passive aggressive and rude and even made my 10 year old feel dumb for asking innocent questions and kid would ask, would be great if a knowledgeable staff member worked there , maybe someone who was passionate about skateboard history and was excited to show off their amazing collection. We felt awkward , unwelcome and like we were annoying her just being there. Which is a bummer because we drove an hour (after flying from seattle ) just to visit.

Rapid is an awesome skate shop in Simi. They have a nice selection of skate decks and hardware, as…read morewell as soft goods like apparel and skate shoes. Rapid also holds regular events and raffles for sneaker drops. The raffles are always fair. The owner is a friendly, cool dude who values the community and his customers. Again, this is a great local skate shop that has everything you'd need.

Very friendly crew and solid selection of gear and clothing. Stopped in during their raffle and it…read morewas very organized and fun. The raffle provided the opportunity to buy hard to get shoes as well as they were generous enough to give away a few pairs. Awesome event, we will be back.

Super overly priced products, when I went in they didn't answer any of my questions besides try to…read moreupsell big named brands while avoiding my question with the set up i wanted. I was wearing a trans pin and one of the workers his name was Oscar was making mean remarks about my pin. I felt super uncomfortable in there shop but i wanted to browse there limited selection to see if i could just support a local business. Definitely wouldn't recommend better off going to boarders or zumiez

After going to a couple other skate shops to get myself and my husband new skateboards, we happened…read moreto stumble upon this one just down the street from our house. Right off the bat we were impressed with the knowledge the shop guy had and he explained to us all the purposes of different trucks, wheels, barrings and etc. And as if it couldn't have gotten any better, he even hooked it up with a free skate tool! We left feeling good that we got exactly everything we needed for the type of skating we'll be doing. Without a doubt we will be coming back to this shop for all of our skating needs, and I will definitely recommend all my friends to come here!

Came in here with my nephew looking for jorts. He found what he was looking for and we took home a…read morepair of adidas shoes as well. Workers are friendly and helpful. He wanted to use his points and they helped him download the app so that he could. They carry all of the latest fashions for the skaters (kids in my opinion) But the store was well kept, organized, knowledgeable workers! Prices weren't bad.

oh wow... 10/10 costumer service! "Joey" was absolutely spot on and super helpful with everything i…read moreneeded. Best location ever and best employee ever