I was welcome when I walked through the door. The you g lady asked me if she could help me. I told…read moreher I was looking for the shops logo on a T shirt. She directed me to the area they were in. I was looking for through the selection . I was greeted be a guy that just came out from the back of the store. We got to talking , he was my age. Incredible that he was surfing the same spots at the same time I was in California. This was in 1972. Swamis, Stone Steps, Blacks, Del Mar. Tony has his own surf board line " Cream " . Great selection of cloths, sandals, wet suits, boards, T-shirts, anything surf beach. Tony has it. Stop in say hi to Tony . Tell him Pippi sent ya

I've never walked into a surf shop and felt more unwelcome and uncomfortable with my child. He had…read morea bite size cookie left and he was made to finish outside bc of ants (yah ok). Then my son who has autism was just wondering the store and being followed I told the owner he had autism and wouldn't understand anything he is saying to him. Also the 8 employees lingering about that stalk you is horrible. I will never go back! How that place is in business is beyond me. After reading other reviews the owner clearly has a problem with children and you can imagine how bad he was with my special needs kid.

This is, in my mind, exactly what a beach town store should be like. DIY / repair hardware, tools,…read morebeach-themed household goods and decorations, toys, beach equipment, and more. Walking in here, you can tell it's not like other stores and you can just feel the beachy, summer vibes. Maybe that's just because of the associations I feel between this store and summer vacation, or maybe it's just because that's what this place is all about. It's a bit more expensive than some other stores, but you're 100% paying for convenience. It's one block from the beach and located right in the heart of Lavallette. In my opinion, it's a great place to have in the neighborhood.

Simple - You earned this because the older guy that was at front cash register (probably the…read moreowner-but who cares- YOU were the FIRST impression!) area did not even look up at my family ONCE when we came in. Couldnt say hello? Good Morning? Then when others came in immediately afterward he was all chirpy and happy. Forget you - if you dont even have the common courtesy towards all that enter your store. Seriously- Thank you whoever you were for making us NOT want to spend a dime in your store! Work on your manners.

2-1/2 stars. Been stopping at this seaside shop for…read moredecades. Great stuff..nautical, seashells, towels, blankets, necklaces. When you park in their lot for shopping only, there's no charge. If you're staying and walking across for the beach/boards, you're paying $10. My gripe with this place is that ever since I can remember, the woman at the register hasn't been very friendly at all. No hello when I say hello to her. My 4-year old needed the restroom, and she said she had no restroom (c'mon, really? This shop is in a large house..of course they have a restroom). Hubby had to take my son across the street to Subway to use their bathroom while I shopped (and purchased something!). Also, the Yelp check-in deal said (1) free seashell. After showing it to her, she said she didn't have any shells. Mind you, there are 99 cent seashells ALL OVER this place! And it was for my little boy, not me!!! On the way out, she says, "here", and gives me a prickly seashell. Thanks. Jenkinsons aquarium gift shop across the way has a good assortment of stuff - next time will just shop there. Just wanted to visit here one more time for memories sake. Always got nice stuff in the past here but not worth the 'tude.

I love to shop here for beach décor. I've not found a shop with a better selection and despite its…read moreshortcomings (read further). The problem here is the attitude of the woman who works here (somewhere in her late 50s or early 60s and has sandy blond curly hair). I have watched her on several occasions be rude to customers. Someone asked her a genuine question this Saturday as to why the shop closes at 4pm. Her response was they would not make any more money. The customer then asked "even in the tourist season?" And the woman behind the counter said "yes honey!, even in the tourist season". The customer being offended by her tone said "well I guess you know better than me" and this woman's second rude response was "I sure do". This was just one event. There have been others that I've seen but I don't remember the details. So although I would highly recommend shopping here for the selection of items, I would though try not to interact with this woman much unless you absolutely have to. I have learned that she is not the owner and hope the owner reads this and will watch her more closely as she needs better people skills.

I took my daughter and grandkids today, as we are walking around, I heard the lady telling the…read moreyoung employee, "keep an I on them, they are walking around and I feel they are going to steal ". Instead of saying what I should it said, I asked my family to walk out if the store and I explain them. Dear owner, we were not the typical family that you see every day, as we are not white, we are Hispanic and my husband and son in law are white. But I wanted to let you know that we work hard for everything we have, including a nice vacation. Our grandkids worked doing shores and saved enough to get what they want on top of the spending money we give them for their vacations. We teach them value and respect. I could have stayed and confronted the lady, instead I walked away and by doing it, we were the biggest people and I tough them a lesson of respecting themselves and not allowing nobody to disrespect them and mistreat them because of their race. One thing for sure, every time we come back to town, I would never spend a penny on your store. I hope you learn a lesson with this and remember not to be racist. By the way, I am very proud of who I am and where I am coming from, Puerto Rico. I have served this country as well. I read the owner review, two points, at the time of our visit; there were only 2 clients, other than us. Second, clearly I heard the lady telling the young employee, I was just walking by her when she instructed her to look out for us. If there was no intention, there should not be any derogatory comment. Also, get cameras so next time you accuse someone wrongly, you can see. Do not try to sugar coat the reality of the event and the discrimination of the accusation. Do not worry, we don't let situations like this to take our great moments away. Yes, I was very upset as my daughter and granddaughter wanted to buy from the store, and telling them what the lady said was not easy, especially for my 13 year old. But my family time is priceless and we enjoyed the other stores.

I'm a sucker for this kind of boutique shop with lots of unusual items, whether it's jewelry,…read moreartwork, fragrances, lotions, candles, houseware, clothing. Upstairs is a lovely art gallery. We stopped in during THE PANDEMIC on a quiet weekday. I immediately fell in love with some of the framed photography, but like many others, during these difficult times, I'm on a budget, so that was a hard no to spending $150 on art right now. Luckily, when we wandered upstairs, we found less expensive prints of the images so we could frame it ourselves. SOLD. Staff were friendly. And bonus, even through my mask, it smelled so lovely inside.

Dog friendly cafe!…read more NORMANDY BEACH: @The Undergrind Cafe might be the coolest cafe on the Jersey Shore. They have brought the full London vibe to the beach, from the iconic red telephone booth to Big Ben artwork, street signs, and a buzzing city‑meets‑shore atmosphere. The name "UnderGrind" is a clever twist on London's Underground transit system, and we love it! It is dog friendly too! Leashed and friendly pups are welcome inside and on the patio. Brie lived her best life with a whipped‑cream pup cup, Milk‑Bone treats, and a big bowl of water. The menu is massive. Coffee, lattes, teas, shakes, refreshers, smoothies, plus a full lineup of sandwiches, salads, soups, and take‑out. The vegan Beyond Burger was cooked perfectly, and the Dragon Fruit refresher was a 10/10. This place is not just a cafe, but a whole experience.

Went back for my second trip here. Once again, the coffee was delicious and the service from the…read moregirls at the counter was very friendly. However, I was really disappointed to hear the way the owner (or manager) was speaking to the girls working. Coming from someone who's worked in the service industry, there's nothing wrong with constructive criticism, but he was just plain rude to them. I really liked my coffee, but now I'm hesitant to come back after hearing the way the owner treats his staff.

When I stepped into warm shop to do some browsing little did I know that it carried clothes for…read moreevery occasions while still maintaining the California casual flair! It was amazing. They had everything from casual wear to casual formal. From jeans to skirts to dresses!! Then I found the most delicate exclusive jewelry to go with my outfits and shoes, bags and hats! What a score, a one stop shop to to satisfy all my needs!! Warm shop is now my go to store!!

I was looking for a gift for my mom. They had a beautiful selection of jewelry, clothing and…read moreaccessories and my mom loved what I got her!