Thompson Surf School came highly recommended from friends are experienced surfers. They treat…read moreeveryone with a calm demeanor and are motivated to get you upright and surfing. At first it was a little tricky but by the end of the session...you are surfing! I'm going to sign up for their surf camp. They give insight on the do's and don't s., on surfing the local beaches. I have the surfing bug now. I'm so happy with my experience with Thompson Surf School.

Great lesson! Easy to find, good communication, and a beautiful beach. The surf board was in great…read moreshape, surf lesson was clear and concise, just what I needed!! I had a wonderful time and being in my 60's, I didn't expect to get up on the board, but I did. Highly recommend

The cutest hidden gem coffee shop. It's always fun to get an iced latte, look around the surf…read morestore, and walk around the little beach town. Coffee is yummy and very decently priced. They also have some alcoholic drinks.

The cashier was snobby and rude. I could have and almost pulled a Pretty Woman then realized the…read moreestablishment didn't deserve my money for being rude. Moving on to the next business ..

Our daughters absolutely love this surf camp, and as parents we couldn't be happier with the whole…read moreexperience. From the moment they arrive, the coaches create such a positive and encouraging environment. They are knowledgeable about surfing technique, attentive to each girl, and consistently kind, supportive, and fun. You can tell they genuinely care about the kids having a great time while also making real progress in the water. What stands out most is Stix, the owner. She clearly loves these girls and pours into them in a meaningful way. She focuses on helping them become better surfers, but her priority is shaping them into confident, kind, and capable young ladies. That balance of skill-building and character development is something we really value as parents. We've watched our daughters grow more confident, excited, and comfortable in the ocean, and they always come home happy and eager to go back. We highly recommend this camp to any family looking for a supportive, high-quality surf experience that builds both ability and character.

My daughter has been going to this camp for years, and we love everything about it! I'm really…read morethankful there's a space for girls to thrive with JUST girls. Surfing as a girl can often be intimidating, so having a space where you are seen and valued instead of judged is amazing. My daughter loves it and always has a great time with her friends. I especially love how protective the owner is of her group! Any surfers and bodyboarders who get too close and could potentially hurt the girls by crashing into them are politely told to make space and stay a bit farther away. I love that she isn't timid, as so many women are taught to be. She fights for and gives a voice to her group. This camp isn't a private, elite lesson for advanced surfers. It's a place where girls can have fun and surf together. It's a place where confidence is nurtured and protected. It's a place where I know my child is in the best hands possible, so I don't worry. It's a place where she goes to get salty and happy. It's a place I'm forever grateful for!

Not your average beach store. Great selection, pleasant service and quality products…read more Definitely recommend.

I wanted to buy something in here because of how friendly & funny the staff was! Unfortunately I…read morewas on a budget and they didn't have exactly what I was looking for. If you need some beach gear & clothing this is the place for you.

All 3 of my kids have participated in Surf Into Summer Camps and then served as assistants to…read moreMeghan (Surf Instructor) during the last 3 Summers at JAX beach! Surf into Summer Camp is a great program which is why it is North Florida's elite and longest running camp. The 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio provides students with important individual attention. The program is very effective IMO and emphasizes ocean awareness, surfing techniques, surf etiquette, and proper equipment and wave selection. The camp instructors are truly top notch and it's very cool to see kids catching their first wave and taking their surfing to the next level!

i paid for surf camp for my daughter. Unfortunately, she tested positive for COVID and couldn't…read moreattend. I immediately emailed the camp to notify them once we received the results. As of today, I have given them a MONTH to reply. I even followed up with two additional emails, a voicemail message and a Facebook message and nothing except a Facebook response saying the best form of communication is email. I am ok with no refund, but at the least there should have been a response with an offer of resolution (surf camp the following summer, money towards private lessons, etc.). Any reputable business has a Covid policy at this point. Very disappointing. Too many surf camps to choose from in this area to accept this sort of poor customer service. I'll wrap this up as my donation to their local business and give my repeat business and recommendation elsewhere.

Now I have known Jim Dunlop for many many years now. I own 9 of his boards from 6' to 9'10". His…read moreshapes and completely handmade and his knowledge of shapes and designs is extraordinary. Also his knowledge of the local surf is for real for he has surfed all over the world and here for 40ish years now. He knows what you need just after talking to you for a few minutes. His boards will perform flawlessly in this stuff we call surf. The boards that you buy from the Big Surf Shops here are built to catch the eye of the want to be surfer and are not made for the waves we have here. Jim has changed the shapes that I needed over the years due to my massive weight gains cause of lung troubles. Now that I'm a lean mean surfing machine again. I will be out there this summer. So I hope to see you out in the line up and also riding a Custom Handmade Mystic Surfboard. Later Bra

Tiffany got myself, wife, and a group of adult friends snagging a wave the first day. I continued…read moreinto a multi lesson package, and when it was over I felt comfortable in the lineup by myself. They take the time to actually discuss surfing as far more than just standing on a board. They have continued to be tremendous allies long after my last payment, and have helped turn surfing into a huge part of my life. JST puts a great emphases on safety, and is absolutely where I would want my children learning. The best money I have ever spent.

2nd year for both my boys- now 12 and 13 years old......they had an amazing time and learned a lot…read morefrom the wonderful instructors! Hands down the best!

I was interested in skateboards and I was not disappointed. They have a huge selection of boards…read more The only downside is that they tend to concentrate on some main brands although they include great brands such as Sector 9 and Penny. Not a lot of protective gear or skating related gear was readily available but I didn't ask and the store is very large. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. I have to comment on the the "dog" review where the guy wraps himself in the flag. My first question is how would a guy in San Diego have any first hand knowledge? For all we know he is a shrill for a competing business.

We stopped in here to look at their selection of beach wear and other souvenirs. There is lots to…read morechoose from. The prices and quality are good. The colors of the clothing were tasteful. My daughter tried on an outfit but it didnt fit right so she didn't buy it. The owner was nice and helpful. He apparently owns the other two stores that we went to and purchased merchandise from. This store was well-maintained, tidy and clean. We would return in the future.

Great place for all music lovers. It's relaxed and fun. There are themed rooms, all types of…read moreinstruments, and great teachers. My daughters have been taking piano and guitar for 6 months and have really progressed and they actually love taking lessons. BTR students also plays sliders and other beach bars. They encourage to play together in the muck room to jam and maybe form bands. Please support this place for all your music interests.

The kids really enjoy the class! There is a lot of movement and hands on teaching, it keeps them…read moreinterested for a longer period of time. I bring my 19 month old & 4 yr old to the same class.