So I have had less than great experiences with board repair. Often I get something back that is…read moreworse than what I could have done and believe me I'm no craftsman. Anyway a friend casually suggested I try Rider Shack to repair my board. The guy taking in my board couldn't have been nicer and then he uttered the famous surfboard shop repair claim, "It shouldn't take more than 2 weeks'. Sure I thought to myself. But guess what? Approximate 9 days later I got my board back (!) and it was so well repaired I tipped the guy a few dollars to give to the repair guy, Jose, since I was so impressed. The capper was this. When I brought the board in I had forgotten to take the fins that the guy took off before taking in board for repair. I had forgotten I had left them at shop and searched my car throughout and then thought I must have forgotten the fins at the shop. So I called and Jeff (the owner) quickly found them and gave them to me. He even gave me an extra fin screw just in case I had lost mine. These guys rule. You definitely just gained a repeat loyal customer! Thx again. So appreciated.

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff! Great surf shop in the neighborhood that also has some…read moresurf skate gear like carvers as well as accessories and repair foam for foamies which I purchased. I love how they often host events for members of the local surf community such as Venice surfing association. Highly recommend ! Come support your local shop !

I had such a great experience with this beginner surf lesson! The coach was incredibly responsible,…read morepatient, and encouraging throughout the entire session. They explained everything clearly, made sure I felt safe and comfortable, and gave helpful tips that made it much easier to learn.

I don't often write reviews, but this experience deserves one. I took a private lesson with Brian…read moreand it was fantastic. I'm not athletic and went in pretty nervous, but Brian put me completely at ease. He's an encouraging and patient teacher who made me feel like I could actually do this. By the end of the lesson, I'd stood up on the board multiple times, which felt like a huge win. Now I'm hooked and can't wait to keep learning. I can't recommend Go Surf LA highly enough. Thank you for such a great lesson!

We had an awesome surf lesson with Nick Fowler from Aloha Brothers Surf Lessons. He found the…read moreperfect spot for us where there was nobody else out, which made the whole experience relaxed and fun right from the start. Both of my girls got up on their boards their very first time surfing. They didn't even want to come in when the lesson was over even though it was pouring down rain. Nick was patient, encouraging, and just a really good time to be around. He made the whole experience easy and memorable for our family and took great care of us the entire session. Highly recommend if you're looking for a great surf lesson, especially with kids. We'd absolutely do it again.

After my son and his friend went pretty hard on the boogie boards, I knew it was time for them to…read moregive surfing a shot. As SoCal boys, it's a right of passage. The lesson could not have been better. Aloha brothers provides wetsuits and boards as part of the lesson. The instructor, Taylor, was so kind and patient and made the lesson so fun that neither kid wanted to take a break during the 90-minute session. To put that into perspective, we had to walk three blocks with surfboards, and they required three breaks to make it through that experience. Both boys ended up being able to stand on the board and could not wait for their next lesson. My son struggles to keep doing something if it's difficult, but thanks to Taylor's encouragement, he kept failing and kept getting back up and trying again. Communication with Nick, the owner, was fantastic. The price was great for a two-person private lesson (check the website for the latest pricing).

Super chill vibe here, as you might imagine. There are boards to check out, a Photo Booth, some…read moreartisan crafts and Saba merch, too. The space is divided between the cafe and the board shop, though the cafe gently spills over to the shop without an issue. I've had the coffee there a couple times. To go and 'for here'. Each way brightened my day. The coffee was straightforward, strong and flavorful to my taste. They also have matcha drinks. There were a number of pastry options, too. I tried the chocolate banana bread once and it was super moist. A bit intense in flavor, but that only meant I had to eat it more slowly than I otherwise would. Saba Surf is a comfortable place with tables and chairs, couches and even a counter top to gather yourself.

I've been to Saba Surf a couple times now for their coffee and the biscuits in the back from Pa's…read more I don't surf but do frequent Venice and love the surfing vibes here! It's a fun shop with some coffees, matchas, and just overall good vibes. Staff is always friendly and there is seating inside, as well as in their super chill backyard area. I'm always happy with the drinks and vibes when I go here! Highly recommended!

We had an amazing surfing session with Nicky yesterday. He is a great instructor and after a minor…read moreaccident he and his whole team took such good care of us. Highly recommend Kapowui!!

This place was a God send! Wells came to the Life Rolls On event and it was a gloomy day. Luckily…read morewe ran into the gentleman at Kapowui and he helped my daughter with a wet suit, and literally made it the best surfing experience she's ever had. Thanks guys for what you provide.

I had such a great experience with Sunrise Surf, especially with my instructor Max! Booking online…read morewas super easy, and the school (Conor specifically) was really responsive and sent helpful info leading up to my first class. I'm in my 30s and had never surfed before so I was definitely nervous going into it. I did three one-on-one lessons with Max, and I couldn't have asked for a better instructor! He was awesome and made me feel comfortable right away. He was really attentive and gave me specific pointers after each attempt, so each try felt a little better. He was also super patient (I accidentally kicked him in the head probably more than once...) and was always supportive and cheering me on. Highly recommend them! I had so much fun and will definitely be back for more lessons with Max!

Amazing surf school. Both my daughters learned to surf in one three hour lesson. Bella became very…read morecomfortable and nearly independent after her second lesson. The staff is very friendly and spot on. I opted for the Will Roger's State Park location over the Venice Beach option and was very happy I did. In fact I recommend you try Will Roger's State Park.

Great Sage Palo Santo and incense selection here as well as all ashtrays and smoking accessoriesread more

I've been to just about every skate shop in the area over the past month, checking out what…read moreeveryone has... I'm not going to complain about feeling uncomfortable at some of the other shops or the high prices at many of them, I know I'm not their target demographic LOL..... all I can say is, District is the absolute bomb. The og skate shop vibe, with a cool owner. I left with a smile that lasted all day. Thanks Sam

If I could give this 10 stars I would! Brandon is amazing,…read moresuch a professional and fully dedicated to getting you up on the board. I was able to get up the first time trying surfing. He coaches you the whole time and walks you through tweaks you need to make after each wave. He is so passionate about surfing and you feel it in his presence. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you don't take a lesson with Venice Surf Academy! A++

So glad we called Brandon. Kids had a super time learning to surf. Brandon stayed patient and…read moreencouraging even when my youngest was struggling a bit. He kept the older two challenged and the youngest supported. Then threw in some extra love by running over time so they all felt they could catch a wave! As a person who coached kids professionally for twenty years I really appreciated Brandon's teaching style. Thanks!

Great neighborhood surf shop here in Venice…read more Visited a few stores in the area for a new wetsuit and ended up snagging one here due to the great service + solid selection. Ended up leaving with a cool towel too. Glad this store is around!

Beautiful store and great clothes. Wish I found it earlier. Going to make up for lost time!read more

I don't do many reviews but when I do, I prefer dos xx, whoops, wrong review…read more Not only do I highly recommend this incredibly great surf shop, but I want to say you should only go to Jack's. They are the best in breed when it comes to surfing stores and I can't say eight great things about them. Not only do they carry just about everything you could ever need for your surf experiences, but they donut was class and style. Their inventory is massive and if you can't find what you're looking for here, then you'll never find it anywhere else. You can always tell more about an establishment, doesn't even have to be a surfing shop but any place, hotel, restaurant, airline or where ever it may be by the people that work there. Could even be a Macys or Nordstroms, theatre's or wherever. What tell you the most about a place by the folk that work there. At his location every employee there had a great attitude and knowledge of all surf. Product knowledge that you hadn't even thought of or crossed your mind before. These guys and the teams there are all first rate and world class humans in top of that. I want to especially single out the manager I met today, Zackariah. You couldn't ask for a better guy to be minding the store and Jack's is darn lucky to have him. Zackariah is a high quality work class human and Jacks is darn lucky to have have him. I've never been so impressed by a fellow running a gorgeous store like this or anywhere else. No, I'm not his mother or father or have any relation to him. I'll just a 68 year old guy who was so impressed by Zackariah, what a great biblical name too, that I have to shout this out to all of you potential and probably many customers already established customers. I will never go anywhere else to get gear for my 35 year old son who loves and surfs down in Encinitas, or my 30 year old daughter who's local here to the Santa Monica Bay who does a little surfing too. Zackariah, your employers are so lucky to have a world class guy working for them. I hope your owners read this reach out to give you a call or show some way of telling you you're doing a great job, because you are and your team shows nothing but respect for your leadership. Thank you for making my shopping experience today a memorable one and I look forward to coming back and hopefully it will be on a day you're managing and are there. In the mean time, you're a rockstar and Jack's is so lucky to have you. I hope you hear from them To let you know and possibly even show you their appreciation of you. You deserve it!!! Rock on!! Craig

Came here for shorts for my husband they have tons of options and fair prices. We left happy with 4…read morenew pairs.