This place is incredible! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful time at the…read morecoast. Their customer service and knowledge was top notch!! We will definitely use them again next time.

From the owner: One-stop shop for all of your surf, skate and extreme sport needs. Cool clothes, cool shoes, cool…read morestories- come check us out for yourself! Also offered: musical instruments, surfboard sales, wetsuit sales & hard goods.

I can't recommend Caleb enough for a surf coach- My kid has had a few lessons with Caleb. He is…read moregreat with kids- funny, but informative, and my kid is already standing up, is much more confident in the waves, and is officically in LOVE with surfing!

"Our sons had their first surfing experience with Caleb on our vacation and had a Great time! Caleb…read moreis very energetic and full of enthusiasm for surfing and makes the lesson both entertaining and educational. They thoroughly enjoyed spending a few hours learning to surf and both the weather and the experience were fantastic!"

I am quite happy to shop locally, but not when encountering unnecessary rudeness out of nowhere…read morefrom the woman ringing up my purchase.

My family stay in Sea Ranch every other year. Anyone who goes on vacation there knows that you make…read morethe short drive to Gualala for any and all supplies you might need. It's a very small town with minimal stores, but you tend to be able to find most things you need. Whatever can't be found at the 2 grocery stores can probably be found here. It's a small family shop with pretty much anything you'd need for some outdoor activities. Of course Gualala prices are more expensive than most other cities, but it makes sense since it's a small coastal town. It's better to pack whatever you want to do, but this spot is always a good backup for the things you might have forgotten. They also have a lot of souvenirs which I'm sure make up a lot of the business. They've always had anything from hoodies or shirts, all the way to shot glasses and keychains. If you want a souvenir, or anything sport related, this is the spot you'd go. Service that I've experienced has been friendly and welcoming.

Stopped into Bodega BaySurf Shop on our way into town because it was way colder than we expected…read moreand we definitely didn't pack enough warm clothes. We wanted to check out their sweaters and ended up really loving this shop. The owner was super friendly, made great conversation, and told us about the 15% off deal they had going on. The employee at the register was also really nice and welcoming. I loved how unique their shirts and clothing were, and that they didn't have a ton of the same designs over and over. Everything felt cute, different, and perfect for the beach town vibe. Definitely recommend stopping in if you're in the area!

I enjoy stopping by Bodega Bay Surf Shack when I'm in the area. They a fun collection of name brand…read morehoodies, bathing suits, hats and more from brands like Volcom and O'Neil as well as their own logo's items. They also seem to rent kayaks, stock wet suits and often will host a food truck in their lot. It seems like a less touristy, more locals spot. They had some pretty good deals on sweatshirtr the last time I was there with 30% off. Very nice staff-come check them out!

A must book when in the Mendocino area! We found Kayak Mendocino on Google and could not have been…read morehappier with our experience. We were hosted by Craig who checked in with us often leading up to our excursion, offered adjustments to kayaking time to hit the best weather and tide opportunity. He did a great job explaining safety while kayaking, keeping our group together on the water, vetting out highlight areas before we passed through, pointed out highlights to take note of, and supplied all equipment day of. We had the best time of enjoying 90 minutes of beginner friendly paddling, viewing water wildlife, going through small sea caves, and more! This will certainly be a highlight of our trip that I cannot recommend more!

This was such a cool experience! It was so gorgeous out on the water. We got to go through a couple…read moreof sea caves and saw some wildlife. There was a juvenile seal on the beach alone and our guide commented that this was unusual and that he'd be contacting the local wildlife conservationist to check on the pup. This really gave me a sense of community in this seaside village. The people making a living off the ocean are also invested in its conservation. Other information shared during our adventure also supported this. We didn't want the tour to end and I highly recommend this experience to anyone traveling through the area!!

This shop is a really good shop. Nothing fancy. Just a solid OG surf shop. I wish they had some…read moremore boards and wetsuits but they have all the basics you need. They had yucca fins. So I got some. Nothing bad to say about this establishment.

I wish I could give 12 stars. Best surf stuff all time. Best t shirts, all time. And best…read morecustomer service all time. Love going over talking Nirvana and music, buying some shirts. Slice of heaven

Seals Watersports was recommended to me since moving up to this area by other divers. Stopped in to…read moredrop off some gear and found friendly people that still have the sense of customer service.

I love coming here to look at the surf stuff. I'm sure they do a great job with diving and other…read morewater sports equipment, but I just come to look at the boards, smell the wax, and revel in the surf things. I bought some booties as well and that was a great experience.

This is a first class kayaking outfitter. Just got off the water from a kayak tour. All of their…read moregear is top-notch and obviously well cared for. Also, they give you exactly what is needed to paddle in Trinidad so you remain warm & comfy. I was so impressed with our guides, Nick and Alex, and their local knowledge of seabirds, marine mammals, and intertidal species. Whales are cool, but there are also a lot of other really cool animals & birds in Trinidad Bay. And these guides know just where to take you. They were not afraid to take us into a little rougher waters, when we asked them to, likely because they are so skilled and experienced. I also really appreciated all of the paddling guidance they provided making sure I was using my core/legs more than my arms. I was with a very large group and the guides handled everything with such class and professionalism. It is a step above any outfitter I've ever paddled with. We are really lucky to have them in Trinidad to help us access some of the most fantastic coastline along the California coast. They also do a great job interpreting the California Coastal National Monument! All of those rocks and islands are part of a statewide national monument that runs from the Oregon border south to Mexico! Wow! What a treasure. Thank you Kayak Trinidad for providing A+++ service where it is needed and appreciated!

Kayak Trinidad was an excellent experience! They did not have any tours scheduled for the day we…read morewanted to go, but we stopped in the shop "just in case", and they accommodated our request. It was me and my husband's 25th anniversary, so we were so excited! Ben and Scott were excellent guides! They answered our 100's of questions and were so fun! Highly recommend their 3 hour wildlife tour! Thank you!

Combination hardware & grocery store…read more Surprising well stocked for the area! I came looking for large dry goods, storage containers for pasta/legumes, but ended up doing a grocery shop while here. You can find pretty much anything you may need. As with the Gualala Supermarket and Surf Market, prices tend to be higher because of the remote location. Definitely recommend if you are looking for frozen items - as their selection is broader/cheaper than what you see in Gualala! Open daily from 8am-7pm, great place to get staples or odds and ends for the home.

This is well and truly a "general store" with a hardware store, dry goods and grocery. The store…read moreis really well stocked and they have plenty of people working there keeping it tidy and organized. The only things that they didn't have that I was seeking were sewing supplies (like fabrics) but they do have basic sewing notions. Great parking with lots of visibility to get back out on the main road.

Pippi's Socks has staple for many years -- each visit to the coast, I treat myself to a new pair of…read morefun socks! They carry all of the best brands, and have such a wide variety of colors and patterns. The best part of shopping here is putting my money where my mouth is: it's a woman owned, queer-friendly, safe shopping experience for all. On my recent visit, I bought some socks and a beaded bracelet that was actually made by the owner! They were also very dog-friendly, and offered my leashed pup a treat. As always, I will be back.

I stopped in with my dog while browsing stores on a visit to Fort Bragg. What a great store with…read morereally nice products and a friendly owner who welcomed me (and my dog). So many socks to choose from plus there are some bags made by the owner that I especially liked. Really pretty and well-made with standout fabrics. I definitely recommend stopping in if are in Fort Bragg.