After 40 years of surfing, I thought I'd seen everything a surf shop could offer. Bird's proved me…read morewrong. I came in looking for a new board and was fortunate enough to work directly with Bird himself. From the moment we started talking, it was clear this wasn't going to be a typical retail experience. He took real time to understand what boards I currently ride and -- more importantly -- what I'm actually trying to get out of a new one. Patient, knowledgeable, and completely free of the condescension that can sometimes creep into shops like this. No ego, just genuine expertise. We narrowed it down to two models, and here's where Bird's went from great to extraordinary: rather than push me toward a decision, Bird offered to loan me one of his own personal boards to try out first. In four decades of surfing, no shop has ever made me that offer. Ever. This is what a surf shop should be. Highest possible recommendation.

Thank you to Bird and crew for all of your help finding my husband his first surfboard! Bird was…read morekind enough to demonstrate and give us a lesson in the back on how to surf. The value we got for the board where it came with a fin as well as getting guidance from a San Diego Surf Legend was incredible! We found a used board that was a perfect first board. It is so cool inside surrounded by so many surfboards with some being like a century old! You can tell that Bird and all staff are passionate about helping surfers as well as creating relationships. My husband absolutely loves his new board and is so excited to get out there to chase waves! We were really blown away by the experience by how kind everyone was as well as how encouraging and supportive they all were. Genuinely the best possible place we could have gone to when searching for a surfboard. We only have amazing things to say about Bird's Surf Shed and everyone who works there! We will definitely be back!

There are times you cannot be prepared for the moment and this was of those times. Walking around…read morewith not the right shoes which I will remain nameless we ended up in here and purchased some proper beach shoes appropriate for cruising up and down the street. The sales people were laidback and checked in to me without approach which I can appreciate. Lots of assortments including the Reef Brand. Reasonable prices for the brands. Would slide by again.

South Coast is a 5 Star shop for sure…read more It's the first place I go to get t-shirts, shorts, and hats. They've got a few locations but it seems like the OB store always has the best selection.

My oldest has taken surfing and skateboarding lessons and camps with OB Surf & Skate for years, and…read morenow my youngest is learning how to skateboard with them. The camp staff have patience and amazing skills that they share with the kids. The store is also great, and the staff both in store and offsite are very helpful and friendly. It's a wonderful family owned business that I highly recommend.

Carl is one of the best people I've met, solid man, great taste in music and the vibe here is all…read morearound 10/10. If you have the pleasure of being in the area and are looking for skate gear or surf gear go see Carl. I live in AZ and will make it my mission to come to this shop when I'm in SD.

Should I tell you about this place?? Well, if you did your homework, you would know this outlet is…read morehere. I needed to purchase a wetsuit as I am not about to let this summer go by and not get into the "warm" San Diego waters. Water temps are about as high as it gets for out here right now, like in low 70s, so for me, thats still cold. I need at least a 4/3 wetsuit for that temp. Yes, I am a pansy and I know it. This place has a really nice section for wetsuits and also some great sales too. I made a beeline for the back of the store to check out what they had available. They have short wetsuits, 3/2s, 4/3s, some with hoods (I like those), some front zippered and some back zipped (this is my preference), children's wetsuits, men and women's also. I already knew what I needed so only had to try on two wetsuits (that was already too much lol - you are ALWAYS fighting wetsuits). Fitting rooms available here and then I went to work battling the wetsuits. I could fit the size 4 but my shoulders are a bit broader and the zipper wasn't like easy to pull, so I went with the size 6. The cost for 4/3 wetsuit here was $150, a pretty good deal. I was just at REI looking at an O'Neill 4/3 and it was over $400! I also picked up some shorts and a bikini top and everything here is severely discounted. Sweet!! Service guy working here was super nice and helpful. He showed me the size chart for wetsuits and helped me get a fitting room and rung me up. Great place to get some water apparel here and know they have wetsuits too. They also have shoes here but not too many options in sizes. They also have bags and other items too (I forgot to look at a wetsuit hood they had on sale here - so will come back). Overall. this place was great! I'll be back! But know the parking is a disaster here, the lot is super tight, just FYI.

I was recommended to come here by a friend of mine who loves to surf a lot. This one is apparently…read morethe 'outlet' edition of their usual store. When we walked in, there was lots of sales being advertised on a lot of the racks when we walked in. Definitely makes a big difference since the clothing products here are definitely on the pricier end. My first time shopping at this retail store and they have a great selection related to swimwear!!! I was interested in buying a wetsuit and was also informed on the differences between the 4/3 and the 5/3 millimeters of the wetsuits. A 4/3 (4mm for the torso and 3mm for the arms) is better for moderate to cold water with higher flexibility, while the 5/3 is warmer and designed for colder, winter waters, and is slightly less flexible. My goal is to be warm as I don't want to feel too cold so I went with the 5/3. There's a good amount of fitting rooms that are good sized to be trying them on. My first time trying on wetsuits and I felt like a seal LOL!!! I purchased one but keep in mind that even with the clearance sale I got it for, it was $120+. My girlfriend tried finding bikinis but there was little sizing for her and lots of the two pieces were separated and the designs weren't matching so she didn't get any.

Such a great experience! Let me start by saying that this is the best Sun Diego in San Diego. The…read moreparking is fine during the week with there being multiple lots, but the weekends are typically crowded down in Mission Beach. The store offers so much with a super large selection of t-shirts, shorts, pants and everything in between. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by Ally who was super helpful and friendly while I was shopping. She offered great service and was very helpful in helping me find everything I was looking for. She also gave great selections for gifts which were received very well! The prices are worth it and their clothing lasts so if you're looking for some new outfits definitely check them out.

Super good store with good variety and all the brands you'd want. Noah was very helpful and…read morepersonable. He helped me find everything I wanted and checked inventory for sizes they didn't have in store, which he didn't have to do. It's always chill shopping here and Noah made it even more chill. He's a good dude and a hard worker

I stopped by this store while we were at Seaport Village because my wife wanted to shop here. I…read morecame to this store because I was looking for a hat. Since I saw it was a surf store, it thought they would have some Hurley hats. I was pushing my baby daughter in her stroller so this store does have enough room to push a stroller in. I didn't find any Hurley brand hats, it was only San Diego Surf hats which makes sense this is their store. I look at some of their tshirts here as well but nothing stood out to me. This store is also next to a nice duck pond so if you're lucky, you'll see some ducks hanging out there and swimming

Wonderful stop while at Seaport Village service was awesome. Very friendly and selection was good…read more My husband was looking for a belt of all things which I know is hilarious to me too. We're on vacation, but to each their own guys.. I was looking for pins that I try to collect when we travel somewhere. I love to stick them in the roof of my car. If I can find one I think is special enough or reminds me of something we also picked up a hat, some sunglasses and a few other knickknacks. They had great sandal options as well as T-shirts and hoodies. Great stop. I come every time we visit. Prices are affordable while they do have some things more on the expensive side it is good quality. So I'd say you get nice things for the value they offer.

Going to really miss this place. Shopped here for many years, buying everything from tennis gear to…read morediving gear and especially swimsuits! My first remote camping trip to the Channel Islands in the late 90's was equipped by many an item from this store. Thanks for all the goodies.

went to look for a springsuit, the owner of the store grabbed exactly what i was looking for in 2…read moreseconds! amazing customer service and i'm so happy with my purchase. the suit was brand new and only $60. amazing price!

I originally went to Bird Surf shed to check out some boards (transitioning from longboard to…read moreshortboard) but they didn't have much of a selection and they told me to go here instead and also because they rent here so I could try before I buy essentially. They had several Torqs surfboards to rent so my boyfriend and I tried 2. You can rent up to like 3 boards same day for price of $10 per person which is a steal. Last time I tried before I buyed was like a $35 rental and although I did end up getting that board and love it, $10 is so cheap in comparison. All you need is to leave a credit card or ID for your rental, and just one per party. You also sign some paperwork and you're good to go. Recommend you come at 10am when they open so you get access to all of their boards.

My wife, sister-in-law, friend, and I came to OB to rent surfboards. This was our first time in…read moreOcean Beach and we're fairly new surfers so it was great to be welcomed with the staff as we came in. They answered all of our newbie questions and pointed us in the right direction to try and surf. We each rented wetsuits ($15 for half-day) and a soft top surfboard ($10/hr) and we were on our way! The rentals were great quality and we enjoyed surfing for 2 hours by the dog beach (just north of lifeguard tower 5). Will definitely be back again whenever we have visitors that want to surf!!

This shop is hands-down one of my favorites! They've got an awesome mix of misfit options and…read moreunique gear you don't see everywhere, plus a killer skate selection that covers everything from decks to accessories. The vibe is super chill, and the staff actually know their stuff :) you can tell they genuinely love skating. Definitely my go-to spot for new setups or just browsing something different. @neeks93 on insta

This is our go-to spot for clothing and shoes. They have a great selection of men's gear. We love…read moreto support our community and this is definitely one to support! We stop and chat for a bit every time we stop in. The service is excellent. We bought a couple boards for the kids and the employees were so stoked on fitting the little groms. It was adorable.

Greetings world, So stoked right now!…read more2 weeks ago I lost 2 boards off my ski sled going out to surf donuts, Not realizing the boards had come undone we took off out to the point, once we saw they were missing we searched around for about an hour and a half. We did not find them :(. One of the boards I shaped myself with the guidance of the might Doug Yates ( Rocky's-Superior Glass) his name and mine were on it. Someone found them floating around the bay and took them to Coconut Pete's and the owner Billy asked Doug if he knew who these boards belong to and he called me up laugh said "did you lose and board Jon?" They gave me the boards back and we are so grateful to them. Thank You so Much Billy. You have my card now any thing I can do for don't hesitate to ask. Support Coconut Pete's They are great people and have decades of experience in the surf board industry . Custom Board , ding repair and really everything you need to get in the water. Dog Yates , who works there, has made many boards for and with me. Great Dudes!!! Thanks Again.

Came in trying to reattach my fin after I couldn't get the fin plate and screw to reconnect…read more Someone working there told me to bring my board in and started working on it right away. We couldn't get the original screw back in but he quickly replaced it and even gave me an extra plate and screw. I asked if I could pay for anything and he said not to worry about it. Incredibly helpful and friendly staff!