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.

Between my husband and I we have officially bought five boards from the shop! Most recently we…read morebought two boards today, a 7'4 torque board and a 7'0 Tomo. We love coming to this place to buy our boards, one for the selection, two for the knowledgeable and honest staff. Most of our boards we have sought advice and guidance from Francois and today we had the pleasure of meeting Bird (the owner)! Which honestly I didn't realize was even the owner until after we left in my husband told me lol. I really enjoy how honest and knowledgeable the staff is it really has made my husband and I feel good about picking boards. Boards are not cheap, they are definitely an investment and the right technology size, length, type all can make a huge difference. So I don't trust anywhere else to go but this place! You can also do a demo rental at their OB shed location before you make a purchase!

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.

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.

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.

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.

I love this store and come back every time I visit San Diego. Selection on products is good. You…read morehave to work a little on finding a matching top and bottom bikini but I don't mind it. All the employees are really nice and helpful. Great prices too!

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

Excellent customer service Have great selection of popular…read morename brands and very helpful and friendly

This little gem of a shop is located in the heart of Seaport Village a great little place to shop…read moreand eat. if you are staying in the area or came over across on the ferry from Coronado Island. This shop has all the great clothing brands and super prices!! They alos carry the waterproof jewelry Pure Vita in many hard to find styles!! and many more rings and bracelts. Love this shop and the friendly staff and great prices! A great shop for all kinds of must haves and super gifts!! I am so happy I found this place and excited to share my experience!!

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.

I bought Scooter wheels and a golf club! No one in town had what I was looking for and this store…read morewas my last chance! I'm glad I found it! Been driving pass this building for almost 10 years and never out it together.. well I'm grateful now cause he will get all my bussiness and referrals.

Go see Marla at Second Chance Sports if you want great service and excellent value on used beach…read moregear. Her shop is an OB landmark. :-)

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.

Where do I even begin!!! If you glance to the right of the…read morefreeway driving from the San Diego Airport you will see this magical place. On a whim I got off and circled back. Upon entering, it is a treasure trove of vintage to modern surfboards. With prices that are approachable for all levels of surf enthusiasts. If you have a healthy habit of buying vintage/novelty surfboards this place is a must stop, when you're in the SD area. -the crew is incredible, like that old school southern hospitality everyone working had that same hospitable welcome that made my experience incredible. -I had a vintage board that I wanted to use as a template, and lo and behold Doug Yates @ Yates surfboards knocked it out of the park. -if you have a favorite board. This is your man to bring it to, to use as a template. Or even have him make you a custom shape with some radical vintage paint scheme!!! Thank you to everyone at Coconut Peet's

I love this place and all the employees. It's all good times up in Coconut Pete's. I come here for…read moreall my boards and repairs. Ride the wave!