Had the weirdest interaction at this store towards the end of my shopping. One employee was helping me out with a suit I wanted and she was the only cool one. After I change into my new suit and put my items in my new purse (that I also purchased), I noticed the tag was still on the purse so I went to get it cut off. I then got accused of stealing the bag because the sensor was still on... how was I supposed to know that?! I then got a half-assed apology from the employee who FORGOT to take the sensor off. This small interaction really rubbed me the wrong way. Thanks for the cute swimsuit but that's about it! read more

I found in their store bikini bins in the back that were labeled $15. I rummaged around them and found cute top with some bottoms that kinda matched. When I went to go buy them the older lady in the store rung me up and told me I owed $79. I questioned her saying that I found both in the $15 bin, and she told me I was wrong and they were in the 30% off section. My boyfriend chimed in at this point and made a remark about that being false advertising, and the lady said, "no it's not." At this point I just told her I no longer wanted it and we left. However reflecting on this I know she was probably trying to scam me as even with a 30% off discount the top and bottom would not have been $79. Honestly don't shop here, it's overpriced and a waste of your time. read more

Mikayla is awesome!!! Nice job. Love the location........................ Keep up the good work. read more

I would like to rate this place a 0. The workers were quietly accusing us of stealing when in fact we were just there to buy an overpriced bathing suit. For the price I payed I would have expected better service. I will not shop here again for those main reasons. read more

So you drove to Avila without realizing it's the only Southern facing beach on the Central Coast, is a sheltered cove, and always hella toasty and sunny!? So you forgot a suit, so what? Go to Sea Barn! This shop is a signature business in Avila Beach, it's been here long before I was in 7th grade, before the major renovation closed all the shops and beach for months and months. They have a 'new' shop and It's a good as ever, with an extensive selection of flip flops, hats, towels, suits- tons on the sale rack, and lots of cute Hurley, Billabong (Roxy, right?) and Quicksilver clothes. I restrained myself from buying a really cute purse they had here, of all places. BTW, Google needs to check their geo coding cause that map is whack. read more

We've been going to Avila Beach for quite a while and never gone in this store. Well, we did this past Tuesday and the store is so well stocked and what we loved about it is that you get a nice, warm greeting when you walk in compared to the other stores in Avila. They don't even acknowledge you. Customer service is huge for business and when we get bad service or ignored, we won't shop there or make sure to give them a bad review. So, back to this store. Very clean, well stocked, loved their mens shirts, sweaters. My wife loved all the woman's stuff towards the back. You'll find pretty much anything you need for the beach here. This store also rents their boogie boards and wet suits in the beach area which i get for my girls every single time i come to Avila. So, Thank you Sea Barn for the warn greeting, it means a lot especially when many from the valley come over to spend our hard earned money here. Come and check this store out!!! read more

not much to say except THANK YOU. the women who helped us ( i forget her name but just look for the best hair on a very friendly , pretty women), was so cool in helping my wife with finding a sexy pair of jeans. I could not be any happier with the way they look on her and the way the sea barn run their business. Again the customer service was better than nordstrom and they pretty much kiss your ass!!!! this was genuine. maybe i need to move to avila. They are on the happy juice out there!!! thanks again sea barn! read more

We had a great day at the Beach, and our boys soaked up their clothes. I went in expecting to find a generic Tee shirt so we can partake in the Farmers Market Festivities without losing our Parking place. We actually found a nice pair of shorts and a cool AB shirt. The people are Friendly and lots of merchandise to browse through. The prices are reasonable and they also take Credit cards. read more

Only one star because I like the bikini my daughter bought. $120 bikini with terrible customer service. I sent my three girls to get some bikinis for our last minute trip out to the beach. My toe is broken so I sent the three teens with plenty of cash and a debit card. Two of them needed a new bikini. The employees thought my girls were stealing because one of them had a back pack with her bikini in it to change into! I understand people steal, however they should learn how to watch people and act professional. They waited outside the fitting room being loud and obnoxious. The employees should learn to have some tact. They could make a policy not allowing back packs in the store.. The worst part is that I tried calling the store to let them know I was sending the three teenagers but they never answered. Then I get a message from my daughter telling me what was going on. One daughter bought a bikini and the other one said no way I'm going some where else! My other daughter found a half price top for under $30 down the way. We will not be spending our money there ever again! read more

Whenever we are in Avila Beach we stop in here. They have such a nice selection of flip flops for guts and gals, plus ladies purses and clothing which are unique. They are pet friendly too! read more

Owner was great. Offered me a chair while I was waiting for wife to try thing on. Clean shop and fairly reasonable prices. Friendly staff.

The beach rentals in the beach were really affordable 5 bucks for 4 hours for boogie board and umbrella, that's 10 dollars of fun. Jeff who runs the rental at the beach is such a kind welcoming man, the owners of this great company are lucky they have someone like Jeff representing them. read more

We have come to this place so many yikes and they are so friendly and they have the greatest flip flop collection! And better prices than amazon! Today at 5 pm the gal there was so fun and sweet. Very nice. read more

Adorable store. They have such a great selection from wallets to swimsuits, coverups and beach tote bags. Gota hit this spot up when you're in Avila! read more

Absolutely great store. Awesome selection of sunglasses, especially Maui Jims. Crystal, the store manager is friendly, helpful and will go out of her way to make your experience there great and help you find what you need, even if you don't know what it is. I highly recommend the store and the team who works there. read more

Mid-week, early afternoon. Friendly easy going atmosphere, clean & orderly displays and most of all pleasant and helpful staff! Gloria finally found a floppy hat to wear on sunny days, Hallelujah! Fair prices on quality merchandise! read more

They charge $5 for a wet suit and $5 for a boogie board for 4 hours -- what a great deal! They also have a great selection of flip flops, t-shirts, and boardshorts/bathing suits for the whole family. Really helpful and nice staff as well. These guys are also the ones who rent gear under the pier during the high season. read more

Very nice beach wear in this store. The lady behind the counter was really nice. As soon as we walked in she said hi. Great souvenirs for kids. Last year my daughter got an adorable peach colored t-shirt that is still in good shape. This year she picked a very colorful tie dye hooded sweatshirt. read more

Great tourists spot! Beach essentials at your fingertips: swimwear, sunblock, towels, cold water. None of which I have bought there because I live locally (SLO). I have been in a few times, and the gals working there always say hello and if they can help me find something. On one occasion a friend and I were looking through the cute selection of board shorts when an older female employee (owner perhaps) announced from 5 feet away that we were looking through "juniors sizes". My friend and I stood straight up and looked at each other in confusion. She didn't say it in an informative kind of way....she said it in a GET-YOUR-FAT-ASS-OUT-OF-MY-RACK kind of way. We are in our 20's and wear 8's and 10's. Junior sizes go up to 15 sometimes. And what if I was buying them for a niece or my sister? Uhhh....we left 10 seconds later. About 3 months later I reluctantly went in again with my husband. We were at the beach for the day and forgot our paddle balls. Guess who sells paddle balls? Sea Barn. My husband suggested I look around and get something while we were here (it was our anniversary, oohh presents). I chose a pair of linen beach pants, and within seconds they were taken from my hands and put in a room. I wasn't finished looking around yet, but again the "gesture" was not of courtesy, but a GET-YOUR-DAMN-HANDS-OFF-MY-MERCHANDISE. It was a pair of beach pants, not a Faberge egg. Was I crumpling them? Maybe she assumed I was going to ball them up, stick them under my beach hat and walk out the door? If you forgot to bring something to the beach, Sea Barn most likely has it. But leave the Roxy swimwear and Billabong hoodies for the tourists. read more