I know some of you are looking at surfing lessons and thinking, "That sounds cool, but I dunno." I…read morehope I can help you resolve your ambivalence by telling you what an awesome experience this was!! Let me start with the registration process. It was really easy. Just go to their website and fill out the form. You will receive an automated email telling you all the details, like timing and what to bring. If there is inclement weather or weird tides, they will call you prior to the lesson, otherwise, you are good to go! When you pull up to the surf shop, the lessons are around the left corner on the outside of the building. You'll probably see multiple buff guys with wet suits on pulling out surf boards. Don't be intimidated- these guys are the instructors and they are SUPER nice and down to Earth. We were greeted with a smile by one of the owners (Brian), who took our payment and provided us with wet suits for the lesson. The wet suits kept us totally comfortable the whole time. I was a little surprised to see how popular these lessons were as there were about 8 instructors and around 10 "students." By the way, there was quite a range of ages of students (not just children) and my instructor said he has worked with young children through age 80! Once everyone suited up, we walked across to the street to the ocean. The DH and I were each assigned our own instructor who carried the heavy boards over for us. One tip- I brought a big beach bag with towels, cell phones, and water. I think next time, I would just bring a small bag with cell phones and a water bottle. Even though it was a cool night for summer (in the low 70s), I think I could have left the towels at the surf shop as we were comfortable in the wet suits. After a brief safety and instructional overview, we were out in the water in minutes! You go out with your individual guide who holds on to the end of your board and does all of the hard work for you. He/she will pick good waves and tell you when to stand. They will also help push your board over really big waves while you are floating out there so that you don't wipe out while just floating on the board waiting for a good wave. The DH and I asked for about a 5 minute break a piece so that we could take pictures of each other and our instructors were totally accommodating. In case you're wondering what is physically involved, you spend most of the time laying stomach down on the board and when you catch a wave you move into a plank, then bring one leg forward and stand up. Really not hard, just a matter of keeping balance! The DH had Nathaniel and I had Phil as our instructors. They were knowledgeable and friendly and will really make you feel at home on the board. I can't recommend this experience highly enough and I hope I can go again next year!

I took a lesson while I was in OC visiting a friend. This place is fantastic! I learned so much!…read moreEveryone is knowledgeable & friendly. Having one on one instruction is a game changer! can't recommend this place enough! i'm excited for my next trip back!

amazing Local surf shop! Good selection of boards for sale and rentals. Necessities like board…read moreshorts, wax, and awesome T-shirts. Family owned and downtown Ocean City convenient location.

I had a weird request and Malibu's delivered like a BOSS!…read more I needed some surfboard wax for an off-label use (slipping horseshoes in an aqua treadmill) and I needed it quickly. Lee helped me choose the right products, choose a shipping method, and offered to personally get my order to the post office to ensure its timely delivery. After calling five different surf shops who refused to help, I was blown away by this level of customer support. Thank you, Lee and Malibu's!

Fantastic coffee, delicious food, and kind staff in the café brought us back the next day. The shop…read morehas quality items and a great atmosphere . I will definitely be back!

Assateague Island Surf Shop, Boutique & Cafe a great beach experience. The shoppers & staff island…read morefriendly too

I moved from Southern California to Washington DC, and I had to find a place to surf. Jason and…read moreK-Coast Surf Shop have all the answers, and with their amazing inventory of surfboards and all the accessories you need, I'm ready to get in the water and start charging after waves. I couldn't be happier!‍

K Coast is RAD AF! Haven't been in OCMD since 93. Late October employees super nice. Thanks K Coastread more

We had a really fun surfing lesson with Dan on Thursday at Assateague. My two kids (14 and 11) had…read morenever tried it before, but within an hour they both stood up and caught some waves. The conditions were pretty rough, so I ended up as an extra swimmer to help the kids paddle out. But it was all good - Dan was very patient with the kids, and focused on safety and fun. Finally, have to mention that I was very impressed with Dan's communication. I texted him out of nowhere the day before, and he responded almost immediately with detailed and specific info about the lessons, location, etc. I really appreciate that level of service.

From the owner: Dr. Shred's Surf Adventures offers safe, affordable, and fun surf lessons for all ages and skill…read morelevels. Lessons are given 7 days a week with flexible hours to adjust to your schedule (weather and wave conditions varying). Dr. Shreds also offers surfboards for rent, whether its for the hour, day, or week. With a selection of soft top longboards to high performance shortboards, I'm sure to have a board for you. Delivery and pick-up of surfboards is also offered if needed. Some quick facts about Dr. Shred's Surf Adventures: - CPR and First Aid certified - 10 plus years of experience surfing Ocean City - Intructions in ocean safety, surfing safety and etiquette, pre-surf warm up, fundamentals to get you on your feet and have an experience you will never forget - Most important, fun! - Private, group, and special occassion lessons available

I used to shop at Ron Jon's when I lived closer to the east coast. Being that I haven't been there…read morein awhile I wasn't sure what to expect. Note I did check out a few other "surf" shops in OCMD that were quite frankly a hot mess and junky. The outside and inside was very pristine and well kept. I love all the brands Oakley, Costa, Rip Curl, etc. The staff was pretty nice. I did buy a Ron Jon pop socket for my phone. Probably overpaid for a Ron Jon logo one but alas I'm from the West Coast and I thought it was cool. When I got back home I found a cute Ron Jon sticker they put in my bag. Clean, Organized and nice upscale merchandise.

I'm not going to lie, I'm the wrong person to do a review for a place like this so whatever I write…read moretake with a grain of a grain of salt. YMMV. The last two times we've been to OCMD my Old Lady wanted to come to Ron Jon on some sort of nostalgia trip since the last time she had been to one was thirty-ish years ago at a long since closed location somewhere in NJ. My take on what they sell here...Hard No. If you're into pastels, bold colors, more cut off shirts then Larry the Cable Guy owns, loud prints and logoed corporate merch then I guess you might be good here. But, if you're an anti-consumer like myself, you'll last about three minutes before your eyes will roll back in your head like a shark chomping down on a harbor seal waiting for the deliverance of leaving. The staff we encountered was very nice and they answered a question or two my wife asked regarding the few trinkets she wanted. If you're into stuff or the types of things Ron Jon sells, then you'll love it here. If not...

Great experience every time! Have been going to Chauncey's for many years, extremely kind owner and…read morethey always seem to have exactly what I am looking for. Will be definitely coming back again and again!

It's authentic, it's real, it's quite simply THE BEST surf shop in Ocean City. Each year, a visit…read moreto Chauncey's a must or it will feel like l hadn't been to OC at all!

Great Place to shop for your surfing needs also the carry an array of clothing, sweatshirts,…read morehoodies, jackets, swimsuits, sandals and a lot of Hey Dude style of shoes. Prices are good and off season are even better. The staff is always friendly as is the owner!

Amazing and kind staff! love coming here and looking at their selection, the endless summer clothes…read morefeel so soft and are great quality! highly recommend making a stop here while you visit