excellent selection of boards and very knowledgeable staff. we were able to learn as to what was the best and most practical board to acquire based on experience level. will definitely return in the future. read more

Great experience! We ordered a pre-owned board online from them. It was exactly as described and packaged perfect with a fun personalized drawing on the box. It shipped the next day and was here in 4 days across the country. My daughter was so excited to find a cool board she can use soon and display in her room for a reasonable price. She also loved that the pro surfer girl who owned it before had signed it and had the board stats on it. Highly recommend this shop and we are so happy with this purchase. read more

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Visited stray boards a few weeks ago to see about a new longboard. The owner, Don, was great. Very patient. Spent a good 30 minutes looking over my current board and my experience level before recommending a new one. Wanted to wait to review until I took the new one out a few times and I can now say it's great - smaller board yet better balance and easier to maneuver in the water. Highly recommend! read more

Board came as described within a week. Customer service was responsive with my question and one of the stray crew drew a cool sharpy drawing on the shipping box. Highly recommend! read more

I was looking for a specific board like one my son had before he died. I found a used one (newer model) on Strayboard's website. I called in to the store to ask a few questions. The staff member was so helpful and checked the board's condition while I was on the phone. It was in great condition when I received it and I got it within a few days after ordering (I live in NC, btw). They even hand wrote a thank you note on the outside of the box! Great experience, I highly recommend doing business with Strayboards. Thank you for being so helpful!! read more

Stray Boards - Surf Shop Near Me - San Clemente, California

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Awesome shop. Great selection of boards. Don is super knowledgeable- appreciate the time you took to help me pick out my O'Keefe. Loving my new ride read more

Don is great! He helped my son by teaching him what to consider when choosing his next board. Great atmosphere to ask questions and buy local! read more

Don and the Stray Boards team are the best! My son and I wanted to surprise my husband with a new longboard and Don was so patient and knowledgeable helping us pick the perfect board. The moment you walk into the store you feel welcomed and all of your questions are answered with kindness and honesty. The board was unfortunately damaged recently and we took it back to Stray Boards for repair and they did a beautiful job at a very reasonable price. Our family will be buying all future boards from Don and his wonderful team. read more

Great spot! We came from out of area and needed a Paddle. Don said they don't sell paddles but that he randomly had one and told me to come get it. Super friendly and was more than willing to give info about surf and board types without making us feel like the rookies that we are. Huge recommend! read more

Don took his time to explain the subtle nuances of each board, while giving us the time and space to make our decision. The boards are priced fairly, i thinks they have a board for every budget. read more

Love this shop... the folks who run Stray Boards are top notch. Super fun vibe, lots of experience to help you shop through the well curated set of boards with lots of variety in styles, types and costs. I've sold and bought boards here a few times now. They're my new go to! read more

Great place, chill vibes. I didn't end up buying anything here, but the guys were super helpful and eager to answer any questions or offer advice without being pushy at all. I dropped by a couple times to look at the used boards. They have a pretty big selection, and the boards are affordable- some used name brands, but I like the focus on local shapers. Very grateful that they keep their website updated cuz it's far from my house. I'll keep my eye on their website for the next time I'm looking for a board. read more

Couldn't be happier with the price, quality, and variety of boards they have in stock here. Stray Boards beats the old Craigslist grind for decently priced board by far. Every board I looked at was clean and water tight. The staff are good people too. Recommend 100% read more

This shop is great! My husband and I have gone to Stray boards multiple times to look at boards. They always have a great selection at reasonable prices. Don is very knowledgeable and is very patient with us asking 100 questions about multiple different boards. We were looking for a specific board which finally came into the shop. Don gave us a fair deal to trade in a board to put towards buying the board we wanted. It's always a pleasant atmosphere and we enjoy visiting the shop. I would highly recommend this shop! read more

Commitment to excellent customer service, devotion to selling high quality products and passion for surfing are the endearing qualities of Stray Boards. Today. I visited this shop with the assistance of 2 buddies (veteran surfers) looking to buy my first real surfboard - stepping up from a 10' foam board and 9'6 "hand me down" experimental board. Right before my visit today, I just finished my 2nd surf session after a 7-month hiatus due to a knee injury. I'm a 200 pound "beginner" - beginner as it gets. After describing my humble beginnings in surfing, lack of knowledge on surfboards and reluctance to ask dumb questions, especially at a local surf shop, Don spent valuable time with me - listening deeply to my surfing journey (school of hard knocks), educating me on surf board construction/geometry and providing customized recommendations at very affordable prices. There was no pressure to buy. After making my decision (9'6 Stewart CA Noserider), Bobby gave me a class on installing the accessories (leash & fin), waxing the board (he assisted me with waxing the entire board) and lashing/securing the board in my truck bed. Don & Bobby set me up perfectly - preparing me to drive immediately back to Doheny to catch 1 more surf session before going home. The board performed outstanding - way easier to paddle out & catch waves. I'm super stoked about my experience and of course, my board. Appreciate you guys, Don & Bobby, for taking care of me today....thank you!! read more

What an awesome surf shop. The shop owner is super friendly and knowledgable on surfboards/ accessories. He genuinely wants to help you find what you're looking for so you can shred out there. Lots of parking stalls outside which is also awesome! Great selection of boards I couldn't recommend this shop more! read more

Don and his crew saved my husband's favorite board and fixed all the dings when others failed. Thanks boys. So if you have a board that you just can't let go of, check them out and they won't disappoint. read more

great selection, great service,fair pricing. all around a cool place for your next board. Don's a really nice guy, go check it out

Don (the owner) was incredibly welcoming and nice. Enjoyed taking our time checking out the wide selection of boards and chatting with Don, who was very experienced and knowledgeable. Overall great experience and I ended up walking out with a board. I would highly recommend coming to check out the boards or talk shop with Don! read more

Super helpful staff helped me find the right board and I'm absolutely loving it. Great boards for great prices. Definitely will be returning when I'm in need of a new board. Thanks guys!! read more

I've been through here at least 4 times and a few weeks back I finally pulled the trigger on a board here. The shop owner is super friendly, prices are very fair, and all the boards in the shop are in good or like new shape. Will be back to add to the quiver read more

This company is great! I ordered a board and it can in phenomenal condition, even better than I expected and was packaged and cared for amazingly! It also came super quick, only about a week! I would definitely recommend this brand to all types of surfers! read more

By far the best surf shop I've been to in a long time. If you are looking for a new or pre owned board, this is the place. Don and Bobby were awesome. Don took more than an hour to go through with me exactly what I was looking for, find out what my surfing style was, and lay out several options for me to consider. No pressure at all to buy a board but I scored a sweet new longboard to add to my collection. I also dropped off my DanO 8'2" for some repairs because of their craftsmanship and high quality ding repairs. I can't say enough about these guys, I don't think I'll be going anywhere else next time I need a board. read more

Great selection of boards. Fair and honest dealings. Knowledgeable helpful staff. As a repeat customer I definitely recommend this business. Best used surf board dealer in OC. read more