Nick who owns the shop is an amazing guy. Knows a TON about surfing and just an all around great guy and a family man. This should be your go-to place for anything surf!! read more

This store feels very much like Laguna Beach. Although the clothes are a bit pricey, the designs are cool, the atmosphere is pleasant and the girls working there are friendly and helpful! They also have some discounted items in the very front of the store to browse through. read more

Great selection of surf and skater products. Very neat and tidy but inviting store. Stop by if you're in Laguna. Staff is helpful but not in your business. Just chill. Pricing is very fair as well!! read more

I like coming here. They are a block up from Thalia Street on PCH. I like that whenever we come here, the people working are nice and friendly. I love that they have a sale rack in the back. The shop has a lot of stuff. They're own branded items are always good quality and look good. They have a ton of other brands to choose from if you do not like their stuff. The best things about this shop are convenience, their branded style clothing, and the sale rack. That the people working here are always nice is just icing on the cake. read more

Probably one of my favorite places in Laguna. People are cool, selection is great, especially their branded merch. Definitely recommend!

First time here This local has a stimulus check to spend! I am happy to support this small business in Laguna. The employees all greeted me with friendly faces and asked if they could help me find anything. I purchased a trucker hat, some cute kids clothes and was happy to support them. Surf shops always invoke the relaxing and chill environment that the beach brings. read more

Thalia Surf Shop - Sporting Goods Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Service is always amazing and the the options they have for clothing is great and good quality!!!

I always love stopping by this surf shop! Ruth and Aya were specifically great workers! Incredibly helpful and friendly. I'll always recommend Thalia Surf Shop! read more

Highly recommend supporting this shop. Nick is a legend, he was super helpful and made my last visit a great experience.

We weren't greeted as soon as we walked in. We looked straight at the male employee and he looked right back at us. We said "hello" to no response. This employee then walked to the other door and started locking it up. We had no idea that they were closing soon, but we of course took that as a sign that they were closing soon. We were in there for less than 8 min (I wanna say we were in there for about 5 min) because we didn't want to be an inconvenience. We looked at some stuff and said thank you before we left, but the employee did not respond at all. He was probably having a bad day? I will say it does not hurt to greet customers. Other than that, great selections of products - definitely worth checking out. read more

Kinda pretentious kinda cool Kinda wanted to write a really short review but had to get to 85 characters. read more

Absolutely love this store! Costumer service was wonderful, the employees were so welcoming and so helpful. Great selection of surf apparel as well. Definitely give this place a visit! read more

Great shop, tons of amazing inventory, we bought several items, but when we asked for help on some shoe sizes we got rejected, the shop was not busy and the employees let us know that "customers mix up the sizes, so whatever is there is there". Anyway, we tried to call the manager before posting this review, but got voicemail. love the shop, but we would have spent an extra $100+ if we got some help on shoe sizes. There was a last minute attempt by another employee to try and help out but kinda too late, we were in the shop for about 20 mins. read more

I've spent (online) over a grand at this shop on clothes; I've always been happy with the quality, although their clothes are a bit pricy!

Best surf shop in the OC! They got the best service and clothes etc! Been shopping here for a minute. Good quality

Your classic Seinfeld episode. " you can take the reservation but you can't keep the reservation". My wife and I traveled from New Hampshire to visit my elderly parents in Fullerton. My wife took up surfing a few years earlier and as our anniversary was this week I thought I would surprise her with surfing lessons for us both. I called the shop a few weeks earlier and made reservations. We showed up and was told the instructor just left. The person running the shop texted him but he said he couldn't turn around ( probably did not want to). Then either the owner or another person called him and he still wouldn't turn around. I am assuming the owner of this shop opened as he/she loves surfing and wanted to make a living sharing their sport. I made reservations, stayed over another night ($275 hotel) and we took another vacation day. Did the person behind the desk offer to give us the lesson? Did the women behind the desk offer? Did the owner offer? No, all that was offered was a discount on anything in the store. I asked if they knew of any other shops for lessons. He replied " no, you need a reservation "( now that's funny). This means the owner, instructor or the gm did not look in the reservation booklet. ( we saw it we were the only reservation). How awesome would this review be if we showed up and found that the instructor left but someone else stepped us to do what the shop was opened to do (serve their customers). A classic fail. I hope the owner teaches the employees what "business" really means. read more

By far the best alternative surf shop in California! Located right on PCH, a little less than a mile south from the Laguna Village and Main Beach. Nick (the owner) and Corey (shop mgr) are the coolest guys around, and are always stoked to welcome you into the timeless, laid-back vibe of the California Surf/Art/Pop culture that they share through the shop. Everything from their own silkscreen printed shop tee's and hats, to jazzy beats from Ray Barbee, and eclectic brands like Brixton, Brown Sound and Modern Amusement can be found here to add some classic style to your life. Alas...equally impressive and flavorful is their stylish surfboard and wetsuit selection, with candy colored hand shaped crafts from Pavel, Gato Heroi, Mandala and the Campbell Brothers. And if you're tired of having to choose from the same wetsuits at the mega shops up in huntington, you'll be intrigued by their prime selection. They recently completed a sweet remodel too...using some nice vintage thrift store gems for merch. display, as well as re-used some old wooden fencing for shelving. So...definitely worth a stop to check out the latest goods, then have a cruise next door to the adjoining Surf Gallery and browse the latest artwork, and top it off with a surf session only a quick stairway away at Brooks or Thalia St. For their latest shananigans and happenings... http://site.thaliasurf.com/blog/ read more

Thalia Surf Shop - Sporting Goods Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

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They're ok. Nice local shop. I thought it was a bit stingy to buy a 1200 dollar board there and they wouldn't toss in anything. No fin. Wax. Nothing. Most shops do. read more

I thought I needed to go in, rather then take my money.. Michael stayed on the phone with me and gave me some incredible suggestions .. this store is great and michael who was incredibly helpful was awesome to deal with .. Go in confidence! read more

My brother in law Cory Schwartz came far from New Hampshire and wanted to give his wife an anniversary gift of a surf lesson while he was visiting California . The instructor left and did not give the lesson. They got screwed and ripped off. Do not trust and ever use this guy. So displeased and pissed .I live here in California and I'm sad this guy ruin their anniversary surprise and gift. read more

Walked in with my son. We decided to go to the beach and jump in the water. Didn't have shorts so found this small surf spot. We like to support local. They have a great variety of clothes. I was going to buy shorts and saw some great shirts also. Didn't get acknowledged when we walked in, no biggie.. We walked around looking at the merch. Walked towards the counter and nothing.. Two people back there.. Saw my son and I and no acknowledgement or offer assistance.. Not sure why, but this bugs me for some reason as a business owner myself. Lack of training? or maybe the employees just don't care. Anyhoot, I really liked there gear. Don't let this review stop you from visiting. read more

First visited this store while on vacation in Laguna Beach a few years back. Loved it so much that my fiancé and I made it a point to make another trip to the store while in town again the next year for a wedding. In addition to their amazing physical store, their online store is easy to navigate and the product selection is the same as in store. Overall my fiancé and I love this store and everything they do from the collabs with vans, to their own merch, to the amazing customer service. If you're ever in Laguna Beach or even in LA, this store is worth the trip. Great authentic local surf store. read more

I can only rate these guys for their clothing selection, but they have killer Thaia Surf logo shirt/hoodie/hat selection. Very cool fabrics and graphic designs of their logo, perfect for gifts. On the t-shirts, at least 15+ design options. Also a great selection of hoodies, beanies and caps. Helpful and friendly staff too. It's a fairly small shop but packed with lots of stuff. read more

The board rental policy sucks. A one day rental is only for the hours the shop is open. I picked up a board at 12pm and returned it at 9am the next morning and they charged me a 2 day rental ($90). I had the board for less than a full day and They wouldn't make an exception. Just a lame policy for surfers that want to surf in the early morning before the shop opens. read more

This shop is amazing. Super clean with great stuff and an awesome staff. Michael helped us find some shoes for my son and my hubby. He greeted us when we walked in and I can tell he was working hard arranging merchandise. Go see Michael. Super sweet kid and a great shopping experience. read more

Great place for flip-flops and harder to find surf style brands. Whenever in Laguna and in need of style or gear I make it my business to come buy. Very good staff. They are all surfers themselves or at least know about what they are selling which makes it easier to talk to them and they know how to advise you. Not like some places where the saleperson doesn't know anything about the merchandise. It's an underestimated but important attribute. Prices are higher than I'd like but surf shops seem to be the "mode" right now and this is a general trend so not unique to them. read more

It's always summer on the inside. The best little surf shop you never heard of. Here you'll find a laid back and friendly staff to help you find your way around the best of surf shop digs. Store #1 is actually the one on the corner, where you buy a big towel, a Dewey Weber T-shirt so you look like McKenzie Phillips in American Graffitti -- and a Toes-on-the-Nose aloha shirt for your dad. But don't stop there, leave the store. Yes, leave the store. Go in the Surf Gallery (or just look inside if it's not open). This is your transition to store #2. Store #2 is two storefronts down the building and has the best selection of contemporarty surf-art inspired fashion. We're talking Thomas Campbell, Andy Davis, the Swift Movement, Modern Amusement... it's like Brushfire Records and Galaxia had a retail space a stone's throw from a great beach break. If UNDEFEATED is the Town, then Thalia Street Surf is the country. Hungry? Go in the tree-hugger sandwich place and be healthy. They have fresh food and summer breezes all year long. www.brushfirerecords.com www.galaxia-platform.com www.thaliasurf.com read more

Nice little surf shop on the main drag in Laguna. The staff was really friendly and helpful, none of that "cooler than you" vibe you can find at other shops. They've got a great selection of beautiful hand shaped boards to feast your eyes on...and of course buy if you're in the market. The first time I visited the prices were extremely high but this last time the prices were reasonable. Aside from the surf gear, they've got the clothes, footwear, DVDs you expect to find in a surf shop, but are definitely focused on the alternative/local surf scene. There's a Vans store adjacent to the shop that has the big brands, but the Thalia side of the shop pretty much just has independent designs, which is cool. Their house brand shirts are cool and INCREDIBLY comfy. I picked up a t-shirt there (buy one get one 1/2 off) and it has since become my most favorite of all time! Score :) read more

Great spot if you're looking for rad tees, hats, shoes, surf accessories and more. Solid selection of merch you can only find here, well laid out, well priced with some unique items popping up on occasion. Just like your typical SoCal surf shop should be, good vibes all around. read more

I really like the guys that work here. I've been debating on getting a new retro fish surfboard and they gave me such good advice. I definitely will be going with a quad fin when I decide to get a new board. The girls selection is a little skimpy, but I did find a cute matching top to go with my new pink shorts. This would be the perfect surf shop if they just had some more bikini's in stock. Thanks though, the customer service was great. read more

The best surf shop in So Cal- definitely coolest in Laguna Beach! Original designs with real style- Wow! From boards to clothing-This place IS cool. When you glance around the shop, you quickly notice this is not your average OC surf shop. I would expect to see many of these hip stylings in Ditch Plains (Montauk) or even Williamsburg! We stumbled upon this place 3 years ago when looking for a wetsuit while visiting Laguna. I found a retro-styled woman's one piece that I get compliments on whenever I wear it. Their designs are originals - not mass produced- the real thing! They also offer surf lessons (wetsuit & board incl) with one of Laguna's surf guru - he really great with kids- teaches as young as 5 yr olds and they LOVE him! Thalia often has local art or clothing launch parties on Thursday or Friday eves that attract a really cool crowd! Thalia Surf Shop IS what's happening. read more

$20 foamie board rental and $15 wetsuit rental for the day. Really friendly staff!

This place is rad! They have some great brands and beautiful surfboards. The staff has always been friendly and I enjoy that they have unique brands you can't find at other shops. Probably my favorite shirt ever is from here which is the Barry Mcgee sprout shirt! Always have to stop here when in Laguna! read more

Set my two girls up with a surf lesson. Antoine made it fun. Price seems steep when compared to tennis, and other types of lessons, but Thalia was less expensive than most. I highly recommend. read more

Absolutely loved the store! The experience is a clear example of what retail is! Carol was so sweet and gave us an in-depth experience and came out with some great merchandise. You guys will stay around because the customer is centered around the ambiance. Great job! Will return. read more

This is for the online store business that this shop does. Ordered a board bag online on Sunday. Delivered to my doorstep on Tuesday. Good value on a good bag and great quick delivery. Awesome job guys! read more

Had a great lesson with David today. He made sure that I rode a few waves and gave me pointers to continue riding for the rest of the afternoon. Surf board was fine for a beginner and it cost the same as all the other places on the street. Rent a board from here and you only have a stair case to go down before your riding a wave. read more

Thalia Surf Shop - Sporting Goods Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

Such great service, rented surfboard and wetsuit for day-- great price, nicest staff, and really nice store. Staff gave recommendations where to surf, surfing was amazing the day I went! :) would def come again! read more

My favorite surf shop in Orange County. They have sick boards and clothing that the big box surf shops don't carry. Steeze for days.

Thalia Street Surf Shop is great. Every time I go in to TSSS the employees are friendly and helpful. They have a great selection of Vans, Thalia Street Surf Shop gear, and boards. My favorite new sweatshirt is from here. If you're in Laguna Beach, add this store to your list! read more