Chill, spontaneous, and a place with good food…read more I love coming here to people watch, and when I do come here there's always something new happening. Sometimes the events here are huge and fun! Come on down!

We absolutely LOVE beaches! We used to spend more time in Ocean Beach area when friends lived here…read more We love visiting surrounding shops and eateries. Afterwards, a stroll on the beach was the BONUS part of the day! Ocean Beach Pier has one of the longest concrete pier on the West Coast! They say it's a half mile long. The local area is very laid back. Quite a few small local type shops. I enjoy the vintage antique shops! It's that 1970's vibe that brings back all the memories! You won't find the big box chain type stores here. The ocean waves are beautiful! The 70 degree something weather is perfect for the stroll on the beach. The sounds of the waves are relaxing. The surfers catching a big wave is exciting! Overall, it's a beautiful experience!

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.

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.

This surf shop makes it super easy to enjoy your time in PB with a quick and efficient rental…read moreprocess. They helped us very quickly first thing in the morning even while setting up for a surf camp, gave us surf tips for locations, and made the check out process super easy. The shop has a lot of great beach essentials as well like aloe and rash guards for sale with good pricing and generous rental policies. It's a no brainer they've been in business so long. They keep the client first and surfing as the root of the experience. Don't hesitate to stop by and rent from them in this centrally located shop off the strand.

Number One Surf Camp in San Diego! They provide eveerything. All you bring is yourself, and a towel…read moreand sunscreen. It was a Banner 3 Days at The PB Surf Shop Surf Camp for my son. He did half day surf camp for three days. 9-12. I took the days off work to be with him and watch. They provide wetsuits, so helpful. The Surf teachers were all so attentive and I felt safe having him there. It was 4 teachers for 11 kids. I loved hearing the teachers surf lingo. And just hanging out for the mornings with the kids and surf friends. Teachers did a morning stretch and then got them out on the water. My son was catching waves right away. Mid-day they had snack break and made sure to reapply sunscreen. Last day they had a pizza party at the surf shack for all the girls and boys. Highly recommend this neat San Diego Gem! @PB Surf Shop Thank you!

My wife and I took a surf lesson with Lindsay and we had a blast!! Lindsay was very professional…read moreand made us feel very safe going out into the ocean. We first went over instructions and practiced on land. Then she took us out into the waves and helped us catch them! She was encouraging and a great coach!! My wife was struggling with popping up and standing up on the board so Lindsay taught her a trick and then she was able to do it! Highly recommend and we'll be calling her when we have friends or family looking for lessons too!

My husband and I can't wait to get back to sunny San Diego to take a second private lesson from…read moreLindsay. Was our favorite activity while visiting!

Both of my kids attended Ocean Experience Surf and Skate Camp last week, and it was hands down the…read morebest camp experience they've ever had -- and that's saying something, because they've done a lot over the years, from junior lifeguards to other water and land-based camps. The staff at Ocean Experience were attentive, caring, professional, and clearly very experienced. Every day, my kids came home full of stories and beaming with pride about what they learned -- whether it was catching a wave, dropping in for the first time, or exploring marine life. They looked forward to going every morning, and it was amazing to watch how much fun they had while also progressing in their skills. Huge thanks to the whole crew for creating such a positive and memorable week. We'll definitely be back!

The BEST we did 2 weeks of camp everyone was Amazing from excited check in process making him feel…read moreso comfortable and excited ! Yes I as a mom stocked him on his first few days and was amazing with how great they were getting all the kids excited to get in the water and comfortable. Hannah was my littles FAV he loved surfing with her SO MUCH ! She was sooo sweet and so much energy running with the kids giving each a nick name couldn't have asked for a better teacher ! He's not excited to do "normal school " he want to just surf with his Hannah every day

My 11- year old daughter took a private surf lesson with Gaven. He was incredibly patient and…read moreencouraging. She got up on the board multiple times and had a blast.

We had a surf class with Gavin and it was amazing! Our 4-year old daughter has not liked surfing…read morebefore, and she loved it with Gavin! Our 8-year old son stood up a few times. I couldn't recommend this surf spot and Gavin more!

Such a great experience! Let me start by saying that this is the best Sun Diego in San Diego. The…read moreparking is fine during the week with there being multiple lots, but the weekends are typically crowded down in Mission Beach. The store offers so much with a super large selection of t-shirts, shorts, pants and everything in between. I was greeted as soon as I walked in by Ally who was super helpful and friendly while I was shopping. She offered great service and was very helpful in helping me find everything I was looking for. She also gave great selections for gifts which were received very well! The prices are worth it and their clothing lasts so if you're looking for some new outfits definitely check them out.

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

I always wanted to learn to sail a Hobie beach catamaran and MBAC is one of the very few places in…read moreCalifornia which has them for rent and also offers lessons. I signed up for 2 private lessons and had a great experience with their instructors, being very knowledgeable and patient with a newbie like me. At the end they certified me to take the Hobie out in Mission Bay under my supervision. I then signed up for their monthly membership when you can take a boat out (which you're instructor approved) daily, pending availability. This is the best deal ever! Besides the instructors, the staff and dockmaster are super friendly and helpful. Facilities are very nice with restrooms, showers, and lockers. Highly recommend for anyone interested to learn to sail and/or take one out for an afternoon.

Hidden gem in San Diego! With its own parking lot and plenty of tables, this is our go to for…read morepicnics and parties near the water. The tables are first come first serve, so we went early to snag two nearby a grill pit. Also saw some cute date night set ups near the ones on the sand if you're looking for a more intimate setting. Paddleboard rentals are also discounted for students! This place is dog friendly as well and had a grassy area near the water.

I took my two daughters (13 and 9) and my 15-year-old niece for their very first surf lesson, and…read moreit couldn't have gone any better. The instructor was amazing and very personable and patient. You can instantly tell he loves teaching, and that energy made the whole experience even more exciting for the kids. He broke things down in a way that made it fun and easy to understand, and by the end of the lesson, all three were up on the board and smiling from ear to ear. My youngest even caught a wave. If you're a parent looking for someone who knows how to connect with kids and make surfing an unforgettable experience, I'd highly recommend him. 10/10!

Way MORE than I was expecting. I thought we were just gonna splash around in some waves and mostly…read morewipe out. But Kameron (our instructor) went into a full blown breakdown of how waves work, how to surf, and a ton of information. We also felt really safe the whole time because if was sort of like having a private lifeguard watching your back. Highly recommend!

My husband and I were shopping for Hoka's. They had a pretty small selection. They did have my…read morehusband's size but not many colors to choose from. They had none in my size and only one color available. I won't look for athletic shoes again at Dick's. Regarding service, they brought the men's shoe out right away. It took a while for them to bring out anything for me to try on. After we tried on the shoes, we never saw the salesperson again.

I popped into the store today to buy a couple of accessories for my Stanley 40 oz. cup. I've been…read morein this store quite a few times and they typically have a HUGE selection of Stanley, Yeti, Owala, and Hydroflask drinking vessels in addition to other brands. Today as I browsed around, I noted that the store was overwhelmed with World Cup gear which is cool, but the merchandise that I saw, including Jerseys, t-shirts, shorts, etc., was really crowded and disorganized and it looked like the Tasmanian Devil had whirled himself through it. The aisles were also impossibly packed with stuff, and it made passing other customers an obstacle course. Anyway, I also walked past the flip-flops with the intention of possibly purchasing a new pair for the summer. Leather Olukais were almost $90, simple Havaianas were over $40, and plastic Birks were $50. Needless to say, I didn't buy any... I'll stick with my beloved & comfy Reefs that I bought last summer. Finally, I walked over the water bottles... There was one type of Stanley straws available and they were $11.25. I looked online and the same straws were originally priced at $15 , but were on sale for $9. There were no Stanley "boots" in the store, so I couldn't get one of those. They had some made by another brand, and a few Owala ones, but none of the colors worked with my tumbler. So I just decided to get the straws. I asked the cashier if they honor online prices, and she said they did which I appreciated. She looked at my phone and said, "oh these other straws are the ones that are on sale." I said, "these straws (in my hand) are the only ones that you have in the store." And then she agreed to give me the discount... Keep in mind that the prices of the same item were different online vs. in store, and then the higher priced straws were discounted even further. Buyer beware... I left the store with my straws in hand, and a burning desire not to return to this store again, unless I absolutely have to, as the shopping experience was mediocre in my opinion. Mahalo!