What can I say..but a fine surfboard shop...a fine surfboard shop. Been to many surfboard shops since the early 80's. Never encountered this kind of epic service. A friend and I chatted with Blinky for about 20 minutes. He broke down and explained a lot about board design. What a treat. He's been doing this so long and he's still stoked and friendly. The rest of the staff were also very friendly. Amazingly a yelper below complained because they don't have enough apparel and bikinis. How ironic is that? There are hardly any real surfboard shops left, since most shop floor rooms are covered with "apparel and bikinis", which carry higher profit margins than surfboards. That person should visit one of Socal's many fine mall surfboard shops and they'll find all the bikinis they need. read more

Wonderful surf shop Robert helped us gave a great deal! The people that work at the store highly educated well known when it comes to surfing highly appreciate their business and their service. I really love this store. If anybody's looking for a good surfboard, please come shop here. I highly recommend this shop to any family or friend they have such a good large selection of surfboards. It's hard to decide on what to get. They're also wonderful. I'm so happy with my 30th birthday present. Purchased here at this surf shop. Highly recommend this business to any family or friend. read more

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Very helpful people And a good vibe. Helped me w my roof rack set up and made sure I had the right pads. On another visit Robert Looked at my quiver of boards and gave me honest advice. Not trying to get me to buy or pressure me. Patient and understanding. Just wanted to find the right board for me. Helping me to get a good board that fits my body size and age as I'm not young anymore and need more paddle power and to be honest- let's just make it easy and fun !!Big selection and lots of stuff available for sale for beach and surf. Put my boards that i need to sell on consignment for a very reasonable percentage. read more

A lot of nice people, a lot of cool stuff and a if you are looking for a new board or just want to kill some time it's a great store to hang around in.. read more

Great surf shop, truly a classic. Awesome people, awesome products. I love this shop.

After having been in the surfboard business many years ago, I know there are surf shops that are all about clothing and there are surf shops that actually are about Surfboards. Ventura surf shop is about the boards, great place, knowledgeable people you can't go wrong here read more

Awesome products and people...this is on our list every time we are in the area. It's an institution!

A cute shop in the big city of Ventura! Came over here for a mini road trip to Mondos and stopped in for some surf board rentals. The owner was really sweet! He helped me put three 7ft boards on my Mini and was so helpful to give us tips on best spots and just overall great conversation. The prices were so reasonable and it was minutes away from the water. A total gem in Ventura and much needed in LA! read more

Super nice shop. Easy to navigate. My boyfriend found a new wetsuit that he loves. They had a large selection of used boards for sale. Their t-shirt designs were really cool. My boyfriend got his dream shirt- a dog surfing. read more

Love this surf shop!!! Had to get my son a long board immediately for a competition! Everybody was sold out because of quarantine. Would take months, because of shortage of materials. I called everywhere! They had just gotten new boards in stock! Had a great selection and they even sent me pictures because I live over 45 minutes away! I drove out and I am so glad we did. These guys, Jordan and Rob were some of the most helpful, kind and knowledgeable surf shop people I've ever met!!! We took a long time to make a decision and they never got impatient or pushy, and that was refreshing!!! We got the most beautiful William Dennis board! They are made on-site and you can't get them anywhere else! I definitely recommend going to see them. read more

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This is a great local shop that has quite an extensive inventory. I needed to rent a board for a photo shoot and it was simple to do as well as inexpensive. The staff was super friendly & helpful. Highly recommend. read more

Agree with this company treats people with no respect. I have bought from them previously and transaction was ok. Recently purchased a lot of gear from them and first was misquoted an item so then missed the opportunity to get it from another supplier at a lower cost. I was told more than once that the shipping would take no more than five days and I made it clear when ordering that the address they were delivering to I would only be there for a few days so it was important that it be delivered in no more than five days. I ordered it nearly two weeks before I arrived at the location so I allowed for seven day delivery even though they told me no more than five. This is the only reason I ordered from this company, because they promised I would have my gear the few days I was at the beach. I was told I would receive a tracking number the same day and did not receive it. Then I reached out to them to confirm that it would be sent in the under five days they promised. No response. I received a tracking number the next day and the delivery date showed up the day after I was leaving the shipping location. I left a voicemail and never got a response. I reached out to the owner by email and said I needed to cancel, because I was not going to be at the location it was set to be delivered to. In addition the date he promised was not met. He was very rude and took no responsibility for his actions. A simple apology and a cancellation would have been enough to satisfy me. . I did everything in my power to get it to you as quickly as possible. This is his response. "It's out of my hands. Super bummed your treating me this way. This is a toy coming from another country not paper towels from an Amazon order. Please be civil." I was asking him to either cancel it or see about getting it to me in the time he suggested. He said he could not cancel the shipping, which I found out later was untrue. I never write reviews, but these folks are not trustworthy. The gear is two hours away now and the owner said they will not pick up that it's my responsibility to drive four hours round trip to pick it up and return it to them. I will be turning this over to my credit card company. Beware of this company. read more

We rented some soft tops to get in the water and catch waves at ventura beach. Service was overly helpful and very friendly. They even helped us tie the boards down to the car. We paid $15 per board to rent and went out for about and hour or two. Super easy and cheap. read more

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I been going here since I was like 7 and the shop was over on front st. Great store great staff! When i moved back to Ventura after years away one of the first places I came to to get my surf gear and they were super helpful and it felt like coming back home. Pretty cool. Don't get that genuine feeling from business ever if at all. Thanks guys!! The soft top review below is hilarious!!!!!!! read more

Ventura Surf Shop - Sporting Goods Near Me - Ventura, California

I just wanted to give a shout out to the Ventura Surf shop. Last week I lost my house, my truck and almost all of my belongings in the Thomas fire in Ventura. Then my only pair of sunglasses broke when I pulled them out of my pocket and they are essential to me. When I went into the shop and explained what happened, I was offered a very generous discount on a new pair of sunglasses. Plus I was told to come in and they would give me a free surfboard rental, wetsuit and whatever I needed to get back in the water. I grew up in Hawaii, so I can say that the spirit of aloha is alive and well here in Ventura. The Ventura Surf shop is truly a part of our community. read more

Shout out to Jake! Thank you for taking the time today and providing excellent customer service. I appreciate it and will look for you next time I'm back in the store. read more

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This shop is awesome. I've read reviews of other places where total beginners feel a little vibed out when going to surf shops, and the first time I went here I was prepared for that. However, every time I've ever come in, I've never felt vibed out and the staff was always happy to answer questions for me, no matter how dumb they were ("Wait does the wax go on top or on the bottom?"). I came in the store probably 4x/week for a month, pulling in with a Wavestorm foamie board poking out the back of my truck, to check out their stock of used boards. What I thought was cool was that the staff didn't pressure or bother me, and just let me browse all the used boards, occasionally checking to see if I had any questions. When I was starting to like surfing more and more, and was getting ready to buy a used board, I have to admit that I felt overwhelmed - single fin or thruster? Pintail or square? How long? How wide? How thick? The staff here walked me through everything, and pointed out some new and used boards that may be good for me. Again, they never pressured me to buy, and were super friendly and happy to explain everything. Eventually I bought an awesome (to me) longboard from them for a reasonable price, and they even got it all set up for me and threw in some free wax. All in all, great experience, and an awesome shop with a good selection of used and new boards. I'll be back here soon for my next one. read more

SERVICE: Very helpful staff, friendly, knowledgable, etc PRODUCTS: This place will meet all your surfing needs! A large selection of used and new surfboards, wetsuits, wax, paddle boards, and rentals. You name it, they got it, and they'll help you find it and use it. read more

I am so happy Ventura Surf Shop. Rob was amazing! So helpful and kind. He really cares about your surf experience and how well the board fits you. He will help you find the perfect board. I would highly recommend getting a board from Ventura Surf Shop! Such an amazing shop. I am so happy with my experience here. read more

People have been hanging ten here since 1961. Some of my family members are part of that crowd. Ventura Surf Shop is legit. Take one part tradition, one part cool t-shirts, one part groovy boards, and a lot of laid back, friendly customer service and you have the makings of a surf shop worth your patronage. Recently, stuck in town and heading to a BBQ, we discovered that we were overdressed. Oh no! No worries. There is nothing better at a beach BBQ than a Ventura Surf Shop t-shirt. We drove up as a guy was just about to close the door. A t-shirt? No problem, he says. Come on in. Showing true hospitality, he didn't look at all rushed. He let us browse and was friendly when we took a few minutes picking just the right t-shirt. The middle of the store is lined with rows of nice boards. Just about every accessory you could need is here. The beachy vibe that still holds sway in Ventura is certainly alive and well in this surf shop. Even if you can't catch a wave, at least get the look with a t-shirt from the real Ventura surf stop. read more

Great large surf shop off Thompson in Ventura. Large selection of new and used boards and wetsuits. Just about every surfing accessory you can imagine, and clothing as well. Abundant parking in a private lot, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a large building size to fit all this cool stuff. Me and the guys walked in to purchase raffle tickets for a surfboard give away that will happen on Sept 14th at the Ventura Classic Surf Contest at C-Street. A few years back one of my buddies won the board, this year's is a 9' quad-fin longboard built for speed. If you want to try out surfing in the Ventura area, you can rent boards and wetsuits here for a small fee. Good luck see you out there. read more

I was really excited to try this place after hearing such great reviews! However, i've had nothing but bad experiences with this shop. I wanted to buy a board for my daughter. I called the shop, told them what I wanted and they said they'd set it aside for me to come look at. I get to the shop and a different sales person says that he has no idea what Im talking about. He bashed on his coworker claiming they 'just dont talk' to each other. So I asked to see any foam boards around 6ft and was told they dont have any. A couple days later I get a not-so-nice phone call from the shop asking why I never showed up to look at the board I originally called about! I told him that I came in and was told there was no board! So I go back in.....yet again..... a different person tells me there is no board on hold for me to look at. Everyone I spoke to treated me like a fool. I was warned that if I wasnt 'local', or one of their buddies, they would treat me unfairly. I have to agree. I will NOT be going back! I did end up finding a beautiful board for my daughter at another shop! read more

If you want a Campbell Bonzer look no further! They have dozens in stock when I was there. That might change as you all know they're a pain in the ass to come by. Anyway, Guy was helping me get set up with a new order of Campbell's Bonzer Egg. He was very helpful and he showed me several of the different boards Campbell makes and educated me on their features. He also went the extra mile to contact Malcolm Campbell himself to get a few of my questions answered (I've had no luck getting in touch with Malcolm. I don't blame him. He's probably shaping through the wee hours). It's been a few weeks since my order, but I've expected a much longer wait. And ya'll know how it goes when you order a board ;) Can't wait to pick up my board. Thanks again Ventura Surf Shop! read more

This was my first visit to Ventura Surf Shop. I want to get back into surfing so I was looking for a suitable board. The gentleman I spoke to, an older guy- maybe the owner, was very helpful. He gave me some great recommendations. (He even recommended a local place to buy supplies for repairs to my old boards.) If I need any last minute items the next time I'm in Ventura, I'll definitely stop by. It looked like they had everything you need to get set up from short boards, longboards, wetsuits, fins, sandals, bags, some clothes and even some decent smelling candles. read more

This is hands down the only surf shop to go to in Ventura. I rented a board and a wetsuit for half the day, and being it was my first time surfing, everyone here was extremely helpful, friendly, and went out of their way to make it a great experience. They have a great selection of other things you might need in the shop that are affordable, and they are also the cheapest place in Ventura to rent and have MUCH better customer service than the other bigger rental shop in the area. read more

The best surfboard selection in Ventura County. Longboard selection is insane! A surfers candy store!

I luv Blinky, Robert and the entire staff at Ventura surf shop! My last three boards are all made by Blinky, and I also picked up on a great deal on a used stick. Whether it's a short board or some of the amazing longboards boards at the shop, if you happen to be in Ventura you've got a stop by this local and check out a piece of history and some amazing people & boards. read more

Five Stars for Blinky and the crew. The employees are more like family and friends. Always have stories to tell and expert advice to give when asked. A surfer's surf shop, they have it all Modern and old school log boards, performance short boards, novelty boards, and the largest used board rack in town. And that is just the surf boards. For wetsuits they cary over three major brands from spring suits to cozy 4/3's booties, board bags, grip, wax and clothes. They have everything as surfer needs and more. Wether you are just stopping in for some wax, a gift, or a major purchase for the next surf trip, make sure to stop by VSS. Where you are not just a surfer, but you are part of the family. read more

Great local surf shop. Staff was friendly, selection was good and pricing was better than others in the area.

Just spend over $700 on a board and they wouldn't throw in a bar of wax. Last time I buy a board here.

Love this surf shop, nothing like walking in to your favorite shop and seeing friendly faces. The staff is awesome and extremely helpful. Lilly always greets you with a smile, makes you feel like family. Getting to talk story with William "Blinky" Hubina is also a great time. They have everything you need, from Wayne Rich surfboards, William Dennis and many others. Best shop around. read more

I do like this surf shop, I do wish they had more of a kids section also. I would give it 3.5 stars. I like the boardshop in the back, they do a nice job. I wish there was some mooooore apparel and cute bikinis... ;p read more

"Theres no place like home"... Thats truly how myself and the other locals in Ventura feel about Ventura's original surf shop. Ive been a friend and customer since the fall of 1974 when I started surfing. Every employee at Ventura Surf Shop still gives a warm welcome and personalized "down to earth" service (especially Asst. Manager "Lilypad" Gibner, Alex and Manager Rob "lil Blinky" Dennis). "Blinky"(Mr. William Dennis) and his team have always offered more than fair prices and top quality products. The good old days of the 60s - 80s still live on in the shop. When you need your surf gear or advice, this is the surf shop to visit. Thanks guys! Scotty read more

Helpful shop, lots of good deals on wetsuits, boards, and other surf/skate stuff. Great location close to beach.

Al and Tony are super helpful. They didn't have the board I needed , but told me where to find it.

It's a great please for all your surf need and if you just want to be cool they have the best selection of flip flops at a reasonable price.

Cheap, quick surfboard rentals right next to da beach! We got so pitted bro! And the chick working have me a little discount on some sweet shades read more

These people must get enough business already since they clearly don't want mine. I would give them negative stars if I could. We are local to the area and have purchased multiple brand new boards here. Never again. I would rather burn my money. After purchasing multiple boards, when I go in; they still don't give me the time of day. The (owner?) sits and watches tv without acknowledging. They refuse to help you with any issue with your purchase. And I know because I have had a few. They are absolutely worthless as far as customer service is concerned. You can get the same gear at Val surf or shops just around the corner like Ripcurl, so you might as well save yourself the sanity and start there. read more

My son just got into surfing and he loves it, so I decided to shop around for surfboards and a wetsuit of his own. Before walking into Ventura Surf Shop, we visited a more well-known named store where I was helped by a teenager who couldn't really answer any of my questions. I left that store because I wasn't about to spend that kind of money somewhere where I had no clue what I was purchasing. So glad we walked into Ventura Surf Shop! Mike helped us out and he knows pretty much everything about boards and what each of them are best used for and by who. All of the board talk was like Japanese to me but he was patient and helped me out a lot. Showed us all of our options and really hooked my kid up with the best bang for what he wanted. If you don't know much about surfing like me, go see Mike! We ended up getting him a wetsuit for under $100 (which I feel great about) and the surfboard....well, I won't tell you how much I paid, but my next website I go to is going to be listing my kidney for sale on the black market to pay off that credit card bill! But hey...if the kid is happy, I'm happy...anything to get him away from the PS4 LOL!! read more

Ventura Surf Shop - Let me tell you a little story about a boy and his board....it was love at first sight. Thank you Ventura Surf Shop i.e. MIKE! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Ventura, California

great shop has a little bit of everything.... big selection of used boards... read more