Just up the coast from cardiff is Encinitas and Hansens Surf…read more I know i need nothing but another shirt. might be ok. I bought my custom XX pro boogie board here. So far, just in Maui and Drl Mar. in search of the perfect wave.

We had a fantastic experience at Hansens in Encinitas! My fiancé and I stopped by on a lovely day…read moreand checked out their snow sale. I tried on a bunch of jackets and pants--shoutout to London at the fitting rooms, who was lovely! I initially left with a total of $381.58. But later, I noticed a couple of discrepancies: the jacket's discount was miscalculated and the pants were mislabeled as XS when they were actually smalls. After some research, I found the items for less on Amazon, so we called Hansens. My fiancé spoke with them, and they were willing to price match. Enter Patty, the awesome manager! Patty was incredibly kind and helpful--she matched the Amazon price and gave me a partial refund right on the existing order. I didn't even have to drive back to Encinitas or hassle with a return. Thanks to Patty Bolton and the team, everything was made right--and I'd absolutely recommend Hansens to anyone! 5 stars

Great location. It's usually my go-to when I need a quick outfit for an event or occasion since Sun…read moreDiego carries all the brands I love. I went in to find a dress for Easter on Saturday. I was stressed and had little time to find something to wear since I had a busy day ahead and this was my last chance to find something. Charlie and Shane were so kind to help me find a dress while hyping me up and giving exceptional customer service. Great customer service at retail stores is hard to come by nowadays and this Sun Diego location never disappoints!

Has some of the best stock out of Sun Diego locations. I love to stop in to get…read moreclothes/shoes/accessories etc and to look at new collections while my husband absolutely loves their boards and surfing accessories. Interacting with staff has been hit or miss through the years, but during my last visit everyone was on it and really helpful/welcoming. They offer great deals all the time too!

My favorite clothing store in the Carlsbad Outlets! Such a great selection of swimsuits, clothing…read moreand board shorts. Clean and well organized store, friendly employees and all around great atmosphere to shop!

First 5 wetsuits on the rack (odd sizes) were clearly marked $199. Everything else was $399. I took…read moreit to checkout and they flat out refused to honor the $199 price. I even mentioned California pricing law about posted tags and they still wouldn't do anything about it. Left without buying anything. Felt shady based on how it was set up.

Good locals place to get stuff you need. The store has a wide selection, affordable prices and good…read moreservice. Staff was very helpful and accommodating.

Huge selection for women. A lot of surf shops imo really don't have squat for women and they have a…read moreton. I got a dress, top, a few bottoms, a one piece cut out long sleeve suit, got my daughter some matching reef shoes. It was nice to be able to have a lot to choose from. The workers were cool but younger and a little ditzy but I guess that's to be expected.

In my opinion, what makes a great clothing store is two things, great service and really great…read morewell-made products. Encinitas surfboards is a legend down here, and I love their long sleeve tees and their sweatshirts. I bought my long sleeve tee right around Christmas and last week I saw a whole bunch of threads coming out of the bottom of the tee. So I walked in today showed him what it happened to the T-shirt and without a blink he said you're on the same color? I said sure really? He said yeah I grabbed it and left. All smiles all Customer Service and all great products. I recommend this place highly specially if you live down here it's a must.

Best place to get honest advice on surf gear.. They pack a lot into their shop from coolest of…read moreEncinitas gear, locally made surf boards, needed clothing, and accessories, and anything surf related. Great place to buy wax since they sell at basically cost so awesome value. They'll even help you with that gear like surf racks, getting a board ready to ride, and more. One of the few shops that has used boards if that's your need. I've always loved their sticker book and go there every holiday for a stocking stuffers, too. This is the place to go and always has been. Thanks for being family & run that way always!

Surf Ride has definitely been a staple for my family for years. We love coming in to check out new…read moreboards, wetsuits, clothes, etc. While prices may be high on clothing items, they tend to have decent deals on boards, wetsuits, and surfing gear in general. They have a lot of variety which makes it such a great surf shop to check out. It's really easy to find parking on the side of the building in their lot and/or street parking. Their customer service is great as well as they always greet us, ask us if we need any help, and also help when we do have questions. Everyone is really kind and helpful honestly. Makes shopping here such a good experience.

Love coming here for great selection. Even the local shirts are pretty cool. Love coming here every…read moretime we're in oceanside

I originally called The Board Source and spoke with Mike, who took the time to ask about my…read moreexperience level, what I was riding, and what I was hoping to accomplish. He gave me a few recommendations over the phone, and instead of thinking about it for a few days, I made the 60-mile drive down the very next day -- impatience at its finest. When I got there, Mike greeted me, spent a ton of time answering questions, listened to all my concerns, and never once tried to upsell me. He was super laid back, knowledgeable, and helped me find the perfect longboard for where I am in my surfing journey. After I made my decision, he walked me through everything, explained why he recommended the board, threw on an initial wax job, and even hooked me up with a few bars for the drive home. The best part? Everything he told me about the board turned out to be true. On my first session, the difference was immediate. The board performed exactly as he described and made the transition from my old board incredibly easy. I was already hooked on surfing before, but after riding this board, I now have an even bigger hunger to get in the water. Honestly, it's probably not healthy. hahaha! A few weeks later, I called the owner, John, just to let him know how happy I was with the experience. He was every bit as genuine as Mike--clearly someone who cares about his customers and has a real passion for surfing. In a world where great customer service is getting harder to find, these guys absolutely delivered. The Board Source has earned a customer for life. Thanks again for an awesome experience!

My name is Richard, and I love surfboards...riding them, studying them, talking about them, and…read morebuilding a quiver that fits different breaks and conditions. When I decided to have a custom Takayama DT4 performance longboard made, it no longer made sense to keep a similar Firewire board in my lineup. I reached out to The Board Source online, sent photos as requested, and was invited to bring the board in. From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, and refreshingly straightforward. The shop itself is spotless, well-organized, and located in an industrial park with plenty of parking. Walking in, it's hard not to feel like a kid in a candy store because the selection of boards here is way impressive. Ashleigh gave me a very fair price for my Firewire performance longboard, carbon fins, and board bag, and JP offered thoughtful, honest advice about my quiver and resale value. The entire transaction was fast, efficient, and handled with integrity. Could I have sold the board myself for more money on Craigslist or Marketplace? Possibly. But my time is valuable, and the convenience, expertise, and professionalism made this an easy decision. Supporting respected local surf businesses matters to me, and The Board Source absolutely delivers. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and look forward to working with them again!

Got some tacos at Raul's next door, then wandered into D Street Boardroom. Walked out with the 6'8"…read morePhat Fish. Paddled out the next morning, tripled my wave count, the perfect shape for your average waves in North County, small to medium, pull into anything, board is so much fun! Would like to try their HSS Closer 5-fin looks like a fun shape too. Thanks Louis!

Was just window shopping and walked into this shop and Louis started sharing some great information…read moreabout some of the great shapers and boards he has in the shop!! He was so helpful and the shop is killer.