I've been coming to Witt's since I was a kid times have changed but the love and memories are still there. The store is clean nice selection of Rainbow sandals decent wax selection tons of clearance stuff for the budget minded the staff is cool prices are honestly pretty low compared to other "surf shops" in the area my family will continue to come to Witt's as long as the doors are open. Thank you guys for staying true Split from Bird Rock read more

Love this place! The owner is a great guy. Employees are always super friendly and helpful.

Great customer service!! Super helpful team & lots of great stuff! Love supporting local businesses!! read more

Happy to say they were one of the only skate shops still open in Carlsbad village on thanksgiving day, so I was able to actually replace my skateboard's bearings that were over due to be swapped out! I support businesses that provide their customers with adequate store hours so they can buy products at their convenience. The employee who helped me was helpful letting me use tools to take off the old bearings and then they easily put the new ones in for me! I've been a long time supporter of this board shop and I was happy after today's transaction, so I'll surely be back next time I need more hardware or for a new merch shirt to show support! read more

This store has the sweetest staff. Athena helped me and my girls today and was super friendly. Lots of really great T-shirts, flip flops and beach gear. read more

Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines - Surf Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

The guy working was very knowledgeable and helpful when we went in to rent a wet suit. Great business and we will definitely be returning!

Fun store for surfers. Boarders and the rest of beach goers .... Daughter in law bought a new pair of reefs.... Plenty of sandals to choose from.... The staff is helpful and friendly... They welcome you as soon as you enter the store.... Offered to try on any shoe and ask if you need any assistance..... Plenty Parking in back.. on the street is always a challenge..... read more

Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines - Surf Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Awesome local shops for skate and surf needs. Got my son a special Carlsbad Pipelines Tony Hawk sweatshirt and he has worn it every single day. Helpful, friendly service and good selection of local apparel and gear. read more

Everyone is nice, great location, mellow vibe, helpful staff! Small place but with a selection of nice things at affordable prices! read more

Great local surf shop. Been repping Carlsbad for decades with actual surf goods. Also has skating and clothing items too. Great shop, great value and great service. read more

Absolutely awesome service from when we walked in to when we walked out. Met us with a "can I help you find anything?" and even gave us a few tips at the cash register. read more

38 years here and Tony Hawks first sponsor if you need a board this is your place to go !! Five stars !

Great surf shop that hosts a variety of brands. I believe they might even rent out surfboards.

Great customer service! Really appreciate the happiness and positivity energy. Amazing operating business. read more

Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines - Surf Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Small original Surf Shop that has endured since my childhood (80's kid) and first meeting Witt. Always best to support local... especially one that is an icon of the Carlsbad community. read more

Amazing customer service and even went the extra mile and got my daughter a Band-Aid when she scraped her knee. Selection is also great specially for bigger guys. I can't recommend this shop enough. Great job guys! read more

What a delightful experience to stop n shop at such a fun store with gracious hosts and a potpourri of amazing gifts and Carlsbad treasures. Cool surf stuff!! read more

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Witt and his wife are absolutely amazing people. I've been shopping here for 30 years and every interaction has been great. Today I needed a new wetsuit in a difficult to find size and was fortunate Witt had worked with the manufacturer to stock just what I was looking for. Witt personally verified the fit and ensured I knew how to take care of this new high performance suit. This is why this shop has been in business for over 40 years. Stoked and looking forward to staying warm while enjoying the surf this winter. read more

Witt has been a friend of my family for decades now. We all grew up knowing, "you go to Witts", Now....every time I see my kiddo on his Carver, or throwing his pipeline hoodie onI get to enjoy childhood memories all over again..hopefully for generations to come. I don't personally know Mr Witt but his gal who sold us the board was SUUUUUPER CHILL. MANY MORE YEARS OF SUCCESS TO YOU ALL!! Oh and where do I get my Carlsbad Pipelines vans??? read more

I love this place I called to see about getting my board fixed and they don't do it here but gave me a reputable guy to call and I went right away and Mark is fixing my board as we speak and for only 60 bucks!! So happy I found a good spot that care about their customers even if they can't fix it they will recommend a guy Thank you read more

Everyone at Witts was awesome! They were so chill and nice. They got us in wetsuits and gave us a board within maybe 10 minutes. Super fun people. Next time we are in town we will definitely be back. Oh also, they have GREAT prices read more

Great experience. The gentleman had me try on a few wetsuits to make sure we had the perfect fit. They gave me tips and pointers on how to take care of my gear. Entire selection was great and staff was impressive on their knowledge (and very friendly) read more

It was freezing. I needed a hoodie so I sadly got one here, a hoodie that targets me as a tourist. I kept saying in a fake eastern European accent: "Look at me. I am to be riding American surfing board yes?" to help alleviate the shame. Anyway, when we were rung up, the guy clearly asked for $43, which I questioned because it was supposed to be 20% off of $38. Nope, no mistake. Hmm. Is tax more than ten percent? Nope. Hmm. But 20% off of 38 is 32... it can't be...more than $40 with tax. Finally, the manager comes by and in an attempt to show me that I'm wrong, gets the calculator and confirms that the correct price $38 or so, and the kid says "Yeah, that's what I said." I was upset to see him lie, so in frustration, I asked my wife if we should buy somewhere else, to which the manager replied, "Do what you got to do." So, in that spirit, this yelp review is me doing what I got to do. I'd also like to point out that almost ALL of their five star reviews are from Yelp profiles with 0-1 friends, a suspicious coincidence that, in my opinion, stinks of disingenuous solicited reviews. Anyway, I would've returned it if I was given a receipt, which I wasn't. read more

This place rocks! The people here are great! They're helpful and nice. Definitely recommend this place from flip flops to surfboards to skateboards! This is our go to spot for gear and repairs! read more

This is hands-down the best surf shop With a fantastic honor and great employees that give great customer service and attention. We have been using the shop for a handful of generations now and very pleased. Don't forget to stop by and grab a sticker T-shirt and a pull over hoodie as well as any wetsuit surfboard Street wear skateboards and anything else you need for shopping or even gifts with gift cards. This shop is very family oriented and is a legacy to Carlsbad. read more

This place is an example of why small surf shops rock! The owner is friendly and helpful and makes you feel comfortable. I've only experienced the same from the employees here too. read more

Great surf shop and very helpful sales associates. I was able to trade in my wetsuit that I bought online and didn't fit. I had tried a few surf shops in the OC area and nobody would take trade-ins so I'm glad I found this place. Picked up a nice Xcel 3/2 chest zip wetsuit along with a free tide calendar. I'll definitely be coming back to this place again. read more

Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines - Surf Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Best surf shop ever. Great advise, products and prices!

This place has been in business for quite some time. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. This is not a Mega Surf Shop, but a great small shop to get what you need to get wet. Carlsbad caters to a lot of tourists, but if you want something genuine give the folks at Witt's a good look. read more

Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines - Surf Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

In the 80's and 90's this place was a vital part of my childhood, and every time I come back to visit my hometown, I always make sure to support local businesses like Witt's. I bought my first McGill deck here in 1987 and my first BZ bodyboard and Victory wetsuit in 1988, and have been coming back ever since. Also, seriously one of the friendliest and most knowledgeable surf shops you're ever going to encounter. Anyone that says otherwise here is a kook. read more

Surfing, skating, clothing and good times are what you will find in this gem. Witt and his team are eager to please and happy to help. If you got to Carlsbad, you must ride the pipeline. read more

We popped by a bunch of surf shops in the area and Witt's was by far our favorite. The owner was super helpful, kind, and friendly. We got a good deal on a blanket and had a really nice conversation with him and the woman working the counter. If you're in the area and looking for beach supplies, this is the place to go. read more

Great place with that old school surf shop vibe. There helpful without that attitude. I highly recommend this surf shop !!!

Best service in town. Called to see if they had a wetsuit top for my *ahem* nutso 12yo.. phone was wacky & we lost connection.. but they called me back! (Who has that kind of customer service nowadays?!) I got anxious and wanted to score beach parking so I sent nutso & his sane twin in while I stalked parking. He totally fit nutso perfectly & managed to treat them with respect! Trust me.. this is the place.. don't go across the street.. play with the locals! read more

LOOVE EVERYONE HERE! The crew is just like a family, heck some of them are! Great face for Carlsbad!

We showed up at Witt's with no idea what we needed & wanted for our 7 year old, but were hoping to get a skateboard in time for her lesson that morning! They were super helpful, took purple trucks off another board for us AND had the perfect board all decked out in well under an hour -- and even called when it was ready 10 min earlier than expected. My brothers & husband have been going here for years for all their surf needs - now I know why. Thanks, Carlsbad Pipeline! read more

Witt's Carlsbad Pipelines - Super Stoked Skater-Girl! Thanks, Witt's! - Surf Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Haven't seen a better run store in a long while. Witt continues to help out the locals with great stuff and the tourists with the much needed essentials of a beach day. He only carries the best stuff that's out there and that is all you need to know. This place holds a big place in my heart. If you are visiting this lovely city of Carlsbad and are planning on going to the beach, might want to stop in here and double check you have everything you need. read more

Just got my surf board from these guys, they're not pushy at all. I walked in and asked for the dimensions I was looking for and was helped right away. Service and advice was great for a beginner surfer like me, the guys even showed me how wax my surfboard when I found the one I wanted. Totally worth it. Great place, great service, get a board here!! read more

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I've stopped at this store every time I've been in the San Diego area. Have to give 2 stars this time though. My fiance and her daughter (who are black, which I hope had nothing to do with this) were looking at sunglasses, and, ended up buying a pair. But, one of the employees was watching them like a hawk. Standing like 7 feet away just staring at them for the 5 minutes they tried on glasses. Didn't say a word. He could have said, "could I help you find something". Nope, said nothing; just watched intensely. I've been in here many times; first time back around 2007. I never felt watched, or, uncomfortable in here; until this visit. The dude with the long hair was cool though. read more

Really great customer service, just here on vacation and had the itch to surf. Very friendly and helpful staff! And they have a great variety of clothing and cute stuff for gifts, etc. Enjoyed it! read more