Sweetwater Surf Shop is an institution indispensable to the surfing culture of the Wrightsville…read moreBeach community, and no surf trip is complete without a stop in Sweetwater. The store is owned by Chuck Bourgeois and his family (You may have heard of his son, world class pro surfer Ben Bourgeois.) and has that wonderful family-owned, hometown feel that is so hard to find. Everyone who works at Sweetwater seems passionate about it, and most are more knowledgeable about the sport of surfing and its equipment than I could ever hope to be. They're great to talk to for advice about everything from wax and wetsuits to travel arrangements in Costa Rica. Tony Butler is Sweetwater's manager, and he contributes much of the content on wblivesurf.com, including daily photos and surf reports. Sweetwater also runs a surf report phone line (910-256-8184) to keep you up to date on changing surf conditions. Sweetwater carries a huge selection of the best brands of surf boards, skate boards, snow boards, wetsuits (in the winter), swimsuits, board shorts, flip flops, surf and skate DVDs, and all the other equipment, clothing and accessories you might need for surfing, skating or snowboarding. If you can't find something you want, just ask, and the staff will bend over backwards to help you locate it. They can probably custom order it if they don't have it available. Plus, they have great sales. Sweetwater Surf Shop is located a block from the beach in downtown Wrightsville, so you don't have to go very far out of your way between surf sessions to stop in, browse and say hello. This place definitely does not require shirt and shoes for service!

This was the best shop that I found on the beach. An old store front packed with quality surf gear…read more Plus skate boards, boogie boards, surf boards and roller skates. They also offer accessories skate boards. My daughter appreciated the brand named bikini tops that are pricey. Pretty much all you need for the beach can be found here. No 5th star with no offer for assistance.

I enjoy shopping at Hallelu when I visit Wrightsville Beach. The selection has expanded in the past…read moreseveral years. Their customer service has been excellent when I've visited. I'm excited to wear the crochet top and wide leg pants I purchased.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2R8fAjh/ Just saw this video…read moreabout the fact that this boutique sells fake products! I always found everything was majorly overpriced for the not so good quality...

We visit Surf City every time we're in Wrightsville Beach. I still have a pair of trunks I bought…read morefive years ago, so we bought a few more this week. The employees are very friendly and helpful, and the dressing rooms are bright and clean. The prices are fair (better than some others in the area!), and in the sale section you can score some good bargains.

Awesome surf shop! Chris aka"Skinny" was incredibley helpful in picking out my first board. No…read morepressure and spent a lot time with me. He even waxed my board for me. I can't recommend them enough!

Coast is seriously the best! It's my go-to for everything--whether I need cozy everyday clothes,…read morecute beachwear, or even something nice for a wedding, they always have the perfect pieces. They carry amazing brands like Blanco by Nature, Project Social, Kulani Kinis, and Runaway the Label, and they're constantly restocking with the cutest stuff. I swear, I want everything in the store every time I walk in! On top of all that, Melissa (the owner) is the sweetest and so talented--she makes her own soaps and candles that smell incredible and are super clean and safe. They're all I use at home, especially since having my newborn. It feels so good knowing I'm using something healthy and handmade with love. Coast isn't just a boutique--it's a total gem and such a feel-good place to shop. Wilmington is lucky to have it!

The girls as Coast boutique are so helpful. They have assisted me with shopping for my wife a few…read moretimes now and she is always happy with what they help me select.

This place is the quintessential souvenir shop. Everything was cheap. Everything was kitschy. I'm a…read morelittle confused at the Confederate flags next to the Bob Marley poster, but live and let live. If you're looking for a gift to take home to that weird friend of yours, I suggest a pirate head made out of a coconut or the breast shaped coffee mug.

rang our shirts up , paid, decided to return right away, they would not return…read more.. very rude, awful quality...

Redix is a must is you're visiting Wrightsville Beach. If you need a chair for the beach or a…read moretreasure to bring home, this is the ONLY store to go to.

My daughter and I visited Redix yesterday for the first time. The store is very nice and has a lot…read moreof high end clothing and shoes. We started in the women's shoe section which is in the back of the store. As we moved through the clothes section, we were followed by a sales associate that never asked us if we needed assistance. She literally just stood there following us around the racks hovering and shadowing my every move. It was very uncomfortable. She didn't even try to pretend to straighten up the clothing . Neither one of us had pockets or a bag large enough to even fit a piece of clothing into so I can't even understand why we were targeted like this. It's very disappointing! We will not return. I recommend that the owner of this store work on training their staff to better oversee their customers in a manner in which they're not being profiled.

Unique gift shop if you need something special . Great hostess gift if you need one. Pleasant…read morepeople in the shop. Very helpful.

Similar to lululemon, this place is a disaster... If you're a guy like me with a wife like mine who…read morelikes nice things. Knick-knacks, china, candlesticks, candles, gifts, and beach-appropriate decorating items like a bottle opener ship's wheel (my favorite; perhaps not classy). They also have 2-3 places for me/you to sit while your wife shops. Very important. Also money for finding your mother-in-law a gift.

I never expected to find something like this in a place like this. It's like stepping off the…read morestreets of a laid-back, southern beach town and into the hippest neighborhood in Portland coffee/clothing store. Annex is less surf shop and more hip clothing den, with a cool coffee bar at the back. And when I say cool, I mean it. They have Counter Culture coffee, pour-over setups, cold brew, and basically make coffee the way it should be made. The clothing here runs toward brands like Roark (which was, coincidentally, doing a pop-up when we were in there) as well as other up-to-the-minute alternative fashion brands. Not the usual Quicksilver, Hurley, Volcom and O'Neill domination, all of which you can find next door at Surf City. This is more carefully curated men's and women's clothing and accessories. There's a chill spot to sit and drink your pour-over, plenty of wares to peruse, and lots to love. Plus the guys who run this joint (or at least the staff on hand when I was in there) were mighty amiable. I wish I had known about this place sooner in my visit, I'd have stopped in for coffee a few more times. I guess I should have checked Yelp sooner!

This shop is so friendly and inviting! I found a unique shirt and we enjoyed browsing through the…read morecamping and beach gear, as well as the jewelry. The owners/managers were very friendly even though we aren't surfers and we're just passing through.

This is the only surf shop I go to while I'm in town. Jeff and the rest of the guys are extremely…read morehospitable assisting you in whatever beach need you might have. After renting boards for the few weeks, I decided to purchase a surfboard from them. You're not just a number at this shop, they care about your experience. I can only speak highly of this place.

Super friendly guy working...might've been the owner. Lots of variety and fair prices just wish all…read moreitems were priced as I don't always feel comfortable asking the price on multiple items. My son was happy with his purchase and glad we visited to support a local surf shop while visiting from out of town.