I went into Core Surf relaxed and polite, wanting to learn more about the Savage boards they stock…read more I even brought one of my own boards to explain what I'm looking for. The guy I spoke with (tall, skinny dude) had that smartass vibe from the start. When I asked how a used Channel Islands Neckbeard (he wanted to sell me) compared to Happy Everyday, his answer was that there are now as many surfboards as marijuana strains. Funny line, but not helpful, and honestly a weird comparison since people actually choose specific strains for real reasons. Then came the rant about volume. He said it couldn't be measured, which was funny because these days every core guy or old-school surfer seems to have something personal against the word "volume". It's almost like volume broke their hearts, everyone's got a speech about it but no one gives a straight answer. Before leaving, I asked about deposits on boards, and after acting like they only want customers who can drop a thousand bucks on the spot, he admitted they might take 50%. At least that's something. Catalyst will be fine with $100 though. And that's the problem here. Shops like this complain that people don't support local surf shops or local shapers, but when you show up ready to spend money, this is the treatment you get. Then they act surprised when sales go to the bigger brands. If you want people to support local, you've got to give them a reason to.

Ton of boards for sale. They have rentals too. The owner(?) gave me a pretty decent deal on…read morereselling my 9'-6" longboard. I would definitely come here to try to get my next board.

This store makes me want to say, "No wayyyyy.....way!" and "Excellent!" and "Nothing was bogus" -…read moreaccording to Bill and Ted (it's making my son cringe in the background). Largest surf shop in the world at 52,000 square feet of cool, rad, and gnarly, awesome things (shirts, jewelry, swim wear, accessories, beauty products, home decor, surf boards, rash guards, sunglasses, etc). If you can walk out without buying a shirt, keychain or sticker, I would either be impressed, or think something was wrong with you. Free parking (time limit) in the back of the shop. Long arse lines at all the registers, but that's a testament to how popular this place is. My husband who is an (ex-)surfer, totally loved this shop. He said visiting this store was one of the highlights of the trip.

Do I surf? No. Did I want to visit this place again on my most recent trip to Florida? YES…read more I visited here for the first time way back in 2012. I loved this store then and I still love it! I've wanted to make it to some of the other Ron Jon shops since then but haven't been near one. I don't know the best way to describe it. It's like a superstore for beachwear, keychains, hats, sunglasses, shirts, surfboards, art, trinkets, shoes, and a bunch of other random things. It's so much fun to walk around this place and see what you can find. I still have a souvenir magnet from my first visit. This time I found a shirt I had to have! Anytime I'm in the area, I'll definitely stop in here. If you're in the Cocoa Beach area, this is definitely a must-visit!

Service was good! No one looked like they wanted to be there, but whatever. Very easy to spend a…read morefortune. Nothing over $19.99, but it's mostly $19.99. Stopped to buy souvenirs for the family left at home and spent $145 on Knick knacks.

This is a great store to gather some decent Florida souvenirs or to pick up some last-minute beach…read morestuff. The staff is friendly, the selection is broad, and the prices are right. We stopped in for some sunscreen and a few beach/pool toys before getting on a cruise and were able to find everything we could need/want. They have a great selection of nearly everything you could think of and, if you have lids, plan to keep an eye on your wallet because I can nearly guarantee they'll find something they will want! Heck, even I found myself trying to justify a puka shell necklace for me haha. (Note to self, you're not 14...) The staff here is very friendly and happy to help with anything you need. They make it a pleasant experience from beginning to end. Look no further than this beach shop for those vacation needs. In fact, I'd highly encourage you to hit up this place before the likes of a CVS or Walgreens (for beach stuff, sunscreen, etc.)

This store sells beach wear and Cocoa Beach shirts. It is not a popular or has the same vibe that…read moreI remember. It was lively the last time I was there and it seemed empty and not as full of merchandise as I remember. It is good to stop in to look to see if something catches your eye. Also, they do not do Apple Pay which is different than other merchants in the area. Overall, just an okay store.

Worst Experience EVER! My husband and I decided to go on a last minute beach trip away from Miami…read moreand this is where we ended up going. We both found swimsuits and were headed to check out. I asked the man at the counter if they had somewhere to change and also asked about the return or exchange policy because my swimsuit was one size, he said we could change in the fitting room and i could try on the swimsuit before buying to make sure . So I paid for my husband's shorts then he changed into them and I changed into my swimsuit to make sure it fit and brought the tag to the register to pay. After I paid, this lady comes running at me asking me where my receipt is and saying I didn't pay. I told her I already paid for the items and she could ask the man at the register. Then my husband comes out of the dressing room and she's screaming that we didn't pay for those and trying to snatch the receipts which I had on top of my wallet out of my hands. I told her to not touch me and to ask the man at the register because I dropped one of my receipts while she was attacking me. She grabbed my arm and tried to yank me back to take my receipts out of my hand and after she finally asked the man at the register if we paid and he said yes, she ran into the back office. I called the police and couldn't do anything because I live in Miami and will not come all the way back for that. Horrible staff, too expensive. My husband was racially profiled because he's Hispanic and has face tattoos.

James was very courteous and helpful. Great customer service. Went in looking for a hat and left…read morewith a bandana. Perfect on a windy beach day. Thank you James. Joyce

Big selection. Prices a little less than competitors and had sale discounts on many items. For us,…read morefit what we needed. Quality of products were good, maybe a little less than competitors but only wearing a very few times so sufficient.

Awesome small local surf shop! Owners ride shape and Teach!…read more We bought custom 6'4" short board on our last visit ,Nov 2014, It's/we've (the board I mean) has been to Puerto Rico twice since then. Talk to Noah he'll dial you in!

One of a handful of the REAL surf shops in the Cocoa Beach…read morearea (not the tourist trap). They have all the gear needed for the hardcore surfer especially quality surfboards. One of the top boards of my quiver is a Neilson Blunt, a board that has proven itself in knee to head high surf...

My mom and I came in and made a purchase on March 2, 2026. The moment we made our transaction the…read morecashiers screen went blank. She wrapped our items and we went to the car. Right when we were about to pull out she flags up down and tells us it didn't go through. No big deal! My mom checks her bank account and it did go through. The cashier gets the manager, a lady with an either Russian or Ukrainian accent, and we show her the transaction went through on our side. She then snaps at us and says, "whatever just take it for free." And storms off. My mom and I are just standing there in shock, and I had a new item with me that I was going to purchase. After a minute of standing there she calls out, "you're good to go." And I explain I had an item. She comes out, tells me the price, looks at my mom and says, "and not the $18.16, but I'm not discussing that with you." Obviously we no longer want to be here due to her being hostile and not knowing how to conduct herself in the slightest. I turn and say, "you know what? Never mind." In which she responds with a high pitched, "byeeeeeee." And as you can see from the image posted, yes, our payment DID go through.

Love coming here every time I visit Florida! The theme is always stuck in my head haha , came here…read morerecently for a cruise I had with family.

I am so glad we opted to go with this shop for our adventures! On the first day we rented some…read morebikes and they explained about all the bike paths and gave us a map! At first I thought we wouldn't follow the map However it really gives you a super nice, easy ride. We biked to Jetty park and stopped at a few places along the way. The second day we rented kayaks and joined a guided tour with Randy. I can't say enough good things about how lovely our experience was. Any stress just melted away! We saw some dolphins too! I highly recommend A1A Outdoors for your adventuring. They are so friendly and welcoming and took the time to help us out in a caring and thoughtful way! 10/10 recommend When we stopped by the shop parking was super easy!

Amazing time had Eric for guided kayak tour highly recommend super chill and knowledgeable! - staff…read morewas super friendly this was like the third time I rescheduled and was finally able to make it out they were super flexible and understanding. Found them on Groupon they priced matched the coupon from Groupon good price for 2 people kayaks. Saw manatees up close one in lifetime experience -- if ur iffy I would just do it highly worth it !

We dropped in looking for a floaty....didn't get that but got some towels, dresses for my daughter,…read moreswim trunks for my husband and a dress and some beach toys also for my daughter. Prices are reasonable for a tourist shop and we had gotten coupons at the bagel shop. They also had coupons for them and other places outside and inside the store. If you check in via Yelp, there is a $2 coupon off $20. The customer service was very friendly. They have all different price points for towels so if your flying in to Cocoa Beach you can find towels priced for one use.

Absolutely no customer service. Tried to buy a pair of shoes, buy one get one 1/2 off and they ran…read moremy card for one pair of shoes and trying to price the other one at full price. Cashier register was scared to talk or help us and wouldn't even get his manager. She ran off to the back and was no help at all either. Find a better beach gear store and skip this place.