I bought a board that ended up having some issues on the first day, and instead of blaming me or…read moremaking it difficult, the staff went above and beyond to make it right and hooked me up with another board. They were also super helpful throughout the process of picking out a board that actually fit my style. They took the time to listen to what I was looking for, gave me great advice, and genuinely made sure I was happy with my purchase. They even gave me a free leash and 20% off accessories which was super helpful. Really appreciate the customer service and how they handled the situation. I'll definitely be coming back to Hansen's in the future!

Very good shop. Many parking places. Many brands. Medium expensive. The area is also nice and its…read moreclose to the skimulator.

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!

We had such a great experience with Concept Surf Shop and Uriel, surf instructor, this summer! We…read morebooked multiple private lessons with Uriel, and he was amazing. He was patient, encouraging, and did a great job explaining things in a way that really clicked with her. He created such a positive environment where she felt comfortable trying new things, making mistakes, and continuing to improve. By the end of the summer, she was more confident in the water and even more excited about surfing. We are so grateful for the time and effort he put into helping her grow, and we'll definitely be booking more lessons in future. Highly recommend!

Best place to rent boards in Encinitas. Walking distance to the beach. If you have friends coming…read moreto town, they also offer surf lessons, wetsuits, sunglasses, shirts, hats and dog bandanas.

Family owned which is rare. Awesome items reasonably priced and clothes last. Check it out and…read moresupport them! Will return soon.

Rented a surfboard here and it was a fantastic experience!!! The board I rented was a longboard…read morethat was wonderful in the water (I even tried to buy it from them!!!). Excellent customer service from start to finish. I will definitely be back!

Where else can you have a world class surfboard shaper who shaped surfboards for some of surfing's…read morebest professionals shape you a world class surfboard. I asked Greg to shape two boards for me and they are the best boards I have ever surfed on. It was great working with Greg and would recommend him to anyone looking for a great custom surfboard.

First off Greg is a great guy. Secondly his boards are as good as it gets, he pays attention to…read moredetails, for what you will get he should charge a lot more, he'll make you exactly what you want, you'll learn from him in the process, and he'll take care of you afterwards. No need to say more.

Mitch's?! Simply the best. Love all the employees. Always greeted with aloha and they are kind,…read morepatient, and helpful. Great selection of goods as well. Didn't take any of pics but it's such a great little shop. Definitely recommend coming by even if it's just for a bar of wax

This place is awesome. Went in to check out their springsuits (as I needed a new one). They have a…read moreGREAT selection of suits - and their prices were actually better than what I was seeing at other shops. I tried on a couple and with the help of one of the employees who knowledgeably answered the questions I had (mainly about durability) - I ended up walking out with a new suit that I am stoked on. Totally recommend this place. Shop local!

Anything you want to cater your inner surfer girl or boy. First time visiting yesterday even though…read moreI have visited Solana a million times never entered at this store thinking it was some sort of man can. In fact, there are so many items for women, the most variety of bikinis and dreamy summer dresses. That on top of palgxards, candles, jewelry and many more. All focused on the surfer life but also space for the tourist and vacationer.

I had such a great experience here. Everyone who works there is incredibly knowledgeable and…read moregenuinely helpful. You can tell they actually surf and really understand the gear, which makes a huge difference when you're trying to make the right decision. Their inventory is massive -- boards, wetsuits, accessories -- everything you could possibly need, and all high quality. What really stood out to me was the customer service. They take their time, answer every question, and make you feel taken care of without any pressure. I honestly wouldn't shop anywhere else. This is the kind of surf shop every town should have.

Always very knowledgable dudes working at this location with a great selection of bunker and sharp…read moreeye boards. As the tip mentions there are no long boards here. If you are looking to buy new and not willing to drop over $500 on a new stick then this is a good place to check out. I have two bunker boards and love em both 5 '9 disco and 6 '1 more traditional short board. Great value for a new board, highly recommend.

Got a sick 5'11" fat board that ive surfed in 1 foot crumble to overhead. Was only about $450 too,…read morecant beat that. Good stuff for sure. Stop in and check these guys out.

Rented a pair of foam boards and wetsuits from progression this morning and got out for about 25…read moreminutes until my girlfriend took a weird fall and dislocated her kneecap. We had to take a truck on the beach to moonshine because she was unable to make the walk to exit Leucadia beach. This was problematic for us because we didn't know how we were gonna be able to return the boards and wetsuits. I called the guy working at the store to work this out and he said it would be no issue at all for me to leave the boards and wetsuits at the top of the stairs and they would take care of the pickup. This was an absolute godsend. They went totally out of their way to help us out when we needed it, and they were very sympathetic and said they hoped that she was ok and they were sorry about what happened. On top of this they didn't charge us anything for the day. And on top of THAT they had the best prices out of all the stores we checked for rentals, very affordable and simple. I just have to say the service at this establishment is absolutely exemplary and the gentleman working the store that day should be commended. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to buy or rent surfing equipment in Encinitas!

Great for tourists and those passing through, board selection is hit or miss. Great place to get…read morerental boards

Cool mosaic mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Fun fact this mosaic was created on the down low by a…read morelocal artist and caused quite a bit of controversy. Referred to as the "Surfing Madonna Oceans Project". Since the inception of the non-profit in 2013 the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project has donated nearly $600,000 to local ocean/beach/park and humanitarian programs. Worth visiting in Encinitas. It's next to Leucadia Pizzeria, on the corner of Highway 101 and Encinitas Boulevard. Can't help but think of the song Lady Madonna by the Beatles.

I made the drive to see the Surfing Madonna mosaic a day before she was taken down. While I…read morecouldn't get a direct shot of the image (due to heavy traffic under the overpass where it was located), I still was able to get a couple of closeups as a memento of the time she was on display. Looking at the mosaic, I was struck by the beauty that the artist had given her. He had spent a lot of time on this work; it really had been a labor of love for him. It's sad that he didn't go through the proper channels to get her on display - if anything, this case shows why exhibitions such as the Surfing Madonna have to get proper authorization. Then again, the mosaic was starting to get picked apart; pieces were missing from her when I arrived. I feel doubly bad for the artist - not only does he have to pay for the removal and fines incurred for putting up a piece of art, the image had been damaged. So, perhaps it is for the best that the Surfing Madonna was taken down; otherwise, who knows what other damage could have been done to it? I just hope that she finds a home soon - the piece is just too beautiful not to be shared.