Assateague Island Surf Shop, Boutique & Cafe a great beach experience. The shoppers & staff island…read morefriendly too

Stopped in for an iced coffee on the way to the beach. Reasonable price and fast service. The…read moreclothing and souvenirs are on the pricier side.

First off, the service here is FABULOUS !! They have a huge selection of hats, hoodies, T-Shirts…read more(long sleeve & short) sweat shirts, surf trunks, etc..... Their prices are extremely reasonable !! The owner, LEE, is UNBELIEVABLE !! All he wants is for his customers to be happy !! If you're ever there, stop in a say Hi to Lee and tell him Rick from Fairfax, Va says HI !!

I had a weird request and Malibu's delivered like a BOSS!…read more I needed some surfboard wax for an off-label use (slipping horseshoes in an aqua treadmill) and I needed it quickly. Lee helped me choose the right products, choose a shipping method, and offered to personally get my order to the post office to ensure its timely delivery. After calling five different surf shops who refused to help, I was blown away by this level of customer support. Thank you, Lee and Malibu's!

Wonderful National Park to relax for a stroll with nature. Find shells, watch wild horses, or chill…read moreon the beach. The sika deer will walk up close to you also. Great views! For more photos of our visit here, visit our instagram at 3spade7star_photography

Absolutely beautiful and pristine natural coastline with wild horses. They get close! Beware and…read morealert while driving. Its very windy and no shade so prepare for the elements. Great trails and a cute beach shop! Parking is $25 for the national park and $5 at the state park lot.

Great experience every time! Have been going to Chauncey's for many years, extremely kind owner and…read morethey always seem to have exactly what I am looking for. Will be definitely coming back again and again!

It's authentic, it's real, it's quite simply THE BEST surf shop in Ocean City. Each year, a visit…read moreto Chauncey's a must or it will feel like l hadn't been to OC at all!

I know some of you are looking at surfing lessons and thinking, "That sounds cool, but I dunno." I…read morehope I can help you resolve your ambivalence by telling you what an awesome experience this was!! Let me start with the registration process. It was really easy. Just go to their website and fill out the form. You will receive an automated email telling you all the details, like timing and what to bring. If there is inclement weather or weird tides, they will call you prior to the lesson, otherwise, you are good to go! When you pull up to the surf shop, the lessons are around the left corner on the outside of the building. You'll probably see multiple buff guys with wet suits on pulling out surf boards. Don't be intimidated- these guys are the instructors and they are SUPER nice and down to Earth. We were greeted with a smile by one of the owners (Brian), who took our payment and provided us with wet suits for the lesson. The wet suits kept us totally comfortable the whole time. I was a little surprised to see how popular these lessons were as there were about 8 instructors and around 10 "students." By the way, there was quite a range of ages of students (not just children) and my instructor said he has worked with young children through age 80! Once everyone suited up, we walked across to the street to the ocean. The DH and I were each assigned our own instructor who carried the heavy boards over for us. One tip- I brought a big beach bag with towels, cell phones, and water. I think next time, I would just bring a small bag with cell phones and a water bottle. Even though it was a cool night for summer (in the low 70s), I think I could have left the towels at the surf shop as we were comfortable in the wet suits. After a brief safety and instructional overview, we were out in the water in minutes! You go out with your individual guide who holds on to the end of your board and does all of the hard work for you. He/she will pick good waves and tell you when to stand. They will also help push your board over really big waves while you are floating out there so that you don't wipe out while just floating on the board waiting for a good wave. The DH and I asked for about a 5 minute break a piece so that we could take pictures of each other and our instructors were totally accommodating. In case you're wondering what is physically involved, you spend most of the time laying stomach down on the board and when you catch a wave you move into a plank, then bring one leg forward and stand up. Really not hard, just a matter of keeping balance! The DH had Nathaniel and I had Phil as our instructors. They were knowledgeable and friendly and will really make you feel at home on the board. I can't recommend this experience highly enough and I hope I can go again next year!

I took a lesson while I was in OC visiting a friend. This place is fantastic! I learned so much!…read moreEveryone is knowledgeable & friendly. Having one on one instruction is a game changer! can't recommend this place enough! i'm excited for my next trip back!

It was brought to my attention from another surf shop in the (Bethany Beach) area, that I only…read morewrite negative reviews. I would like to commend Atlantic Shoals as a class act surf shop! I especially love the new location in Bethany Beach! The employees are always friendly, and are extremely helpful! This should be your FIRST choice when visiting Bethany Beach. Highly recommend!!!! Thank you for your excellent service that outshines all others in the area!!!

Selling fake products claiming they are "real". Also selling this fake products above normal retail…read morevalue I would not trust anything they sell in there.

Nice place to stop in for some Bethany Beach themed items and a few beach necessities if you forgot…read moresomething. Staff were friendly and walkable from most of town.

One of my favorite local businesses! Their clothes are higher quality my son is extremely…read moreparticular about how things feel. Many of the beach shops sell low quality items at top dollar prices to cater to The Tourist. Bethany surf shop that sells quality products at the same price you can buy junk for the difference is how well their product holds up and how cozy the merchandise remains we love this spot! It's the local secret spot. If you want a great product this should be your stop! I have had a hoodie for years and it's still soft as can be

Michelle is AMAZING! She is so passionate about helping females feel comfortable on a surf board…read more She is great at communicating before the lesson and provides a lot of feedback during the lesson. We had 2 lessons with her and both were awesome! Great to find a passionate person who wants others to love it like she does. You won't regret working with Michelle, she's extremely personable, knowledgeable and passionate, she will put you at ease right away!

I recently completed a weekend surf camp with Michelle and really enjoyed it! You can book through…read moreemail. She allows up to 8 women, but be aware that her camps book up pretty quickly. I was able to squeeze in as the 8th when I booked 2 weeks in advance, but others were saying they booked months ahead. You are confirmed as booked when she receives your check in the mail. A few days before the camp, Michelle sends out an email with the details about what to bring and where to meet. She also starts a text chain so that you can communicate day-of. Our camp met as Assateague State Park at 9:00 on Sat and 10:00 on Sun (due to surf conditions). Each lesson lasts for about 2 hours (ours went slightly over). A few things to note: Assateague State Park and Assateague National Park are on the same island, but are 2 different places. After going over the bridge, stay straight to get to the state park, or turn right to go to the national park. It does cost $ to get into the State Park ($6 for out of state and $4 for in-state) so bring some cash. ASP is apparently a popular surfing spot for locals as there were probably 20 surfers right when you enter from the parking lot, so we walked down the beach a bit. On the first day, Michelle spent some time going over some safety basics, which I really appreciated! Things like coming out of the water with a hand over your head so the board doesn't hit you and making sure the board is perpendicular to the shoreline when going in and out of the water, again to prevent it from hitting you. It sounds simple, but I would not have figured those things out on my own. Then, she broke us into groups of four and had us take turns coming out to practice with her. At first, she has you get on the board and she pushes you towards the shore to ensure you are catching waves. By the second day though, she was more helping to direct when to get on your board and then you paddle to catch the wave yourself (rather than her grabbing the board and pushing you). On the second day, everyone was on their feet, standing on the board! Another cool fact about day 2- Michelle has her photographer friend come take pictures of everyone and then she gives you the photos electronically as part of your package. LOVED THAT! She also finished by giving us tips on how to pursue surfing further if interested. She told us where to rent boards, what size to get, and how to check a surf report. Also, she also said if we are ever back in the area, we can text her to ask if the weather is appropriate for surfing. I think it's awesome that she is willing to be an ongoing resource. She also started a facebook page where people who have taken lessons with her can connect to go surfing together again in the future. I honestly feel like I could rent a board in the future and catch some waves on my own- which was my whole goal of participating in the camp. One more thing- surfing is one of the most physically exhausting exercises I have tried. It truly takes your entire body to carry the boards from the car, drag the board out in the water multiple times, core strength, shoulder/arm strength, and balance to stand up. I'm in pretty good shape and I'm fairly sore. I don't say that to scare anyone off. We had a variety of shapes, sizes, and ages in our group. Just something to be aware of, as experienced surfers can make it look so easy.

I moved from Southern California to Washington DC, and I had to find a place to surf. Jason and…read moreK-Coast Surf Shop have all the answers, and with their amazing inventory of surfboards and all the accessories you need, I'm ready to get in the water and start charging after waves. I couldn't be happier!‍

K Coast is RAD AF! Haven't been in OCMD since 93. Late October employees super nice. Thanks K Coastread more

Love the local vibe here and they have everything you need to get on a board and into the water…read more Check them out if your in town

Classic old-school surf/skate shop w/ a local vibe. Very rad shop. They sell boards, accessories,…read moreand clothing.