Moved here from California! Was worried there'd not be much surfing in the New England area. Came…read moreto Rye and was delightfully surprised! Felt right at home and the staff was so nice and kind! Board Swap weekends are the smartest thing I have ever heard of! Can't wait to come up and sell two of my boards and buy a new long board from these guys! Definitely come here!

Appreciated that the staff was wearing masks and gloves, however this might be the saddest açaí…read morebowl I have ever seen. There is barely 1/2 inch of açaí as you can see from the photo when using the spoon for reference. The açaí itself was very subpar and tasted like it was a blend of other fruit juices, certainly not pure açaí.

We showed up at the meeting location for a surf lesson on time and there was no one here. We had…read moregone to the shop before heading to the meeting site and checked in and the woman said you're all checked in and apparently never alerted anyone that they were checked in. After I called the surf shop to advise them that there was no instructor at the meeting location, I was told who we were supposed to have as an instructor apparently "had a mixup in his schedule" is what the young lady said when calling. This isn't the first time this has happened. When we did this last year same situation of a schedule mixup. The young gentleman at the shop where you pick up your wetsuits are very pleasant and helpful. I was later called by one of the managers to let me know that they were refunding for the full cost of the lesson and that we would still get our lesson. They said they were refunding to apologize for the inconvenience of waiting over 30 minutes past our lesson time for an instructor to arrive.

I had a great time during my 1st ever surfing lesson! It was an easy, straightforward online…read morebooking experience. I showed up at the shop to check in, was easily assisted with the wetsuit fitting, and the girls working the front desk were great helping me find the Tshirt size I wanted. Instructions for where to show up and when for the lesson were super clear. They even took me early, and I had a clear demo of on-land surfing "stance" and paddling. My instructor (Griffin) was so nice and helpful with pushing me out into the waves and explaining literally every aspect of surfing. I had a great time and would highly recommend it!

Good for you if you can score an invite to this private beach club. A unique experience.read more

We did a 7 person private lesson complete with wetsuits and boards and instruction. Jake and Will…read morewere positive, helpful and made it so fun. Highly recommend!!

This place is so cool. Everyone's so nice and accommodating. They hooked me up with such an awesome…read morelong board too. Made my day fasho. Come here and buy everything.

He ordered some merchandise and still hasn't paid...two years later! You might want to shop with a…read moremore honest shop

This place is a hidden gem . The owner will help you with anything . He listens and asks you a lot…read moreof questions and then gets you what you need . Most surf places will sell you all they can no matter you need . Mike is different. I found my new surf store. I didn't even know he was here but I see his boards all over the place. He is a famous surfboard shaper to boot .

Nice selection of Fresh Produce clothing. Sales associates could be a bit more hospitable.read more

Is there such a thing as having too much gear? Perhaps, only if you're carrying it all at the same…read moretime for a limited trip. Is there such a thing as too much firepower? Perhaps, only if you're seeking the smallest game on a very short trip. Is there really such a thing ever as having TOO much? Perhaps, there is no such a thing if you're a "responsible" prepper or an avid enthusiast seeking to advance yourself to handle just about ANY situation thrown your way - including the apocalypse. I definitely do not believe there is such a thing as having too much. And I can bet on it that most of the people here today at Kittery Trading Post feel the same way. Yes, the prices are mostly MSRP and sometimes higher. Yes, you can most likely (99% of the time) get a better deal elsewhere (especially online). But where can you actually have the opportunity to TOUCH everything or be likely seduced to WANT more because you weren't aware that such an item even existed? Here, at KTP, that is exactly what happens. You think you have a particular item in mind? How about being thrown more options that most other stores even dream of carrying? Thought you liked something online? How about holding that item in person and deciding if it is the right fit for just a fraction more of the price (and avoid the need to make returns for the most part?) How about being swayed into another product because you "apparently" didn't research it enough to realize there are even BETTER options that fit your exact needs (or because it's more expensive and you can justify it in person, lol)? Kittery Trading Post is definitely one of my ultimate retail spots as an outdoor enthusiast and an avid prepper (for whatever possible events will ever unfold in my fantasies). And every time I'm here, I always leave with at least one new toy for the personal arsenal. Definitely love this place even if it's not exactly the best bang for the buck.

This is like REI on steroids…read more Tons and tons of outdoor gear. An outdoor enthusiast's mecca or dream. Free parking lot and they have a tent set up outside with their sale items. They usually have events every weekend as well to drive visitors to their store so it's pretty busy all thr time. If you're one of those people that likes to explore recreational clothing, shoes, and equipment in person, this is the place to go.

Do you like relaxation -- maybe with a lil sand snuggled between ur toesy-wozies? If yes, grab your…read morecrockpot + maracas, lather ur bod in dat SPF protectant, and get over to Wallis Sands State Beach for a little R&R&RT (rest & relaxation & rad times). Yes, yes -- get to dat beach + plop ur dump truck down in that flimsy Walgreens beach chair that has been rotting in your garage for, like, 9+ months now. Breathe it in: yes, yes dat fresh salt air. Salt! Mmm, yes... Also politely ask that person on the beach blanket next to you to crank up "Daisies" by Justin Bieber from their portable JBL speaker just a smidge louder. That's right -- set the mood for ur ultimate New Hampshiran beach day. Smack a beachball, David. Slurp a wine cooler, Darlene. Hold a hermit crab captive (they don't have feelings, silly). And go on and say things like "ew, seaweed!" and "wow, look at that kite!" and "Ed Sheeran is one of my favorite artists!" Yay! Enjoy your day, Freddie + Barbara -- hopefully you trekked to Wallis Sands State Beach without the kids...ya know? They are, like, so annoying. Brutal. R&R&RT is best without juice boxes and bad attitudes. Children belong in front of YouTube. You belong in front of the Atlantic -- alone + unbothered -- left to simply worry about ur sun exposure. It's cute. Soak up the sun, Sheryl Crow! Enjoy da beach + ur yacht rock playlist, also. Cheers! Seashells! Toes! Crockpots!

Reporting live from 2025!!…read more I love this little beach. It's right down the road from my fave seafood shack and for years on my jaunts to NH I've passed it right on by. Welp not this year. I got my fried scallop plate and caught a brilliant sunset from a bench right at the sand's edge. I went around 730pm in early June so there were only like 4 cars and no parking fees. Your mileage is sure to vary now that summer is officially underway. The water looked beautiful and inviting but as you know Ms. Mands does not like walking on sand without a really good reason. And considering it was cool enough to wear a wool hat, there were no good reasons. There's a huge bathhouse in the lot as well as a relatively short distance from sand to water. I bet this place is a real hit during the peak of summer. I legit only came to sit, eat, listen to the waves, and watch the sunset - beyond that can't say much. But my 45 minutes or so here were 5-star all the way!