Amazing customer service with the best customizability with your ability to surf. The surfboards…read moreare absolute works of art with innovative surfing technology. A very inviting community for new and experienced surfers!

Horrible customer service. When i received an item i purchased on line it was damaged. I have tried…read moreto return twice and both times they refused it and sent it back. DO NOT TRUST them for any purchase. They are full of excuses . I have now spent an additional $60.00 attempting to return this duffle. Complete waist of money. they should be put out of business for taking advantage of customers and not doing whats right.

My favorite surf shop! It's been a while since I came by but I needed more surf wax and knew ET was…read morethe way to go. The staff at ET is really friendly, helpful, and positive. They are not your douchey commercialized surf shop. They also are very responsive on the phone if you have any questions. Even years back, I had some questions regarding their wetsuits and surfboards and they really take the time to help me out in-person and over the phone. ET is well-known among surfers and is trustworthy. Prices are fair and competitive. It is super rare and unheard of to discount wetsuits/ have sales for wetsuits but they do here at ET! They have a huge selection of wetsuits and gear here. I always leave here happy and excited to surf.

I've been buying there for years. They're always helpful, its a unique throw back to the old days…read moreof private surf shops.

Phase One Surf was originally founded in San Diego circa 1999, when the shop's entrepreneurial…read moreowner and heartbreaking stud, Adrian Nichols, was attending UCSD. The store operated out of Adrian (and roommates)'s garage and has since then expanded to multiple locations in Southern Cali. You can find out more from their website. Anyway, I bought my first (well, my only) surfboard from Adrian -- A Phase One epoxy 7'6" funboard "Blue Classic Stripe" for a great deal (board, bag and leash) and I love it. It's the best board for me - perfect size and it fits my needs as a major beginner/kook/novice... que girl-term for Barney. Adrian represents five local shapers from Southern California, cutting down on the costs of your board, but never sacrificing quality. He's got a crazy amount of stock to meet your surfing (even non-surfing) needs - wetsuits, fins, board racks, booties, leashes, fun/long/short/indo boards, travel accessories, skateboards, body boards, watches, clothing, backpacks, etc. etc. the list goes on. He even has used surfboards available and can even hook it up with a CUSTOM board that'll fit your specifications (color material design shape etc)! If you want a unique, good quality board (or any of the other things I mentioned) without breaking the bank, check out Phase One Surf online or on site. Give him a call and he'll hook it up for sure. What more can I say? Adrian is the cheese to my surfing macaroni. =D

The hours are from 10:30 to 3:30…read more My ex husband brought a van to transport our daughter's surf board. Surprisingly, however, a 7.2 surf board will fit in a compact car. My daughter found Phase One Surfboards through ebay, but I wanted to go to the physical location. We arrived a little before 10:30 and Shawn greeted us. He took his time to answer all of our questions. We received a cash discount. He installed the fins and gave us complimentary stickers and wax.

Pretty cool little Japanese surf shop tucked away in the Union Bank plaza on the south east corner…read moreof Western & 182nd. They offer boards, wax, shades, and lots of clothes including their own line. You'll find some cool "Gardena" imprinted designs here that you won't find anywhere else.

Signed up for the rewards, WAY TOO MANY texts, emails, etc. App is janky, sales advertised are…read moreoften not reflected in the app and/or website merchandise. All staff at the store were nice and polite, have bought a few boards here in the past few years. I guess last straw for me is the line/collaboration with Huntington Beach Police Department. Of all organizations/causes to align yourself with, this is a weird one to me. Hard to imagine HBPD needs additional funds; how about some ecological organizations? Idk, won't be shopping here any more.

All I can say is the customer service is straight trash at this location worst one I've been too…read more All these young kids don't even welcome you or ask if you need help. Literally walked in and around the whole shop why these kids were just talking to each other. Must be nice to get paid to just have a convo with homies all day. -5 stars on this shop and location

SPYDER is but far the best surf shop in LA county! Thanks…read moreReno Makani for the recommendation and the VIP Surf lesson when I was in Hawaii. Mahalo & Shaka

I love this place. Spyder Surf is one of the only legit skate shops that I have ever won an…read moreopportunity to buy Jordan Dunk's. Many other skate shops do these raffles but I almost never ever hear back from them even with years of trying and even sometimes using apps like copdate which really robs the consumer of hard earned cash to even stand a chance at winning a chance to buy shoes. All I can say is Spyder Surf is one of the real ones and I will definitely come back as often as possible.

Went to this store for the first time looking for snow boots. Cassidy was one of the workers who…read morehelped me out and her help was outstanding. Very patient and friendly towards me and my friend, and really wanted the choice that was best for me. I highly recommend this place because their employees are very welcoming and have a good variety of gear.

Best snowboarding shop in LA…read more I've gotten most of my gears from here. They offer variety of selections. Love going to the physical store since I can try out the fits better. Their board services also very convenient. Wanted a full tune but they recommended just the wax which saves me money. Service is always nice and welcoming

Dive N' Surf has the most amazing staff who are so gracious, friendly, helpful and with expert…read moreexperience and knowledge that can help customers. The selection is diverse and expansive. They run sales once in a while that feature great discounts and deals. I'd recommend Dive n' Surf for your amphibious activity needs, including of course surfing and anything you might need with the beach and ocean they probably have here.

My favorite Dive shop in California. No waiting for fills. Wonderful staff. They always try to go…read moreabove and beyond expectations.

Bit of a different review from everyone else for Olympus Board Shop: this is for their Onewheel…read morerental and sales! I came across them while looking for a local place to rent a Onewheel, the electric skateboards made by Future Motion. They're an authorized dealer; perfect, I'd rather buy local. I went to their website, and turns out they also rent! $70/day if less than 4 days, $60 for 5+ days. I wanted to try out a Onewheel before dropping $1k, so I texted and set a day to come by. They also require a 30min tutorial if you have no experience: perfect, I have zero experience and it'll be helpful to learn from a human. Tyler helped me do a few laps in the parking lot, let me borrow a helmet, and I went home to practice more. By the end of the rental period, I knew I wanted one of my own. After some back and forth, we got my order figured out and submitted. They applied the money I spent on the rental towards the purchase of a new board, I put down a deposit, and the wait began. Something to note: the owner, Jeremy, let me borrow a shop board until mine arrived. Due to some mix-ups with the delivery address, I ended up holding onto the shop board for weeks. I really appreciated having the extra time with the loaner and all the additional practice hours I got in. By the time my board arrived, I'd gotten a total of 18 miles in. For anyone else in my shoes - zero experience, nervous about spending so much, not sure if Onewheel is for you - this is the place to start. Rent first, learn on a loaner, buy when you're ready.

Went to go buy some boots and step in bindings - Adam and Jacob were fantastic! They gave me a lot…read moreof great options and also their thoughts on what to look out for, and Adam even went to install everything for me (luckily I brought my board to the shop). Really great experience and I will definitely be recommending my other friends to buy from this place.

I needed some goggles and hand paddles so I stopped into the store. Craig got me all setup with…read moresome goggles that won't hurt my eyes (no more raccoon eyes) and some swim paddles that fit my hands perfectly. It was a better price than the one I saw online. I don't need a new swimsuit but if I did I'd look here. They have many racks of different brands, types and sizes. This is where you want to go.

Review #949 2026-013…read more My 14 YO daughter made her high school's jr. varsity swim team in her freshman year, & needed to get her swim gear before the end of 01/2025 for the official practice sessions. WHS Warriors partnered with The Swim Guy for swimsuits, swim parkas, goggles, etc. The Swim Guy is located in Lawndale, off Inglewood Ave. & 159th St., conveniently near the 405 Fwy. It's a family-owned, comprehensive swim shop that offers a vast selection of swimsuits & trunks, swim parkas, accessories (i.e. goggles, caps, fins, etc.), & training aids for competitive & recreational swimming, & water polo. Upon entering, the shop is crammed from floor to ceiling of all things water. On the right just behind the entrance, is cubby-shelves stocked full of sale items. Further in, there's racks & racks of swimsuits & trunks. Swim accessories are located along the left wall past the front desk/register. They carry known swimwear brands such as: Arena, Jolyn, Nike, Speedo, etc. While we know H's size (stands 5'4" with medium build) different brands may differ in size so we asked for help to try a couple of suits. The staff member was definitely experienced. He gave her a once over & gave her a size 32 1-piece suit to try on; it fitted perfectly! As a just in case, I asked to see a size 34, which also fit but not snug. He said new swimsuits may feel tight initially but will "stretch" slightly after 1 - 2 swims & conform to the body once the fabric relaxes; the tightness is crucial for performance & drag reduction (maybe that's why competitive swimmers having shaving parties before their swim meets?). We (me & H) both agree that size 32 looked to be/is a better fit than size 34. Not knowing how committed my daughter is, we only bought the required practice & competition swimsuits, WHS logo swim cap & sweatshirt hoodie. I wanted to get her the parka, but it was $150+ (comes with the school's & swimmer's name embroidered) & I don't want to invest in one if she's not swimming her HS career. We put our order in just a couple days before the WHS swim team's deadline; H's order arrived just a couple of days before the first official practice. The Swim Guy's prices are somewhat high since this is a team group sale; they had a guarantee order of practice & competitive swimsuits & trunks, & swim caps in addition to sweatshirt hoodies &/or parkas. The staff are knowledgeable & friendly, particularly the guy that worked with H's sizing... he gave really good advice on the swimsuit fit & care post swims. Most items are final sale, & generally do not accept returns or exchanges, especially with school team orders since they're customized. Make sure to double-check sizing & personalization details before placing your order! And be sure to inspect your order immediately upon arrival for any damages or issues! If the item is defective, damaged, or the wrong product was received, contact them at: info@theswimguy.com ASAP so they can resolve the issues & make things right. We didn't have any issues with her swim season order, or this current season's water polo order. She's on the swim team again for her sophomore year, & will be stopping by in a couple of weeks to try on swimsuits; she grew an inch or 2 since winter & her upper body is broader from her water polo season (joined JV as a sophomore). The Swim Guy is my daughter's WHS swim & water polo teams go-to for competition & practice gear, offering customized & reliable service. Outside of the required school gear, we purchase her recreational swimsuits & accessories elsewhere at a more affordable cost except when TSG has sales on overstock or past season items.