Admittedly I do miss the original location. It is now been razed, and is a steakhouse now. Yet the spirit lives on. Have been here multiple times. They have a good collection of skateboards, surfboards, and apparel. Pricing is quite competitive. A lot of times I go for nostalgia. Yes it's now in courthouse plaza, so it does still take time acclimating. Extremely polite and fun staff here. No snobbery at all, which can be an issue at other places. I'm relieved they landed here. At this point of life I'm less mobile, but my sons got gear from here. When he goes here I smile and think of "back in the day" read more

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was a new skater, the employee was great at helping me pick out a board + pads and anything else I may need in the future. I feel as if everything is fairly priced. read more

Fun, friendly service. Pleasant environment. The clerk not only gave some awesome trick tips, he demonstrated them in store. Both of my children got new wheels, and some protective gear. They each got t-shirts for $10 promo their are running when you spend a certain amount. We'll be back! read more

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I met the owner and one of his daughters. They were well informed about their products and pleasant to talk to :) I'm beyond impressed with the daughter being able to run the store with so many different customers asking for help. Everyone was excited and happy with their purchases that day, including myself. Then the owner came and talked to us individually which made me feel even more welcomed in. Everyone there is very knowledgeable about all the boards. They gave me a free T-shirt and stickers. My cousin went to the shop as well and told me about her great experience with a different worker, so it definitely makes me feel comfortable talking to anyone there the next time I come in :) read more

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This is an authentic skateboard shop tucked away in the main drag of Fairfax. The guys in the shop are young but they know their stuff. We went there to get my husbands bearings changed - ended up getting a cute swimsuit and a T-shirt as well. They've got a selection of boards, apparel and gear for skating and surfing. Bonus - the parking lot is a great place to ride your new or repaired boards :) #happyhusband read more

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Very helpful employee that stood out to me about this shop. I forgot her name but she was asking me if I had any questions once I got into the store. I just know that she is part of the family who owns the business. They had quality stuff and provide many services for skateboards and longboards. They didn't have much snowboard stuff since the season ended already. read more

Joan helped me turn my Walmart board into a usable board. Go here first, do not throw money away at Walmart. She has inexpensive beginner boards and customer service was amazing!!! Free Stickers too... read more

Fairfax Surf Shop - Skate Shops Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Support your local skate shop!! So glad these guys are still around. Picked up this beauty and my friend picked up a complete !! Customer service is always great, good vibes and all that jazz. Kid friendly too, my 7 year old walked in there and grabbed a board and tried to ride it, no one batted an eye. read more

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I have never skateboarded before, but I wanted to get one so that I can retain my snowboarding muscle memory and practice some simple snowboarding buttering tricks on a skateboard. Since I knew nothing, I have decided to visit a local skateboard shop for help. Theo and Joan were wonderful. I explained to Theo what I was looking to do and he recommended cruiser boards and longboards. I didn't buy one immediately. Instead, I went home with the knowledge and did some more research. I went back for more questions and tried standing on some decks to see how they feel under my feet. On the 3rd visit, I presented some choices with cute, feminine graphics, but they turned out to be of the wrong sizes for me. Joan then searched for a good size with a cute graphic design from Almost. They were both so wonderful and patient! When I went pick up the deck and got it assembled, I had difficulty choosing the appropriate wheels for me. Theo recommended the hardiness 90a, which I eventually went with. He was right. I already have soft 58mm 80A Wheel on my Arbor longboard, which I got while I was waiting for my Almost board, so there is no point in getting soft wheels for both boards. I went to an empty court to compare both boards. The Almost board with 90a wheels is so responsive. More of my energy is transferred to the wheels. It feels more poppy and nimble. I am really happy with the Almost board whose deck Joan helped pick and whose wheels and truck Teo helped pick. I have seen other customers who have never skateboarded before just picked a board and got it assembled in 30 minutes. I am the type of person who want to understand board design and how they impact biomechanics before I buy. I appreciate that they are sensitive to my need and my many questions. Thank you, Fairfax Surf Shop! read more

Fairfax Surf Shop - My new Almost Max Geronzi Pets White Skateboard! How cute! - Skate Shops Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I took my 14 year old daughter to get her first skateboard. She was nervous and feeling a bit insecure about being a newbie but agreed to go to Fairfax because of good reviews. The young guy sitting at the counter barely acknowledged our existence and appeared to be inconvenienced when we asked for help picking out her skateboard. Fortunately, Teo came in while we were trying to decide and took over. He was very helpful, suggesting decks, offering advice about the size of deck, suggesting where she could find a smooth surface and gentle ramps to start learning, telling us about available skating lessons, etc. If Teo had been the only staff we dealt with, this would be a 5-star rating. If he had not taken over when he did, we would probably have gone elsewhere and this would be a 1-star review. read more

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Still the GOAT of DC area skateshops. 43 years and counting... Still core, still a favorite of locals. They still have the info on new products and goings on. Now we've found out they're moving down the road to a new location. I was a little take aback, but I'm honestly looking forward to what lies ahead in the new spot. What's great place to do business, too. You know you're appreciated here, for sure. This is a shining example of why we should all support our local skate shop. No website or hipster ass mall shop is going to value you like a small business will. Skateboards and small business- The American dream! read more

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Surf shop basically in name only. Maybe not surprising since it's not close to the coast. Then again, East of Maui has a shop in Annapolis that is much more of a surf shop and that's not on the coast. Staff member said they don't sell enough surfboards to have a bigger selection. Fair, I guess. Some shops choose to build out to associated sports like paddle boarding in those kinds of situations - something that would be more viable in a non-coastal area. Not this shop. Also, limited to zero gear associated with surfing (wetsuits, bags, etc.) is available. More of a skate shop with a small but decent selection of boards (longboards and regular) and hardware. A small, less than exciting selection of snowboards was also available. Limited apparel and associated gear. Disappointed overall. read more

Came in today for my first skateboard with two kids in tow. Staff was super nice and helpful! Didn't make me feel dumb for being a female newbie. He helped me build my board and showed me some options for later when I improve as well as the kids boards for my son! So happy and ready to hit the street! Thank you! I'll def be back. read more

Fairfax Surf Shop - Skate Shops Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Horrible experience with this company! They are also the owners of Ski Travel Unlimited!!! Our kids who are attending one of their Ski trips are stranded in Albany, New York after their bus broke down at 1am for a two and a half day ski trip in Quebec. Company had no back up plan and our kids ended up sleeping on the floor in some conference room. It's now been 12hours and absolutely no communication from the owner. Recorded message at company with no updates. $600 plus for a one day trip???? Already been told no partial refund. Tried to call the company several times there voicemail has not been updated and there's no one there to field phone calls from parents! Our kids are exhausted and us parents are frustrated that we can not talk to any adults. Terrible service experience. read more

I am so impressed! I ordered a board for my daughter online... the wheels that were pictured weren't available so the shop contacted me to let me know, texted me pics of options available, assembled the board within an hour and to my surprise HAND DELIVERED to my door the same day! Note the shop is in Fairfax City and I live in Haymarket. I bought my first board from there back in 1987, and was so happy to be able to support them ESPECIALLY since they are locally owned. read more

Fairfax Surf Shop - Personally- designed skateboard. - Skate Shops Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Joan and Liam were extremely helpful with assisting my son in picking out a long board and wheels. Joan greeted us right away to see if we needed anything, explained the different features of the boards, and gave some helpful feedback on the best way to ride the board. Liam happily answered questions about the different wheels and how various hardness affects the ability to do tricks. I walked away more knowledgeable about skateboarding in general and my son walked away a happy birthday kid! We love supporting small businesses in Fairfax and we love the Fairfax Surf Shop! read more

Couldn't really give you a review on the shop. There was a sign on the door at 16:00 saying;"out to lunch, be back in 15" It's now 18:00 on Saturday and they're still not open. read more

I gave this surf shop five stars, it's been around for as long as I can remember in the 70s. It's tradition to buy surf shirt from this place over the last four or five decades. Support your local surf shop and buy a T-shirt from this business. The shop is mainly skateboards so if you're looking for surfboards or other type stuff you may have to go online. read more

My son wanted a skateboard for his Christmas gift. The staff were able to help him easily sort out a board. It was quickly assembled. They also had a wide selection of t shirts, shorts, and sweatshirts. read more

I went to Fairfax Surf And skate shop about 3 months ago to buy my first longboard. This review is long overdue. I really want to focus on the hospitality of the workers there. They let you know that this is a safe place to ask questions as a new skater. The man that helped me was so sweet, unfortunately I forget his name so we'll call him "joe". I am 16 and overweight, so as Joe was assisting me with standing on a board for the first time he made sure that I knew it would hold me. Joe could tell I was nervous about that and never once said anything rude about my size:). He set me up with everything I needed to get started cruising. Joe is by far the best Salesman I've ever had the pleasure of buying from and I will 10/10 go back to Fairfax Surf and Skate Shop again. read more

I'm not big on extreme sports but I do snowboard in the winter. I'd been by this place a number of times but never managed to stop in when I went to GMU... probably because I didn't have it in my budget to buy anything there. I actually bought my board last year from these guys during the springtime when they were getting rid of all of their winter stuff and got a great deal on a board, bindings, and boots (practically free). People were helpful, laid back, and knowledgeable. read more

Went to Fairfax Surf Shop yesterday to look into purchasing my son's first custom skateboard. Adam was very helpful and extremely knowledgable. He actively listened to my son's wants regarding the board, was patient with our decision making, and genuinely seemed happy to take down off the wall nearly every deck in the store so we could check them out. We felt educated enough to go ahead and make the purchase, and 10 minutes later walked out with an awesome custom board expertly put together by Adam. Definitely looking forward to going back!!! read more

The whole family went to Fairfax Surf Shop so my husband could get new fittings for his longboard. We had great customer service from Adam! He went to great lengths to make sure that his longboard was fitted properly and the kids got stickers!! We will definitely be back! Thanks! read more

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The staff is friendly and knowledgable. I just went in to buy a beanie and the guy ended up selling me on a couple shirts. I'll definitely be back in the future. read more

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Love this shop! Really helpful employees, lots of inventory especially during Covid 19 ! I'll go back again and will tell my friends about it! read more

Not a review, but posted a question that didn't get answered in a few months, so thought I'd put it out here where more people can see it. Will they work on and adjust longboards that weren't purchased there? Or show my son how to adjust his own board? read more

Always great shopping at Fairfax Surf Shop! Employees and owner are extremely helpful and friendly. Had a slight issue with my snowboard purchase but they handled it perfectly and got it fixed up right away! Love this shop 10/10 recommend!! read more

Joan and the rest of the FSS crew were wonderful in helping outfit my newbie skaters with all their gear. I would have given them 5 stars had the guy who was helping assemble our boards been wearing a mask (the store freakin makes masks and sells them so no excuses there!). When I'm stuck in a small indoor store in close range for an hour with some guy breathing all over my boards and my family - not cool. Couldn't get out of there fast enough. read more

i got my first skateboard from here in 2019 and i'm so glad i did. it's 100% worth it!!!!!!!! i use it everyday and it's really good quality. read more

Chill, laid back staff. Had my snowboards waxed here and they took care of me in a timely manner.

What a great shop! Went here the other day to build a new skateboard. So many decks to pick from, and a nice selection of wheels, trucks, and bearing as well. The owners were super knowledgeable on the products they carried and were very friendly. I walked out with an Alien Workshop board and couldn't be happier. If you are someone who is looking to get into skateboarding check this place out. They will help you build the perfect board and you won't break the bank. read more

Very helpful staff and great prices. We had them replace the bushings on some trucks and they were very helpful in picking out the right bushings. We will definitely be back. Buy local!! read more

I visited the store with my niece and the staff was very professional and friendly , we are on our way to pick up a skateboard for her today . read more

I sent my daughter on a ski trip to Quebec through the Ski Travel -Snow Escape side of the business run through this shop. After more than 20 hours on the road, they are still stuck in Albany from a bus breakdown and will lose an entire day of their 3 day trip. Communication has been scarce as the office does not answer their phone and directs you to the few updates posted to their website that hasn't been updated in over 8 hours. Evidently, they do not have a viable back up plan for this type of event. So far, they have not stated what recompense they will provide if any fr the lost ski rental costs and lift tickets never mind the nightmare experience. read more

Called Fairfax Surf Shop today to inquire about parts to build a skateboard for an early 43rd Bday gift for myself. Manger who who picked up answered all of my questions. Decided to drive to the burbs from DC. Met Adam in person, never felt pressured to buy more than I wanted/needed. Picked up a shop deck, bushings, hardware, bearings, wheels, & stickers. Ended up talking about Lance Mountain, Rodney Mullen, & Bones Brigade w/o feeling old. The Search for Animal Chin starts anew... read more

I previously bought my board, boots, and bindings from here and I continue to go back every year to get my board waxed and tuned before going on trips. Super chill place, with very friendly staff. After this recent trip back there Adam was very helpful and Mikey did a great job with the wax and tune. Definitely will return again, highly advise other to go as well. read more

Very helpful staff. Don't be fooled by the name, it's actually a skateboard shop that also sells surf boards. Surfing not so such a big think in the burbs of Washington, D.C. They'll build the board you want with a range of prices. read more

Went to this shop with an issue after riding my longboard through these snowstorms so it was squeaky. Adam was very knowledgeable on anything longboard related and figured out what I needed to fix it. Came ready for new bushings or trucks and left with everything fixed without buying anything. He wouldn't charge me after spending 15 minutes on my issue so I ended up buying some cool toy machine socks. Definitely recommend this place plus they've been around for 40 years. read more

Adam was amazing!! I went back after 25 years, I used to shop here as a kid and wanted to bring my 9 year old son to show him how great it was. They still had an amazing selection and Adam was wonderful with my son. Treated him with so much respect and really valued a 9 year old's business. He ended up talking him through quite a few skateboard options and made my son so happy! Adam was wonderful and the place has only gotten better over the years. The atmosphere is still old school and the customer service way old school, friendly, knowledgeable and overly helpful. Can't wait to go back when we are back in town! read more

Went in to get new bearings and check out the shop as I just moved to the area. Friendly help behind the desk, they even gave me some used wheels for spares. Enjoyed looking around and not being hounded. Will go back. read more