Excellent place to get your surf gear and a coffee…read more Wetsuits. Sunglasses galore. Swim trunks, board trunks, all the accessories. Most important: BEER. Sandwiches, coffee, grain bowls and panini round out this semi surf bar that's a cafe that's a sandwich joint that's on the beach. Schwing!

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!

Dave's just the best!! Most knowledgeable surf shop around! And the best selection on the east…read morecoast.

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.

Ally and Zap were super helpful and accommodating. I schedule a surf lesson on Memorial day at the…read moreshop. I live a few minutes down the road, but beach traffic was pure madness and made me late. Ally, was super helpful in accommodating my lack of punctuality, and I still manage to have a great lessons. The cost was super inexpensive, and Joey my instructor was very informative. He wen't over pure basics to advanced knowledge of surfing technique. I also bought some schwag from the shop, and the prices are very reasonable. Typical surf shops you pay a premium for brand-name gear, but they offer great sales. By the end of my lesson and day I was up on the board, and there is no better feeling. I would send any one of my friends to Zap if you want to feel the success of getting up on the board, and riding your first wave in style. Great experience and thank you! Be back to the shop soon! Ally don't kill me if I spelled your name wrong :) -Bobby

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 .

Got the coolest vans here on a whim. The staff is really nice and this was a great place to park (I…read morethink it was like $5) and walk to the beach.

I love Cottage Surf Shop. It always has what I need and then fun things I don't need but WANT!read more

Good Harbor is still one of my all-time favorite New England beaches, but I haven't been going as…read moreoften since they switched to the app-based reservation system and we moved further away. I understand why they did it, as it's one of the most popular beaches in the area and for good reason. Our recent visit was amazing. We arrived while the tide was low and crossed over to the island, and what an amazing view it was. It was fantastic, but don't stay too long or miss when the tide is coming back, or you might have a hard time getting back and get soaked. If you haven't visited, do yourself a favor and enjoy!

Great beach! We love coming here for the soft sand and fun waves. During low tide there are tide…read morepools and a river the kids can explore, plus an island you can reach via a sandbar. During high tide there's still plenty of beach. The parking is great - plentiful and stretches across the whole beach, making it easier to spread out and you never have to walk far.

Great clean sandy beach, public restrooms available. Parking I'd imagine can get really hectic; but…read morethe staff and lifeguards do a good job at maintaining the safety and security of the beach. This would be more of a beach geared towards Surfing and body surfing- than say Paddle Boarding (depending on your skill level). Beach has ample views of the surrounding coastal areas and some small islands/jetty's that you can easily see from the beach.

I'll never go back. Forty wasted dollars. first off the restrooms were the smelliest and most…read moredisgusting i've ever been in. They smelled so bad it actually made me sick to my stomach. They had 2 lifeguard dogs that each pooped right in the water where kids, including mine, were playing. The lifeguards waited for the dogs to finish then walked away. Nobody did anything to clean it up. We left.

A small surf skate/surf shop with a range of goodies which is pretty good for a local shop,…read moreespecially since we're in place like MA and not CA! I went in the morning to buy wax and the guy and girl working there helped me out right away- Then I went back after my beach session the same day and they immediately recognized me with friendly faces, which made me feel less embarrassed about going in the store for the second time. I went in because I hated my cheap wooden skimboard that I got somewhere else and asked for their recommendations for a better one. I couldn't have been any happier because both were extremely helpful and informative. I'm a beginner and the guy especially took his time to explain the differences between boards, which ones were best, tips on skim boarding in general, etc. I really appreciate that kind of chill and nice vibe because most people just try to sell to newbies rather than engage in conversation about a common interest! He ended up going in the back to get me a really nice fiber glass one that he actually was going buy for himself, but let me have it. Thanks!!! Both workers have been skim boarding for a long time and they know what they're talking about! The girl also gave me more tips and recommended beaches for all skill levels for skim boarding. 5 stars for actually caring about a beginner like me and encouraging me to know this sport better! They also repair boards and help install traction pads. Definitely going back for the track pads once I get better and also when I feel like trying out surfing! (They do rentals and lessons, yes)

Rude to locals, unprofessional, apathetic, unresponsive. Insulting. Bad vibe. I wanted to be their…read moreregular customer because I like the idea of their shop and always spend as much money as I can in my lovely paradise town of Gloucester. I am even ok spending MORE to shop here. But these guys, no. As a fanatically loyal customer I wanted to be appreciated as such. So in the end, I found what I was going to buy here, somewhere else for a third of the price.

SkyVenture NH has been my go-to spot for the past 4 months as I push toward advanced Level III-IV…read moreIBA flight maneuvers, and I've logged about 8 hours of flight time so far. Every session here has been productive and motivating. Massive shoutout to Kevin, who personally arranged a Vertical Indoor Skydiving suit for me--it's been a game-changer in terms of performance and comfort. Ben's instruction is second to none; he brings a high-level professionalism and calm demeanor that makes every flight session more focused and fun. The best part? I can still access every video of my sessions--some from over 4 months ago--thanks to their smart video link system. It's been key to tracking and accelerating my learning curve. SkyVenture NH has been my go-to spot for the past 4 months as I push toward advanced Level III-IV IBA flight maneuvers, and I've logged about 8 hours of flight time so far. Every session here has been productive and motivating. Massive shoutout to Kevin, who personally arranged a Vertical Indoor Skydiving suit for me--it's been a game-changer in terms of performance and comfort. Ben's instruction is second to none; he brings a high-level professionalism and calm demeanor that makes every flight session more focused and fun. The best part? I can still access every video of my sessions--some from over 4 months ago--thanks to their smart video link system. It's been key to tracking and accelerating my learning curve.

Good experience overall. Probably not worth the price, but fun nonetheless. I've done tandem…read moreskydiving too, and found this to be better than that. Friendly professional people, and an overall fun time. Also did the rock climbing, which I completely sucked at. Overall it was worth the 1.5 hour drive from RI, but probably not worth a second trip.

Took a surf lesson through this shop and it was everything we hoped for and more! Everyone who…read moreworks there is really friendly and made us feel welcome! Our lesson was through Connor & he did a fantastic job! We had so much fun, and left the lesson actually surfing (if you count surfing standing up and going straight!). This is great for anyone and everyone! Worth every penny!

Had an amazing adult surf lesson with Joe! Easy online booking, and very friendly people at the…read moreshop. I went a day early to pick up my wet suit so didn't have to rush in the morning. Joe was supportive and encouraging. Would highly recommend!

Parking is affordable and just a short, very short walk to the beach. Bathrooms are close and very…read moreclean for beach bathrooms. Little beach shop/store is usually open in the summer for some yummy treats.

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!