100% wonderful experience. My 12 year old took 2 lessons during our vacation week and had a blast…read more Her instructor Jill was super supportive, kind, and patient. She spent the whole time in the water keeping watch, but also gave my daughter the chance to catch waves on her own as soon as she was able. She loved it and we are looking forward to going back next summer, maybe even for a camp! Owners made sure our request for a female instructor was honored and were very responsive regarding any questions we had. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND.

Caleb was great! Attentive, patient, encouraging. Such a fun group lesson with me and my husband.read more

We had a great experience with surfing lessons. All the kids that ran this place were nice and very…read moreinformative. They were able to get us an event that was a last minute request. Jackson was our instructor and was very good with my nine-year-old son. Truth be told I'm a little envious that I didn't think to move to the beach of North Carolina, and give Surf Lessons during my Summer's. Great place and I highly recommend them.

This was on my 17 yr old daughter's bucket list and it did not disappoint. Cody scheduled her with…read moreSpencer, who was fantastic from beginning to end. He started her out with all of the knowledge she needed before they ever got in the water, which calmed her nerves. Once they got in, she did fantastic & made it up on the first run. For a very rough and windy day, she had a great experience with no regrets. She even received applause from other beach bums. Spencer put a LOT of effort into pulling her & making her experience so great. Would definitely take more lessons if we had the time.

South Swell is my go-to for sunglasses, sandals, tshirts, swimsuits, and more! They have a great…read moreselection of men's and women's clothing at any given time throughout the year. Their management and employees are welcoming and helpful which makes the shopping experience a pleasure!

Great quality selection and friendly staff. Clean store. Good local spot. Can't wait to return!read more

Amazing! One of my favorite activities this week, this summer... this life! Our family of 4…read more(kids = 11 & 13) showed up at 8a for our 8:15 lesson. Chris and Evan were our instructors. I cannot imagine it going any better. My first run, I did on my knees. Next, I was standing up. I ended up coming in and watching my family. My kids were standing up and looking so comfortable on the board. This was an amazing adventure - the small class size of 2 people to 1 instructor is dead on perfect! Check this out and have fun!

Sean was amazing and so personable with my 10 year old daughter trying surfing for the first time…read more We had a blast, and he more than went out of his way to make sure our experience was as good as possible. Even in less than optimal weather (rain and 40's) we had so much fun that we never noticed the weather. Would highly recommend!

I've known Tony many years, so he was my first choice in helping me recently with a stand-up paddle…read moreboard. He talked to me about options, gave advice, and recommended what would be the best fit to make some memories on the water! He is honest, caring, and hardworking to help deliver the best experience for you on Pleasure Island. If you are visiting, or live in the area, he can help tailor your rentals. From relaxing on the beach (chairs & umbrellas), to making your stay more enjoyable off of it (bike rentals to cruise the boardwalk!)-he has it all. Tony has a wealth of knowledge as a local for must-do's on your trip; Not only that, who better to get surf lessons from than a pro long boarder? If you are coming to Carolina Beach, Tony and his crew can help you out with what you need to have a great day at the beach and beyond!

Professional beach chairs and umbrellas rental place. They set the beach chairs and umbrellas for…read moreus. The crew is very attentive and courteous. Friendly, good prices clean. Highly recommended!

Brooke has taught our now-13 year old daughter these last two summers, and it's amazing to see the…read moregrowth and positivity she now experiences in the water because of Brooke. Brooke is so patient, thoughtful, and fun - and creates such an easy environment for her students to learn how to surf in and enjoy. We are grateful for her and excited to take more lessons from her next summer!

I had my first lesson with Brooke today. Despite my concerns about the incoming storm, she…read moreaccommodated my schedule and ensured I still got to enjoy my time in the water. Brooke's friendly and approachable nature made the whole experience truly memorable, turning it into the highlight of my OBX trip so far.

These guys are the absolute best. We had six kids taking private lessons. The ocean conditions…read morewere rough and choppy but these guys got all six kids surfing despite the conditions. It was like they had been surfing for years. Topsail Surf Adventures is worth every penny. Don't miss out on this experience and specifically these instructors. We will be doing this again next year.

You will not find a better group than this for teaching kids how to surf! We booked with Jimmy and…read moreTyler and I will book again! Our son his fried and my husband had an incredible time with them Friday May 21st 2021. We enjoyed it way more than anything and we are all about the experiences - as our child was not meant to see birth nor a first birthday so we try hard to make sure his life is filled with these opportunities and fun! The rate they charge is super affordable (in fact I think they are under charging- so tip well). We will be back and use them again and again. In fact we have already booked them again for the last day of our trip!

My boyfriend and his family love coming here every year for annual family beach vacations for the…read morequality of apparel at this shop (his dad grew up in Raleigh and came here every year in his childhood). It's the shop's 60th anniversary this year, and they had such great hoodie designs! I'm very picky when buying hoodies, but I picked up a pretty cream-colored one with a simple but aesthetically pleasing design. The quality is thick and durable, and the material outside is very smooth while the material inside is very soft and comfortable -- just the way I like my hoodies! I also bought a very light wash jean jumpsuit that was super cute and, luckily for me, the last one AND it fit! :) Staff was very nice and helpful. I tried things on in a fitting room, and the girls were friendly and talked to me there and at the register. The shop was also very clean, had a lot of different items to choose from (not just apparel, but beach equipment, too), and was set up very trendy. My only qualms are that everything is pretty pricey, and the women's clothing specifically were sort of unreasonably priced. My hoodie and jumpsuit in total were $146, which was a bit above my budget, but I hadn't seen anything like them before and having come from California, I just caved and bought them. There were a pair of olive women's shorts that were 40% of the fabric used for either of the items I bought that were $78. They were cute shorts but not really worth it for that price, and it was more expensive than any other individual item I had picked up in the store! Overall, I think it's a nice place to check out and treat yourself at once in a while. The styles are quality, cute, trendy, and very much beachwear/casual (i.e., shorts, crop tops, dresses, with some puffy jackets). They unfortunately don't have petite sizes (I'm 5'2"), so I'll be getting that jumpsuit hemmed (it was just too cute to pass up). I've also noticed that the sizes are much smaller compared to sizes I'm used to at other places in CA and even at some other souvenir shops at Atlantic Beach. I usually wear a size XS/S, but the M jumpsuit fits well and almost snugly on me. However, the hoodies are pretty oversized because they're in the men's section, so hopefully this information is useful to anyone who comes across this review!

Cannot say enough great things about our surfboard buying experience with Chuck and John at…read moreAtlantic Beach Surf Shop, Inc. Chuck spent over an hour walking us through our purchase process. He treated us like we were buying a high-end car. Will never shop anywhere else! Thanks guys!