On Sunday, August 2nd, we stopped by The Surf Station to browse surfboards and were immediately…read morewelcomed by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. While looking upstairs, we were excited to find a rare Bark prone board--an exceptional find on the East Coast. Grant provided outstanding customer service throughout our visit. He was professional, personable, and accommodating, and worked with my husband to reach a fair deal on the purchase. His knowledge and genuine approach made the entire buying experience enjoyable. Our family is proud to support local businesses, especially those that give back to the community. As a military and first responder family, we sincerely appreciate The Surf Station's continued support of our military members and first responders. The Surf Station has earned our highest recommendation for its exceptional customer service, quality selection, and commitment to the local community. It is truly one of the premier local shops for surfing and watersports enthusiasts.

Had a great experience. After buying a used epoxy board from someone on marketplace, I took it to…read moreSurf Station for a professional opinion. The board had several spots where the coating was flaking, that I was hoping it was cosmetic, but wasn't sure. I normally surf shaped ploy/glass boards. A staff member, Curren, was there and very helpful. He confirmed it looked like cosmetic issues only. He gave me advice to lookout for any water damage after surfing and blessed my path forward. He was a delightful and honest person. I'm stoked. Thank you Curren.

Great old school, local surf and skate shop…read more And this is coming from locals We found this great Santa Cruz skateboard for my son for Christmas and he loves it

Pat was a great instructor. I did the 2 hour surf lesson and it was amazing. It's an amazing deal…read morecause you just show up and are surfing in a a little bit.

This is a surf shop that's not near the surf but has all the gear you'll ever need for surfing and…read moreskating. I've been going to this location for years and usually it's the owner in there and he is super friendly and always upbeat and positive. I love supporting local businesses like this that enjoy what they do. If you need a Nixon watch or a new skateboard he's got it.

Surf Culture is a local gem. It has been here for years, decades even. Two brothers own it, Chris…read moreand Mike. They are so sweet and helpful! Those they employ are equally as helpful and kind. My son is an up and coming Salt Life boy who enjoy all things outdoor so we have purchased decks, bearings, grip tape, sun bum products, t shirts, socks, hats etc and we keep coming back for more as they are always stocking new stuff. I love to support local and this is an example of one place I will continue to do so as long as it open we will be shopping here.

I could not have imagined a better experience! It was…read moreamazing! Dustin is an incredible instructor! He realized my fears and assured me that I could get out and up on the board. He kept encouraging me and provided just the right instruction to help me get back out and up on the board probably a dozen times (at some point I lost track:) I participated in a Ladies surf and yoga Sunday. I had signed up with a few friends but they ended up having conflicts so I went alone. I had only had a surf lesson once before, years ago, in Puerto Rico. Honestly, I am insanely intimidated by the ocean. But I had made a commitment to myself to just show up and I'm so glad...I will be forever grateful for Dustin's instruction and the amazing "first" lesson in St. Augustine. I can't wait to send our son to their surf camp!

My son took a surf lesson for his 13th birthday and loved every minute of it! Cole is a great…read moreinstructor. We will be back!

Crescent Beach, in my opinion, is one of the nicest beaches on the east coast of Florida. Having…read morefrequented here since my childhood, maybe I'm biased towards it . . . But the beach is always clean, decent waves, and you can drive/park your vehicle on the beach! It's so nice to be able to drive on the beach and how everything with you instead of having to park in a private lot, and carry coolers, towels, and whatever else the Mrs. feel is necessary to drag to the beach! There are usually plenty of spots to park and lay out, although the beach can get crowded during the holiday weekends, as is the case with any beach during that time. Crescent beach also has several older, but nice hotels to stay for a longer period of time. There are also several shops and convenience stores just outside the beach on A1A. If looking to spend a Saturday or weekend at the beach, definitely consider visiting crescent beach!

Great soft sand that you can drive right on to. For $10 you can drive right onto the beach (4WD…read morerequired) for a nice day. The beach was great. It was very fine, soft sand, very clean and not too crowded. Will definitely go back! Highly recommended.

Ok it's another small little surf store. The people are very nice and not pushy at all I have…read morebought a few things from here.

If you are over 40, a warning before you enter this shop. I was looking at merchandise when staff…read moreperson greeted me with "Are you looking for something for grandchildren?" Since I don't even have children, the assumption about my reason for shopping there was clearly wrong. I quickly got the message that my business was not wanted and exited quickly!

Perfect place to pick up bait and tackle! The young man who was in the store was helpful and…read moreknowledgeable about what would work for the species of fish I was targeting, I'll be back!

We visited from out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday. John was super helpful and…read moreknowledgeable. We actually came back the next day for more supplies b/c of his expertise and friendliness. He truly encompasses his job and he is such an asset for this business. I hope they realize it. He's a ball of positive energy. Plus++ his spectacular tattoo of a fiddler crab and sheepshead stole the show...at least for my daughter, Emma.

My kids had there 2nd lesson with Blane today, and both days have been great. My wife and I can see…read morethe progress the kids have made being able to make longer runs more consistently. Blane is a great instructor - a local Who knows the area and conditions, and he's great with the kids. I think all the instructors at surf station are great - we had Rocky for a lesson back in early April, and I wished I had booked him a second day as well. (It's not easy hauling' kids around on beginner boards!) I highly recommend lessons at surf station.

We arranged a surf lesson for my 11-year-old daughter at the Crescent Beach location and Blane was…read moreher instructor. I've been a whitewater guide for 16 years and a ski instructor for about 10, and would recommend Blane to anyone. He was informative and fun, a complete professional. When the weather report turned bad for our chosen time slot, Blane offered us options, including to open the shop early for our lesson. Great locations, good value, awesome (sick!) staff. Cheers, y'all.

A little confusing that this is listed both on Yelp and on Apple Maps as "Saint Augustine Beach…read morePier" because the sign at the location says "The St. John's County Ocean & Fishing Pier." It's $2 to walk out on the pier ("Sightseeing", per the sign) but it's worth it. It's a beautiful view! Today was incredibly windy - so bad that I had trouble holding my binoculars in place while looking for birds. But I was able to log 9 bird species while there, just watching them fly by and/or on the beach. There are benches for sitting, but they did have the end of the pier blocked off. See other reviewers for speculation on why. There's also a pretty popular Farmer's Market that sets up every Wednesday in the parking lot in front of the pier. It's popular enough that we witnessed traffic bottleneck there, so be mindful of that.

Beautiful beach. Lots of free parking…read more This beach is huge plenty of room to spread out. Dog friendly Dogs must be on leash. Splash pads for kids Bathrooms Art shops. Games. Long pier for fishing. Great spot park my the Pier. Some Shops walking distance.

It takes a while before you get into the water. First, you have to learn how to maneuver the kite…read more And that thing is definitely no joke! Our teacher Sergei was very patient with us beginners and because he liked our group he tacked on extra time just for us! Sweet! The coupon I got said private lesson, but I preferred it this way in a group setting. There were 3 other groups besides me, but we all got enough time for our turn. Sergei had a lot of good advice and tips to help us control the kite and for our safety. Basically the lesson consists of three different steps. First, you stand still and learn how to control the kite. Then, he straps you to it and you let it rip! The final step of the lesson, you hold onto Sergei as he controls the kite and you fly through the water as the kite leads the way! Definitely a lesson in how powerful those kites are. That kiteboarding thing is no joke. If you are serious about learning you will have to go back for more lessons. But this session was definitely a great way to "test the waters" to determine if this is a new hobby you will really want to pursue. For the water adventurer in you, give this place a try! Highly recommended.

5 training sessions (over 1 year) for our 13 year old with Serge/KGB. Tremendous each time. Very…read moretechnical, focused on flying and safety. Our kid loves it and is being trained very, very well. Serge is very flexible on timing while we are in town on vacation and watches the wind (which gets a vote too) to try to schedule optimal time to train.