Perfect Wave Surf &amp; SUP

I booked a session with Brett, and it was fantastic. I've been wanting to get into the sport for a…read moreyear now, but my wife convinced me to get a lesson before buying a board. Super glad I did. I was able to stand up after about an hour, and I was instantly hooked. Super fun, and totally worth the money. It felt a little expensive at first but the lessons saved me so much time and frustration. Also I now have a bit of a blueprint for how to teach my friends. I'd totally recommend these guys for anyone curious about the sport.

Love that this spot is within walking distance from Lake Union, across from Gas Works Park…read more We rented paddle boards from here for an hour ($20 + tax). The paddle boards were perfect (clean, high quality), and we were also given waterproof bags for our phones. Coolest, chillest staff ever!

Me and my new board from urban surf

Urban Surf + Hot Buttered Skateboard with the Slide trucks

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Steve sibborn up!

Gravity Sports

4.6(54 reviews)

13.6 mi

The customer service here is amazing! We came in on a Sunday, and the gentleman that helped us was…read morevery informative and gave us good advice. He has an adorable small terrier pup named Bella, she is the welcoming committee here. There are very many good quality boards, roller skates, and even snowboards here! Would 100% recommend to anyone that is looking to support a local business. He even showed my younger sister how to get on the board, and showed other customers in the store how to use their skates.

Local shop that will actually try and help you and not just get as much money out of you as…read morepossible. The 2 dudes there are OGS that know what they are doing.

10.7 mi•Sunset Hill, Ballard

A sticker!

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Surf Ballard

3.8(111 reviews)

I have an old prone Paddleboard I had tried for a few years to get some work done on. I could never…read moreget anyone they works on boards to even call me back. Surf Ballard took up the challenge and exceeded expectations. I had wanted to get 2 fin bays on the bottom replaced with larger fin bays and have one installed on top for a water bottle holder. The traction pad was really old and there had been some amateur patch work done right next to it. Also the nose and tail were pretty beat up and looked like some other amateur patch work had been done there. I had hoped they would be able to do all of this but they couldn't. They had the foresight and did due diligence by contacting the original shaper and found out that the fin bay installation would not have been supported by the internal structure. So disappointed they couldn't do it but stoked they found out before cutting in and destroying the board. They were able to take care of everything else and I heard the old traction pad was a b&tch to get off but they did a great job and for a great price. See before and after pictures.

If you're prepared to carry your own kayak rental by wheeling it from the site, across the street,…read moreacross the beach parking lot, down the steps and onto the beach and load yourself in, this place is for you. I'm not used to having to do everything myself. What is even more disturbing is that, they do mention as part of the directions, if you have difficulty carrying it, especially if you have back problems and such, no staff member can help you. There's also no staff at the beach to help in anyway. We got there at 440 pm which is ten min later than our appointment at 430, only to be told we had to wait for our kayaks to be cleaned after we struggled to find parking. For the time it took to wait for the kayaks to be cleaned, to the transport back and forth, if you want more time on the water for the buck, go somewhere else like Moss Bay or WAC or even Greenlake. If you are late in returning it, it is $1 per minute.

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Underwater Sports

4.5(22 reviews)

13.4 mi

Nice friendly staff. I haven't taken any classes from them and wish they offered nitrox to rent…read more That being said, have had good interactions every time I've been in the store to get air tanks

Surly unhelpful instructor. Uninterested in making sure I was properly outfitted. Suit I tried on…read morepreclass was not the one they gave me and it it did not fit. Not properly weighted. Had to abandone class l. Out 500.

10.7 mi•Sunset Hill, Ballard

Class Photo from 2018 at Edmonds Dive Park.

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Washington Surf Academy

4.0(23 reviews)

Lessons are given regularly around Shilshole Marina, yet they seem really inconsiderate of the…read moreboaters in that area. Did you know that sound carries over water? So, it's unnecessary to shout as we can all hear your instructors loud and clear across the bay. Please be thoughtful of others around you. We've all got our own priorities that exclude your kayaking lessons.

Come for surf lessons or just to buy gear and expect great customer service. The lower level of the…read morecute little surf shack has swimsuits, wetsuits, sunglasses, even clothes and sandals! Out front you can find some paddle boards and surf boards for sale too. Wet suit rentals are available (for cheap) with the surf lessons and classes are detailed, easy and fun. What's not to love?

Girls Birthday Party!

Owner, Andrew Drake

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Purpose Boutique

4.4(30 reviews)

Super cute store! I saw so many items I wanted to get from jeans to tops to leather Able bags…read more The store is set up very nicely & it is easy to move from rack to rack, which I appreciate. The staff are super friendly & nice!

I don't think I'll be needing to shop anywhere else after discovering Purpose Boutique…read more The shop was well-stocked with on-trend pieces in a variety of sizes. I always appreciate when a shop like this has sizes that go up to XL. Plus, 10% goes towards charity, so your retail therapy gives back!

Purpose Boutique

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Seduce

3.8(16 reviews)

This place is currently closed and it's windows are papered over. Website is offline as well…read more One star because it stinks to see a nice and long-standing boutique close.

I highly recommend this boutique!…read more GREAT products and FANTASTIC service that I will definitely return!!! Happy shopping!

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Ragamoffyn's

3.6(53 reviews)

I have consigned clothing here a few times and the system is very organized. I have always…read morereceived my check with no problems and the unsold items returned. Recently I brought in a few winter items and the very kind staff person who looked at every piece explained that they were only accepting spring clothing but to come back in the fall. The other nearby consignmnt shops just brushed me off and said I needed to make an appointment. Ragamoffyns doesn't always accept everything I bring in but are always polite when saying no. I never feel insulted and I donate those items rather than dealing with the other shops.

My rating would be a zero if that was a choice. I brought some of my clothes in for consignment…read moreand the attention they gave to the items I brought in was so unacceptable. They didn't even look at everything I brought in. The clothes I brought in were in such good shape. They had all been cleaned and ironed (if needed). Just because they were not the brands that are hundreds or even thousands of dollars, they didn't even want to look at everything. Some of the clothes i brought in were bought at Nordstroms. Because of my experience, I will never shop there either.

Thin long sleeve top

Burberry trench/jacket sold as is without liner $549.00

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St john's jacket

Seattle Thread Company

4.6(18 reviews)

I have never wandered in despite liking the window dressing…read more Today I stopped in and was happy to find everything I like with a helping of friendly service and an in house tailor for alterations. They hit the bullseye and now have a return customer pending a successful pickup once the work is done. I don't buy clothing often enough to be a savvy buyer, but prices were predictable and the apparel felt quite well made.

We ordered a custom tux with STC. It couldn't have been more perfect! We were so pleased with the…read morequality, customer service, and follow up when we ordered the tux. It fit perfectly and looked gorgeous. We can't wait to pick out a new suit to order in the upcoming months!

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Tuxedo

Via Lago

3.5(45 reviews)

I've found a couple of nice pieces here before, but lately the styles and prices don't feel like a…read morefit. I stopped in for a Black Friday sale advertised as 20% off, though the cashier initially said 10% until I mentioned the email. It seems the shop's focus has shifted toward a different audience.

Cute stuff but what's with the attitude? Came in looking for cowboy logo t-shirts that I had seen…read morebefore in there with my daughter. Looked around and was texting my daughter some of the brand names of the shirts they had (She was looking for a certain shirt she had seen last time in there). Sales lady approached and said she thought I was taking photos of the shirts. Uh No, I wasnt. I pointed out that some of the shirts I was looking at were really big, she said no they are exactly sized. One of the M sized shirts I pulled out would have fit my 225lb, 6.2 husband. What's with the snobbery? Is this Rodeo Drive? Ha ha. A quote from my favorite show Absolutely Fabulous "You only work in a shop you know, you can drop the attitude"