Perfect Wave

Had a great Efoil lesson with Brett. He systematically explained how everything worked while we…read morewere on land. He did this in a detailed and efficient way without overwhelming us. He was patient with our questions and when one of us had trouble standing, he added something to the board to make it easier. Highly recommend a lesson with Brett.

I gave my husband (and myself) an e-foil lesson for Father's Day. Brett was a FANTASTIC instructor!…read moreMy husband was able to get up and foil rather quickly. I was able to get up and hydroplane. I couldn't quite get to actually foil but I did way better than I expected and that was all due to Brett! He is very clear, patient and fun to work with. He was able to give us both great instructions even though we are different levels of ability. We got so much time in the water learning. It was soooo fun! I highly recommend him! Definitely worth the money!

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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

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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

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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.

what a FUN experience with gorgeous views of all the amazing homes offshore!!…read more Paddleboarding is great for beginners, no need for a wetsuit really..maybe a life jacket.? The living social deal was $35 for a 2 hr lesson and we went on the perfect day with blue skies, 80 degree washington weather and earlier in the day so the boats weren't putting in too many waves. I was surprised I caught on to it pretty quick, instructors are fast but helpful. Just be sure you know how to stop and turn back around lol

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Purpose Boutique

4.4(31 reviews)

I appreciated the help of the sales associate as we shopped early in the day and were the only…read morecustomers. But please, don't tell me something looks cute when it is 100% ill fitting. The store has quite tops and on trend jeans - but be prepared to pay 10-20% more for the exact item than at other stores like Nordstrom.

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!

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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(54 reviews)

Loveee love love this spot! I am more into avant-garde styles which isn't the most popular in the…read morearea so I'm always in luck! I especially love that they have a huge sale section in the back, and they have a giant sale once a year where I've purchased a few amazing life-long pieces. Such a gem.

Beautiful merchandise Very nice people working there…read more But the smell in the store is HORRIBLE! Please stop burning horrible candles!! I want to shop there but the smell is killing your customers

Thin long sleeve top

Burberry trench/jacket sold as is without liner $549.00

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Seattle Thread Company

4.7(20 reviews)

My favorite place to shop for men's wear in the Seattle area with brands you won't find anywhere…read moreelse. I have picked up mainly stuff from Relwen and Billy Reid. They have the full range from casual to suits, from denim to shoes. Great personal service, spacious fitting rooms with real doors and a great location to shop and eat before or afterwards.

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.

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Via Lago

3.5(47 reviews)

Well we were enjoying dinner in kirkland last night and decided to pop into this shop to look at…read morehats real quick. It was 15 min before their closing so we were not Planning on lingering! Before we even got in the door we were met with hostility from the woman behind the counter, she told us in no uncertain terms we were NOT welcome to browse and wanted to know what we were shopping for! My friend said she just quickly wanted to look at hats and the woman and her coworker roughly pointed her in the direction while mumbling under their breath that we were not welcome and should just leave! We were there less than two min and that was way too long for me! I would NEVER EVER give a penny to a company with this sort of employees or service! We were in no way being rude, pushy or out of line! The store was literally still open and the door was unlocked! Such gross behavior from older adult women! They should be ashamed!!!

Wonderful woman's Botique in the heart of downtown Kirkland. Friendly and helpful service with an…read moreamazing selection of clothing and accessories. There is something for everyone in this store. It's my one stop for a new outfit for an event or a quick gift for a friend. Be sure to check out her "sale room". I highly recommend!

This is the rude cashier! Via Lago.... more like Via NoGO!!

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Dana L.

17 years ago

Completely inconsiderate - unprofessional - disappointment . Last week I had planned a suprise for my husband for our 1 year anneversary. We were going paddle boarding and renting from Bobby at The Perfect Wave. I called Bobby on the phone to reserve the boards, he then told me to email him because he was driving. So I emailed him the details - what we wanted, pick up, time drop off time, date etc. I didn't hear back for a couple of days so I emailed again to ask him to confirm. He sent an email confirming my reservation. Excited about our day and the suprise for my husband I thought I would call as we were on our way over to make sure everything was all set. He told me that he FORGOT! That his sisters were in town and he and his sisters were taking the boards out! I was stunned and really angry. This was supposed to be a special day and he CONFIRMED the reservation and knew it was a suprise for our 1 year anneversary! I will never go to him again. read more

Sam L.

7 years ago

I have been to this location 5 times now and everytime their customer service has been excellent. Their kit is awesome and location perfect. They tend to accomodate change of boards\kayaks without much fuss and as a customer it is best to keep it to a minimum but the professionalism they display is just amazing!! Thank you guys and i will keep coming back!! We appreciate having you in our neighborhood. read more

Rob C.

934

16 years ago

Kauai native Bobby Arzadon shapes is own SUPs and surfboards and sells top brands such as Surftech, Tahoe, and Tomahawk. His shop is always packed with gear and they offer lessons as well. Definitely worth the drive for Seattle folks. read more

Craig A.

8 years ago

Bobby was great in helping make sure my online order was mailed on-time. Great personal customer service with a lot of aloha. Go see bobby for all your water sport gear. Check out the awesome casual wear too. Mahalo and aloha Bobby. read more

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