SG has been my go to board shop for a few decades. Toru and the staff have always treated me like family with kindness and respect. Their selection of boards can be magical! From the newest creations of shapers to their used board rack (where I have found some of my absolute favorite boards over the years) to the pieces of history and craftsmanship on the wood-board rack when you walk in - there is something for just about everyone! Plus, the place has a delightful feel to it. It's not trying to look like or be a corporate business. It feels like a friend made a place to share what he loves with me / you. It's always a pleasure to bring friends there and watch their eyes light up as they look around. Go! It's worth it to make some new friends who you'll possibly see in the water at a break nearby! read more

Nice assortment of equipment- quantity and quality of new and used gear as well as very helpful staff.

I stumbled upon Surf Garage when I was looking for new fins for my board. I haven't surfed in years after I had kids- so I'm just getting back in to surfing. I wanted some advice about possibly getting a new board that would better suit me now, and the guy took so much time to chat with me and give me his valuable insight. I didn't feel rushed or like I inconvenienced him at all. It was really nice to just throw ideas back and forth and listen to his suggestions. I learned that this is a family business and has been here for many years. The father and mother started the shop and the son works there too. I love to support places like this! I ended up snagging my fins and a hat and a sticker- he gave my daughter a sticker for free! It was such a sweet experience. Will def be back in the future! read more

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The employee who tried to "help me" did nothing but make me feel like he was talking down on me the whole time.

The best surf shop on Oahu by far. Toru is connected and forgot more than most know about surfing.

This place is so cool, great selection of Old school surf boards new and used. The longboard selection was really good. If looking for a legit log then this is the spot. They also will store your boards. read more

Japanese people and stores usually have great customer service. But not here. No greeting when you walk in. Then overall bad customer service. Went in to buy something but left because I don't be to support a shop that lacks basic aloha skills. Go elsewhere. read more

Still solid at five stars but I like this place so much for surf gear and accessories, and they have such a cool logo, that I bought a bunch of stuff for friends on the mainland as their Christmas gifts. Super great shop, extra cool owner family. I wrapped them hard on my scooter too read more

Surf Garage - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The people who work here are amazing! The older Japanese man (owner?) has helped me with my surf shopping countless times. He guided me to the perfect fin for my new board, and even screwed it in for me when I was struggling in the parking lot. I couldn't ask for better customer service. They have great selection of new and used boards, fins, and cute surf attire. I love to go in just to browse...but browsing usually turns into buying, oops. read more

5++ stars! First of all, outstanding customer service! I was looking for a used surf board, and was overwhelmed at another shop. Decided to drop by here and got really lucky ! They had a smaller selection, but happened to be better quality boards. And the same price ! I ended up buying a bunch of accessories. I really needed help to put on the fins and leash. They really didn't have to, and I felt bad for asking, but they helped me anyways and did an amazing job. I am very grateful and walked out a very happy customer ! read more

Scored a 10 foot used board here; one shaped by Glenn Miyasaki. It was an awesome experience. Toro listened to my situation and helped me find the right board and really took some time to discuss the pros and cons of different shapes sizes/volumes to help me find the right one. I absolutely love my new board and I can't say enough about the experience of shopping there. He even helped me some gear to get it on my car. read more

Always friendly service and great selection and prices of anything you need. Whenever I go, it's never pressure sales and they are always happy to answer any of my kook questions even if I don't buy anything! Shop has got a great vide and it's super important we support local Mom and Pop businesses! Love this shop! read more

Everyone who works here is really friendly and they have a good selection of boards and fins. Wax is a little expensive ($3) but I still go here for everything because they are so nice! read more

This shop does not look so large from outside. Once you enter, the surfboards and wetsuits are on the left side, center has some cool clothes. Very nice customer service. A little discount for Kamaaina. Non surfers like us, liked the store. read more

Surf Garage - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Huge selection for surf goods and apparel. I can't think of one brand they don't carry. They also produce their own apparel, which is good quality and design. Huge selection of new and used boards. They offer board repair services as well, though I'll never get the chance to use them, since I'm from CA. Total mom & pop operation and will be glad to come back on our next trip out. read more

They set me up with a beginner board that cost under 250. They have great prices, a great staff on **board**, and a great selection. You can get anything from a 200 dollar board to a 5000 dollar board. They've got what seems like an endless supply of boards. Check this place out before you make any purchases elsewhere - they probably offer the exact same thing at a lower price. read more

Surf Garage - Purchased this 9 footer for under 250!! - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A cute little surf shop located off by the Puck's Ally, but more on the 7/11 side. Veryyy cute like I sware I loveeeeeee establishments like this one! I was on my way to the ALDRO's office while I encountered this place. Stopped in because I'm tryna get more into surfing and my bros love it so I'm obviously attracted to these sorts of places. LOL The service is super cute the guys are cute everything's cute. & the prices are alright tooooo. RECOMMENDED! :D read more

This place is the best! Toro is the nicest guy ever and they have an amazing selection of stuff. If you are looking to rent a board this is the spot! Toro has an rad selection of rental options and great prices. I ended up renting a FireWire moonbeam which was super fun and put a ding in the rail and Toro was very fair with the repair cost. Please go see these guys and support an amazing local shop with quality gear. Best shop on the island! read more

My first time sending a board for repair at Surf Garage. The service is great but the repair job was pretty bad. I paid $140 for two fin box repairs and didn't come our well. I dont know who they use but my opinion not to good. read more

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Friendly staff and awesome selection of everything surfing. SBG also has some of the dopest surfboards to buy as well. Toro the owner is "da bess!" read more

Surf Garage is a solid surf shop! Toru (owner) is straight up, helpful, knows boards and has a sweet collection for sale! I got 3 boards from him and they all rip! Chris Christenson boards are my fav..and SG got um!! Also good repair options there! 5 stars all da way...;') read more

Surf Garage - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Surf Garage is a non-stop shop for all your surfing or SUPing needs. They have a nice selection of boards, all the accessories you need (wax, leashes, wetsuits, rash guards, etc.), and cool apparel. It's a real surf shop that attracts real surfers. And most importantly, the customer service is awesome. Ask for Daniel - he'll take good care of you. read more

Surf Garage is the best!! They have excellent customer service, willing to go the extra mile to accommodate. I desperately needed a longboard surfboard bag and was stuck in traffic. They waited for me!!! As an extra niceness bonus, they gave us packing material! I'm so blessed! Great assortment of surfboards and paraphernalia. Ichiban!!! read more

I LOVE SURF GARAGE!!! These guys are great! When I first got into stand up paddle boarding, I rented paddle boards from the Surf Garage a couple of times and the staff here is so kind and helpful! They got me set up with a board and paddle that was perfect for my size and ability level. They gave me a few quick tips on how to stay afloat and helped me load the boards into my car. Even though I don't rent boards anymore, (finally splurged & got one of my own!) I still like to just stop in here when I'm in the area to take a look around and check out their new boards and accessories. They always have unique boards and the great gear. I like talking story with the guys who run the shop because they always have cool stories and are really knowledgeable. I highly recommend the Surf Garage for rentals! Especially if you want to get into SUP but you don't wanna trade your entire savings account and your first born child for a new board. Rentals are about $40 for 24 hours. (Much cheaper than other SUP rentals I've seen!) read more

My favorite surf shop on the island. Good selection of used boards, and accessories. Great selection of longboard fins! Definitely on the high end side for new boards. I can't imagine dropping that kind of cash for a board, and if I did, it would probably go up on the wall where a piece of art like that belongs. Sometimes I just like to go in to look and dream of that Yater Spoon with resin tint. Surf Garage has soul. read more

Fantastic selection of boards. Custom orders. great selection of fins. Nice rentals and nice selection of consignment boards. Excellent repairs. Toru, Daniel and the rest of the crew are super friendly and knowledgeable. My favorite surf shop! read more

On my 3rd stick from this shop. The guys here are good with a nice vibe in the place. Instantly when you walk in you can see the higher end boards right in front of you. Amazing lines with a wide array of the most talented shapers. l love the varied sizes, rails as well as fins. If you have a medium budget and are looking for a keeper in the collection. Even if you are just looking for a surf shop that has dozens and dozens of choices. This place will have you covered with something you will enjoy. They also have surf culture items, medium to high priced toys and rare finds for wave sliding. I will say I've bought a few times from the used section. The shop people are all talented surfers that I've seen in the lineup. So they know what they are talking about. If you know what you are looking for then this is a sweet place to dig for it. read more

Bought a board from Toro (Owner) today. He's super friendly and patient with a great selection of boards. If you're looking for an honest guy and good boards at a fair price, buy from here. read more

Bought my first "new" board from Surf Garage. Daniel provided great service and helped me select the right board for how I wanted to surf. One of the easiest purchases I have made. Subsequent trips to Surf Garage were met with the same friendly and knowledgeable staff. They are always eager to help me find the equipment I need, whether it be a leash or a longboard. If you want to check out some of the coolest single fin and volan glassed boards on the island, then you should definitely stop by this shop! read more

Lot's of Aloha at this chill neighborhood surf shop! Didn't realize that Surf Garage also does rentals until I had brought my brand new board in for repair. The repairs aren't done on site but the work done was first class. Toru, gave me a really fair deal on both the repair and the rental of a 6'2" Firewire Dominator for the duration that my board was being taken care of. The staff here is really down to earth and helpful, plus they have a nice selection of stuff that you don't see in every other shop. Decided I would put a board here on consignment and it sold without hassle after about two weeks. I'm sure I could have got a few dollars more if I sat on it on Craigslist for a couple of weeks, but this was really painless. On my way to Surf Garage to pick up my money, will probably leave some of it there! read more

Toru the shop owner hooked me up with a nice board, very knowledgeable, funny, nice, and always smiling. read more

Surf Garage - The staff here are knowledgeable, friendly, and great on price rentals. check this place out next time you're in the island. Mahalo toru - Outdoor Gear Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I live on Maui, and was cruising the web when I found the Surf Garage website. They have an excellent website that shows all of their in stock surfboards, with pictures,descriptions,and prices. I only know of two surf shops that take the time to do this. Anyway, I found a board on their website I liked, and stopped by their shop while I was visiting family on Oahu. Met the owner who is a super friendly no pressure guy. I purchased a 9-6 hand shaped Randy Rarick Bear longboard, and had them ship via air cargo to Maui. The board arrived in perfect condition, due to their excellent packaging. Put it this way, I have enough bubble wrap to last me the next 10 Christmas Holidays. They have a nice quiver of balsa boards that I have never seen in any other surf shop. I will definitely be back! read more

Best surf shop on O'ahu! Surf Garage is the best at board repairs. They are incredibly professional and do amazing work. They also have an awesome collection of retro boards. read more

Love this place! I would recommend it for locals as well as out of towners. The staff is very helpful and kind. While I was in there I heard a man complain about how he didn't know where to start when it came to surfing. The man helping him told him about a great surfing instructor and explained his hours/what to expect. I'm also a shopper that likes to take her time when looking around a shop. I was asked once if I was okay and when I said I was I wasn't bothered again which I love. I didn't feel pressured to hurry up and make a purchase. The attire was great and all the outdoor gear was amazing. The only thing I would comment on is having more options regarding clothing and sizes. I had trouble finding my size in shirts and I wasn't able to tell which ones were guys and which one were girls/kids. Aside from that, amazing! read more

My favorite surf shop in town. Daniel is very friendly and knowledgeable! If you are not sure what's the best board for you, he'll ask you the right questions to help you identify what to get. He is good at clearly explaining the different shapes. Sometimes, when I go to a surf shop, I get more confused after I speak to a salesperson, but when I go to surf garage I feel like I've learned something!! Also, the shop has a very wide selection of boards! read more

Owner is dishonest. I took 2 of our boards to Surf Garage about 3-4 months ago to sell on consignment. My friend tried to dissuade me from doing so saying that when he did the same before, the owner lied about selling it (so that he didn't have to pay him and hoping he would forget). Three days ago, I went back to check on the boards. I brought the receipt with me and gave it to the owner. He stated that one of the boards, a 6'2" Tokoro, just sold 2 days ago (imagine that). So he started writing me a check. I asked him about the 5'2" quad (2nd board, kid's board which are hard to find in that size, so I knew it was going to sell fast) and if it sold. He stated that it did not sell. I then asked him if he got any new boards. He said yes. So I told him I wanted to check them out. Sure enough, when I went back there, the 5'2" was nowhere to be found. I looked 3 times to make sure before I confronted the owner. I then went up to the front and told him the 5'2" was not there. He mumbled something, scrounged around some of the paperwork as if he was looking for something, didn't say a word, then proceeded to write me the balance for what it sold. Part of me wanted to call him out and embarrass him, but just the fact that I caught him in a lie and made sure he knew I knew, was quite enough. Needless to say, I won't ever go back there and patronize this shop. You don't treat fellow surfers and patrons who are supporting your business like that. I read some of the other reviews and I'm glad some have had pleasant experiences. Me, I don't like to do business with crooks. read more

Yet another business I didn't realize was in the neighborhood until a friend won a gift certificate at a fundraiser. Super friendly helpful staff, lots of surfboards to browse (although I don't know much about buying one), lots of technical surfboard equipment (they have a wall of fins) and some pretty cute t-shirts and bathing suits. I don't really have a need for technical surf equipment, but the fact that they are a small business supporting their local animal shelter is awesome. They donated the gift certificate to Hawaiian Humane Society so they could raise money for the animals, and that's pretty awesome. I would recommend people check them out. read more

I was in dire need of a surf board most other shops were out surfing living the island life style. And there it was surf garage the only place open. Staff was helpful and friendly. Prices were great as well. read more

GREAT surf shop. As others have mentioned, the shop has a good vibe and the staff is very helpful. Daniel (?) has helped me on a couple occasions, helping me with a moped surf rack and a vest for colder mornings. They may not be the biggest shop, but they have everything you could want for fun in the waves. Everything is neat and well-placed. No pushy salespeople, always help offered if you're just browsing, easily approachable staff. Parking is a little tricky (park on the street or around back), but worth the trip over there. read more

Best boards on the island! The Owner (Toru) is a super friendly guy, and he always makes time to talk story! This shop knows their products and their clientele! Plus they carry hard to find boards and clothing! I take all my used boards here to re-sell and get a fair price for them! All around a great shop!! read more