I'm writing this for my dad, Rob, who bought a board from Bill Stewart end of of March. He is super…read morehappy with his long board he bought. Bill and his staff spent time with my dad to help him determine the best board for him and his skill level. Highly recommend!

Updated 6.27.2025 Amazing service, knowledgeable, and…read moreproduct performance. Over the last year I bought 3 surfboards. Best boards for me I ever had. The Bird longboard, a Wild Bill mid length, and a Fartknocker SBD short board/groveler. Former Pro surfer Jeff Kramer went above and beyond figuring out the right boards for me at my age, level of physical fitness, and surfing skill ability. And, Eric the store owner, Jacob "Jack of all trades " were also extremely helpful. Jacob even helped me customize and install surfboard carrier racks on my e-Bike. Unbelievable!! 6.27.2025 The stoke continues!! I have now bought a total of 5 brand new boards from Stewart and love them so much! I've bought other popular trending brands of boards and they did not compare to Stewart. I sold them, ha ha, and bought these two new ones: The Bird 9'4 Longboard. Insane! Surfs and turns like a shortboard. So fun! Next step, learn to nose ride it. And not even officially released yet, the new Hydro Hull Fish. So sick! Feels so good under my feet, like a skateboard, fast, controlled, tight on rail. Thanks Eric for personally shaping it and the beautiful custom art. Super grateful to Stewart Surfboards for giving me the right equipment to take my surfing to the next level and most importantly have more fun!

I ordered. A new board online and when they called to tell me it was finished. I made plans to…read morehead down to San Clemente. I was pleasantly surprised by how big the store was, yet how small it felt like an old school surf shop like the one I used to hang out at back in Venice and Santa Monica. Obviously the times have changed and the equipment has become better, and the prices have gore accordingly. One of the best things about the Catalyst shop besides the online customer support team, was how friendly and knowledge the staff was. They answered any questions I had about the new was of measuring surfboards... by Liters. I'm and American, and have no idea what the metric system is! Al kidding aside they explain it to me in a little more detail, and that was enough for me. Back to the point, the Catlayst shop on El Camino was a throwback to the 80s and 90s and in my old age, that is a huge compliment. Thanks. Shout out to Camden and Eric for their help more recently.

I agree with a previous review that the online store is garbage.. or their protocol for dealing…read morewith boards damaged during shipment at least. My custom board was received with multiple dings and scratches. They used foam wrap at the ends of the board which isn't sufficient at all when UPS is handling the delivery. They offered a measly $200 refund while they probably pocketed the rest of the UPS claim money for the board.

I've been snorkeling and free diving a few years now. Can't wait for vacations and want to explore…read morethe kelp. Been looking for weeks for a suit I'd like. Then I found out about the sale. Thank you guys. Customer service was great. Got a wet suit and 2 bathing suits for 60. Going tomorrow to snorkel beyond excited.

This is a hidden gem! They have such great sales on name brand items! My husband got a brand new…read morewet suit for half off! They have clothes/bathing suits/accessories for kids and adults of all sizes. Would definitely come here again!

The owners and employees of use Surf have always been courteous and thoughtful to businesses around…read morethem. People love going there because people get what they want value at a low price another small business that deserves five stars

I started following the shop on instagram because of Jonathan Freeman. Then decided to buy a board…read morebag online because it was so cheap. It arrived within the week, BUT I ordered the wrong bag. I reached out by email and asked about a return via email. Matt replied and was SUPER helpful! He linked the exact bag I needed for my board. Some shops are too cool for everyone, and make you feel as though you're bothering them. Matt, excellent job! You guys have my business!! Keep up the excellent service! And, keep using Jonathan, we need middle aged men with that old school wisdom and humor!!

We came here in a pinch for an emergency birthday gift, and the staff was so incredible! Expect to…read morepay a bit more here, but shopping locally is so worth it here in Dana Point. Such a wide selection of gifts for kids, as well as adult apparel or souvenirs. I was so pleasantly surprised by our stop in here. Shout out to Grant (I think) for taking care of us!

Great shop with employees that prioritize their customers! Thank you Dawson, abba, Savannah! Great…read moreselection and value. Great value

Also wanted to shout out Riley!! She deserves a promotion or a pay raise. She is always making sure…read moreeveryone has been helped and the store looks amazing. She always makes sure I'm good to go especially all the new latest and greatest when it comes to the shoe department. Always happy to come in and have a conversation! Great store great staff!!! The San Clemente store is the best!! Definitely better than the others I've been to!

Sidney (store manager) is an absolute legend. I needed a specific pair of boots for my Dad that…read moreweren't in stock at any location other than Pacific Beach and I was on a tight timeline. Sidney went above and beyond by having them transferred to the Vista location where she then personally went and picked them up and brought them back to San Clemente for me. This was so unexpected, I didn't ask her to do any of this. She did this of her own accord because she's amazing. Hands down the best customer service I've ever received. The store as a whole is also super cute, lots of options, great prices, and all of the staff were lovely and polite.

Outstanding service and selection for literally the entire family, including infants. This shop has…read moreeverything that an adventurous family is looking for. What makes this place so amazing, is the personal touch and the incredible ability to listen to what you are looking for and to go above and beyond in explaining what you are purchasing and how it's used. Highly recommend this place!

Bought a new set of snow skis, bindings and boots but needed a shop to install my bindings…read more Found SoCal Surf Shop via Yelp, went there and was I completely surprised at the level of great customer service, knowledge, and attention to detail that Paul and his staff provided. It has been a while since I have walked into a store front and be met with genuine care for the customers needs, no pressure to buy something or up sold, and just be friendly by conversing with one another. It is a place that I can see why so many enjoy going to because SoCal Surf Shop gives you a vibe of all is welcome regardless of your activity preference or skill level. The shop has everything you need for surfing and snowboarding ( uh um, carry more ski stuff for us old schoolers ), the prices I looked at you will definitely get a good deal, and then you have a shop who really cares about its community and the people they serve. I am so incredibly happy and grateful that I found my go to place for all things sand and snow. Thank you Paul and staff for being so kind and rad

​I returned to the store the day after my purchase to exchange a pair of shorts with logo that I…read morehad bought at a high price for my son's camp.The price tag was still there. ​Unfortunately, the owner was extremely rude and outright refused to assist me with the exchange. I was treated as though I was doing something wrong, despite having paid a premium for the item. ​I cannot recommend shopping here: ​Customer service: Nonexistent ​Exchange/return policy: Nonexistent ​Polite treatment of customers: Nonexistent

All though their selection was small the owner was a super nice guy, he talked to anybody always…read moreasking if anyone needed help. He told us that they get new products in every week. And their prices were so cheap, the surf shop across the street was asking for 80$ for one swim suit top, when he was selling the same exact thing for like 30$

What a local gem. I got some ding repair done and a couple of surf bags. Ding repair was 4 stars,…read morecash only and fairly expensive. He was also a little messy, he left a drip of clear on my board. Besides that he did solid work. As far as the store is concerned, this place is amazing. I want to come and spend thousands of dollars and buy new boards and fill up the garage! Friendly workers, perfect corner location in North beach SC and tons of board, wetsuit, and bag options. They also look like they had a solid representation of Surf clothing. PS bought a new Fish surfboard today. Easiest buying experience ever. They had a deal, if you buy a board you get a free bag too. Love this place, a hidden gem for all things surf in SC!

Amazing selection of new and used, competitive pricing, and top tier service! very knowledgeable,…read moreand did i mention lots of local shapers! go there get geared up and gander at all that is surfing! logs, shorties, "mid" lengths, odd shapes, classic shapes, all the shapes go get lost in the aisles... Yes i bought a board, yes it's beautiful, yes it's used, yes it's awesome, yes it was hand shaped, yes it's from an amazing shaper...

I bought a swimsuit two days ago at this store. Because they had big sale, so it was busy. I didn't…read moretry it on. But when I got home to try it. It is kind of big. I took it back to exchange it. But the casher told me me it is final sale. He won't let me exchange, even it has all oringal tags on, and the receipt. He is just very mean, kept saying it is the policy... I read their policy, it says I can return or exchange in 30days, which it is common for all the bussiness I think. But this casher just won't me exchange. The swimsuit is not clearance, not the red tag item. I just can't understand why I couldn't exchange to the right size!!! I would never go there again! Just remind all of you, u buy stuff there, u can't return or exchange. How crazy!.

I really love this place, but I've found that it can be very hit or miss since it's an outlet. When…read morethere's a good sale, the deals to be had are AMAZING. I got a 3/2 fullsuit for like 50 bucks. I didn't even need another one at the time, but how you gonna say no to that? I also love buying booties here, if you come at a time when they have your size the deals are phenomenal, I usually pay $60+ for booties full price but they'll have them here for 15 bucks sometimes but they go fast. The staff here is also super helpful, if you're new to wetsuits and need help with wetsuit sizing or anywhere else they're always happy to help. The fitting rooms are large and spacious as well, which if you've ever tried on a wetsuit before you know that you want a lot of space to move around. Besides wetsuits and surf gear they have both men and women's apparel along with accessories such as watches, hats, bags, etc. The store is well maintained and well kept, and parking is easy right behind the store. The only downside is that their stock is always constantly changing, so you never really know if they'll have your size of what you want. I've found great deals on apparel and misc accessories, but other times I'll come by and there's no sales and the prices aren't too different from what you'd find at a regular non outlet store or they won't have my size in anything I want. If you're passing through the area, it's definitely worth it to stop by to see what they have. If they don't, come back another time because they'll probably have new inventory.