Great Guy and amazing communication! Also it's always beneficial to support a local and small…read morebusiness owner, you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Locals Guide to Surfing specializes in kids and teen summer surf camp and surf lessons for all ages…read morein the Wilmington area and Wrightsville Beach NC. Contact us today for more information and to book an appointment!

This was the best shop that I found on the beach. An old store front packed with quality surf gear…read more Plus skate boards, boogie boards, surf boards and roller skates. They also offer accessories skate boards. My daughter appreciated the brand named bikini tops that are pricey. Pretty much all you need for the beach can be found here. No 5th star with no offer for assistance.

This is one of the best surf shops I have ever been in. No wonder why it has been here for so…read morelong. They have an amazing selection of clothes, shoes, boards, and so much more. The owner, manager and staff are great! I loved the whole store. I could have blown a whole paycheck in here. They are very knowledgeable and also had great sales going on.

Amazing! One of my favorite activities this week, this summer... this life! Our family of 4…read more(kids = 11 & 13) showed up at 8a for our 8:15 lesson. Chris and Evan were our instructors. I cannot imagine it going any better. My first run, I did on my knees. Next, I was standing up. I ended up coming in and watching my family. My kids were standing up and looking so comfortable on the board. This was an amazing adventure - the small class size of 2 people to 1 instructor is dead on perfect! Check this out and have fun!

Sean was amazing and so personable with my 10 year old daughter trying surfing for the first time…read more We had a blast, and he more than went out of his way to make sure our experience was as good as possible. Even in less than optimal weather (rain and 40's) we had so much fun that we never noticed the weather. Would highly recommend!

Super friendly guy working...might've been the owner. Lots of variety and fair prices just wish all…read moreitems were priced as I don't always feel comfortable asking the price on multiple items. My son was happy with his purchase and glad we visited to support a local surf shop while visiting from out of town.

This is the only surf shop I go to while I'm in town. Jeff and the rest of the guys are extremely…read morehospitable assisting you in whatever beach need you might have. After renting boards for the few weeks, I decided to purchase a surfboard from them. You're not just a number at this shop, they care about your experience. I can only speak highly of this place.

Awesome surf shop! Chris aka"Skinny" was incredibley helpful in picking out my first board. No…read morepressure and spent a lot time with me. He even waxed my board for me. I can't recommend them enough!

the employee spencer was a extremely helpful, professional and pleasant young man. He was…read moreinstrumental in the the process of my shopping experience making it very easy to select the sweatshirt that i purchased. Cannot say enough good things about this store and the nice young man Spencer. I requested his social media handle so other yelpers can find him and tell him what a good job he did. His instagram is @sporkk_

Beautiful beach right outside of Wilmington. Beautiful beaches, lots of shells, and beautifully…read moreclear aqua colored water. We sat near one of the piers so public bathrooms were a short walk away. Can't think of a nicer beach, central to Wilmington and UNCW.

The vibe here is small town, but popular beach scene that seems to attract a very homogenous crowd…read more People are nice. Everyone speaks to you. The beach is clean. There is a north pier (Johnny Mercer's Fishing Pier) and a south pier (Crystal Pier). Very walkable. Everything you'd expect in a beach town--hotels, ice cream shop, souvenirs, casual restaurants. It was also pretty easy to navigate when I stopped in for a day visit at the end of the season.

This shop is so friendly and inviting! I found a unique shirt and we enjoyed browsing through the…read morecamping and beach gear, as well as the jewelry. The owners/managers were very friendly even though we aren't surfers and we're just passing through.

Don't know much about the Annex yet. The ambiance has an…read moreinteresting vibe. Some cool hipsters/beachy duds available to peruse. Yeah. I want the socks. The most intriguing part to me....is the quiet launch and a coffee culture brewing with a nod to Stumptown and some pour over tech on the counter top. I think I'm going back to see what they are made of....

Highly recommend. Had an individual 2-hour lesson with Tristen who was knowledgeable, encouraging…read moreand made for a great first-time experience. Communication with the school was great too, as they were willing to work with my schedule and were clear in meet up instructions. Totally worth the cost.

From the owner: At Sweetwater Surf School, whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to improve your…read moreskills, we have the coaching that will get you there. Setting ourselves apart from the competition, we pride ourselves on our instructor to student ratio, so that your shredder-to-be can maximize their time catching waves.