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On The Beach Surf Shop

Surf shop in Monterey, CA

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4.8 (185 reviews)
Monterey, CA
+1 (831) 646-9283Visit Website

About On The Beach Surf Shop

On The Beach Surf Shop in Monterey, CA, offers a comprehensive selection of surf, skate, and snow gear alongside quality rentals. Customers consistently praise the shop's laid-back, curated atmosphere and the exceptionally friendly, knowledgeable staff who provide outstanding service. This destination is perfect for everyone from first-time wave riders needing rentals and local tips to seasoned enthusiasts seeking authentic apparel and diverse board sports inventory.

The Good

Customers overwhelmingly praise the extremely friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff, frequently mentioning specific employees like Kelly, Karlee, Clint, and Shannan for providing outstanding, patient, and helpful customer service. The shop is highly regarded for its dope, curated atmosphere, laid-back vibe, and extensive, high-quality selection of surf, skate, and apparel gear. Rental experiences are consistently positive, noting great quality gear, fair/great pricing, and flexibility with late returns. Many consider it the best surf shop in the Monterey area and a must-visit location.

Things to Consider

One customer noted that the shop was 'a little pricey' for some items. Another expressed disappointment that the sizing on Santa Cruz shirts had changed, causing a previously reliable purchase to no longer fit correctly. A request was made for the shop to open an online store for customers missing the service in other California towns.

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Where You'll Find On The Beach Surf Shop

693 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey, CA 93940

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Features & Amenities

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Equipment Rental
Has Wetsuit Rental
Friendly Staff
Good Prices
Has Longboard
Has Skateboards
Has Apparel
Has Repair Services
Has Rent To Buy
Has Snowboards

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