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Whitlock Surf Experience

Surf shop in Oceanside, CA

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5.0 (103 reviews)
Oceanside, CA
+1 (760) 994-0506Visit Website

About Whitlock Surf Experience

Whitlock Surf Experience in Oceanside, CA, offers a full range of surf gear, rentals, and highly personalized instruction rooted in deep local and Hawaiian surfing heritage. Customers consistently praise the staff, especially Cory and his family, for their exceptional kindness, patience, and genuine care, often noting they felt immediately welcomed like friends or family. This shop is ideal for everyone from first-time beginners needing encouraging guidance to families seeking memorable, high-quality surf adventures.

The Good

Customers overwhelmingly praise the exceptional, personalized service provided by Cory and the entire Whitlock family/crew (including instructors like Ray, Carl, Jorge, Wally, Rich, and Daniel). Key positive themes include the instructors being extremely patient, encouraging, knowledgeable, and making beginners feel immediately comfortable and successful (many catching waves in the first hour). The business is frequently described as a welcoming, family-run operation that fosters a genuine passion for surfing. Additional positives noted are the quality of instruction, the feeling of being treated like family/a friend, reasonable rental prices, and the inclusion of amenities like wetsuits and beach parking shuttles.

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Where You'll Find Whitlock Surf Experience

609 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054
Oceanside, CA 92054

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Features & Amenities

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Equipment Rental
Has Wetsuit Rental
Has Lesson Programs
Friendly Staff
Good Prices
Has Apparel

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