Bingo Boards

Surf shop in Freeport, TX

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4.1 (37 reviews)

Freeport, TX

About Bingo Boards

Bingo Boards in Freeport, TX, offers surf gear, beach attire, and serves food in a space rich with Texas surfing memorabilia. While some patrons praise the owners for exceptional hospitality, family-like service, and good conversation, others report issues with high pricing, questionable gear quality, and negative interactions. This shop suits those seeking unique local history and a wide variety of inventory, provided they are prepared for potentially premium prices and varied service experiences.

The Good

Customers frequently praise the owner, Bingo, and staff for being exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and treating visitors like family. The shop is noted for having a vast, interesting collection of surf memorabilia and history, making it feel like a museum. The food, particularly breakfast items, omelettes, and fish tacos, receives positive mentions. The shop is considered the best local source for surfboards and necessary beach/fishing gear, and staff are often helpful with local tips and pointers.

Things to Consider

A significant recurring complaint is that prices are generally too high or overpriced compared to other retailers, which customers attribute to a lack of local competition. Specific negative experiences include being sold inappropriate gear (square bucket for live shrimp) and being charged high, potentially unwarranted fees for damages (crack on a rented board). One review detailed extremely rude, sexist, and territorial service from the owner, leading to an unfair charge. Another mentioned a poorly maintained, leaking rental wetsuit that resulted in no refund.