The Best Surf Shops in San Diego

San Diego’s majestic coastline is filled with a diversity of neighborhoods with plenty of wave riding action from rolling sand bars to peaky reef brakes. Our epic surf spots spawned a diversity of specialty surf shops. The surf shop at its best is a unique and thought out beacon of style, social connectivity, and gathering place serving the locals as well as the many  visitors from all over the county and world.  These unique shops are where you will find our Hot Rod Surf fins and surf accessories.  We are happy to say there are a still a few of these specialty surf shops still in existence so stop by  to say ‘hello’ and pick up a few new things for your wave riding adventures.  

This is where you will be able to find our Hot Rod Surf fins and surf accessories.  As we add retailers we will be updating this Stock List.

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Hansen Surfboards
www.hansensurf.com

Hansen Surfboards and Surf Shop is an icon of San Diego surf culture located right across the street from the legendary Swamis surf break. Don Hansen started making performance surfboards in the 1960’s and has grown his business  into a super surf shop with everything from surfboards to flip flops.  Hansen’s board selection is one of the best ranging from vintage styled Hansen longboards to newer performance boards. There’s always some action in their surfboard section and  something for the whole family to better enjoy the sun and surf so go check it out.

“A knowledgeable staff that lives and breathes the surf and beach lifestyle, Hansen’s prides itself on selling fun!"

Hansen Surfboards
1105 S Coast Hwy 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
1-800-480-4754
760-753-6595

Hours: Monday & Tues 9am to 6pm, Wednesday thru Fri 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm

Seaweed & Gravel
seaweedandgravel.com

Seaweed & Gravel came on the scene a few years ago and has captured the heart of North County San Diego. Seaweed is nestled in the upper Encinitas/Leucadia neighborhood with an eclectic mix of vintage and new with everything from motorcycles to surfboards.  If you are into moto and surf as much as we are this place is a must visit. So check Seaweed out when you’re in the neighborhood and pick up a Hot Rod Surf fin or leash for your board before you hit Beacons or Grand View for some surf.  Seaweed & Gravel also hosts great local parties and events so it is worth contributing to this neat shop. The next thing you might be doing is going on a Seaweed & Gravel weekend motorcycle shop ride up the coast or through the San Diego back country taking in the sunshine and enjoying the ride. There is even bonsai tree workshops to mellow your mood.

Seaweed & Gravel
1144N. Coast HWY 101#1
Encinitas, CA 92024
Hours: 11-6pm Tues through Sunday

The Board Source
www.theboardsource.com

The Board Source is an expertly curated warehouse based reseller of surfboards “to help you find your dream board” with an impressive selection of new, used, and collectable surfboards from the likes of  Pavel, Frye, Richards, Brewer, Carson, August, Takayama, Lightning Bolt, Lopez, Bing, G&S, Martin, Hyson, Channin, Hobie, Velzy, Christenson, Lost, Firewire, Superbrand, Channel Islands, and just about everything in between. It’s the place to find rare boards for sale and also trade out an into something new to ride.  Cruise by The Board Source by appointment and get a new board and load it with a Hot Rod Surf fin for a super fun ride.
1945 Camino Vida Roble Suite O
Carlsbad CA
760-612-8100

Sun Diego Boardshops
sundiego.com

Sun Diego has been around for over 35 years and has stayed around so long by keeping up with what works and is also cool with equal attention paid to the mens and womens selection of goods and functional fashionables. Sun Diego Mission Beach and Carlsbad locations are stocked with tons of cool surf, skate, and beach essentials like sandals, shirts, boardshorts , sun glasses, wet suits, and sun protection to complete the full surf and beach experience. Sun Diego puts on the annual AM Slam Surf and Skateboard Series where pros and armatures get together for friendly competition and general stoke. The AM Slam season closer, with the combo of surf and skate contest, held right on the coast with vendor booths (stacked with freebies), and live music is a fun event for the whole family.  Sun Diego currently carries brands such as RVCA, Volcom, Spy, Elemment, O’neill, Pig, Etnies, Vans, Billabong, Al Merrick, SunBum, and Hot Rod Surf fins.   
 
“Surfing, skateboarding and all things coastal are Sun Diego’s passions  delivering  the best selection of everything you need to make it your own personal paradise with the highest quality of merchandise in terms of both fashion and function for good times and good vibes.”

Sun Diego Carlsbad
2978 Carlsbad Blvd #120 Carlsbad, 92008 
Phone: (442) 500-2295 
Hours: Sunday- Thrs:  10:00 AM - 8:00, Friday-Sat:  10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Sun Diego Mission Beach
3126 Mission Blvd. Suite A San Diego, 92109 
Phone: (858) 866-0108 

HOT ROD SURF
www.hotrodsurf.com

The new Hot Rod Surf creative space is a located in the heart of Pacific Beach. Art studio hours are when we are there we are there which is all over the place since we are usually running around making things, surfing, racing, playing music shows, adventuring and partying. You can call or email for availability.
Hours:  by appointment only [email protected]

HOT ROD SURF Studio
1556 Grand Ave. Suite C
San Diego, CA 92109
 

Other cool surf shops that carry Hot Rod Surf……

​Best Orange County Surf Shops....  

Icons of Surf
Iconsofsurf.com

​Icons of Surf has an insanely cool collection of surfboards and fins with one of the largest and diverse selections of highly crafted longboards in Southern California. Icons is located right in the heart of the Orange County surf culture hub of San Clemente and is staffed with a knowledgeable crew that can hook you up with a great surfboard  fin combo. Icons also specializes in safely shipping surfboards around the world.  A must visit shop for everyone into high quality, classic, and trend setting surfboards. Truly a place that celebrates surfing and “the joy surfers share with the ocean.”
 
710 N El Camino Real
San Clemete, CA 92672
 
Hrs: 10-7PM daily
(949)429-7133

Best Los Angeles County Surf Shops ....

ET Surf
etsurf.com

​ET Surf stared in 1972 in the Los Angles South Bay and has created a legacy of commitment to personal service for surfers ranging from picking out a new wetsuit or some neat new apparel, and of course the right surfboard and fin set up to keep you stoked out in the line-up. Owner Eddie Talbot’s story is the quintessential surfer gone shop owner whose doing what he loves and rolls with the passion through all the different trends and up and downs.  The surfboard selection is prime and Hermosa is a great little beach town to visit and hang out.  
 
Et Surfboards
904 Aviation Blvd.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-379-7660 

​www.hotrodsurf.com