šāāļø Surf Shops in South Carolina
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Top Rated Surf Shops in South Carolina
Isla Surf School
āCustomers overwhelmingly praise the instructors (naming Shane, Andrew, John, Sam, Matt, Shawn, Eli, Mike, Jackson, Reed, Peter, Mack, Madison, Trip, and Chase) for being patient, encouraging, fun, knowledgeable, and excellent teachers, often resulting in first-timers standing up quickly. The booking process is consistently described as super easy online. The overall vibe is positive, friendly, and welcoming, with staff cheering on student success. The location is convenient, with easy access to parking, bathrooms, and nearby amenities. Many reviewers highly recommend the school for all skill levels, including children and hesitant beginners.ā
Trunkplayer Surf and Skate
āCustomers overwhelmingly praise the owner, Sean, for being extremely knowledgeable, friendly, genuine, and passionate about surfing and skateboarding. The shop is frequently described as an 'authentic local gem' with a 'chill environment' and a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and visitors. Specific positive points include excellent, effective surf lessons (getting beginners up quickly), very reasonable and competitive pricing, great selection of quality surfboards and skateboards, helpful advice that focuses on customer needs rather than just sales, and going above and beyond with service (e.g., board delivery, quick repairs, free stickers/wax).ā
Good Vibes Surf Shop
āCustomers overwhelmingly praise the 'good vibes' and authentic, local atmosphere, noting the shop feels like a real surf establishment rather than a tourist trap. Staff members (frequently mentioning Ola, Phil, Matt, and Taylor) are consistently described as friendly, kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and attentive, often treating customers and their children like family. The selection is highly rated for being unique, cool, and authentic, featuring vintage boards, quality apparel, and the ability to custom print items in-store. The shop is also commended for being locally owned and for providing excellent customer service, including helpful advice on gear and even following up after a sale to correct a pricing error.ā
Wind Land & Water Sports
āCustomers overwhelmingly praise the staff (especially Travis, Mindi, and Whitney) for being extremely friendly, helpful, cordial, and professional. The rental process for bikes, surfboards, and SUPs is consistently described as super easy, convenient, and quick, often including after-hours options. Equipment quality is generally rated highly, with bikes being well-maintained and gear being top-notch. Customers appreciate the fair/affordable pricing, great selection of inventory, and helpful local advice provided for exploring Folly Beach.ā