Top Rated Shopping in San Diego

If sun, sand, and surf are your thing, then head to Clairemont Surf Shop for some quality merchandise. This surf shop has been a San Diego fixture since 1976, making it quite the expert for people's surfing needs and wants. They offer surfboards, apparel, wetsuits, and even some snowboarding equipment. If you really love the store, you can become a member for a reasonable fee and receive discounts on store merchandise for a year.

Cowabunga, dude! This is where the real local San Diego surfers come to buy their boards and almost everything else a surfer could need. New and used surfboards are this shop's mainstays but it offers repairs and rentals, too. The owners also offer the latest in surf wear, wax, wet suits, shoes and accessories. Name brands such as Quick Silver, Duffs, K2, Toobs and Counter Culture line the shelves with a full line of both men's and women's clothing. Hang ten and chill - this is the place for the serious (and just wanna-be) wave chasers!

In 1962, Don Hansen's surf shop emerged in Cardiff by the Sea, a popular surfing destination in San Diego County. The surfboards produced here are sent in limited number quantities to surf shops along the west and east coasts. These surfboards are also sold on the premises at this local San Diego home base. In addition to quality surfboards, find wetsuits, swimwear, skateboards, sportswear and even ski equipment here. Don Hansen's reputation for quality is noted in surfing communities throughout the world. Experience this surfing tradition first hand at the original Hansen's in San Diego County.

A traditional surf shop serving the community for more than 14 years, this crowded store offers surfboards, wetsuits and clothing. Since skateboards were created as a way for surfers to stay in surfing shape during the winter months, it is no surprise that the store also stocks a complete line of skateboard equipment and gear including specialized shoes by Osirus and other top manufacturers. High-performance surfboard lines in stock include Velzy Longboards, Bob McTavish and Mike Richardson. Custom hand-shaped boards by the store's own, Bret Bender, are also offered.

Attention all sports fans! This is the shop to go to if you're looking for that special collector's card to fill out your collection. In this shop, sports fanatics (and those who love them) will find the perfect gift. Sports cards from the worlds of baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, golf, horse racing, boxing and many obscure sports line the walls from floor to ceiling. Also on hand are autographed balls, helmets and jerseys. The helpful staff will also search for that elusive sports card free of charge.