Since 1987, Rusty Del Mar Surf Shop has anchored the corner of 15th Street and Stratford Court at 201 15th St, Del Mar, CA 92014, making it the longest-running surf shop in the village and an essential stop for anyone staying at nearby Del Mar Beach Hotel. Founded by legendary surfboard shaper Rusty Preisendorfer, who spotted the vacant storefront on his way home from a Del Mar session, this is the only remaining Rusty retail location in the world. Current owner Zach Groban has run the shop since 2005, expanding the inventory beyond hardcore surf gear to include beach goods, branded apparel, and a line of in-house shop items backed by a lifetime guarantee. Surfboard rentals are available daily and weekly, with boogie boards, wetsuits, and soft tops also on hand for visitors who want to paddle out without hauling their own equipment. Private surf lessons run 60 minutes and include board and wetsuit, making the shop a one-stop resource for beginners and experienced surfers alike. The building itself has history well beyond surfing — it previously housed Del Mar's post office, a beauty parlor called The Mane Tamers, and the original City Hall where the town council met. Manager Weston Yocom keeps the shop stocked with the newest Rusty surfboard shapes alongside brands like Jigsaw Surf Co. Grab a sandwich afterward at Board & Brew - Del Mar around the corner on Camino Del Mar — the Rusty crew calls it their favorite lunch spot. The shop opens daily at 10 a.m. with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and free parking is available in the lot.