Ocean Beach lists 12 sports and outdoor retailers in 92107, led by OB Surf & Skate, South Coast Surf Shop, and EZE Ryders eBike Super Shop. Surf shops, skate shops, e-bike sales, used gear, and surf lesson outfitters line the Newport Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Blvd corridors.
1926 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-848-7420
Verified1963 Abbott St, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-226-2473
Verified4940 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-225-0674
Verified5035 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-222-1575
VerifiedLifeguard Hut Tower, 5199 Brighton Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 858-808-2669
Verified5022 Santa Monica Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-987-0115
Verified1930 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-326-0577
Verified4811 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-224-9524
Verified5037 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-223-8808
Verified5023 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-223-7017
Verified1926 Bacon St, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-848-7420
Verified1911 Cable St, San Diego, CA 92107
+1 619-224-7084
VerifiedOB Surf & Skate on Newport Avenue carries new shortboards, longboards, and funboards from major shapers alongside wax, leashes, and fins. The shop has been selling boards in OB for years and the staff can match a board shape to the local breaks at the pier, Dog Beach, and Sunset Cliffs. South Coast Surf Shop stocks a comparable range with an emphasis on its in-house brand.
Pride Surf & Skate carries both surfboards and skateboards, and Second Chance Sports sells used boards at lower price points for beginners who want to test the water before committing to a new stick. Between these four shops, OB covers every price range from entry-level foam tops to custom-shaped fiberglass.
Every surf shop in OB carries wetsuits — OB Surf & Skate, South Coast Surf Shop, and Pride Surf & Skate stock spring suits, full suits, and booties from O'Neill, Rip Curl, Xcel, and other major brands. San Diego water temps drop into the low 60s in winter, so a 3/2mm full suit is the standard year-round recommendation for OB breaks.
Second Chance Sports occasionally stocks used wetsuits at a fraction of retail, though sizing and condition vary. The shop staff at any of the OB surf retailers can help match thickness and fit to the season — a 4/3mm for winter dawn patrols at Sunset Cliffs, a 2mm spring suit for summer sessions at the pier.
Surf lesson packages in Ocean Beach generally run between $60 and $100 per person for a group session and $100 to $175 for private instruction. Ocean Beach Surf School offers lessons that include board and wetsuit rental in the price. South Coast Wahines runs women-focused clinics and group sessions at similar price points.
Most OB surf schools schedule lessons at the beach breaks near the pier or at Dog Beach, where the sand bottom and mellow whitewater suit beginners. Comparing packages by what is included — equipment rental, photos, group size, and duration — matters more than the headline price, since a $75 group lesson with six students plays differently than a $120 semi-private with two.
OB Surf & Skate carries complete skateboards, decks, trucks, wheels, and bearings alongside its surf inventory. Pride Surf & Skate stocks a similar range and caters to the skate side of OB's surf-and-skate culture. Both shops can build a custom complete from individual components if the pre-built options don't fit.
Robb Field Skate Park at the north end of OB is the neighborhood's main skate spot — a concrete park with bowls, rails, and a street section that draws skaters from across San Diego. Buying a board in OB and skating Robb Field the same day is a common pattern for visitors and locals alike.
Second Chance Sports on Newport Avenue is OB's dedicated used sporting goods shop, specializing in pre-owned surfboards, skateboards, wetsuits, and beach gear. The inventory rotates as locals trade in old boards for store credit, so the selection changes week to week. It is the go-to for budget-conscious surfers and for travelers who want to buy a used board, ride it for a trip, and resell before flying home.
The Shed OB carries a mix of new and pre-owned outdoor gear with a similar trade-in model. Between the two shops, OB has more used surf retail than most San Diego beach neighborhoods, which tracks with a community that values reuse over new purchases.
OB does not have a dedicated tackle shop inside the neighborhood. The pier (when open) is one of the most popular shore-fishing spots in San Diego, but anglers looking for rods, reels, bait, and terminal tackle need to shop outside OB. West Marine in Point Loma carries some fishing tackle alongside its boating inventory and is the closest option, about ten minutes east.
Big 5 Sporting Goods on Sports Arena Blvd in Point Loma stocks entry-level rods, reels, and tackle at chain-store prices. For a full-service bait and tackle operation, Fisherman's Landing and Point Loma Sportfishing on the San Diego Bay side of Point Loma cater to pier and boat anglers. Some OB convenience stores near the pier carry basic tackle — hooks, sinkers, and frozen bait — during peak fishing season.
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