Best Surf Shop
On the Beach Surf Shop
693 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey
(831) 646-9283
If you’re looking to shred some waves while participating in a “scare and tear” surf contest, look no further than On The Beach Surf Shop in Monterey. Voted Best Surf Shop by Weekly readers 25 years running, founder Kelly Sorensen is doing rodeo flips on his surfboard all the livelong day. The nearly 6,000-square-foot store offers shoppers a feeling of tropical whimsy, with its bamboo accents and beach sand on the floor, proving that clowning and surfing go hand-in-hand.