2-Hour Skateboard Clinic for Only $20!

In honor of the holiday season, Ocean Beach Surf  & Skate is proud to offer a fantastic deal on our 2-hour weekend skateboard clinic!  Beginning tomorrow, December 24, 2011, through December 30, 2012, the deal will be available for purchase at kgb.com for only $20. This is the perfect gift for the kids in your life looking to learn a new sport or refine their already stellar skills.  The clinic provides an introduction to fundamental skateboarding skills, tricks and tips, while focusing heavily on balance, proper positioning and technique.  Clinics are offered Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 12pm and on weekdays from 3pm to 5pm.  Take advantage of this amazing deal by calling OBSS at 619.225.2317 or visiting kgb.com today! 

Winter Break Skate Camp for 50% Off!

Hurry up and save! For this week only, our friends at CrowdCrave.com are featuring our awesome Winter Break Skate Camp for more than 50% off!  From today until Friday, December 23, 2011, a week of camp is only $150 and a one-day drop in is only $25.  Camp runs from now until December 30, 2011, so sign your kids up today.  To purchase this spectacular deal, visit CrowdCrave.com now.

Winter Break Skate Camp at OB Surf & Skate!

This December, OB Surf & Skate is offering two full sessions of our awesome Winter Break Skate Camp. For only $250, you get an entire week of skate camp, which runs from Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 1:00pm.  If you aren't around for the entire week, a one-day drop in is only $60.  Take advantage of the long winter break and sign your kids up for camp today!  Stop by the shop or call 619.225.0674 to register. 

OBSS’s 7th Annual Holiday Skate Jam at the OB Holiday Parade

Celebrate the holiday season with Ocean Beach Surf & Skate at the 7^th Annual Holiday Skate Jam on December 3, 2011.  As part of the 32^nd Annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade, OBSS, Silly Girl, Original Betty and A.W.O.L. are teaming up to present this awesome skate jam in the OB Pier parking lot featuring open skate sessions, a skate contest, a ladies only skate contest and amazing prizes from Globe, Vox, Almost, Body Glove, Toy Machine, Creature, Independent and many more. 

The skate jam starts at 9:00am and ends just in time for the parade, which begins at 5:05pm. Registration is open to all ages and abilities and is free, so stop by OBSS and fill out an entry form today. Day-of registration is available, but closes at 11:00am.

Don’t forget to check out OBSS at the holiday parade too -- we’ve created an unbelievable float with OB Elementary that is sure to steal the show! Please join us after the skate jam and parade for OBSS's open house! And don't forget our owner, Rodger Caldwell, will be serving as grand marshall of the OB Holiday Parade so be sure to swing by!

Schedule:

9am-12pm: open skate

12pm-1pm: ladies only skate contest

1pm-5pm: skate contest

5:05pm-7pm: OB Holiday Parade

For more info, call 619.225.2317

Black Friday Savings at OBSS!!!

Only one week left until OBSS's annual Black Friday Sale!  On Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th, we'll be hosting a sweet parking lot sale offering savings of 40-70% off of men's and women's apparel, shoes, accessories, surf and skate goods, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks and MORE!  And, for the entire month of November, when you buy one surf or skate camp, you get a second session for free!!! In addition to our stellar sale, we'll be having an open skate session, music and tasty eats.  Do not miss out on these exclusive deals and limited-time offerings.  OBSS and Ocean Experience are stoked to offer these tremendous discounts, but they won't last long.  Swing by next week to get styled out with the sweetest gear, signed up for the best lessons and camps and hooked up with the best that San Diego's premier surf school has to offer!

Thanksgiving Break Skateboarding Camp

This Fall, OBSS is excited to offer a Thanksgiving Break Skateboarding Camp! Because most schools are now giving students a full week off to celebrate, why not enroll your kids in an awesome camp at an unbeatable price?! Our skate camp runs from Monday, November 21, 2011, to Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Campers will have the opportunity to ride our indoor mini ramp and skate our street course with the help of our experienced and professional skate instructors.  The three-day package is $99 and a one-day drop-in is $49.  For more information or to sign up, call 619.225.2317.

Three Days Only! $29 for Ocean Experience's Stand-Up Paddleboarding Clinic

Ocean Experience is excited to announce that today, November 7, 2011, through Wednesday, November 9, 2011, our stand-up paddleboarding clinic will be featured on Groupon for only $29!  Our comprehensive clinic focuses on balance training and paddling technique while improving core strength. What better way to get a work out and enjoy the beautiful San Diego coastline?!  Remember that once you purchase our Groupon, it’s valid for an entire year!  Visit Groupon’s website or call us at 619.225.2317 with questions or to purchase this stellar deal.

Yelp Us Out!

Show your support for your favorite surf shop, Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and surf school, Ocean Experience by submitting a review on Yelp. If you've ever taken a surf, kayak or stand-up paddleboarding lesson, had a child attend surf or skate camp or bought anything from our shop, visit yelp.com and give us your feedback. As a special thank you for your time, we'll provide you with a free t-shirt! The promotion runs until December 31, 2011, so yelp us out today!

Thank you for the support! Please see our Facebook Fan Page for a complete list of Rules and Regulations.

Stand-up Paddleboarding with the Braille Institute San Diego!

This past Friday, September 23, 2011, marked a very special day for a group of visually impaired students from the Braille Institute San Diego. With help from Ocean Experience Surf School, the Braille Institute students learned to stand-up paddleboard (SUP) in Mission Bay, breaking the visual barrier of this popular board sport. The courage and passion the Braille Institute portrayed made this clinic an extraordinary and enriching experience for both the students and instructors alike. Check out the pictures below as Ocean Experience guides each student through the step-by-step skill progression of stand-up paddleboarding!

Congratulations on your success, Braille Institute San Diego!

Eat, Sleep, Surf, Baja Style!

OceanExperience’s Baja Surfari is a unique, all-inclusive surf adventure that you are sure to remember for a lifetime! Our point break surf ranch features full accommodations with hot showers, clean lodging, round trip transportation and delicious meals at Baja Surf Adventure’s safe and secure location.

Our experienced and professional staff will guide you to the best surfing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding spots that Baja has to offer. Although guests will have plenty of time for relaxing, Ocean Experience also provides beach yoga, core strength training and Indo Board balance training throughout the trip.

Join us for our comprehensive ocean-training program & enjoy a cross-cultural surf experience, Baja style. Increase your Ocean Experience today!

Trip Dates:

Sept: 9/30 - 10/3

Oct: 10/21 - 10/24

Nov: 11/4 - 11/7

*Custom trips and tours available

Trip Cost:

1-4 ppl: $495 p/p

5-9 ppl: $450 p/p

10+ ppl: $425 p/p

*Special school and group rates available

Go Paddle Around a Pier

Grab your boards and head over to the Ocean Beach Pier for the Paddle For Clean Water this Sunday, September 18th from 9am - 12noon. This year marks the 20th Anniversary for this annual event which helps bring awareness to the pollution problem along San Diego's coastline. Presented by the Surf Rider Foundation, the Paddle For Clean Water is a non-competitive event that consists of over 1000 local surfers and ocean enthusiasts paddling around the Ocean Beach Pier all supporting the cause. The event is a free and is open to all ages and abilities with any human-powered paddle craft. There will also be a complimentary breakfast for all paddlers, guest speakers, a post-event beach cleanup and a raffle featuring prizes such as a retro twin fish surfboard from Eco Boardworks, 20 pairs of sunglasses from Spy (a  OBSS vendor), a collection of gift certificates from San Diego businesses and much more!

Without our beautiful coastline, San Diego would not be the amazing paradise it is today. So join Ocean Beach Surf and Skate, the San Diego Surf Rider Foundation and over 1,000 local watermen and women to support the cause and keep our coastline clean!

For more information, please http://sandiego.surfrider.org/.

Labor Day Weekend Sale!

Although Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, there are still months of warm, summer-like weather ahead!  Take advantage of Ocean Beach Surf and Skate's huge Labor Day and Back to School Sale this weekend featuring a ton of sweet deals on swimwear, accessories and surf goods.  In addition to a epic sale on used surfboards, SUPs and kayaks, we will also be offering awesome discounts on our Ocean Experience lessons, classes and clinics.  Be sure to swing by our parking lot sale this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, from 9:00am to 8:00pm to stock up and get styled out! 

• Men's Swimwear - Buy one, get one free
• Select Summer Apparel - 20% off 
• Sandals - 20% off
• Sunglasses - 10% off
• Watches - 20% off
• Books - 20% off
• DVDs - 40% off
• Wallets - 30% o
• Backpacks - 20% off  
• Beach Gear - 40% off
• Rash Guards - 40% off
• Body Glove Spring Suits - 20% off
• Huge savings on used kayaks SUPs and surfboards
• All kayaking, SUP and surf lessons - buy one, get one free

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate is located at 4976 Newport Avenue in the heart of Ocean Beach!

Lost Atlas Premiere in Point Loma for a Surf on the Silver Screen!

Wrap up the summer fun with Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at Surf on the Silver Screen at The Pearl Hotel. This month’s epic movie premiere will feature the year’s most highly anticipating film, Lost Atlas, on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Held on the Last Tuesday, every month, Surf on the Silver Screen features the latest surf films, killer food and drink specials, and best of all, Ocean Beach Surf and Skate will be giving away a brand-new Surfboard in this month’s raffle!

Kick back poolside, in a cabana, or inside the lounge at this newly remodeled, hip hotel and check out Kai Neville’s latest film, Lost Atlas. Known for the game-changing surf film, Modern Collective and Kai Neville demonstrates nothing less in Lost Atlas. With six of surfing’s most innovative surfers starring in the film, Lost Atlas takes contemporary surfing to a new level. Do not miss Owen Wright, Jordy Smith, Dane Reynolds, Dusty Payne, Yadin Nicol (and many more) transform the sport of surfing through the artist lenses of Kai Neville.

LOST ATLAS - TRAILER from Kai Neville Studio on Vimeo.

Join us for this unforgettable adventure on the silver screen and under stars on The Pearl’s outdoor patio. Admission to this event is FREE, open to the public and seating is limited so be sure to arrive early! The screening of Lost Atlas will begin at 8:30 p.m. with the raffle followed immediately after.

The Pearl Hotel is located at 1410 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106. For more information, contact Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at (619) 225-0674. To reserve a table for the night’s event, call The Pearl Hotel at 619.226.6100.

Tomorrow Only! Ocean Experience Stand-up Paddleboard Clinic $29!!!

Tomorrow, August 16, 2011, Ocean Experience’s Stand-up Paddleboarding clinic will be featured on Groupon for only $29!  The SUP clinic offers students the opportunity to improve core strength and balance and enjoy the awesome San Diego coastline.  This exclusive discount is only available for one day, so be sure to visit Groupon’s website or call Ocean Experience to snag this amazing deal!

Drop-in, Animal Style for the Parking Lot Premiere of "What Day Is It?" at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate!

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and Animal Style Skateboarding are teaming up to present a sweet, outdoor movie premier and party.  On August 12, 2011, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm,  Ocean Beach Surf and Skate is opening up its parking lot for the screening of Animal Style Skateboarding's second film, What Day Is It? starring  Cano Cardenas, Kevin Marquez, Chris Russell, Doug Valdez, Kurt Hodge, Tyler Lee, Gabe Ryan, Steve Shipler and Reuben Barrack.

In addition to the movie, there will be live music from local band, Habitat, a free skate jam open to the public and a smokin' BBQ with food provided by Hodad’s! Ocean Beach Surf and Skate’s very own, Cano Cardenas, will be guest hosting the event and tearing up the skate jam along with other riders from event sponsors.  What better way to kick off the weekend than with the Animal Style and OBSS crew for a free skate jam, movie premier and BBQ on a warm summer’s night? Swing by Ocean Beach Surf and Skate on August 12 and be sure to check out this sweet event!

Premiere Schedule

6:00 pm: Live music by Habitat

6:30 pm: Skate Jam
8:30 pm: Premiere

Check out this sneak peak of What Day Is It? now:

50% OFF Skate Camp - Only $125!!!

Tomorrow, July 30, 2011, through Monday, August 1, 2011, Ocean Beach Surf & Skate will be running a daily deal deal with Sign On San Diego for HALF OFF our week-long skate camp. There are still four full sessions left, so be sure to visit Sign On San Diego's website to take advantage of this awesome deal!!!

Please call OBSS to complete registration once you have purchased the daily deal. 619.225.2317.

Surf on the Silver Screen Presents: LUCID!

Join Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at The Pearl Hotel for Surf on the Silver Screen, featuring LUCID: an action-packed, air-filled surf film by film by Nicholas Damen and Simon Treweek.

Held on the Last Tuesday, every month, from Surf on the Silver Screen features the latest surf films, killer food and drink specials, and a raffle with great prizes from Ocean Beach Surf and Skate, Ocean Experience Surf School, The Pearl Hotel and the month’s sponsors.

This month’s Surf on the Silver Screen is on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Kick back pool-side, in a cabana, or inside the lounge at this newly remodeled, hip hotel and check the amazing film, LUCID. Admission is FREE and open to the public so get there early, as seating is limited. The screening of LUCID will begin at 8:30pm, followed by the raffle.

The Pearl Hotel is located at 1410 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106. For more information, contact Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at (619) 225-0674. To reserve a table for the night’s event, call The Pearl Hotel at 619.226.6100.

Check out the official trailer!

Lucid Official Trailer from Simon Treweek on Vimeo.

Braille Institute Surf Camp: A Huge Success!

Photo by Chris Mayer

Thanks to the courage of eleven, visually impaired younge adults, the 11th Annual Braille Institute Surf  Camp with Ocean Experience Surf School was a huge success! Check out these surfers in action:

Photo by Chris Mayer

 All eleven students surfed away the physical barrier of surfing with a visual imparment- an acivity most full-sighted people are hestitant to try.

Photo by Chris Mayer

The Braille Institute Surf Camp has been a highly rewarding and enriching experience for both the students and instructors alike.

Photo by Chris Mayer



Thank you for choosing Ocean Experience Surf School for your surfing needs Braille Institute! Keep on surfing!



Photo by Chris Mayer



Ocean Beach Community Clean-up with Ocean Minded!

What better way to kick off your weekend than with some good karma? Join Ocean Beach Surf & Skate and Ocean Minded for our first-ever, Ocean Beach Community Clean-up!

Seeing as OB is small beach town, it's inevitable that any trash in our streets will eventually end up in our ocean and that's why Ocean Beach Surf & Skate has teamed up with Ocean Minded to help keep our beaches AND community clean! Grab a bucket and help clean the streets of OB between 3pm - 5pm this Friday.

You can help out for however long as you'd like and we'll be giving away free swag to all of our participants! We'll also be BBQ'n in the parking lot, playing some fun games with Ocean Minded and the skate ramps will be set-up for those who'd like to get some shredding in!

Ocean Minded will be providing all clean-up gear. Thanks for helping keep our community clean!

Local Surf School Breaks the Barriers for Visually Impaired Students through the Enriching Experience of Surfing!

Ocean Experience Surf School and Braille Institute San Diego unite for the 11th annual surf camp for visually impaired students on Monday, July 18 – Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Located at Mission Point and South Mission Beach Jetty, this three-day surf camp truly breaks the barriers faced by Braille Institute students.

The focus of this program is to provide the visually impaired students, the opportunity to experience the joy and thrill of surfing. With a step-by-step surf skill progression and through the use of adaptive equipment, Braille Institute campers will explore all the fundamentals of surfing, including: balance training on the Indo Board, paddling progression, the "pop up", catching waves, water safety and oceanography.

"The lessons essentially bring together the adaptive skills we teach in our program," said Katie Wischmeyer, youth services manager at Braille Institute San Diego. "Knowing this, the instructors at Ocean Experience are great at ensuring all steps are done to make the surf camp accessible to our young surfers."

Through Ocean Experience’s surf training program, each camper walks away with a newfound sense of confidence. The quality instruction and use of adaptive equipment ensures success for all students, building a sense of accomplishment that in turn, builds self-assurance.

"Our young students love any activity that is both educational and fun," said Wischmeyer. "Couple that with this surf camp, and the resulting experience encompasses what we at Braille Institute wish for all our students: Independence."

In addition to surf camp, Braille Institute also offers various activities that continuously teach students how to adapt to a sighted world. Other events held annually are white-water rafting, camping and jet skiing. Braille Institute’s Car Rallye is also held every August where each student with brailled directions team up with a driver to navigate them to the finish line.

Today Only! 3-hour Open Group Surf Lessons for $45!

Ocean Experience Surf School is stoked to announce an amazing daily deal on their classic, three-hour open group surf lesson! For today only, visit Living Social’s website to take advantage of this exclusive deal and to book your summer surf lesson. Have friends coming in town this summer? Buy a few for them too!  Not only do Ocean Experience surf lessons provide a comprehensive introduction to surfing, they are also a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy San Diego’s beautiful weather and coastline.  Surf’s up so check out Living Social today!

Skate Free or Die: An Independence Day Celebration!

Ring in the Fourth of July with Ocean Beach Surf & Skate for our annual Skate Free or Die skate event and BBQ! This Monday, July 4, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., Ocean Beach Surf & Skate is opening up its parking lot for an all-day free skate session, BBQ and parking lot sale. This is your last chance to shred our wall ride, so don’t miss out. Plus, where else can you skate, enjoy live music, grab some grub and shop all at one spot?! There will be exclusive discounts on apparel, swimwear and gear so now is the perfect time to get styled out. 

End your day on the beach for Ocean Beach's annual Fireworks display off the Ocean Beach Pier! And don't forget to bring your marshmallows for the post firework Marshmallow War!

Celebrate your independence this Fourth of July with your local surf and skate shop, Ocean Beach Surf & Skate!

Ocean Beach Surf & Skate in the News!

Check out this morning's news segment on San Diego 6 CW featuring Ocean Beach Surf & Skate and the Ocean Beach Street Fair!



Come down to the OB Street Fair this Saturday, June 25th from 10-6pm and check out our 7th Annual Skate Jam and Wall Ride Contest!

Body Glove's Latest Film, Drop Zone: Fiji, Chosen to Premiere at Surf on the Silver Screen!

Body Glove and Ocean Beach Surf & Skate are proud to announce the premiere of Drop Zone: Fiji at The Pearl Hotel on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. This premiere promises to be an extraordinary night for The Pearl Hotel’s monthly event, Surf on the Silver Screen, and will feature a very special signing and meet and greet with Body Glove team rider and professional surfer, Cheyne Magnusson.

Body Glove, PADI, Sport Diver, Transworld SURF and Air Pacific are proud to present Drop Zone: Fiji, the highly anticipated sequel to the award winning film, Drop Zone: Tahiti. Drop Zone: Fiji follows world class surfers Holly Beck, Cheyne Magnusson, Alex Gray and newcomers Maria del Mar and current #8 ASP World Tour ranked, Bede Durbidge, as they travel the south pacific.

The crew heads out in search of pristine dive locations and chases down some of the most epic surf on the planet. Your favorite surfers head to Tavarua to surf the world famous Cloudbreak and SCUBA dive (cage free) with bull sharks, vibrant fish and friendly turtles. It’s not all fish and games, however, when they head to Frigates Passage. The pumping swell sinks a boat, destroys thousands of dollars in equipment and almost takes out the director, Greg Browning. The lush environment provided rich entertainment and spawned the unlikely new surf and scuba duo.

In addition to the premiere, Drop Zone: Fiji star and professional surfer, Cheyne Magnusson will be making a very special appearance for an intimate meet and greet and signing from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Body Glove and Ocean Beach Surf & Skate will also raffle off a ton of prizes and The Pearl Hotel will host exclusive food and drink specials throughout the night.

Ocean Beach Surf & Skate and The Pearl Hotel invite guests of all ages to this incredible adventure on the silver screen to help celebrate the premiere of this phenomenal film. Admission is free and open to the public. Pre-premiere food and cocktails, raffle sales, pro signings and seating will begin at 7 p.m., with the premiere beginning at 8 p.m. Seating is limited so please arrive early or for table by contacting The Pearl Hotel. The Pearl Hotel is located at 1410 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106.

For updates on this event, be sure to follow the event on Facebook!

To learn more about the athletes and their journey through the Drop Zone Blog or http://www.bodyglove.com/.

Get Ready for the OBSS 7th Annual Skate Jam and Wall Ride Contest at the OB Street Fair!

If any town knows how to celebrate summer, it’s Ocean Beach! Each year, thousands of people head to Newport Avenue on the Saturday following Summer Solstice for live music, entertainment, unique vendors, talented artists, thrilling rides, refreshing beer gardens, and a skateboard competition for the one and only: Annual Ocean Beach Street Fair and Chili Cook-off! This one-of-a-kind festival kicks off on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, located on the 4800-5000 blocks of Newport Avenue and surrounding streets in Ocean Beach.

As one of the festival's largest attractions, Ocean Beach Surf & Skate  is proud to present the 7th Annual Skate Jam & Wall Ride Contest at the OB Street Fair. Since OBSS relocated to their new building at 4976 Newport Avenue in 2010, they have expanded this annual skateboard competition by utilizing their private parking lot located directly in the heart of the street fair. 

New to this year’s competition is the Wall Ride Contest, designed and built by skate legend, Neil Heddings. Sponsored by LURKVILLE, the Wall Ride Contest will add a whole new dynamic to the contest by featuring two ramps propped up against the OBSS building, creating a 25-foot wall ride. The Wall Ride Contest will kick-off just after the Skate Jam from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m and the 1^st place winner will receive cash prize.

Photo by Stephanie Rose

The street course Skate Jam will begin at 1 p.m. and division winners will take home prizes from sponsors: Sector 9 Skateboards, LURKVILLE Skateboards, FlexDex Skateboards, Creature Skateboards, OJ Wheels, Independent Trucks, Enjoi Skateboards, Almost Skateboards, Globe Footwear, Aerial7 Headphones, IPATH Footwear, DIZM Eyewear and more! The skate event will also feature live demonstrations by LURKVILLE team riders and the all-girl skate team, Girls Skate OB from 12noon – 1 p.m. Pro skateboarder, Neil Heddings, will also make a guest appearance and sign autographs along with the original betty and skateboard’s first woman “Hall of Famer,” Patti Mcgee.

In addition to skateboarding activities, the OBSS parking lot will feature music by the local, Direct Drive DJ’s with Destructo Bunny and booths with games and free swag from OBSS vendors including: Sector 9 Skateboards, LURKVILLE Skateboards, Body Glove, Ocean Minded, Keep-A-Breast, FlexDex Skateboards, Original Betty, Silly Girl and AWOL.

The OBSS 7th Annual Skate Jam and Wall Ride Contest is open to all ages and abilities and helmets are required for all participants under 18 years old. All contestants will receive an official contest t-shirt FREE with entry. Entry fees for day-of sign-ups are $5 for the Skate Jam and $10 for the Wall Ride Contest, which will go towards the cash prize for the 1st place winner. Contestants can save money by pre-registering however. Pre-registration discounts are as follows: $10 entry fee for both contests if registered on or before June 24, 2011; or free entry to both contests with any purchase of $30 or more in skateboard gear at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate. Entry forms are available at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate shop or online at www.obsurfandskate.com.



Photo by Amy Bjornson

Contest Schedule

10:00 a.m. – Noon:             Practice

Noon – 1:00 p.m.:               LURKVILLE demo and Girls Skate OB demo

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.:         Skate Jam

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.:         LURKVILLE Wall Ride Contest

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.:         Open Skateboard Session



To learn more or stay tuned with the latest details, be sure to check out the 7th Annual Skate Jam & Wall Ride Contest on Facebook!