NEW PRODUCT ALERT: SLAP Watches!

If it doesn't say SLAP, it's not a SLAP Watch!

Time to come into Ocean Beach Surf & Skate to tell us what you think about the new SLAP Watches!  It's the one watch with 81 personalities.

Each SLAP Watch comes with a removable face that can be interchanged with another color, so there are a variety of vibrant color combinations to achieve between the 9 SLAP Watch colors. 

What's better is that they are one-size fits all!  Remember slap bracelets?  Well, that's what the SLAP Watches use!  You get a unique watch that is modern yet easy to wear, and comfortable, since there are no buckles or difficult clasps.

Count on OBSS to meet all your time-telling needs, and come slap on a new SLAP Watch, at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate, located at 4976 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107.

NEW BRAND ALERT: Pura Vida Bracelets!

No doubt you've seen friends and strangers alike wearing these cool, colorful string bracelets on their wrists.  You may have also seen them in the pages of the Victoria's Secret swim catalog, as well as in the latest issue of Fashion 5.0 Magazine.  That's right, surf and skaters--we've got the exclusive OB offering of Pura Vida Bracelets!

The story goes something like this: Two friends embarked on a post-college graduation/surf trip to Panama and Costa Rica.  They couldn't help but appreciate the laidback lifestyle of the lands.  While in Costa Rica, they met a man name Jorge, who was selling bracelets on the street.  They were vibrant bracelets of a simple construction, and the friends felt these bracelets perfectly summed up their experiences.  The friends asked Jorge to make a large batch of bracelets to bring back stateside, and they quickly befriended Jorge, and since returning to the states, they continue to have Jorge make and send them the bracelets to sell.

Jorge and his friends who now help him are able to provide enough bracelets to be in 100+ surf shops and boutiques nationwide.  They are coming up with new color combinations constantly, so there is one to match everyone personality for sure.

Pura Vida Bracelets was named as such because the phrase "pura vida," a commonly Costa Rican-associated saying, means "pure life" in Spanish.  The simple, unique, handmade pieces embody the "pura vida" spirit of enjoying life slowing, celebrating good fortune, and not taking anything for granted.  Sounds kind of similar to the San Diego spirit, right?  Aptly so, as Pura Vida Bracelets operates right out of nearby Pacific Beach.

Beside being able to help Jorge and his family by providing a stable income, Pura Vida is also a member of 1% for the Planet and donates a portion of its proceeds to the Surfrider Foundation!

We at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate invite you to come in and pick out your own personal Pura Vida Bracelet!  Ocean Beach Surf & Skate is located at 4976 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107. 

For more info on Pura Vida Bracelets, visit their website here.

OB Surf & Skate Hosts Skate Demo at the OB Beach Ball this Saturday!

Grab your friends and head down to Ocean Beach for the first annual, OB Beach Ball, a live music and craft beer festival, this Saturday, May 21, 2011. From human haulin' and beach volleyball to skateboarding and mechanical bull riding, the Beach Ball will featuring a variety of games in addition to a micro brew tasting, bloody mary party and music festival. 

The OB Beach Ball will span from the Pier Parking Lot, where the micro brew and music festival will be held, to Saratoga Park, where Ocean Beach Surf and Skate will host the event's skateboard exhibit. Located next to the 70-foot Ferris Wheel and the mechanical bull, the skateboard demonstration will feature open skate sessions, Indo Board demonstrations and a surf simulator. Vendors will also be throwing out some free shwag and a grom contest is in the works!

So grab your board and helmets and head on over to the OB Beach Ball for great Saturday filled with non-stop fun! The OB Beach Ball will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm. The festival is providing  a free shuttle service from  Pacific Beach to Ocean Beach  through out the day as well. For more information about the micro brew festival, music line-up, beach volleyball tournament, human hallin' races , visit the OB Beach Ball website.

NEW BRAND ALERT: Locally-based, charitable Jedidiah!

Attention all OBSS shoppers!  There's a new brand in town at your favorite store!

Jedidiah is a humanitarian-based fashion company with a motto of "made for good."  Each season, Jedidiah partners with a different charitable organization and donates proceeds from the retail sales.

We have just gotten in our first Jedidiah items, which include men's and women's tees and tanks (and we'll be getting some sweet Chargers-themed boardies for the guys in June!).  The current partner with Jedidiah is World Vision.  World Vision works to promote the well being of children in crises.  The Jedidiah spring and summer lines' portion of proceeds will be donated to help combat the effects of human trafficking in Central and Southeast Asia.  Jedidiah hopes to raise $50,000, which would enable World Vision to establish an assessment, care, and protection facility that provides first refuge for children rescued from trafficking and exploitation.

The spring and summer lines include apparel that ties in to the World Vision mission.  Photographer Aaron Chang traveled to Cambodia with Jedidiah to capture relevant images, and these images both acted as inspiration for the lines or appear on some of the tees!

We're excited to bring in this new brand!  Not only are they a cool humanitarian brand, but they're based out of San Diego, and OBSS loves supporting local companies!

Come stop in and check out the array of soft tees with vibrant colors and fun, funky prints at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate, 4976 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA 92107.  While supplies last, with each Jedidiah purchase receive a free Jedidiah "Made For Good" wristband!

Learn more about Jedidiah on their website!  Also, check out World Vision here.

Fan Video Footage of the Beats by the Beach Festival

Check out this great video montage of the Beats by the Beach Festival, captured by loyal fan, Anna Liza Tong!

Beats by the Beach Festival Raises over $1,750 for the San Diego's Youth



Photo: Connor Getzlaff takes 2nd in the Men's Division
By: Leslie Ann Ginsburg-Connors



Saturday, March 5, 2011 will be a day to remember for the Beats by the Beach Festival at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate. With warm and sunny weather and help from local businesses, bands and skate brands, this free, philanthropic festival helped raise over $1,750 for the YMCA Youth and Family Services (YFS), a non-profit, social service and program provider whose cause is strengthening the community.

Located at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate, the festival started and ended with crowds of people and thanks event sponsors, the celebration went off without a hitch. Live music by local bands The New Kenetics, Tommy Dubs, Habitat and Rightjahs Blend drew in people from all directions as did the aroma of freshly grilled burgers, graciously donated by Hodad’s.



Photo: Local band, Habitat rocking the crowd at the
Beats by the Beach Festival
By: Habitat



The skate jam sponsored by Habitat, Alien Workshop, Typical Culture, Dizm Eyewear, SUPERbrand Apparel also brought skateboarders from all over San Diego. From grom skaters including 6-year-old Bryce Tanner and division winner, Ryan Connors to pro/am riders such as Connor Getzlaff, Blake Spencer and men’s division winner, Tommy Werner, the talent at the skate jam was unbelievable. The art show featuring the work of local artists and students also had a huge pull for the fundraiser, earning over $500 in silent auction bids alone.

Photo: 1st place winner in Grom Division, Ryan Connors
By: Leslie Ann Ginsburg-Connors



“Since we moved to the new location, we have hosted over a dozen events in our parking lot and the Beats by the Beach festival was definitely one of the largest yet,” explains Rodger Caldwell, the owner Ocean Beach Surf & Skate. “Giving back to community is what it’s all about and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the turnout of this event.”

The money raised at the Beats by the Beach Festival will go towards programs at the YFS such as provided emergency shelter and transitional living programs for homeless young adults, a safe place for kids to go after school every day and counseling programs and support to families in times of stress. 

Photo: 6-year-old Bryce Tanner takes 2nd in Grom Division
By: Bob Tanner



"We are very thankful for our sponsors and their help in planning this event,” says Brooke Inman, YSF Site Supervisor at Correia Middle School. “The Beats by the Beach Festival was more than anything we could have imagined and we are thrilled that our fundraising goal was met and nearly doubled!”

Ocean Beach Taggers Cause Over $100,000 in Damages- Caught on Camera!

Over two dozen Ocean Beach businesses were vandalized this week, causing approximately $100,000 in damages. The taggers were caught by a security camera and the video has been released in hope to catch the three vandals.

CBS News 8 Reports:

OBSS Holiday Steal #1: 40% OFF ALL SURF ACCESSORIES!

Ocean Beach Surf & Skate is helping you out this Holiday Season by offering 6 two-day deals beginning today through Christmas Eve, all featuring substantial discounts on surf and skate gear at the shop!

Today's Deal: 40% OFF ALL SURF ACCESSORIES

What better gift for the surfers in your life than the accessories they need? From leashes and traction to ding repair and board bags, grab the surf accessories of your choice for 40% off!

Time Left for to Buy this Holiday Steal:

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 7pm

Take advantage of this exclusive sale by shopping at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate. No coupon needed. Offer not valid on sale prices. Sale valid Monday, 12/13/10 - Tuesday, 12/14/10 during store hours. 

To receive the Holiday Steals emails or any other information on exclusive sales and events, sign up for our newsletter email list today clicking here!

12 Days of Holiday Steals at OB Surf & Skate!

Black Friday Parking Lot Sale!

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate on KUSI with Tony Hawk!

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Expands!

Have you been in the new Ocean Beach Surf & Skate? On Monday, September 27, after closing, we began the renovations to the building that would bring down the wall dividing our retail space from the rest of the edifice. Instead of occupying only the western 2,700 square feet, we are now in the whole 7,000 square foot space. When we moved less than a year ago from up the street, owner Rodger Caldwell knew that there was huge potential with the space. For about 10 months we operated in approximately the same size shop as our old 4881 Newport Avenue location, and Caldwell knew we were bursting at the seams and recognized the need for immediate expansion.

Staff came in practically around the clock to aid in tearing down the wall, touching up paint, cleaning, and anything and everything else that went into the expansion. Two days after shutting, we opened in our new incarnation at 4976 Newport Avenue in time for the Ocean Beach Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, September 29, at 3 p.m.

If you have not yet seen our new space, we invite you to come check it out! The new OBSS gives us more floor space to expand our apparel sections, and we are excited to soon be carrying not only denim and skate shoes but also a full youth section. Exciting brands are being brought in to add to the selection. There is a rental section to service the locals and the tourists alike that come to us for surf lessons or to borrow a board for the day. The shop features a lounge area with a foosball table, books, and magazines, and the couches are located with prime viewing of our indoor mini ramp!

We are thrilled to offer our loyal skate customers a local spot to skate, regardless of rain or shine. This is Ocean Beach’s first ever indoor skate park, and it is open to anyone and everyone during business hours. All you need is to sign a release waiver, and to wear protective gear at all times if you are under the age of 18.

“Being able to provide the OB Community- in particular, its youth- a safe spot to skateboard after school or on the weekends, is one of the most rewarding aspects of this expansion,” says Caldwell. “I love seeing how much fun the kids are having on the ramps and am very fortunate that I am able to offer this to them.”

Stay tuned for news and updates for the re-opening extravaganza at the new and improved shop!

Surfrider Foundation's Paddle for Clean Water 2010!

This year's Paddle for Clean Water held in Ocean Beach by the Surfrider Foundation was a huge success! Ocean Beach Surf and Skate was happy to be involved and supply a board for those who did not have one for this event. Thank you everyone for coming out and support the cause! Until next year...

Check out Bryce Tanner - 5 Year Old OB Skateboarder

SAN DIEGO’S SOUTH COUNTY SURF TEAM TAKES DOWN NORTH COUNTY AT “RED BULL RIVALS"

South County celebrating the final score at the Red Bull Rivals. Photograph by Julia Borysewicz.

 

San Diego's South County and Ocean Beach Surf and Skate Claim Victory at the 2010 Red Bull Rivals Surf Competition

Last Saturday, Red Bull Rivals brought shoulder to head high sets throughout the day. Scores were close and the rivalry heated up as the day went on, but South County came out on top. Team captain of the winning south county team Josh Morse says, "Red Bull Rivals was a super unique format that brought out the best talent in both regions but more than anything it boosted South County's camaraderie as well as the team's confidence. It also legitimized our representation within the surf industry."                

Final result:

North County: 144.5

South County: 153.0.

      

Jeremy Sommerville for North County brought in the highest scoring wave of the day with a 9.0 after hitting three big backside snaps. Second highest scoring wave coming from North County from Sean Marceron with an 8.5 with three backside turns all the way down the beach. Highest combination score of the day goes to South County's Layne Harrison with a combined score of 22.0 with an 8.0 following it up with a 7.0

 South County Surfer, Julian Mullins during the Red Bull Rivals. Photograph by Julia Borysewicz.

The Red Bull Rivals format is ten man-on-man heats with tag team format. 20 minute heats with a maximum of five waves and the top two scoring waves going to teams overall score. Losing team gave up four surfboards to the winning team to be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the Surfrider Foundation. Red Bull professional surfer Jamie Sterling says, "Red Bull Rivals was a ‘nice’ way to pit both counties against each other, but deep down inside these guys were going for blood."    

South County Team:

Julian Mullins, Layne Harrison, Kyle Knox, Nick Jiampa, Mark Schneider Jr., Justin McBride, Jordan Gaudet, Nick Kovack, Josh Morse, & Nate Cintas. 

North County Team:

Jeremy Sommerville, Zach Rhinehart, Steven Moore, Cooper Jones, Austin Ware, Adam Knox, Sean Marceron, Darrell Goodrum, Shey Yates, & Eric McHenry.             

RED BULL RIVALS

Support San Diego's South Counties' hottest surfers this Saturday in the Red Bull Rivals!

Red Bull Rivals is a one day surf event pitting San Diego’s North and South County locals against each other. Tapping into an area that consistently churns out heavy-hitters in the surf world, the contest will showcase some of the most talented local up-and-comers. Surfers from each county will be invited to battle it out in a head-to-head competition at Ocean Beach for ultimate bragging rights.

Two teams of 10 will be chosen by Ocean Beach Surf and Skate in the South and Quiver Boardworks and Cole Surfboards in the North. Unique to this contest, the surfers will compete in a tag team format, where one surfer from North County and one from South County will enter the water together and surf their best three waves. They will then run to shore and tag a teammate to go out and do the same; judges will score the best two waves of the three for each surfer and at the end of the day the team with the most points wins. The losing team must give up their surfboards to the winning team, and the winning team will then donate the boards to the Surfrider Foundation.

WHO: Twenty of San Diego’s best local surfers, trying to win bragging rights for themselves and their county. Judges will include: Pro surfer Jamie Sterling and ASP qualified (judging) professionals.
Team South:

•  Josh Morse
• Julian Mullins
• Kyle Knox
• Mark Schneider Jr.
• Ian Rotgans 
• Justin McBride
• Layne Harrison
• Nick Jiampa
• Jordan Gaudet
• Nick Kovack

Team North:

• Jeremy Sommerville
• Eric McHenry
• Zach Rinehart
• Steven Moore
• Cooper Jones
• Ricky Lovato
• Adam Knox
• Sean Marceron
• Darrel Goodrum
• Shea Yates

WHERE: Ocean Beach Pier (at the end of Newport Ave.), San Diego, CA

WHEN: Saturday, June 5, 2010

• 8:30am-9:30am: Athlete Registration
• 9:30am-10:15am: Practice/Warm-Up
• 10:30am: First Match-Up
• 3:30pm: Last Match-Up
• 4:15pm-4:30pm: Winner Announced & Awards Ceremony

Drive Thru movie night at The Pearl!

Join Ocean Beach Surf and Skate as we travel down unda and surf with the Kiwi's at this months Surf on the Silver Screen. Held on March 30, 2010 at The Pearl Hotel, this month's movie night will double feature two of the best Drive Thru surf films from the series: Drive Thru Australia II and Drive Thru New Zealand. 

What better way to spend a Tuesday night then at the hip and newly remodeled The Pearl Hotel? Kick back pool side, at the lounge, or in a cabana from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. and check out the latest surf flicks projected on a huge outdoor screen. Movie goers will also enjoy free raffles, gourmet burger and beer specials and $3 Coronas.

For more information, contact Ocean Beach Surf and Skate at 619.225.0674 or to reserve a table for the night’s event, call The Pearl Hotel at 619.226.6100. The Pearl Hotel is located at 1410 Rosecrans Street, San Diego CA 92106

OBSS is on the MOVE!

Moving Update

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate will be closed for moving on Monday, January 4, 2010, through Wednesday, January 6th, 2010. Don't you worry though; on Thursday, January 7, 2010, Ocean Beach Surf and Skate will host a soft-opening at the NEW LOCATION! Stop by and check out the all new store front at 4976 Newport Avenue (previously, Rock, Paper, Scissors).

Please note that our phone lines and emails are still up and running so feel free to contact us between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with any questions.

Thanks for your support! See you at the new shop!

OBSS is MOVING!

OCEAN BEACH SURF AND SKATE IS MOVING!!!

We are proud to announce that in January 2010, Ocean Beach Surf and Skate and Ocean Experience Surf School is MOVING! 

That's right! We're moving on up and a block closer to the beach. The new location is better than ever, will allow us to expand our business and build relationships with customers like you!

Found in the heat of OB, our new storefront will be located at 4976 Newport Avenue, Unit A (formerly Rock, Paper Scissor). 

Stay tuned for news on upcoming moving sales, specials, and details on our GRAND OPENING EVENT!