Val Surf

Long-standing local chain of surf & skate shops, featuring boards, wetsuits & apparel.

Hard to shop local at stores you’ve been loyal to when they charge for customer service. I went in to try on and learn more about Burton step on boots and bindings and they told me it would cost 30$ just to try them on if I don’t purchase that day. They had a limited stock with limited options to even purchase from.

Staff has lots of experience and gives you a review of the products straight. Solid brands of Boards including Longboards, Skateboards, Penny Boards and Cruisers. I would definitely recommend this shop.

I have a kid who skates. The Thousand Oaks location is right by my house, and is the only skate shop within 15 miles. I really wish they were a good place to shop, but they are not.

I went in there today with my 9 yo kid, and told the rep "I don't know anything and I need help picking one.". He pointed to the long boards and said "they are all good. just get what you like", and disappeared into the back of the shop.

We stood there for a few minutes. nobody came back.

The boards are in different shapes. I have already expressed that I don't know how to choose. They each have 1 wheel off, so you can't stand on them. I felt foolish and left. Nobody spoke to us on the way out.

I told my daughter that there are a lot of other gifts coming for her, and she seems OK. But honestly, would I recommend this place? Hard no!

The last board we bought there has the Vals logo on it. I regret that purchase now, because seeing it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

I have a kid who skates. The Thousand Oaks location is right by my house, and is the only skate shop within 15 miles. I really wish they were a good place to shop, but they are not.

We stood there for a few minutes. nobody came back.

I told my daughter that there are a lot of other gifts coming for her, and she seems OK. But honestly, would I recommend this place? Hard no!

The last board we bought there has the Vals logo on it. I regret that purchase now, because seeing it leaves a bad taste in my mouth.