Cinnamon Rainbows Surf

It’s our families surf shop. The sales staff always provides amazingly knowledgeable, respectful & friendly service. I’ve been shopping at CR since I was in high school. I shop there with my teenager & preteen surfers & SUPers & my kids LOVE CR too! CR has terrific prices and the owner always stands behind your purchases. That’s very important as a parent.

Wonderful service. Nice guy (who I think is the owner) is so helpful and friendly. We purchase all of our surf and body board gear here. A+

Yay, couldn’t be happier with our surfing lesson! Rachel & Nate were awesome and very patient with me and my three friends. They gave us great tips and were super supportive. The waves were just the right size, big enough for some action but not big enough to be scary.
The price was also just right. $ 50 for a surfing lesson, surfboard and wetsuit rental? Boo-​yah.
Love the shop too! Bought a few things, could have spent a fortune :)

I started taking lessons with Kyle and Mercer last year and I’m soooo happy I did. Thank you both for teaching me how to surf, while having fun! They have inspired me and gave me mental and physical strength to surf on my own… Not to mention, the other instructors and staff are all so friendly and chill and accommodating and always willing to help! Also their selection of clothes/​surfboard/​wetsuits is amazing, they literally have everything under the sun (or should I say rainbow ;)! This place is the best.

this place has a huge selection but prices are really high
i would find out what you like and then buy online
they really cater to French Canadians most of whom are dangerous kooks
they are pretty nice though and will help you with whatever you want
they let me borrow a leash once when it was firing
just beware of the quebecois at the wall, my friend got hit in the stomach by a runaway board and ruptured his kidneys

I’ve known Dave for Many years. I wouldn’t think of going anywhere else for surf gear and wear. They have always been fair in price, and second to none in professionalism. 5 stars for you!

I got my board repaired here when my finbox caved in and another time when the I seriously dinged my board. They did a great job repairing everything– fast and a reasonable price. I would defiently recommend getting a board repaired here to any friend. The shop has a wide selection of goods from clothes, wetsuits, surfboards etc but they seem to be true to their surfing roots.

These guys are the best. We forgot our paddles for our SUP boards back in NY. Other surf shops were quick to refused the rental of just paddles. Cinnamon Rainbow didn’t hesitate to help. They gave us a really low quote and saved part of our vacation! We’re incredibly grateful!

These guys are the best. I’ve bought a few surfboards and wetsuits over the last few years and have dealt with Phil, Dave and Ross. Highly knowledgable, very honest… they try to get the right fit for you with boards and equipment rather than moving product. Great pricing and they always stand behind their product.

I can’t say enough about them. Our instructor was Tom. Coolest guy ever! Super funny, friendly, and aiming to please. Not to mention he really knows his stuff. I’m still learning and look forward to next summer to continue. They made my summer fantastic!

Once I got over the cognitive dissonance of surfing in New Hampshire, Cinnamon Rainbows was just right.
Dropped $ 25 for a half day board and wetsuit rental. Compared to its competitors, they had a large selection of (mostly soft-​top) boards in various lengths; suits were in reasonable condition. Ends up, the water was so warm that the wetsuit was unnecessary.
As far as the pricing of soft goods is concerned, I’m not sure to whom I should compare this beachfront surf shop. Dirt cheap compared to Honolulu standards, but obviously outclassed by Amazon.

This place has gone wayy down hill. I’ve been a surfer my entire life and don’t like being treated like a Canadian tourist. Product is over priced, Staff is pretentious and couldn’t answer simple questions when I finally got someone. It wasn’t even crowded. This store was cool ten years ago, they’ve lost their personal touch and another customer.

I had a surf lesson with a guy named James from Cinnamon Rainbows last week and it was such an awesome experience. He was so kind and encouraging and really really knew his stuff. I caught a ton of waves and am now a surfer for life!
After that I headed inside and bought a new bathing suit too. This place has such an awesome selection of everything. Loved it!

The people there are so kicked back and relaxed willing to help with any need. Awesome experience buying two boards.

I visit cinnamon rainbows, 10 to 20 times a year. the service is the best… the prices phenomenal and the product is the best.
If you want expertise, go to Cinnamon Rainbows.
Of course they are busy, they are the best… but it is the best place to get your surf gear and clothing. Plus they take care of you if you have any issues and they don’t beat you up on the little stuff, which can be expensive in this sport. Best place to shop for the whole family.

Best surf shop we’ve ever been in (including ones in Hawaii). Huge selection with friendly and helpful staff. It was worth the hour drive from Maine.

Wow — what a great shop this place is! I came from out of town to surf and was greeted with the kindest and most helpful group of people. The shop is packed with great gear for surfing along with clothing, shoes/​sandals, surf-​related DVDs, etc. I was really delighted I came upon it and would definitely recommend. This is exactly what a surf shop should be – practical, friendly, unassuming and stocked with a TON of surfboards!

I am so glad that my first time surfing was with Cinnamon Rainbows Surf shop! With twelve of us on board for a beginners surf lesson, they handled it without a hitch. They kept the instructions on the beach short and sweet, maximizing our time in the water. The staff assisting us were all great, laid back at the shop and very enthusiastic and supportive during the lesson. As far as I can tell all who attended had a great time, whether they were able to stand up on the board or not. A few of enjoyed so much we came back the following week and rented board and wet suit. At $ 25 for half day ($ 20 board, $ 5 wet suit) it was more than reasonable. Although I didn’t have the same success as I did on the lesson, I think my experience with Cinnamon Rainbows has helped encourage me to keep at it.
With so few surf shops in New England I hope Cinnamon Rainbows will be around forever!

Great surf shop, such a fun afternoon. Went out for a paddleboard tour and had a lovely solo paddle and chat with an awesome guide/​instructor/​bff/​whatever.
I walked into the store, told them I wanted to go out at some point in the next day, and left my cell phone number. A few minutes later, I got a phone call and was out on a board (my first time) within the hour. Proud to say that even with the waves, I did not fall once — eyes straight ahead!
Everyone here knows what they’re doing, knows the regulars, and seems totally happy to get you out on the water. No attitude, no pretension, just paddling and surfing.

The first time I stopped by I was disappointed they wouldn’t let me rent a board due to an impending storm that was still 6 – 8 hours away. I left annoyed despite pleading that I’d be back in an hour or two. I came back and had a very pleasant experience from renting a board. The half day rental was $ 20 and they provided me a great longboard in excellent condition. Their shop is a few blocks from the surfing area of The Wall and they’re located next to a city parking lot. This makes for plenty of convenience and simplicity. Also the staff was very friendly. If you’re a newb like me and want to surf North Beach, you need to check this surf shop out.