Drift

LOVE this store! I had bought a pair of pants that cost about $ 40 (a splurge for a broke college student like me), and two days later when I went to wear them out, I noticed a huge rip that definitely was not there before. I took them back, prepared to have to make my case for why I should be able to exchange them. When I walked in, the owner Rob took one look at the rip and told me to grab another pair off the rack. There was absolutely no hassle whatsoever. Drift is a great small business with good vibes, good clothing, and wonderful management

Top notch surf shop. Rob, who I presume is the owner or manager, was incredibly friendly and helpful. Other shops in the area have great staff as well, as im sure they can shred, but Drift’s staff seems to have a more concrete understanding of the products they’re selling, and wont push you into buying something that’s not exactly right for you just for the sale. It is readily apparent that Drift and its staff are genuinely interested in their customers regardless of their skill level.

I’m not a surfer but I’m still a big fan of Drift from my 1 visit.
It’s got such a cool laid back vibe. I went to peruse their wares & get some of their special blend of Dave’s iced coffee. And it’s right on tap too which is awesome.
The owner was outgoing & cool. They have a great selection of brands even if you don’t surf. Some of their brands include: Obey, RVCA & Patagonia. If you’re looking for local art they have it too.

I’m an avid surfer and I consider it my «lifestyle.» Being able to walk into a surf shop and talk to an employee about my gear, clothes, bags etc… is key. I need them to know what they are talking about so they can get me what I’m looking for or maybe show me something better. And if they don’t have what I want, I want them to tell me they can order it.
Drift Surf is that kind of shop. When you go in and ask for a product, they don’t stare at you blankly, they know what it is and if they don’t, they want to know what it is. Or they’ll order it if they can!
I went into the shop looking for a pair of Patagonia booties last year but they didn’t have size 13. Not only did they get me my booties within a day, they offered me a pair to use so I didn’t have to miss a day in the waves. Who does that??? No one, that’s who.
One of my favorite aspects of the shop is the vibe and style (they not only have style in their merchandise, but also in the shop). As a local, I enjoy the fact that they have a coffee bar. You can sit there and talk to local surfers about waves, forecasts, their business outside of surfing and enjoy some delicious Dave’s Coffee.

Three weeks ago or so my husband and I stopped in Drift to get him a pair of sunglasses. I ended up finding the best swimsuit ever and it was on sale, score! They have great brands and a chill vibe. I also found out that they offer paddle board rentals.
Oh, and did I mention they have the best iced coffee in South County, I know I was surprised too.
In case your wondering, my suit is by Maaji Swimwear. They are pretty awesome too, because if you register your suit they will plant a tree in your name. I plan on planting a forest with new suits from Drift :-)