01.19.2010 - Boards Section and Hours
Boards Section updated with more to come... Just added, a few fresh hulls by Liddle and Fineline, new Junod's and a Bonzer but there is more to come. We have several nice used specimens in the shop that will be up soon!

Wait. Did I mention we are back open 7 Days a week? Kim and I have been trading off days and the newest team member Brian has been here t give us a break one day a week.

Stop by and say Hi!

10.04.2009 - NEW FALL WINTER HOURS
Starting 10/4 Shelter Will be Closed on Mondays. The Online Store is always open and we are still here to serve you Tuesday through Sunday from. 11am to 6pm. If we're not here during those hours, it means the waves are good and we're answering the call!

06.03.2009 - Shelter Party!! Movie and Music Saturday June 27th at 7pm Fresh Fruits For Rotten Vegetables with Light Music and City Fog
Please Join us at Shelter Surf Shop on Saturday June 27th at 7pm for our first backyard surf movie screening of the summer and the US premier of Steve Cleveland’s new film Fresh Fruits for Rotten Vegetables.

We’ll also have a live musical performance by Long Beach’s Light Music and Surfboards/Art from City Fog. Bring the gang, the beach chairs and the blankets. Refreshments will be served.

7pm -11pm at Shelter- FREE

Surf Shop Shelter Surf Shop is Located in the heart of Retro Row on 4th Street in Long Beach

Shelter Surf Shop

2148 E 4th Street

Long Beach, CA 90814

562-342-4401

See You There!

01.25.2009 - Shelter Party January 31st at 6pm..I was LOST AND WASHED UP on the shore
Please Join us January 31st at 6pm.

New Visuals by:

Ghost Ghost Teeth and Evan Everest

Live Music by:

Ovideo and Tijuana Panthers

Refreshments will be served!

01.25.2009 - Have waves? Need the goods!
Surfboards by Greg Liddle, Josh Hall, Marc Andreini , Campbell Borthers, Swift Movement and more. Dont see what you are looking for in stock in stock? Call us at (562) 342-4401 and place a custom order !! We are also a prod dealer of Axxe Custom Wetsuits!! Come on in and get measured!!

08.31.2008 - Updated: Boards Shoes and Shirts
We have tons of new inventory on Surfboards, Shirts, Shoes and more!

New shirts by Andy Davis, Eclectic life, Hippy Tree and Banta.

New Boards from The Swift Movement, Liddle, Fineline, and Mick Mackie.

New full selection of guys and girls shoes from Toms.

Dig In!

06.09.2008 - Summer Suits!!
Just in time for summer!! Jackets and Vests By Axxe!!

These are hands down the most comfortable vests and jackets we have ever used!! Using the highest quality Yamamoto Material these are hand cut and assembled one at a time. Smoothie on the outside, Super soft and stretchy material on the inside.. These guys are taking the premium concept to a whole new level.

Looking for a custom Vest, Jacket Spring Suit, Short John or Long John? Axxe does those too!! Pick your colors and get a suit made custom for you!! Come on in and get measured!!

05.26.2008 - New For Summer !!
New summer clothing in stock now! Trunks, T-shirts and more by Ando and Friends, Gonz, Short Straw & Yellow Rat! Shoes by Toms and wetuits by Axxe!

Browse the online store or come down to the new retail shop to get yours today!

03.11.2008 - Now Open
The New Shelter Surf Shop is finally open!! Please stop by and say hello!! We are now open 7 days a week from 11am to 6pm.

SHELTER GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY MARCH 29th at 6:00 PM FEATURING VISUAL STIMULATION VIA THE WORKS OF ESTEBAN BOJORQUEZ!! OPEN SERVICE IN WORSHIP OF THE SACRED RIDE!! HYMNS AS CONDUCTED BY NEIL HARRISON.

Our new address is 2148 E 4th St In Long Beach, 90814 (On 4th in between Cherry and Junipero)

We also have a new phone number which is 562-342-4401

01.16.2008 - New Swift Boards In Stock!
6'0" Swift Movement Larry Mabile Magic Carpet w/gloss and polish, orange tint, single pin, glass leash loop, and Gephardt flat back wood keels.
6'0"x 2 3/4 x 21

8'10″Swift Movement Larry Mabile Mega Twinzer w/ single pin, clear gloss and polish, glass leash loop, glass on Seebold marine ply keels and FCS side bites . In the words of Richard Kenvin… “This is a REAL surfboard”..
8'10"x 22 1/2 x 3 1/8

12.22.2007 - Ether Comes to Shelter
Come meet Andrew Kidman from The Swift Movement and get his new book Ether at Shelter Surf on Saturday January 5th at 7:30. We will also be showing the trailer for the upcoming film Hydrodynamica. As always we will be providing drinks and great music. Stay tuned for more info.

11.15.2007 - One California Day DVD
Available here for sale 11/26. From the filmmakers who brought you Singlefin: yellow, DRIVE and Stylemasters, comes a story about surf culture and tradition. One California Day is a visual journey through six distinct coastal regions, capturing the California surfing experience through the surfers who live it. Shot in brilliant super 16mm color film, the movie examines the variety of subtle differences that make California so unique.

11.13.2007 - Califonia Dreamin'
2008 calendar from Hippytree features beautiful hand-made collages of famous surf breaks throughout the state of California. Printed on post consumer recycled paper and packaged with a 2008 mini tidebook. Makes a great gift!

10.19.2007 - Wax on, Wax off
Matunas (makers of Green Wax) eco-surf wax is made with local organic ingredients. It is 100% natural, biodegradable, no petrochemicals, and nontoxic. Packaged in recycled paper with soy ink. Start making a change toward a sustainable future, and use Matunas eco-surf wax.