Specialty · Ocean Beach
Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby
on Ocean Beach, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Surf shop on the beach end of Newport Ave, paired with a surf-themed shop for babies and kids.
Hours
- Monday
- 8am–5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am–5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am–5pm
- Thursday
- 8am–5pm
- Friday
- 10am–5pm
- Saturday
- 10am–5pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Checked November 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Ocean Beach Pier (2 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Ocean Beach MainStreet lists paid lots at 1858 Cable St (half a block off Newport Ave), at Santa Monica Ave and Bacon St, at 4994 Newport Ave beside Krisp Market, and the CVS lot on Santa Monica Ave, which it suggests for Farmers Market Wednesdays. The Newport Ave pier lot is often full; an underground paid lot sits beneath Wonderland on Abbott St.
- Ocean Beach shops
- Surf shops generally run about 10am–7pm daily, gift shops 11am–6pm, and a few places such as the People's Food Co-op stay open until 9pm.
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- Ocean Beach Souvenir ShopGifts · 1868 Bacon St, #A2 min walk
Before you go
What are Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby's hours?
Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby is usually open Mon–Thu 8am–5pm, Fri–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun closed. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby?
Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby is at 5059 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach, San Diego. It's near Ocean Beach Pier (2 min walk).
Is Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby open on Sunday?
No, Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby is usually closed on Sundays.
Where can I park near Better Surf Than Sorry & Surfer Baby?
The closest option for Ocean Beach is Ocean Beach MainStreet lists paid lots at 1858 Cable St (half a block off Newport Ave), at Santa Monica Ave and Bacon St, at 4994 Newport Ave beside Krisp Market, and the CVS lot on Santa Monica Ave, which it suggests for Farmers Market Wednesdays. The Newport Ave pier lot is often full; an underground paid lot sits beneath Wonderland on Abbott St.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from MTS.
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