Rockaway Beach Surf Shop

Owner Tom Sena opened this tucked-away surf shop 37 years ago and was building boards well before that (since 1969). The family-run business stands as New York’s oldest surf shop and one of the oldest on the East Coast. Specializing in handmade surfboards (starting at $299), fiberglass skimboards ($39) and boogie boards (starting at $20), as well as accessories like surfboard leashes and wets uits, this gem is the reliable go-to spot for all your basic surfing needs.