2 Mile Surf Shop

22 Brighton Avenue, Bolinas, CA 94924 Directions
+14158680264
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Put safety first before your next game and pick up some new equipment from Bolinas's 2 Mile Surf Shop. Your pup can accompany you to 2 Mile Surf Shop, which welcomes dogs.

Whether you are looking for street or lot parking, 2 Mile Surf Shop is close to both. If cycling is more your speed, you'll find plenty of space to stash your bike outside the store. Whether you enjoy playing indoor or outdoor sports, 2 Mile Surf Shop in Bolinas has a selection of apparel and equipment for everyone.

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2 Mile Surf Shop

Surf Lessons

Weekend Group Class
Bolinas Surf Lessons offers Adult Beginner Group Classes on Saturday and Sunday for $50 per person. Classes last 112 hours. These classes are designed for beginner and first time surfers and will focus on surfing rules, etiquette and wave riding fundamentals. Unlike other surf schools that may have as many as 20 students, our class size is kept small (usually 3 to 6 people) to ensure students receive the personal attention they need to develop their surfing skills. Advance registration is recommended to attend Group Classes. Group Classes are offered from April to October. Surf equipment (board, suit, and boots) will be available to rent from 2 Mile Surf Shop for your lesson. When using our on line schedule to join our beginner surf class, you must reserve a space for each person that plans to attend (Quantity 2). Last minute drop-ins can only join the class if there is room. When you arrive at the 2 Mile Surf Shop you can pay for the rental gear needed for your lesson.
$50.00
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available for 1 to 16 people and can be scheduled for all ages. Come alone and receive one-on-one instruction or bring as many friends or co-workers as you like. Surf lessons are a great activity to learn with the encouragement of your friends or can be a great team-building exercise. Private lessons last 112 hours and cost $120 for the first person and $40 for each additional participant. Private lessons are offered year round and can be scheduled for any time during the week or on the weekend. Surf equipment (board, suit, and boots) will be available to rent from 2 Mile Surf Shop for your lessons. When scheduling a private surf lesson or kids private surf lesson for more than one person in our on line schedule, just reserve and pay for one person (Quantity 1) and bring as many of your friends as you like. Make sure to put the total number of people you expect to be joining the lesson in the "Number of Participants" field. This will ensure that we have the correct number of boards and instructors reserved for your lesson. When you arrive at the 2 Mile Surf Shop, you can pay for your rental gear and the additional participants that join the lesson
$120.00
Kids 1 hour Private lessons
Kids 1 hour private lessons can be scheduled for any number of kids, aged 14 and under. These lessons are available during the week or on the weekends in the summer months only and can be a great way for you child to be introduced to surfing. Kids 1 hour lessons focus on the basics in safety and technique. Kids 1 hour Private lessons cost $80 for first child and $30 for each additional child. Surf equipment (board, suit, and boots) will be available to rent from 2 Mile Surf Shop for your lessons. Participation agreements must be signed by each child's actual parent or legal guardian. No exceptions! When scheduling a private surf lesson or kids private surf lesson for more than one person in our on line schedule, just reserve and pay for one person (Quantity 1) and bring as many of your friends as you like. Make sure to put the total number of people you expect to be joining the lesson in the "Number of Participants" field. This will ensure that we have the correct number of boards and instructors reserved for your lesson. When you arrive at the 2 Mile Surf Shop, you can pay for your rental gear and the additional participants that join the lesson.
$80.00

Lesson Packages

Private Package of 3
In the Private Package of 3 you will receive 3 Private lessons and a Bolinas surf lesson hat. Surf equipment (board, suit and boots) is available to rent from 2 Mile Surf Shop.
$330.00
Private Package of 6
In the Private Package of 6 you will receive 6 Private lessons and a Bolinas Surf Lesson hat. Surf equipment (board, suit and boots) is available to rent from 2 Mile Surf Shop.
$600.00
Standard Package
In the Standard Package you will receive 1 Group Class, 2 Private lessons and a Bolinas Surf Lessons hat. Surf equipment (board, suit and boots) is available to rent from 2 Mile Surf Shop.
$265.00

Lesson Details

Canceling your lesson
You can cancel a lesson 48 hours prior to its scheduled time with no penalty. However, there are no refunds if you cancel within 48 hours or do not show up for your lesson. To cancel your lesson please call or email Nick at: (415) 847-5489 or nick@surfbolinas.com.
Bolinas Surf Lessons
accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Trades are welcome - Please contact Nick for more info.
Gift certificates are also available

Summer Surf Camp 2015

Our camps always focus on maintaining a safe learning environment for your child.
We are the only insured surf camp operating in Marin County and have over 15 years experience teaching kids to surf. We want your child to have the best experience possible by receiving personal instruction. That's why we only take a limited number of kids per camp and have the best instructor to kid ratio around.
Your child will receive instruction in surfing fundamentals, safety and etiquette from our best instructors.
Your child will also learn how the environment affects surfing through storms, wind, tides and pollution. If your child has never surfed before and you want him or her to get off to the right start or they want to take their surfing to the next level, our summer camps are the right choice.
Each camp will involve 4 full days of surfing, boogie boarding and hanging out on Bolinas beach, the Bay Area's safest beginner beach

Dates

June 15th to June 18th
June 22nd to June 25th
June 29th to July 2nd
July 6th to July 9th
July 13th to July 16th
July 20th to July 23rd
July 27th to July 30th
August 3rd to August 6th
August 10th to August 13th

Age and Expectations

Anchovies, age 6 to 10.
Anchovies will improve their comfort in the water and their awareness of waves by surfing, boogie boarding and body surfing. They will also learn about tides, rip currents and beach ecology through educational beach games. Anchovies should expect to surf once per day. No surfing experience is required.
King Salmon, age 8 and up.
King Salmon will learn the basics in catching waves, standing and maneuvering. They will also learn about tides, rip currents and beach ecology. King Salmon should expect to surf twice per day and to boogie board, body surf and play beach games. No surfing experience is required.
Stellar Sea Lions, Age 12 and up.
Stellar Sea Lions will practice reading waves, timing and maneuvering. They will also learn about tides, rip currents, surf forecasting and beach ecology. Stellar Sea Lions should expect to surf twice per day and to boogie board, body surf and play beach games. Some surfing experience is required.

Camp Schedule & Cost

Camp Schedule & Cost
Kids should arrive at 2 Mile Surf Shop in Bolinas at 9:30 a.m and be picked up at 3:30 p.m. Camp runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
$400.00 (per four day camp)

What is included

4 days of surfing and boogie boarding with instruction from Bolinas Surf Lessons' best instructors
Four to five kids per instructor, 12-16 kids max per camp
Full time supervision on the beach and in the water
Wetsuit and board rental
Use of 2 Mile Surf Shop boogie boards
Bolinas Surf Lessons hat and stickers
Unforgettable experience

What is not included

Transportation to 2 Mile Surf Shop.
Rides may be available from Petaluma and Mill Valley. Parents can also carpool or kids can take the Stage Coach bus service right to the surf shop.
Food and drinks.
Kids should bring a lunch and a canteen with water.

Info

What kids should bring
Towel, swim trunks, hooded sweat shirt, sandals, sunblock and lunch.
What kids shouldn't bring
Short sleeve or short leg wetsuits, iPods or video games.
Kids must be able to swim!

Rentals

Wetsuit
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$20.00
Boots / Swim Fins
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$5.00
Hoods
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$5.00
Surfboards
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$30.00
Stand Up Paddleboards
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$55.00
Boogie Boards
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$10.00
Skim Boards / Hand Plane
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$10.00
Surf Lesson rental package
"Surf Session" Rate (3 Hours)
Full Day Rate
$40.00

Wetsuits

Wetsuits
All of our wetsuits are 4/3 mm suits from Rip Curl and will keep you warm year round. We also rent 3 mm booties. We replace our rental fleet every spring and fall so you're guaranteed to rent equipment in good condition. We have over 60 suits in our rental inventory for Men, Women and Youths of all sizes.

Boards

For beginners and kids, we have foam boards from 7' to 10'.
These boards are solid foam, like a big boogie board. They're not only the safest boards available, but they're also very thick and wide, so it's easy to catch your first wave. Foam boards are stable and work to teach you the basics of surfing.
If you've caught a few waves and want to go a little faster, you need to try a SofTop.
SofTops have a stiff core and are wrapped with a 1/2 inch layer of rubber. They're a great balance between the safety of a foam board and the speed and maneuverability of a fiberglass board. We have sizes available from 8' to 12'.
If you're already standing up on most of your waves and are trying to maneuver, then its time to take out one of our Epoxy boards.
Many of our Epoxy rentals are from NSP, ISLE and SurfTech. These boards are specifically chosen for the waves and conditions of Bolinas, making them the right choice for a surfer at any level.
Renting an Epoxy board is a great opportunity to try different lengths and styles before you buy your own.
We have Epoxy boards available to rent in sizes and shapes ranging from: 5' 8" up to 10'. If you do decide to buy, keep in mind that our rental boards and suits are always for sale.
2 Mile also rents Stand Up Paddleboards, boogie boards, skim boards and hand planes.

Wetsuits

At 2 Mile Surf Shop you'll find a wide range of wetsuits from the biggest brands in the surf industry
XCEL, O'Neill, Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Roxy and the Eco-friendly Geoprene suit from Matuse.
Prices for our wetsuits range from $180 to $569.
All of our wetsuits are of high quality and can be used in Northern California year round. So whether you're a beginner surfer buying your first suit or a seasoned veteran looking for the best wetsuit made, we'll have the right choice for you. We also can special order any suit you might want if we don't stock it.
All of the wetsuits we have in stock are 4/3 mm or 5/4 mm which is the standard thickness needed in Northern California.
These are measurements of the thickness of the neoprene rubber. Typically, a wetsuit is 4 mm in the chest and torso, and 3 mm in the arms and legs. This makes the suit easer to paddle and maneuver.
The neoprene is covered with nylon and elastic cloth.
The more elastic and less nylon, the more flexible the suit will be. A more flexible suit is made smaller, but will fit better; as you use the suit, it will stretch to fit your body's contours. Most suits have smooth skin on the chest and back. Smooth skin is neoprene rubber with only one layer of nylon that is on the inside. The outside is a smooth surface that blocks wind and repels water.
If there is one thing that sets wetsuits apart from one another, it's the seaming.
All of our wetsuits are made with glued and blind-stitched seams. These seams are the very best and are the only type you should buy for surfing in Northern California. Glued and blind- stitched seams are sealed and won't let water pass through your suit. Some of the suits we offer have taped seams. A layer of liquid rubber or nylon tape is placed over the seams on the inside of your suit. Taped seams don't let water in and can be more comfortable because they're smooth.

The Selection at 2 Mile

2 Mile Surf Shop carries a wide range of surfboards in different sizes and materials.
Manufacturers include Mystic, Michel Junod, Pearson Arrow, Vernor, Furrow, Walden, NSP, SurfTech and many others. Custom-made Mystic surfboards are also available from John Moore, who is the local in-house shaper for 2 Mile Surf Shop.
Most of the boards we carry are longboards, which are great for the small waves and long rides you get in Bolinas.
We also have a small selection of short boards, fish, retro shapes and hybrids. Fish and retro boards have become popular for short boarders who don't want to longboard when the waves are small and longboarders who don't want to take out a big longboard when the swell picks up.

About Surfboards

Surfboards can be made from a variety of materials.
Some are made in the US and hand-shaped and some are mass-produced overseas.
The majority of surfboards you see in the water are hand-shaped by surfers in the US.
They're made out of polyurethane foam blanks. The foam blanks are made from a mix of chemicals that are poured into concrete molds that resemble surfboards. Shapers can order the blanks in hundreds of different lengths, thickness, and widths depending on the type and size of surfboard they want to shape. After the board is shaped, it's sent out to be glassed. The glassers wrap the board with fiberglass cloth and laminate the cloth with polyester resin. When the resin cures, the board is sanded. The board is then ready to be taken out in the water.
Polyurethane foam has been a favorite with surfers and shapers for years.
Shapers can choose from a variety of blank sizes and surfers like the way the board feels and responds in the water. But there are some drawbacks. Some of the raw materials used to make polyurethane are toxic and need to be handled carefully by the manufacturer. Also, polyester resin can be hazardous for the glasser who works with it. (Finished boards are not toxic.)
A few years ago, the biggest manufacture of polyurethane foam blanks closed down.
This has prompted surfboard shapers to start using new and innovative materials for the foam blanks. EPS / Styrene emerged and has become a favorite blank for many shapers. EPS blanks are made from small foam balls that are heated and blown into block-like molds. It's from this rough block that shapers produce boards. The finished board is fiberglassed but with an epoxy, rather than polyester, resin.
The epoxy boards have some advantages.
The styrene foam has a uniform density and is lighter and stronger. The foam can be recycled, and the epoxy resin is less toxic than polyester resin. On the other hand, it takes more time to shape an epoxy board, and it therefore costs a little more.
In the past few years, some surfboard factories have moved overseas to take advantage of low cost labor and lax environmental regulations.
Some of the mass-produced boards are made out polyurethane foam and fibreglassed with polyester resin. But they're cut and shaped by a computer router, which helps to make them a consistent and dependable product.
Most of the boards made overseas are made of styrene foam and glassed with epoxy.
But these boards undergo one more process. They're wrapped in a layer of hi-density foam, or PVC skin, and covered with another layer of fiberglass and epoxy resin. Then they're put in a mold and pressed together. When the resin cures, the board is sanded and painted. These boards are very strong and light, but they're also the most expensive boards on the market. Also, they only come in a limited range of shapes and sizes. The flex pattern and buoyancy is also different.

The right board for you

The right board for you
Whatever type board you want to ride, we have some great choices for you check out. The 2 Mile sales staff has years of surfing experience and has tried many types of boards. We're happy to help you make the right decision. And don't forget, we rent many different types of boards. This is a safe way to try something new.

The 2 Mile Story

2 Mile Surf Shop was started in 2003 by John Moore and Nick Krieger.
John had been making custom surfboards since he was a kid on the east coast.
After college, he went on to open a surf shop in Cape Cod called the Pump House. This is where he started shaping under the Mystic Label. Over the next few years, John shaped and glassed hundreds of boards for his customers. In 1995, John sold the Pump House and moved to California in search of better waves and warmer winters. John kept the Mystic Surfboard label and continued to shape in California. He quickly built a reputation as being one of the best underground shapers in the Bay Area.
Nick started a surf school, Bolinas Surf Lessons, in 1998.
Nick used to meet his surf students at the Bolinas Surf Lessons van and walk to the beach to offer surf lessons. Having grown up surfing in Bolinas, Nick had an abundance of local knowledge to share with his students. Combined with his patience and love for the sport of surfing, he was the right choice for anyone who wanted to learn to surf in the Bay Area.
Bolinas Surf Lessons and Mystic Surf Boards were both successful
because of the hard work John and Nick put into their businesses as well as the word-of-mouth advertising they received from satisfied customers.
In the spring of 2003 John and Nick opened the doors of 2 Mile Surf Shop.
John shapes custom Mystic surfboards and keeps a range of pre-made sizes in stock at the shop. Since 2 Mile is so close to the beach, Nick can run Bolinas Surf Lessons out of the surf shop instead of the van.
In the fall of 2008 Nick and John met Drew and Chad while surfing.
Drew and Chad had recently retired from their corporate jobs and along with their friend, Jack Murphy, purchased High Tide surf shop in Petaluma. High Tide was re-named Sonoma Coast Surf Shop and stocked with quality boards, suits and other core surf products. The four guys hit it off well and started discussing some scenarios. Shortly after that, Drew, Chad and Jack purchased 2 Mile from Nick and John and formed a partnership that should last a long time. 2 Mile was quickly renovated and opened up inside to allow for more rental boards and new wetsuits.
John moved to Santa Cruz but remains the in-house shaper for 2 Mile.
He travels between Santa Cruz and Bolinas to work in the shop and stay connected to the community he loves. Nick continues to run Bolinas Surf Lessons out of the shop and has added summer surf camps as well.
2 Mile Surf Shop has a fleet of rental boards and suits
a large selection of long and short boards from a number of manufactures, a range of wetsuits, boots, gloves, and hoods and if you forgot your shorts, sandals or sunscreen 2 Mile's got you all your beach needs covered.

Staff Bios

Drew Reinstein
born and raised on the East Coast in New York. Moved out West to attend school and learned to surf in Santa Cruz. Relocated to Petaluma in 1996 to start a family. I worked for 20 years as a Marine Biologist and Environmental Protection Scientist. Took an early retirement to follow my passion and now own and manage 2 surf shops. You will find me in the water from Salmon Creek to Santa Cruz.
Jack Murphy
has been living and surfing in the bay area since '89, and he moved up to Petaluma in '94. Since then Salmon, Bean and Dillon have been his home breaks. Jack is one of the shop owners. Say hi if you see him in the water. He'll likely be riding his 5'8" Jamie Murray fish, or his 6'8" Vernor rounded pintail.
John Moore
has been making custom surfboards since he was a kid on the east coast. After college, he went on to open a surf shop in Cape Cod called the Pump House. This is where he started shaping under the Mystic Label. Over the next few years, John shaped and glassed hundreds of boards for his customers. In 1995, John sold the Pump House and moved to California in search of better waves and warmer winters. John kept the Mystic Surfboard label and continued to shape in California. He quickly built a reputation as being one of the best underground shapers in the Bay Area.
Nick Krieger
grew up surfing in Bolinas and quickly stood out as an exceptional surfer. Prior to starting Bolinas Surf Lessons, Nick worked in the surf industry and as a Head Lifeguard, which taught him the importance and techniques of ocean safety. This unique background, coupled with Nick's positive attitude and love of surfing, inspired him to begin giving surf lessons. Nick's infectious enthusiasm and endearing patience quickly made him a favorite with all his students. Nick is in charge of all of Bolinas Surf Lesson's operations.
Jaime Crespo
I was born at a very young age, a long time ago in a hospital to parents in California. I have always enjoyed the ocean and I like breathing.
April Ginsberg
I've moved all over the State's and finally ended up in Marin Junior year of high school. After high school I moved around a bit more and finally decided to come back and go to College in Marin. I currently am attending college at UC Davis finishing up my degree. Bolinas is a place where I finally feel at home and always come back to. I applied to work at 2 Mile in hopes of learning how to surf and still come back to the shop whenever I am in the area.
Blair Tom
has been a surfer in Bodega Bay for the past 10 years. He graduated from Sonoma State in 2007 and spent some time leading surf tours in Central America and traveled extensively in search of waves in Indonesia, Sumatra, Mexico, Hawaii and the US. Currently Blair is pursuing his Master's Degree in History at SSU, with a focus on Surfing Cultural History and Latin American History. You can find Blair at the surf shop, the beach, the library or at any of the local skate parks.

About Bolinas

In the 1960s, Bolinas was a small fishing village with a few vacation homes along the cliff and beach.
In the early 70s, a huge oil spill off the coast threatened to kill much of the natural habitat and marine life. It was at this point that Bolinas was discovered. Hundreds of hippies from Berkeley and the Haight-Ashbury made their way to Bolinas to rescue birds and clean up the oil spill. Many of them liked Bolinas so much that they decided to settle down here. In the early 70's the number of homes more than tripled, changing Bolinas from a small fishing village to a thriving community full of young idealists. In mid 70's the new community decided to stop all growth in Bolinas by restricting water rights to new homebuilders. It was during this period that the road sign to Bolinas was first torn down with the hope of making the town more difficult for new people to find. Every decade or so, the county of Marin replaced the sign, but it was always torn down within days. The last sign (seen above in 1992) wasn't up for more than 24 hours. (The original road sign read "Bolinas 2" with an arrow pointing in the direction of the town. Thus creating the 2 mile legend.)
Restricting development and taking down road signs was an effective way to keep Bolinas off the map into the early 90s.
But in the age of MapQuest and million-dollar remodels, it isn't enough. Bolinas has been changing into what you might expect of a beach town just an hour away from San Francisco. The changes have created mixed feelings for the local community. For some carpenters, real estate agents, and local businesses, the changes have created new opportunities. But it has also become more difficult for free-thinking artists and idealists to survive, and the town has certainly lost some of the isolation that first attracted them.

Summer Surf Camp 2015

Week 1 - June 15 to 18
Week 2 - June 22 to 25
Week 3 - June 29 to July 2
Week 4 - July 6 to 9
Week 5 - July 13 to 16
Week 6 - July 20 to 23
Week 7 - July 27 to 30
Week 8 - August 3 to 6
Week 9 - August 10 to 13
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