Ron DiMenna started by selling boards from his father's grocery store in Long Beach Island before opening the famous Cocoa Beach flagship in 1963.
Redondo Beach shop became a cornerstone of the industry and is still operated by the family's third generation. Ron Jon Surf Shop ClosedCocoa Beach, FL, United States SURF SHOP
Ocean Beach. He famously introduced the first "wetsuits," allowing surfers to stay in the water longer. Dive N' Surf ClosedRedondo Beach, CA, United States Founded by Bill and Bob Meistrell, this Ron DiMenna started by selling boards from his
Modern surf shops were born from a need for specialized gear that didn't exist in mainstream retail. Jack O'Neill (1952) Credited with opening one of the first dedicated shops in SURF SHOP