Supporting Local: How Shawn Ambrose Is Taking Care of Oceanside During Covid-19
Shawn Ambrose, owner of Real Surf Shop in Oceanside, Ca located on the historic Pacific Coast Highway, wasn’t going to wait around for someone else to do what he felt called to - so he’s taking matters into his own hands.
Ambrose has put his in-house screen printing machine to task, branding “Oside Takes Care of It’s Own” on t-shirts and stickers with proceeds dedicated to “make waves” in supporting local Oceanside businesses during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
“Oside (Oceanside) Takes Care of It’s Own”
A Craftsman Devoted to His Community
As he supports Oceanside, we stopped-in to support him with Rebalance Butter and, fitting for these times, our brand new hand sanitizer.
For Shawn, the future is looking bright - he’s proud of the business he’s worked hard to create for himself and the local Oceanside community. Below, learn more about Shawn’s story and the work that has gone into preserving the heritage of family-owned surf shops - and why he credits his success to taking care of his employees and community.
Greenlife: The roots of Real Surf Shop…
Shawn: We are an original surf shop, owned and operated by a surfboard shaper. Shaping actually takes place in the shop which is something not seen in decades. Officially, we are the home of Shawn Ambrose Surfboards, making hundreds of custom handmade surfboards; made right here in the surf shop.
Shawn Ambrose, in his natural element.
Greenlife: Shawn’s view on family-owned businesses…
Shawn: We are a family owned surf shop - there is only one - not a chain. Shawn, Madison, and Odie Ambrose, along with our Team riders helping us out here and there. You shouldn't be surprised to see the same people that you saw working in our store 3 years ago still working here today.
Greenlife: On running a true local Oceanside Surf Shop…
Shawn: Real Surf Shop is not your normal surf shop. We actually like to have fun, we like to surf, and we love the people who walk through our door. We are the last of a rare breed of surf shops. If you ever get a chance to be in beautiful Oceanside, please stop by. You'll be glad you did. You will never forget the little yellow house, the old panel truck and happy dog!
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Shawn…
is using what he has to make a difference
gets mad style-points for the bandanna face mask
Instagram - @Realsurfshop
Also, stellar Yelp reviews - click here to check them out
Stop into Real Surf Shop to show your support today! The address is 1101 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside Ca. 92054. The shop phone number is 760.754.0670. His shop hours during the pandemic are 10 am - 6 pm.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article.
To the wellness of your community,
Greenlife Organics