BoardRiders

A surf shop in Manhattan’s West Village, BoardRiders anchors 14th Street between Ninth Avenue and Washington Street. Near Chelsea’s galleries and Washington Square’s energy, it’s a pocket where surf culture meets city blocks.

The shop sits at 408 W 14th St—easy to spot a block west of Hudson River Park’s piers. Locals pop in for shortboards, wetsuits, or fins; visitors grab rash guards and board bags. Repairs and rentals tighten the loop for anyone chasing waves before noon, while the repair station near the back hums through ding fixes and fin box tweaks.

Ring 212-675-1000 for questions. Directions to the store are on the maps listing. After a few hours of wax and fins, the West Village sidewalks stretch out ready for whatever comes next.