Sleeping Bear Surf

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10228 W Front St
Empire, MI 49630
Sleeping Bear Surf is a family owned & operated community hub; specializing in retail, rental, lessons, classes, camps and retreats, providing education around water safety, advocating for Great Lakes protections, and hosting not-to-miss community events. Make it a day and choose from a large fleet of surfboards, wetsuits, stand-up paddle boards, bodyboards, skimboards, and cargo or fat tire bikes. Book a surf lesson, sign your kiddo up for Jr. Waterman Camp, invest in yourself via Shred Camp, join a Community Full Moon Paddle, or take on the Bear the Elements Challenge. At the shop, find a wide assortment of high quality gear to ensure you’re well suited for your next surf mission, paddling trip, beach outing, or everyday adventure. At Sleeping Bear Surf we are dedicated to connecting all who walk through our door with the bountiful freshwater playground that is the Great Lakes, no matter what the weather provides! So come, Get Your Feet Wet, and experience the Freshwater Life!

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4.010 reviews
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C M.
3/22/2017

Family owned business that has been my lifeline to surfing when away from California. I love that there is a local shop for surf, stand up paddle, and skateboarding in this neck of the woods. I...

Evan L.
1/4/2022

This place is so rad. Everyone is so nice and cool. I didn't rent anything since I didn't know about it before my vacation. However, they were more than happy to talk with me about surfing. I...

Martin T.
7/20/2021

I really hate posting bad reviews, but based on this experience with the owner, I wanted to let others know, and hopefully she'll change policies to prevent future scenarios like this. Had 2 SUP...

Charlene D.
9/8/2020

My roommate and I have been trying to find two surfboards for a little while now and sought out Sleeping Bear for help! We live kind of far away so all of our interactions have been over the phone...

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Parker M.
8/27/2020

I'm a lifelong surfer from Southern California visiting on vacation here and Ella (the owner) treated me just like family! Helped me pick a good board to rent based on the conditions and even went...

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