In business for more than 30 years, the family-owned store sells a huge selection of sporting gear and equipment. Located in Manhattan Village shopping mall, Super Sports carries all of the top name brands in sporting goods: QuikSilver, Reef, UGG, DC, North Face, O'Neil, Nike, Adidas, Vans, Wilson, Head and Prince. Super Spots is also a drop-off point for unused tennis gear and clothing to support the Arthur Ashe Tennis Foundation, which sponsors tennis programs for disadvantaged youth.
This Village Runner location, one of three, has been in business since 2004. The store specializes in running shoes and apparel, and all staff members are skilled experts in gait analysis and finding the best shoe for your running style and goals. Explore the organized racks and shelves to find popular brands of footwear, shirts, shorts, and pants for all terrains and weather conditions.
Funbunns is a beach rental store that specializes in bicycles, body boards, surfboards and roller skates. The small store has been at its current location on Manhattan Avenue since 1998, and is owned by Robert Levy, a very friendly man who will gladly show you what you are looking to rent or purchase. Funbunns also sells colorful t-shirts emblazoned with Manhattan Beach-themed designs, so if you're looking for a souvenir, this is the place to go! Look for the doorway or you will pass the store by, as there is no large storefront, but once you enter you'll be overwhelmed by the stock of seemingly hundreds of bikes inside.
In business since 1964, Fluid Ski Surf Shop is composed of two stand-alone buildings, the street-side building is dedicated to ski and surf supplies, equipment, apparel and accessories, while the back building is for repairs and demos. The store has a beachy vibe, with alternative music and TV monitors showing videos of snowboarding stunts. The owner, Jeff Wilson, identifies himself as the store's "chief enthusiast," and is always happy to dole out some of his surfing and skiing know-how.
Helen's Cycles sits at the corner of a large outdoor shopping complex just off Rosecrans Avenue, near the Marriott Hotel. The chain has been in existence since 1936, and this location has been around since 1999. As expected, the store offers a large selection of bicycles, including beach cruisers and kiddie bikes, with a special emphasis on high-end road and mountain bikes. The shop does not offer rentals, but does have an on-site repair center where you can patch a tire or get a full tune-up. In addition to bikes, Helen's Cycles carries a full range of cycling accessories and clothing, including shorts, helmets and gloves.
Ted's Manhattan Cycles in south Manhattan Beach focuses on sales and repairs. The store offers all expected accessories like helmets, gloves, socks, bike shorts, tires and bike-cleaning tools. You can also find a selection of new bicycles for sale, including cruisers and children's, mountain and street bikes.
El Porto Surfboards is ideally located just up the street from one of the better surf breaks in the South Bay. In addition to a large selection of surfboards for sale and rental, the store also offers wetsuits, board shorts, body boards, fins, leashes and other surfing accessories. The store also can repair damage to your surfboard, and will even teach you how to ride one for $60 per hour-long lesson.
Memory Lane is situated in an unpretentious strip mall on a busy stretch across from a Target store. The store carries sports collectibles, gifts and memorabilia. It has everything from mugs to banners to photos and cards. It also offers to sell customer items on eBay.
