Surfing Cowboys

Los Angeles, United States

3.5

Open now

15 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 310-915-6611
Website:
www.surfingcowboys.com
Address:
12553 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90066
Mar Vista
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.7 miSanta Monica Big Blue Bus Line 12 to UCLA
2.2 miExpo/Sepulveda
2.2 miExpo/Bundy
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Los Angeles) 13:33 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Description

Specialties

HQ for California Design Resources: furniture, decoration, art, clothing, books and accessories. Offering a curated selection of high quality vintage collectible items, «Surfing Cowboys is a store that evokes a lifestyle. Full of honesty, beauty, surprises and inspiration.»

C California Living Magazine: Best of Los Angeles, A trove of mid-​century modern furniture, turquoise jewelry and vintage boots.“

Wallpaper City Guide: «One of the shops that pre-​dates the rampaging gentrification of Abbot Kinney… a magical mix of interesting mid-​century furniture and ephemera, high quality vintage surf memorabilia… skateboards and rare books.»

Details Magazine: Best Men’s Shop in L.A., «Vintage furniture and beach-​bum-​worthy hoodies.»

Lonely Planet Guide: «…The funkiest purveyor of mid-​century furniture and surf memorabilia this side of, well, anywhere. Filled with vintage surfboards and skateboards, retro but comfy couches, historic beach photos and gently worn cowboy boots, it has a friendly staff who are happy to show you around the eclectic mix. Just don’t hem and haw too long: turnover is quick.»

History

Established in 1998.

We worked as commercial fashion photographers; we lived as adventurers and travelers. Always on the search for experiences and items that caught our eye and imagination. For us everyday is a treasure hunt for beauty, adventure and good times.

We knew that home would be in California and on our travels we found ourselves picking up pieces to decorate the home we would one day have and inspire our dreams. In 1998, we turned the front of our Venice Beach photo studio into a store. Not a traditional antique shop, not a surf shop, not a museum, Surfing Cowboys seemed the appropriate name. It broke loose of all these categories and gave us the freedom to evolve the business organically.

Surfing Cowboys is a store that evokes a lifestyle. Full of honesty, beauty, surprises and inspiration. Imagine yourself at home. Walk in door, kick off your flip flops and smile. Everywhere around you are pieces that inspire.

Meet the Business Owner

Donna G.

Business Owner

«Surfing Cowboys», for us it captures the energy of a lifestyle filled with freedom, transformation and reinvention. It’s why people come to California from all over the world. It’s the essence of The West whether you find it on the range, in the ocean, or living in your heart.

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15 reviews of Surfing Cowboys

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Place rating: 1
El Cajon, CA
Too overpriced for refurbished furniture. The chat the female owner was even way more off putting. I hate this place. Too bad I couldn’t give this store a negative zero rating.
Place rating: 1
Venice, CA
Way overpriced California nonsense. This place is like a thrift store with super jacked up prices. Owners are total snobs. We were asking about a mid-​century table to compliment our chairs — they actually referred to our mid century chairs as «starter collection mid century». Snooty jerks. But let me say I’ve been in a buncha times and I’m not just giving 1 star because of their insulting comments; I’m giving one star because this store is full of junk but you’re going to pay top dollar for it because they say it’s cool — and that’s the most annoying elitist thing I can thing of for a used furniture shop. Annoying!
Place rating: 3
Los Angeles, CA
Holy Smokes Batman this place is pricey! Not for Cowboys or Surfers because they won’t be able to afford it. I was expecting more of a selection but maybe it as just the day I went on. Parking in the back.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Surfing Cowboy’s is a great shop on Venice Boulevard. It’s more like a 5o’s Danish-California-50’s Furniture-​Curio Shop than a grommet trolling surf shop that reeks of Mr. Zogg’s and stale beer.
As mentioned they have 50’s era furniture and housewares, vintage surfboards and skateboards, plus all kind of crazy stuff like vintage skimboards and vaguely clandestine Vespa interests. It’s a great place to browse, as well as outfit your Venice beach shack.
Scout is friendly and seems genuinely interested in locating that hard to find item. Definitely the locals only attitude is NOT present here, another indicator that you’re not in a crusty surf shop.
The prices aren’t bargain, but the merch is exotic and hard to find. I figure, if you want want a deal then you do the footwork. So I’m not remotely put out by the prices. But don’t be surprised by a hefty price tag for that Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman.
All in all a great spot if you are into Pacific Ocean culture.
Place rating: 2
Nashville, TN
great idea, weak delivery
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
So I first contacted the store via email. They had a flag that I really wanted on their website. I got a quick response saying they still had the flag. In fact they actually had two. When I got to the store Jezz was super helpful. I got the flag I was searching for at a really good price and she even recommended a framer to me that I actually used to get it framed! I couldn’t be happier with the price, service, and product I got. Thanks Jezz!
Place rating: 4
Dallas, TX
Have you ever walked into a shop and kept thinking «If I only had the money…»? Well, place made me groan this several times. Just the collection of vintage longboards alone was drool worthy. I felt kind of bad just eye molesting the items and apologized for being a Brokey McBrokestuffs, but the guy understood and encouraged looking and dreaming, and dream and drool I did. Their vintage surf boards and skateboards were just awesome. So basically, I plan to be back. I won’t always be a Brokey McBrokestuffs, and when I get back to being a Marsha Moneybags, I will definitely be hitting this place up. :)
Place rating: 4
Marietta, GA
I found the perfect Venice souvenir for my boyfriend in this fun shop. The staff was very friendly when I needed help picking out a size and they encouraged us to look around and enjoy the rest of the store.
Place rating: 2
Santa Monica, CA
all show and poor quality.
you won’t be disappointed if you treat it more like a museum than a furniture store. the way the furniture is staged in the store is brilliant and makes you want to buy everything, but when you get it home, you notice things like – hey, the legs of this monkey wood table are loose and weak, and these $ 1200 danish chairs were spray painted unevenly. we bought several pieces from here (at a serious premium) that fell apart within the year –with very minimal use.
no returns, and no help from the staff in getting your stuff fixed when it crumbles in front of your eyes.
so, buyer beware. know that you are overpaying for something that is meant to look good from afar, but watch out if you have any intention of using your furniture in your day to day life.
Place rating: 5
Baltimore, MD
This store is awesome! The right hand side has furniture and larger pieces while the left hand side has apparel including boots and tee shirts.
They have mens, womens, and childrens shirts with a variety of one of a kind designs and colors from standard heather grey to bright yellow.
They have books on surfing (obviously) and prints/​wall hangings. The owners and staff are approachable, friendly, and laid back. They gift wrapped my tee shirts I am giving as gifts for my family really tightly since I am shipping them back to the East Coast. I love thoughtfulness like that!
Whether you are a surfer or not you are sure to find something good. I saw the funniest sign that was discontinued but is an actual sign from New Mexico. It read: PLEASE KEEP ANIMALS AND CHILDREN IN THE CAR. Ha. If it wasn’t $ 150 and so heavy I’d buy it and hang it on my wall, alas I’m a lowly renter and the plaster can barely hold a lightweight picture let alone a former road sign.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
It’s not everyday that one finds a store with an artful blend of vintage, mid-​century and beachy finds! This place ROCKS! A little something for everyone in a comfortable environment! Donna and Wayne make you feel at home. the staff is both knowledgeable and friendly which gives me the feeling I’m talking wit old friends. Every time I’m in Venice, I stop in expecting to find something new, and I do! Great Shop folks!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I love this place! Moreso for looking around and getting inspired to design then actually buying anything.
The owners are super nice, and if you have any questions about an item in the store they’ll invite you to sit and talk to you about the history, where they got it, how they refinished/​reupholstered it and answer any other questions. Even though my boyfriend and I had no intention of buying anything, it was awesome just to talk to these guys.
There are placards that give a background story on almost every item. I can see how each piece would be a great conversation starter with these guys. Definitely have a chat with them if it’s not too busy, and hopefully you’ll feel inspired too!
Place rating: 4
Los Angeles, CA
Pretty cool shop that fits in well in AK. From furniture to literature, they have a wide mix of cool stuff.
The price tags ain’t cheap but window shoppin’s fun.
Place rating: 2
Venice, CA
cool stuff … although not as cool as some of the other places on Abbot Kinney … but oh my god … so overpriced … holy smoke … even with gas prices … stick to estate sales … i mean these stores basically are for those with really thick wallets who have no time to look for themselves … oh wait a second … maybe the reason my wallet is thin … is i spent too much time looking …
eek …
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Surfing memorabilia, including vintage surf & skateboards. Also Hawaiian collectibles, vintage posters & nice mid-​century modern furnishings. Some good history and nostalgia here & a must-​see for every surfer or wanna-​be. It was enjoyable even for a non-​surfer like me. Very unique.