Blog — surf shop

Ahh, to be a goofy footer on the Gulf Coast! We are coming up on that time of year where the predictable east winds will open up a playground for those who enjoy going left.. On the other hand, if you are a regular footer and happen to be a little bit timid on going backside(left), there are two ways of looking at it: either with dread or optimism. Of course, for most regular footers going frontside(right) is where we feel more comfortable, but is staying in your comfort zone going to make you a more well rounded surfer? This fall/ winter might be the perfect time to open up your arms and welcome in those drifty sessions and view them more as opportunities to improve your surfing rather than it being a thorn in your side. I know, it can be a little daunting, but the more time you put in the water challenging yourself, the higher the chances are that it'll get better and feel more natural. 

See ya down the beach!

Here is one of our resident goofy-footers, Henry Bonar, enjoying a typical easterly wind swell with more days just like this on the horizon.

Photos - @shellfilm

These beach days in winter got us feeling Springy! Team Rider Cher leading the charge with the crew enjoying a beautiful day at the Pensacola Beach pier!

Serving the Gulf Coast’s boarding needs for 50 years!!!

Our goal is to truly earn our title as The Surfer’s Surf Shop. We’ve grown up with the surf industry and because of that we know products and services inside out and strive to be on the cutting edge of the latest trends and technologies. We’ve got five stores to provide the best level of support possible for the Gulf Coast’s boarding and beach-going communities.  Started in 1969 by founder Yancy Spencer (who changed the name to Innerlight in 1972), Innerlight grew from a 400 sq ft cinder block building…into 4 locations from Pensacola, FL to Destin, FL.  Yancy co-owned Innerlight with his brother JB (Spencer) Schluter.  Yancy passed away in February of 2011 after surfing all day at one of his favorite spots in California.  Since then the torch has been passed on to his family to continue in the same path.  Innerlight is very involved with it’s community and sponsors many events, schools, and teams.  Stop by any location and you will see why many people see Innerlight as a second home.

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We could not have made it 50 years without the love and support from the community. As a thank you we are inviting everyone to help us celebrate the half century mark. We will have films, music, food and games!  Join us for the celebration on Nov. 15th from 4-9 at our downtown Innerlight location (114 Palafox Place). See you then!  Also all of our locations will be having store-wide sales all day.

WE have so many styles dropping into the stores for Spring Break! Enjoy this clip of the lovely girls from Destin!