Rusty Boards and More
- Julie Maxey-Allison | 10th Street
In the 1980s Rusty Preisendorfer worked on projects as a builder. The projects became surfboards and the art of surfboard shaping. By 1985 Rusty started his own company. On his way home after surfing in Del Mar, Rusty “saw a space for lease on 15th street and Stratford. By 1986 Rusty Del Mar opened as the first retail store,” reports Zach Groban, owner since 2005. It stands now as the only Rusty store. The 15th Street building Rusty leased had been the home of the Del Mar Post Office (in photo) a beauty shop named The Mane Tamers, and City Hall where the City Council met.
Early on the store sold wetsuits and surfboards to hardcore surfers. “Over the years, we have added clothing and beach goods. We make a lot of our own shop items now, which have a lifetime guarantee” adds Zach. Another addition is the manager Weston Yocom who provides good customer service to locals and tourists and visitors in town for the racetrack and soccer tournaments.
How is it going now? Zach: “It’s great! We have great employees and the best customers and we are excited to continue being a part of the Del Mar community.”
201 15th Street, (858) 259-3200, RUSTYDELMAR.com.
