In 1986, the original Surf Hut shop was just 400 square feet and located at Palm and 2nd in Imperial Beach. In 1991 after expanding and finally outgrowing the space, the shop was moved to the current location at 710 Seacoast in Imperial Beach, California. The shop also sponsors local surfers and skaters such as James Molina, a talented local skater and Pro Surfer Sean Fowler. Past sponsorships have included pro body boarders Manny Vargas and Jeff Bragg.