Surf shops, local makers, markets and where to stock up.
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Siargao's best-known surf shop, stocking a huge selection of surfboards, wax, leashes, swimwear and surf accessories alongside its famous rental fleet of 100+ boards. You can buy gear outright or rent and swap boards as often as you like, and staff are known for honestly matching boards to your skill level and pointing you to the right breaks.
The best-stocked surf shop on the island and the retail home of Kudo Surf, the Philippines' first fully sustainable surf brand, born in Siargao. Shelves carry boards by Filipino shapers like Dandoy Tongco and Zamora Surf alongside eco-friendly wax, leashes, boardshorts made from recycled PET and swimwear in recycled Econyl, plus an on-site cafe pouring coconut cold brew.
The town palengke where fishermen land luminous reef fish, crabs and Siargao tuna at dawn and farmers from nearby barangays pile up dragon fruit, avocados and leafy greens. It's the cheapest place on the tourist strip to buy fresh seafood and produce, and vendors will clean your fish for you - some will even grill it on the spot.
Long-running handcrafted souvenir shop in General Luna, often described as a mini museum of locally made products: handmade jewelry, woven goods, home decor, artwork and island delicacies. The local owner also runs a make-your-own-jewelry activity for around 200 pesos, so you can leave with a piece you strung yourself.
The island's only full-size chain supermarket, anchoring the Siargao Town Center complex in Dapa since late 2021 alongside Handyman, Mercury Drug and National Book Store. It has the widest and cheapest range of packaged groceries, toiletries and drinks on Siargao, which is why General Luna residents and villa guests make the 30-minute run for big shops.
As the sun goes down, General Luna's night market becomes the island's street-food hub, with rows of stalls grilling meats and fresh seafood and selling Filipino snacks like banana cue alongside cheap rice meals and desserts. It draws an easy mix of locals and tourists, with sizzling grills, laughter and occasional live music setting the mood.
The biggest supermarket in General Luna proper and the default stock-up stop for surfers and long-stayers: dry goods, snacks, drinks, soy milk and household essentials without the trip to Dapa. Selection is broader than the sari-sari stores, though fresh produce is still better bought at the public market.
Flagship space of Golden Monstera, the sculptural brass jewelry label founded on Siargao in 2017 by designers Daniel and Jenn, opened in General Luna in 2024. Beyond the statement jewelry (also stocked by Rustan's in Manila), it carries a tight edit of Filipino-made ceramics, textiles and accessories that celebrate independent Philippine design.
Multi-brand lifestyle boutique on Tourism Road that has become shorthand for the Siargao wardrobe: swimwear, relaxed resort pieces, homeware and accessories. Racks mix Tropa's in-house line with locally made labels like Araw and pieces from like-minded international makers, much of it with genuine local provenance.
Part fashion boutique, part plastic-free grocer, started on the island in October 2020 to bring sustainable, ethically sourced goods to the Siargao community. Shelves hold package-free nuts, spices, loose-leaf teas and specialty coffee next to beachy clothing, quality swimwear, natural personal care and home accessories.
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