Sand Master Park - Sandboarding
Sand Master Park - Sandboarding
5
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Sand Master - Sandboarding is the world's first sandboard park. Located in the city of Florence on the beautiful Oregon coast, SMP offers dune access on natural sand dunes with a variety of beginner to intermediate slopes just minutes from the Pacific Ocean. Have your first sandboard lesson from a DRI certified sandboard instructor. Rent sandboards ( for wet and dry sand), sand sleds, surfboards, wet suits, skim boards, boogie boards, stand up paddle boards or try your hand at one of our annual sand sculpting clinics and 'Circles in the Sand' labyrinth beach draw ( very popular) each October. We have plenty of RV and bus parking and PLENTY OF FUN!! Be sure to book ahead for your sandboarding lessons. You can even host you party or organization here for an exceptional experience. Plan your visit today!!
Duration: 2-3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Full view
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
54 within 5 kms
Attractions
31 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
299 reviews
Excellent
270
Very good
20
Average
4
Poor
4
Terrible
1
Got my go shoes on
Baton Rouge, LA553 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
So fun!! My 2 sons took lessons from Gabe for an hour and picked it up easily. Gabe was so much fun and had so much patience with everyone. My husband and I rented a sled instead of a board and we both enjoyed that. Lots of walking up and down the dunes but worth it. All in all, we were there a total of 4 hours which was plenty. There’s a Fred Meyers store you can walk to for a restroom. You will be full of sand from head to toe afterwards, but it’s worth it. I wore yoga pants and long sleeve shirt which worked well. Go as early as you can because by noon it’s windy and difficult to board.
Written September 5, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Lol, great review! Thank you.
Written February 22, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Leoyak
Florence, OR2 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
I recently visited Sand Master Park and had an absolutely incredible time! From start to finish, the experience was unforgettable.
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They made sure we were equipped with all the necessary gear and provided clear instructions on how to sandboard safely. Their enthusiasm for the sport was contagious and added to the overall excitement of the day.
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They made sure we were equipped with all the necessary gear and provided clear instructions on how to sandboard safely. Their enthusiasm for the sport was contagious and added to the overall excitement of the day.
Written April 2, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sierra
Tidewater, OR1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Couples
We had a great time!! The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They helped us figure out what we needed for the most optimal experience. Cute shop and even awesome gear for yourself or souvenir!! Overall I give Sand Master Park 10/10.
Written May 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you, Sierra!!
Written February 22, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alex T
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Family
Falling in sand is so much easier on your body than falling on snow or water. I'm surprised this sport hasn't exploded. Myself and my 14 year old son were first time sand-boarders while the rest of the family did sleds. Caleb was a great instructor and had us flying down the highest dunes in no time. Lots of fun. Everyone had a blast. Highly recommend!
Written August 30, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
kenzielove
1 contribution
This summer I went up the coast and my favorite place I went was SMP. The staff there is wonderful. As a 15 year old girl I loved all of the clothes they had for sale there! I took home a shirt with matching shorts that said "It's not Snow" also a great sweatshirt(: I never knew that Sandboarding was so fun. My friends from California always talked about it but I never knew that it was so awesome! I am glad to now have my own board. This summer my family and I are going to make a trip to Florence again. I can't wait to shred some nar(;
Written January 5, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hilia
3 contributions
We loved it! Great staff and way cool sandboards! Very friendly & knowledgable. On a trip during winter break, we rented some boards from Sand Master Park and had a blast!! We were there in the "off" season according to some locals. Apparently not when it came to sandboarding!!!!! Kids had a blast. The shop is cool and they have a samples of sand from around the world - a definite must see! It is affordable, easy to locate and something I will recommend to others who want an excellent boarding experience without snow.
Written January 5, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jerry T
Eugene, OR7 contributions
Jun 2011 • Friends
My friends and I had just got done with finals and decided to take a trip to the Oregon Coast. We live in Eugene, so the drive was a short one. A couple of us had snowboarded before, but none of us had sandboarded, so we decided to take a lesson.
I distinctly remember being shocked at how cheap it was ($16 for a rental!), having taken lessons at a ski resort before. The lesson was an hour long, and the instructor was very courteous and friendly, covered all the basics, and ended up riding with us at Honeyman State Park later that evening!
While the dunes behind Sand Master were good for learners, after our lesson, we were ready for more! Our instructor told us to head down to Honeyman State Park, which was only about a 5 minute drive south. All in all, our trip to Sand Master Park ended up being a day full of fun, and we went back multiple times throughout the 2011 summer!
I distinctly remember being shocked at how cheap it was ($16 for a rental!), having taken lessons at a ski resort before. The lesson was an hour long, and the instructor was very courteous and friendly, covered all the basics, and ended up riding with us at Honeyman State Park later that evening!
While the dunes behind Sand Master were good for learners, after our lesson, we were ready for more! Our instructor told us to head down to Honeyman State Park, which was only about a 5 minute drive south. All in all, our trip to Sand Master Park ended up being a day full of fun, and we went back multiple times throughout the 2011 summer!
Written January 5, 2012
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
defcon13
2 contributions
Mar 2014
Had a lot of fun here recommend the venomous sand boards for a great time they are the best and its a lot of fun with friends .
Written February 27, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
travelreimagined_jen
Baltimore, MD377 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
When you pull up to the sandmaster park store in florence, you won't see a lot of cars. This store is where you get your board and learn about sandboarding, and then you drive 2 min back down the road to the sand dunes, which is why you won't see a lot of cars. This freaked me out a bit thinking no one else was trying it, but trust me, you MUST try this!
After getting a brief lesson, we found the pointers easy to follow and were riding down the sand dunes in no time. It took some getting used to, and learning how to best control the board, but was lots of fun! And a lot of work to climb back up, such a work out!
The sand dunes themselves are amazing. Such a big area so we could only see a few people, very spread out. No one is on top of each other, lots of space. And I felt better no one could see me fall down. :) The dunes are beautiful!
After getting a brief lesson, we found the pointers easy to follow and were riding down the sand dunes in no time. It took some getting used to, and learning how to best control the board, but was lots of fun! And a lot of work to climb back up, such a work out!
The sand dunes themselves are amazing. Such a big area so we could only see a few people, very spread out. No one is on top of each other, lots of space. And I felt better no one could see me fall down. :) The dunes are beautiful!
Written February 25, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Amanda R
1 contribution
Jan 2015 • Family
Cannot thank Lon and Sand Mater Park enough for their generous donation to our tuition assistance program! What a great experience to work with such friendly and supportive staff. We will definitely be spending more time here! THANK YOU SMP!
- Corvallis Montessori School
- Corvallis Montessori School
Written January 22, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Can people just come in & watch?
Written February 24, 2020
Hi! I’m Nat, I’m a sandboard/sand skier from Pacific City. Is the sandmaster jam contest on in 2020? And are there any events that allow sandsking? Thank you so much for your help! I love my sand surfer so much haha!
Written December 30, 2019
Did you receive our answer? Feel free to email us from our web site: SandMasterPark
Written December 30, 2019
We have a very athletic almost seven year old and a shy but determined nine year old. Good stop? In your experience is it something kids this age can get the hang of or more frustrating? Thanks!
Written July 23, 2017
That age is right on target. They're going to have a blast here! We do offer lessons with certified sandboard instructors if you want to get the optimum experience.
Written July 23, 2017
how much does it cost to rent sandboards for adults? And how much for the buggy rides?? Do we need a guide or could we take one out ourselves?? My husband will love this!
Written August 5, 2015
Reuben78
Las Vegas, Nevada
Is Sand Master Park a good place for a (fairly rough and tumble) pair of boys -- ages 8 and 6?
Written June 5, 2015
Absolutely! This place is made for your boys!!
Written June 6, 2015
Can I take my 21 month old to any of the sand dune rides.
Written May 18, 2015
It's not wise to take one so young on the dune buggy as they bounce around a bit much for them.
Written May 21, 2015
Do you have any sand dune rides that I could take my 15 month old along on? Thanks!
Written April 29, 2015
Showing results 1-7 of 7
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing