Parrot's Picks 2026

Staff Picks · Parrot Surf & Skate

Parrot's Picks —
Best of 2026

We pulled our actual sales data for this one — these are the collections and pieces our customers are buying the most this season, plus a few new arrivals our crew is already backing.

Sandals Parrot Originals Towels Skate
Best Sandals

Rainbow Sandals

Our best-selling collection, full stop. Rainbow has been handcrafting sandals in Southern California since 1974, and they're the sandal we sell more of than anything else in the shop — leather, hemp, and rubber, single or double layer.

Rainbow Sandals collection at Parrot Surf & Skate, Mount Pleasant SC
Staff Pick
Men's & Women's 301 Leather
The classic single-layer leather style in both men's and women's — our single most consistent seller, in nearly every size and colorway.
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Hemp & Luxury Leather Styles
For vegan buyers or anyone who wants a step up — water-resistant hemp or premium nubuck leather, both in single and double layer.
Browse all Rainbow styles →
Shop Rainbow Sandals Read the Rainbow Sandals Guide
Best Parrot Originals

Parrot-Branded Gear

Our in-house line keeps growing, and a few pieces have become genuine local staples — a few of our best-selling pieces are Parrot private label.

Parrot Wingspan youth graphic tee, army green, Parrot Surf & Skate original
Staff Pick
Parrot Wingspan Tee
Our top-selling original graphic tee, in adult and youth sizing — a true shop staple.
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Parrot Birdie foam trucker hat, green and white, Parrot Surf & Skate
Staff Pick
Parrot Birdie Foam Trucker
One of our best-selling headwear styles — a classic mesh-back foam trucker in our Birdie graphic.
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Grateful for Surf tie-dye t-shirt collection at Parrot Surf & Skate
Staff Pick
Grateful for Surf Tie-Dye Collection
Heavyweight cotton tie-dye in adult and youth sizing — a go-to for gifting and beach photos alike.
Shop graphic tees →
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Best Towels · New In

Sand Cloud Beach Towels

New to the shop this season — Sand Cloud has built a national following for soft, sand-resistant Turkish cotton towels, and we're proud to be one of the local spots carrying them. Too new for sales data yet, but already a customer favorite nationally.

Sand Cloud Raj the Lion beach towel, folded view, at Parrot Surf & Skate
New In
Sand Cloud Raj the Lion Towel
A graphic print style — bold, colorful, and a conversation starter on a crowded beach.
Shop Sand Cloud →
Sand Cloud Boho Mako Shark Discovery beach towel, full view, at Parrot Surf & Skate
New In
Sand Cloud Boho Mako Shark Towel
Part of the Discovery Shark Week line — a print-forward pick that's already a hit with kids.
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Sand Cloud Mr. Whale Shark Discovery beach towel, full view, at Parrot Surf & Skate
New In
Sand Cloud Mr. Whale Shark Towel
Another Discovery Shark Week design — same Turkish cotton, sand-resistant weave as the rest of the line.
Shop Sand Cloud →
Shop Sand Cloud Towels Read the Sand Cloud Towel Guide
Best Skate

Skate Gear

A hardware staple our crew restocks constantly, plus one of the decks we keep coming back to.

Bones Reds skateboard bearings at Parrot Surf & Skate
Staff Pick
Bones Reds Bearings
A simple, reliable bearing upgrade our crew restocks constantly.
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Anti Hero Classic Eagle 8.38 Easy Rider skateboard deck at Parrot Surf & Skate
Anti Hero Classic Eagle Deck
The 8.38" Easy Rider shape — a staff-favorite deck for anyone wanting a classic Anti Hero setup.
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That's the list — for now.

Parrot's Picks gets updated as new gear comes in and old favorites prove themselves. Come see what's new in store at Mount Pleasant, SC, or shop the full catalog online.

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