Surf Liquor and Wine

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Surf Liquor and Wine is an independent neighborhood liquor and convenience store offering a wide selection of wines, spirits, beer, and snacks in Santa Monica, California.

Santa Monica, CA
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About Surf Liquor and Wine

Surf Liquor and Wine is an independent neighborhood liquor and convenience store located in Santa Monica, California. The shop offers a wide selection of domestic and imported wines, craft and mainstream beers, spirits, ready-to-drink cocktails, and hard seltzers, along with soft drinks, snacks, ice, and everyday convenience items. As a local retailer, they primarily serve walk-in customers, tourists, and nearby residents, and may also work with third‑party delivery services that specialize in alcohol and convenience-store orders.

A Surf Liquor and Wine charge may appear on your bank or card statement after you purchase alcohol, snacks, or convenience items in-store or place an order for pickup or delivery. Charges can include one-time point-of-sale purchases, delivery orders placed through their own site or a partner app, and sometimes separate line items for sales tax, CRV (California Redemption Value) deposits, and tips. In some cases you might see a small pending or slightly higher “preauthorized” amount when your card is first run, especially if you started a tab, added a tip after the initial charge, or used a card through a delivery platform—this typically settles to the final transaction total within a few days.

If you don’t recognize a Surf Liquor and Wine charge, first check recent in-store visits, alcohol or snack purchases, or delivery orders placed from Santa Monica, CA, including any orders made through third-party apps. Review your email or app receipts tied to the card used, and compare the date and total with what appears on your statement. For questions or to dispute a charge, contact the store directly using the contact details on surfliquors.com or on your receipt, and be ready with the charge date, exact amount, and last four digits of your card; if the issue can’t be resolved with the merchant, you can then follow up with your bank or card issuer to formally dispute the transaction.

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  1. SURF LIQUOR & WINE SANTA MONICA CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did I get a charge from Surf Liquor and Wine on my card?

You’re likely seeing a charge for an in-store purchase of alcohol, beverages, or convenience items made at Surf Liquor and Wine in Santa Monica, CA, or a delivery/pickup order fulfilled by the store. Check whether you or someone in your household recently bought wine, beer, spirits, mixers, snacks, or ice in that area, or placed an order through a delivery app that uses the store as the fulfillment location.

What are the typical amounts I might see from Surf Liquor and Wine?

Common purchase amounts at Surf Liquor and Wine range from small totals under $20 for items like snacks, a six‑pack, or a single bottle, to $40–$100+ for multiple bottles of wine, spirits, or larger alcohol orders. You may also see separate line items or slightly higher totals than the sticker price due to sales tax, CRV deposits on qualifying containers, and any tip you added at checkout or through a delivery app.

Why do I see a pending or slightly higher charge from Surf Liquor and Wine?

Some banks show an initial authorization amount that may be a little higher than your expected total, especially if a tip will be added or if the transaction is processed via a delivery platform. This is a temporary hold to confirm your card is valid and has sufficient funds. Once the purchase is finalized—after the tip is entered or the order is completed—the pending amount should adjust to the actual final charge within a few business days.

Can Surf Liquor and Wine place recurring or subscription charges on my card?

Surf Liquor and Wine operates as a traditional retail liquor and convenience store and generally does not run ongoing subscriptions or memberships that bill automatically. Most charges are one-time transactions for in-store or delivery orders. If you see repeated charges, review your purchase history and any delivery apps linked to your card to see if you placed multiple separate orders on different days.

How do I get a receipt or verify what I bought from Surf Liquor and Wine?

If you shopped in-store, your paper receipt from checkout will list each item, taxes, and any CRV fees or tips. For delivery or pickup orders placed through a website or third-party app, check your order history or email confirmations for a detailed receipt. If you need a copy, contact the store using the information on surfliquors.com and provide the transaction date, amount, and last four digits of your card so they can look it up, if their system allows.

How can I dispute or question a charge from Surf Liquor and Wine?

Start by contacting Surf Liquor and Wine directly using the phone number or contact form listed on surfliquors.com or on your receipt, and share the date, amount, and how the charge appears on your statement. Ask them to confirm the transaction details and whether a purchase was made under your name or card. If they cannot locate the transaction or you suspect fraud, immediately contact your bank or card issuer to report the unrecognized charge and request a formal dispute.

Can I get a refund from Surf Liquor and Wine if I was charged incorrectly?

Refunds are handled at the store’s discretion and must comply with state laws governing alcohol sales. If you believe you were overcharged or charged twice, reach out to the store promptly with your receipt or proof of the duplicate charge so they can investigate and, if appropriate, process a refund or adjustment. For delivery orders, you may need to contact both the delivery platform and the store, depending on who processed the payment.

Why is Surf Liquor and Wine showing as the merchant when I ordered through a delivery app?

When you order alcohol or convenience items via third-party delivery apps, the business that actually fulfills the order—such as Surf Liquor and Wine—may appear as the merchant on your card statement. In some cases, you might see the app’s name, the store’s name, or a combination like the app plus “Surf Liquor and Wine / Santa Monica.” Review your recent app orders around the charge date to confirm it matches an alcohol or snack delivery from that store.

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