My son grew up frequenting this local shop. Everyone there is helpful and engaged. Super nice to…read morethe moms! He is now an adult and still attends events there and grabs merch. A Real boon to the community and neighborhood.

Came here to buy a real skateboard for my 13 yo beginner daughter after she had outgrown her…read morewalmart board. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They made recommendations based on her size, and Anthony put together an amazing board with top quality equipment. He even customized our grip tape to our liking. While we waited they put on skate videos for our entertainment, on their old school tube tv, and made us feel welcomed. The owner came in later, chatted with the both of us, and gave my daughter some stickers and magazines. As a previous skater during the Tony Hawk days, this brought back good memories.

Best skate shop in the East Bay. I've been coming here for the past 20+ years, first for myself and…read morethen for each of my 3 kids. Great selection, friendly staff -- anytime anyone asks me where to buy their first setup, I always steer them here. You dan't go wrong! It's also become a tradition to take all my visiting out of town skate friends here each trip.

We had such a great experience at 510 Skateboarding. I brought my kids in to get helmets and pads,…read moreand the owner, Dandy, helped us personally. She was incredibly patient making sure their helmets fit just right, and even gave them free stickers--which completely made their day. Dandy told us she opened the shop back in 1998 right after graduating from UC Berkeley, and she's kept it going ever since. In today's world, when so many people just buy straight from brands online, it's amazing to see a brick-and-mortar shop like this still thriving. It's not easy, but it's clear how much she cares about her community and her customers. The shop itself is fantastic--great selection of shoes, clothes, hats, skateboard decks, trucks, and more. The vibe is super friendly and laid-back, and you can tell it's a real community hub. Honestly, 510 is a total asset to the Bay Area. We'll definitely be back.

This review is long overdue!! I seriously can't recommend Orbit Skates & Boutique enough! I reached…read moreout to so many piercing shops trying to find a place that was affordable, clean, & sterile, & Orbit had the best prices by far. They include free jewelry with every piercing (or you can upgrade for a little charge) & they have so many different Jewelry options to choose from. The staff was super friendly & made me feel welcome the second I walked in. The vibe was amazing, & the fact that they're walk-in friendly makes it even better. Whether you're looking to get pierced, shop for jewelry, or pick up skateboard gear, Orbit is definitely the place to-go !! My birthday is in a week, so I'll definitely be back to get another piercing !!

It was my daughter's birthday, and we decided to bring her in to get her very first skateboard,…read morebest decision ever! From the moment we walked in, Antonio made us feel so welcome. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and took the time to help my daughter design the perfect skateboard. They had so many awesome deck designs to choose from, a great selection of wheels, and tons of fun stickers that made the whole experience even more exciting for her. While we were waiting for everything to be put together, I believe the manager came out and was just as friendly. He welcomed us and made us feel right at home, which really added to the overall experience. One thing that really stood out to me was a sign about rewarding kids for getting good grades. I thought it was such a cool idea that they encourage kids by letting them earn free skateboard parts and other goodies. I love seeing businesses invest in their community like that. Thank you to Antonio and the whole team for making my daughter's first skateboard such a fun and memorable experience. We will definitely be back!

Great rental experience! I recently rented 3 bouldering pads for a week, and the rates were a…read morefantastic value; much less expensive than other rental options I looked at. When we realized all 3 pads wouldn't fit in our car alongside our luggage, we went back in and the employee working was super helpful, easily swapping one out for a smaller size with zero hassle. Both picking up and dropping off the gear was completely seamless. Highly recommend their rental department; I'll definitely be renting and buying from them again!

Quite frustrating experience with their online order process now…read more I ordered some bike tires on the website yesterday, which clearly stated 'Pick up at Berkeley within 1 hour'. I never received the 'order ready for pick up' email'. So later in the day, I called the store and they said that my items are having to come from another store. Why did the website say it would be ready in an hour then? Further, the guy said to check back tomorrow. It's now tomorrow and my items are still not in. Now I'm being told it will probably be a couple more days. Seriously, what gives with their inventory process? It is very clear that their website lies and I would be very concerned about believing it if it says that you can order and have your order ready to be picked up in an hour, or even that day....

Amazing shop!! Katherine the owner rocks. Went in for a ding repair, they fixed it cheap, fast, and…read morethere are no signs that it was ever there. I will definitely be going back!

Absolute gem of a surf shop and the only one I know of that's convenient to the East Bay area!!…read moreThey are stocked up with all of your NorCal surf needs, from standalone wetsuit hoods to ding repair to soft tops, and the owner and staff are excellent resources for middling surfers like myself haha. Hope the community can support this lovely shop and I can return for an actual board once I'm worthy of one! Oh, and the prices here are more than reasonable. Best value in the Bay Area, plus will happily pay extra to support locally owned businesses over Amazon or chains.

So very happy these guys are still around just bummed they move operations to NY. But, still a big…read moresupporter of more environmentally friendly methods of productions and sales. Especially in the skateboarding industry since trees and chemicals are such a big part of the process. Jason at comet is really friendly and helpful as well. Just a cool skateboard co. with a respectable MO. Definitely, down with supporting them and looking forward to more products in the future from them.

Cool little skate shop. Friendly, plenty of gear and goods. Prices are pretty competitive to the…read moretypical skate shop. Their shop boards are pretty sick.

The vibe has been welcoming to the pre-teen in my life. He was new to skating but it doesn't…read morematter, his confidence has grown. The other kids and leaders are kind. Shawn Connolly is a remarkable person the culture at the club is ideal for kids interested in skate culture and exploring the city safely with friends. Lucky to have this so close to home.

This is about the new business, not when it was owned by George…read more I've been dealing with SP-Teri for the good part of a year. You can see the photos for the "custom skates" they sent me. If you can even call it that. I have returned the product and have not gotten my money back. I do not want them to try to fix anything as I do not trust their cobbler knows what they're doing. Unless I'm interested in ending my career. I'm not one to usually do any of this but I want to warn people to NOT BUY from SP-Teri EVER. As I know others have been having issues with their workmanship.

We have been SP-Teri's loyal customers for about 4 - 5 boots now. From child to adult, we trusted…read moreGeorge with our (now adult) child's boot and skate blade recommendations. I will tell you why he's the best guy in town. George is a 2nd generation skate boot-maker. George designs the boot to fit the skaters foot. Not only that, but the materials he uses makes sure the boots are of the best quality and they are built to last. My skater went through 4 - 5 boots not because they fell apart, but because they advanced as a skater or her feet grew. George and his crew did a great job, from beginning to end, recommending blades as they grew and advanced in their sport, tweaking the fit just so, so that blisters and callouses did not set in and occasionally providing a sharpening when we were in a pinch! So here's the thing about SP-Teri - they are simply the best. Four pairs of skating boots in 20 some-odd years and I'm here to tell you if it is quality skates we're looking for, look no further than SP-Teri. George and his crew have seen so many skater's feet that they can diagnose and fix anything that goes on with their skates. They stand behind their product 100%. A trip to SP-Teri usually begins with a paper tracing of the skater's foot and then based on they type of skater (dance, recreational, pairs, for realz), a recommendation will be made on the type of skates. Then, usually in concert with the skater's coach, blades are selected and the crew sets about hand-making the skates custom for the skater. At the first fitting, the skater tries on the boots, sensitive areas (ankle bones, back sides, etc.) are blown out and "cooked" into place (no, literally cooked into place - he puts them in an oven and cooks your boots while you wait.) Then skate blades are mounted and there's another quick look-see to make sure they are even and then the blades are tightened in and we're ready to go! If, along the way there are any problems that crop up, the crew does their best using years and years of experience to get the skater gliding again. So, yeah, almost 20 years later, I highly recommend SP-Teri. They are local and all-American, they know what they are doing from generations of experience and they stand behind their products. We've been to others (once) but we came back because really, to us, no one compares.

It's pretty much what you'd expect from a Supreme store - the usual lineup of gear, the skate bowl,…read moreand the trademark artwork scattered around. The staff definitely carry that "too cool" Supreme vibe, so don't expect warm customer service, but that kind of comes with the territory. One thing to note: the area outside can be a little rough. There were quite a few unhoused folks around, and you definitely need to watch your step on the sidewalk. If you're a fan of the brand, it's worth checking out, just be prepared for the surroundings.

When I think about the way that the Supreme store in SF feels to me, I'm reminded of a line my…read morebrother said to me once while we walked down the street behind someone wearing a pair of Crocs: "Have you ever put on a pair of Crocs?" he asked me. I shook my head no, wondering where this could possibly be going. "Crocs feel exactly the way you think they would feel just by looking at them." That's how the Supreme store feels. Exactly how you'd expect, exactly what you'd expect, exactly who you'd expect. And it's not that it's some torturous experience or anything, it's just not necessarily worth a visit aside from a drop that you wouldn't be able to obtain online. But, you likely wouldn't even be able to find out if what you're after is in stock in-store or available anyway because staff so rarely answer calls made to the store.

Mission Skateboards is a solid skate shop.There is quite a skateboard scene in the Mission as have…read morebeen to the skate parks here. I used to surf back in the day & skated a bit yet the ocean was more thing yet still have respect for skateboarding. I remember Mike McGill & Tony Hawk in the day. Skateboarding gets kudos for me for if you wipe out hitting the cement is no joke so definitely takes a daredevil to do this. In Mission Skateboards is Dying Breed SF Streetwear Clothing. I got to meet the designer & co-founder Andres Gonzalez. I like some of his designs as hip hop meets the streets with an urban edge. Happy 4th!

Scott was very helpful and patient needed a board to mob around the city and he made sure I was…read moretaken care of! The board I purchased is great I'm supper happy with it!